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Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) held its annual Scholarship and Student of the Month Awards Celebration at Western New Mexico University on Saturday, August 1. Twenty-two students were awarded college scholarships and eight high school students were recognized for their leadership and achievements. A Silver City…

Whitewater Creek Trail #207 is being restored thanks to the Gila National Forest Conservation Corps New Mexico (CCNM) and Forest Service Trail crews. The trail was severely damaged by post-fire flooding after the Whitewater Baldy Fire in 2012 and has been impassable since then. Recently, crews have been removing rocks, damaged staircases, metal railings and…

During the Village of Santa Clara Regular Meeting, the Mayor provided updates on several ongoing projects within the village. First, the renovations to the animal shelter were highlighted, with the installation of new flooring and carpet scheduled. Additionally, the sidewalk project is nearing completion, with students from Aldo Leopold Charter School set to plant trees…

Sixth Street Elementary School marked its 144-year legacy with a farewell celebration as Silver Consolidated Schools prepares to close the campus at the end of the school year on May 29 as part of district consolidation efforts. The event highlighted the school’s historical significance as one of the oldest continuously used educational sites in the…