Silver City News

SILVER CITY >> American Rivers, an environmental group based in Washington, D.C., announced last week a list of American's most endangered rivers.

New Mexico is finally in line for four new veterans cemeteries in far-flung corners of the state.

Ruidoso's Community Education classes continue in April. monthly alcohol server class will take place Tuesday beginning at 9 a.m. The five-hour class is required for anyone serving or selling alcohol in the state of New Mexico.

The Georgetown Fire, near the Georgetown Cemetery , burned 6.12 acres. The fire was contained Monday morning.

The Silver City Daily Press was born June 25, 1935, when the Independent - our weekly predecessor - determined it was time to grow - along with Grant County, its people and its advertisers.

Courtesy Photo The Western New Mexico University Office of Students Affairs and Enrollment Management will host Mustang Showcase for prospective students and their families from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 26. SILVER CITY, N.M. >> The Office of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management is hosting a Mustang Showcase event for prospective ... (more)

SILVER CITY >> A woman was injured Sunday afternoon during a drive-by shooting on Pinos Altos Road in Silver City, according to a Silver City Police report.

The owner of a controversial youth ranch program is dialing down comments about a gubernatorial candidate's role in helping the ranch during the recent legislative session.

Domestic disturbance: A caller reported that her daughter went over to her ex-boyfriend's house and he punched her and broke her phone in the 3000 block of Pinos Altos Rd. Harassment: A caller advised that a man from Arizona painted his storefront windows and wasn't suppose to and now he wants to be paid in the 500 block of Bullard Street.

Violinist Midori will perform at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Fine Arts Center Theater at WNMU.

Helicopters are being used to get access and fight the growing Brown Fire near Garden Canyon in the Huachuca Mountains Monday morning.

UPDATE Situation: Grant County and USFS Fire Crews are making good progress on the Georgetown Fire and no structures are immediately threatened at this time.

By Sky Klaus for the Sun-News Disney animator and film director Gary Trousdale gave a presentation in WNMU professor Peter Bill's film class to students on Thursday.

Free health screenings will take place from 3-6 p.m. April 23 at Silver Rexall Drug, 1308 Silver Heights Blvd. Tests include: Blood pressure; total cholesterol; blood glucose; hemoglobin A1C; waist circumference; body composition; and body mass index.

Courtesy Photo The popular Yarbrough Band will play for the Copper CowBelles annual Shindig dinner and dance on Saturday evening at the Flame Convention Center in Silver City.

Editor's Note: This article concludes the Grant County Board of Commissioners' work session of Tuesday, April 10, and gives county reports.

"Patched Vision": Fabric artist Abby Osborne's exhibit will be on display from April 10 to April 25 at the Tombaugh Gallery in the Unitarian Universalist Church, 2000 S. Solano Drive.

Volunteers available for Medicare questions, and applications for medication assistance: 9 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, Silver Health Care, 1600 E. 32nd St. Info: 575-538-2981.

Democratic candidate for New Mexico Governor, Howie Morales , was a guest to Scott Chandler of he Tierra Blanca High Country Youth Ranch last Thursday at the La Fonda Restaurant Banquet Room.

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