Silver City News

At the Grant County Community Health Council meeting Monday, Dec. 16, Dr. Don Johnson was awarded Emeritus status for his 14 years of service to the health council.

For many alumni and friends of Western New Mexico University, the end of the year is a traditional time for giving.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. >> The New Mexico Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission has announced the appointment of three new members: Michael Aragon of Las Vegas, Laura Hart Howell of Silver City and Kelly Kuenstler of Deming.

James Hiller, 73, Silver City, Pinos Altos: Aggravated DUI, warrant: Failure to appear, contempt of court, failure to pay fines James Cameron will be returning to New Zealand to film three sequels to "Avatar," his enormously popular movie about the blue inhabitants of Pandora.

By Susan Dunlap - Sun-News Shoppers visited Linda Brewers' new gallery, Ursa Minor, at 303 N. Texas St. on opening day Friday.

SILVER CITY, N.M. >> The Gila National Forest will be conducting an orientation and training session for the Southwest Forest Fire Fighter recruitment program for the 2014 wildland fire season.

By Susan Dunlap - Sun-News Silver City resident Valerie Wacondo is expanding her business by selling her Pampered Chef cookware during the 4th annual Christmas Boutique at the Grant Co.

SILVER CITY >>The USDA Forest Service Southwestern Region will hold an information meeting next month for vendors interested in providing resources to support wildfires and other emergency incidents.

By Susan Dunlap - Sun-News WNMU President Joseph Shepard gives James Phillip Lane an honorary baccalaureate degree Friday at WNMU's Fine Arts Center Theater during commencement ceremonies.

The NMDOT District One office has updated their roadway advisory with additional alerts for I-10 from the Arizona state line to Deming, and on NM-90 from Lordsburg to Silver City with heavy fog and low visibility.

Courtesy Photo There was 100 percent attendance by members of the Golden Gossip Club back in Ocotber.

Holiday Member Appreciation Day: All day, Thursday, Silver City Food Coop, 520 N. Bullard.

SILVER CITY, N.M. >> The Silver City Engine Crews from the Gila National Forest will soon be advertising multiple fire engine crewmember jobs.

Western New Mexico University will offer Geology of New Mexico course this spring semester beginning Jan. 13. It will meet on Tuesdays from 5:30-8:15 p.m. The course number is CRN 20218 .

Eat Smart Live Well: 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Mountain View Market Co-Op, 1300 El Paseo Road.

Black Tie Ball is at 7 p.m. Saturday at Lawley Toyota showroom, in Silver City. The theme is "Route 66 -- A Holiday Road Trip."

Local CorreCaminos public transportation shuttle bus drivers Steve Duffy, Pete Cordova and Carole Pierce can be seen during the week buzzing around Deming, picking up and dropping off the public at 34 different locations spread out around the city.

By Susan Dunlap - Sun-News Spare Parts barbershop ensemble to perform five songs at the Silver City Museum's Victorian Christmas tonight.

SILVER CITY >>With only two weeks before Christmas, the generosity of Silver City residents continues as people come together to collect toy donations for Toys for Tots.

SILVER CITY >>With only two weeks before Christmas, the generosity of Silver City residents continues as people come together to collect toy donations for Toys for Tots.