Arenas Valley News

Silver City's 12th annual Weekend at the Galleries turns Columbus Day weekend into a journey of artistic discovery.

It may be just another county fair to some people but to 4-H and Future Farmers of America members, it's payday.

VFW Department of New Mexico has given the Honor Guard from Arenas Valley VFW Post 3347 a "Special Recognition for Exceptional Service" award.

For 10 years, John Kavchar has been looking out for you. From atop the Signal Peak Lookout Tower, Kavchar monitors the surrounding land and sky in search of smoke and potential lightning-producing storms.

Several thunderstorms moved through Grant County late Sunday afternoon. The National Weather Service reported one storm near the Arenas Valley dumped more than 2 inches of rain and hail flooding streets in ...

The Western New Mexico University swimming pool is open after several weeks of renovations.

Grant County Sheriff's deputies have arrested two local men in connection with the weekend rape of a 19-year-old Arenas Valley woman.

The Grant County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday for the newest mechanic shop, Speed Wrench Garage, at 17 Kirkland Road in Arenas Valley.

“I tell you she has the best cakes that I've ever eaten”

On the northside of U.S. Highway 180 in the Arenas Valley area sits a small block building painted bright pink. via Silver City Sun-News

“It's fun here, but it's also a lot of work for the clients”

Client Matthew O'Dell, 14 from Cobre School District, rides Magic through a series of tasks before taking his ride down the trail at the Casa Mia Ranch. via Silver City Sun-News

“In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.”

Beauty of the Sunrise

There is a beauty in the spring sunrise here in Luna that is indescribable. The days are beginning to warm up, while the nights are still crisp and a little icy. The morning sky lights up with warm red and orange that embraces you silhouetting the pines. It is a sight that makes turning off the alarm and taking a deep breath to face the day so much easier.  

Luna Valley 4-H

The Luna Valley 4-H will host The Great American Bake Sale and annual rabies clinic at 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 11, at the Luna Firehouse. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go to help feed needy children across America. Rabies immunization is important since rabid animals have been found in Catron County. This is a great service the Arenas Valley Veterinarian Clinic provides us. Read more

Professor to speak at Unitarian church On Sunday, Magdaleno Manzanarez, professor of political science at Western New Mexico University, will address the Unitarian/Universalist Fellowship on immigration from ... via Silver City Sun-News

“Please come back in and we will help you do this.”

Wally Lawder to perform rare solo show Silver City singer-songwriter Wally Lawder will be performing a rare solo show at the new Side Door Stage on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. The Side Door Stage is a new weekly ... via Silver City Sun-News

“He had an altercation with a couple individuals in town. They went back to his home in Arenas Valley and a fight ensued between a couple guys and Candelaria”

A Silver City teenager was wounded Sunday during an altercation in Arenas Valley that lead to the shooting at a vehicle the victim was sitting in. via Silver City Sun-News

“He went to bed sometime last night and they found him unresponsive this morning.”

Two Silver City men were found dead Friday in what police said are unrelated incidents. via Silver City Sun-News

“When a leak is detected we take care of it right away”

Despite steady growth within Grant County, the town of Silver City shows a clear decline in one of the most precious resources needed to sustain life itself. via Silver City Sun-News

“He was blind. Us kids helped as much as we could.”

A little more than a mile down the road from the Mattock site sits a small gas station and store known as the Mimbres Store. via Silver City Sun-News

Aglow Lighthouse meets Saturday Wanda McKay will be the guest speaker for the Silver City Aglow Lighthouse meeting 9:30 a.m. Jan. via Silver City Sun-News