Silver City News

SILVER CITY, NM; April 18, 2014 - The Gila National Forest will begin campfire and smoking restrictions Tuesday, April 22 at 8:00 a.m. These restrictions are deemed necessary to provide for public safety and help prevent human-caused fires.

Gavin Galindo of Silver City looks over a map of New Mexico with his aunt Shastine Polanco as the two enjoy last year's Earth Day celebration at Young Park.

SILVER CITY, N.M. >> The biennial Rotary Gala and Benefit Auction is about to return to Silver City with a profusion of auction items to be made available.The auction is scheduled from 4:40 to 8:30 p.m., on Saturday, April 26, in the Grant County Veterans Memorial Convention Center on US Highway 180.

David Anderson, ISC environmental scientist, gave a presentation on the AWSA Ditch Improvement Proposals, which included preliminary engineering and environmental assessments.

SILVER CITY, N.M. >> Comcast and the Mimbres Region Arts Council are coming together once again from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, April 26, for the 13th annual Comcast Cares Day.

SILVER CITY >> Silver City's annual Earth Day celebration will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in Gough Park.

Silver City New Mexico to be designated as the First Continental Divide Trail Gateway Community on April 23, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. at the Murray Ryan Visitor's Center.

By Phoebe Lawrence For the Sun-News William and Elizabeth Lloyd, two over-50 entrepreneurs who started a business in Silver City about a year ago.

Volunteers available for Medicare questions, and applications for medication assistance: 9 to 11 a.m., Friday, HMS La Vida, 110 W. 11th St. Info: 575-534-0248.

World-renowned violinist Midori, now in the 31st year of her career, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Fine Arts Center Theater on the WNMU campus in Silver City.

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.