Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pinos Altos is set to be deconsecrated after years of disuse and deterioration. Diocese of Las Cruces Bishop Peter Baldacchino approved the decision following a review by the diocese’s Presbyteral Council. The church’s sacred items will be transferred to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Silver City, while the…
The Town of Silver City’s Downtown Action and Planning Committee will meet Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 9 a.m. in the upstairs conference room of the Town Hall Annex to discuss several initiatives affecting the downtown district. The agenda includes reviewing a streetlight survey, discussing downtown flashing speed limit signs to improve traffic safety, considering Tax…
The Gila National Forest has closed Quemado Lake and several surrounding recreation areas after the New Mexico Environment Department detected dangerously high levels of microcystins, a harmful algal toxin, in the water. The closure includes the lake, parking lot, boat dock, dam area, and nearby access trails to protect public health. Officials warn that the…
The New Mexico Tourism Department is awarding more than $831,000 through the New Mexico Clean and Beautiful Program to a record 76 community partners for fiscal year 2027, supporting beautification, litter reduction and waste management efforts across the state. About 72 percent of the funding is dedicated to reducing waste, eliminating litter and improving community…
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced that 41 rural health care providers and facilities across New Mexico will receive a combined $50 million through the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund to help sustain essential health care services and prevent facility closures. This round of funding prioritizes primary care, behavioral health, maternal and child health services,…
Silver Consolidated Schools has officially completed the transfer of ownership of the former Jose Barrios Elementary School campus to Aldo Leopold Charter School, marking a historic milestone for both institutions and the state. The transaction represents two New Mexico firsts: Aldo Leopold Charter School is the first charter school in the state to successfully complete…
The Gila National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations at the Sheridan slash disposal site off Sheridan Ridge Road, also known as Catron County Road 54, between August 3 and September 30, weather and fire conditions permitting. The prescribed slash pile burns are intended to reduce overgrown vegetation and help protect local communities, infrastructure, and…
