Areas under “go” status to evacuation from the Trout Fire are those in green, zones 1, 2 and 3 along N.M. 15, and zone 6 to the south. Zone 7, in yellow, is in “set” status and residents there should ...

A large juniper tree limb on 10th Street fell and downed power lines early Sunday afternoon, darkening several blocks of central Silver City until the evening. (Photo Courtesy of Kurt Albershardt) A ...

The Trout Fire, which started Thursday morning north of Silver City near N.M. 15, has grown rapidly in hot, dry conditions, charring more than 2,100 acres by midmorning Friday and prompting an ...

During Tuesday morning’s work session, the Grant County Commission touched on a number of familiar controversies, including reactions to Hidalgo Medical Services’ official notice of termination for ...

Hurley Police Chief Kevin Vigil, left, presents to Councilor Robert Candelaria, Mayor Pro Tem Reynaldo Maynes, Mayor Ed Stevens and Councilors Pete Ordonez and Aron Phillips on department equipment ...

A retired superintendent from southern New Mexico will serve as interim superintendent for Cobre Consolidated Schools. After two days of special meetings Friday and Saturday, the board chose Randall ...

New Mexico Lt. Gov. Howie Morales won’t be running for governor next year, he told the Daily Press on Sunday afternoon, but he is interested in another job opening — the president of Western New ...

Hidalgo Medical Services on Monday gave a 60-day notice of termination of its contract to manage the four senior centers in Grant County — but officials said public hearings at the centers will still ...

Silver City residents are being asked to provide input into the town’s new housing plan, which is currently in the process of being reviewed and updated. The new plan is an important step toward ...

The Southwest Horseman’s Association is preparing for its annual open rodeo in Silver City this Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, at the Southwest Horseman’s Arena. The gates will open both days ...

Residents of the Sapillo Creek and Lake Roberts areas are being advised to evacuate ahead of the Trout Fire. Scot Fuller, Grant County Emergency Management director, said “go” mode has been ...

The CEO of Gila Regional Medical Center is now an employee of the hospital, rather than working for an external management company. The GRMC board of trustees approved a contract with Robert Whitaker ...