The New Mexico Rural Health Care Delivery Fund has had a significant impact on Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) by helping strengthen healthcare access, expanding critical services, and supporting innovative solutions for rural communities across Grant and Hidalgo Counties. Through this funding, HMS has advanced essential initiatives, including the expansion of neuropsychological testing services and the development of new transportation services [...]

Entering the 2026 legislative session, the Village of Santa Clara is seeking $1 million in funding from the Grant County’s Regional Water Project. The funding would contribute toward the estimated $14.85 million construction cost of a water transmission line connecting Santa Clara to Hanover. This connection represents a key component of a broader initiative to integrate all Mining District municipalities [...]

The state is preparing to distribute funding from last year’s Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act to assess its long-term service needs to strengthen behavioral health care. In the Sixth Judicial District—comprising Grant, Luna, and Hidalgo counties—planning efforts are underway as stakeholders work to determine priorities. Early access funding will be directed toward one of four focus areas in each [...]

The Silver City Gospel Mission now has a new 2025 Ford Transit T250 refrigerated van, made possible through the sponsorship of Roadrunner Food Bank. This important addition will help enhance the Mission’s capacity to safely transport fresh and perishable foods, allowing deliveries to reach even the most remote areas of Grant County and ensure that more individuals and families have [...]

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) has introduced a new Community Feedback Portal aimed at providing residents with a simple and accessible way to share their experiences and feedback regarding interactions with sheriff’s office deputies. Community members can submit comments by scanning a QR code displayed on informational flyers throughout Grant County. The initiative is intended to strengthen communication, recognize [...]

During the Hurley Town Council meeting, the council appointed Aron Phillips to the position of mayor pro tem on the recommendation of Mayor Maynes. The council also filled its remaining vacant seat by appointing Grant County Animal Control Officer Jason Cox. In addition, Darlene McBride was reappointed as town clerk/treasurer, Kevin Vigil as police chief, and Jay Madrid as fire [...]

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has announced the implementation of new safety enhancements along U.S. 180, following community input and ongoing safety evaluations aimed at improving public safety while maintaining traffic efficiency. These updates include a reduction of the posted speed between Arenas Valley and Silver City from 55 to 45 mph, as well as the installation of [...]

The New Mexico legislative session began yesterday, launching a 30-day period during which legislators from across the state will work to advance higher education and workforce training initiatives aimed at strengthening communities and fostering change for all New Mexicans. During the session, Western New Mexico University will highlight key priorities focused on campus modernization and the advancement of critical statewide [...]

The second public meeting for the 2026 update of the Grant County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP), which is being developed to help reduce wildfire risk within the community, will take place on January 22 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room at the Grant County Administration Building. Members of the public will also have the option to attend [...]

The Silver City Public Library Foundation recently approved funding for renovations to the library building, including new flooring and replacement doors intended to improve sound reduction. The board approved spending up to $20,000 for flooring, carpet in the staff workroom, along with replacement of carpet squares in the main library area, and the replacement of wooden doors in multiple rooms. [...]