Black Fire as of May 18, 2022

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement after voting for the bipartisan USA Freedom Act of 2015. The bill cleared an important procedural vote by a vote of 77-17.  “This is a bipartisan compromise that would ensure that…

For the Fall 2025 grant season, Single Socks announced the award of $63,000 to seven applicants in support of local anti-hunger initiatives. Funding was distributed to Aldo Leopold Charter School, Casa Luna, The Commons, the Mimbres Valley Health Action League (MVHAL), Silver City Gospel Mission, Silver City Street Outreach, and Supporting People In Need (SPIN)….

Over the past week, the Silver City Mayor focused on community engagement, infrastructure coordination, and economic development initiatives. Key efforts included discussions with New Mexico Department of Transportation regarding the 90/180 intersection, preparation of related resolutions, and collaboration with councilors on upcoming measures, including the formation of an Economic Development and Research Committee. The mayor…

Here is a look at local headlines: A Silver City man was found dead in his vehicle on Radio Tower Road. Esteban Ortega, 22, was found about 1pm on Wednesday.  The death is being treated as a homicide.  Anyone with information about Ortega’s death should call the Grant County Sheriff’s office at 575-574-0100. Also, on…