Silver City News
If you missed the parade this year, you missed a lot of fun. This year’s featured guests, the parade marshals, were the World War II Veterans, and the honors are justly deserved. The World War II Veterans, and Veterans in general should be our reason for celebration. Independence Day isn’t about candy or fireworks, but…
Kiwanis Club of Silver City hosted their annual Cowboy Breakfast and BBQ lunch at the park with great success. Kiwanis President, Bob Carson, and all of the Kiwanis members had a great meal for all those who stopped by to dine with them. This fundraiser helps to support their many children’s community projects and service…
The New Mexico Department of Transportation has issued a roadway advisory for two areas in Grant County. The roads have been closed in relation to flooding in the area, including floating debris. NM 159 from mile marker 2 to 25 in Mogollon, and NM 211 from mile marker 3 to 4 at Bear Creek in…
Over the weekend we put the SPOT Global Phone to the test on the Hermosa Creek Trail in Durango, Colorado. If you are familiar with the trail you will already know that: it’s amazing, it’s in the middle of nowhere, there is zero help or Cell Phone service for about 20 miles of rough backcountry. Armed…
Flags continue to be flown at half-mast to honor the 19 firefighters of the Granite Mountain Hotshot team who lost their lives in the line of duty on June 30th while fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire. Meanwhile, nearly 600 firefighters continue to battle the 8,400 acre lightning-caused fire that burns only 1.5 miles west of…
The 4th of July is almost upon us, and we all know what that means: time for the annual Independence Day Parade! The parade is a great holiday festivity, but don’t forget to plan some time to visit Gough Park after the parade for a day full of entertainment, vendors, and of course: food. The…
The same wind shift that blanketed Silver City and the surrounding areas in an orange haze of smoke yesterday drove firefighters back away from the approaching blaze. Because of thick smoke at the scene, the helicopters weren’t able to drop water on the fire to keep it under control. The reports of the fire for…
Have you looked outside today? Silver City has been blanketed in an orange haze of smoke from the Silver Fire. And it’s no wonder with the fire creeping closer to surpassing 100,000 acres. Today, the Silver Fire remains 20% contained and has scorched 90,217 acres of the Gila National Forest. Full suppression efforts were…
The Brown Derby Nite Club presents the third annual Kidney Benefit Run, “A Run for Hope” on July 13th. Registration begins at the Brown Derby at 10 am, with the Bikes departing at noon after a ‘Blessing of the Bikes’. There will be drawings, prizes and games at each stop on the itinerary, which will…
Join the Silver City/Grant County Chamber of Commerce for the annual 4th of July Parade in downtown Silver City. The theme for this year’s Independence Day celebration is “Celebrate Our Freedom.” This year’s parade Grand Marshalls will feature WWII Veterans of Silver City. The parade begins at 10 am, and festivities at Gough Park will…