Silver Town Council Allies Tighten Landfill Access
Silver City council members approve new landfill rules targeting non residents. A gate will restrict use and a $2 per trip fee or an $18 annual permit will apply, with city residents exempt. Weekend dumping ends to reduce fires and smoke, and signs plus a gate will enforce the policy.
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Silver City
Mike Dyan
Public Safety
Silver Acres
Dyal
Daily Press
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Weather outlook predicts cooler Wednesday with isolated storms
Partly cloudy and cooler conditions are forecast for Wednesday with a continuing slight chance of evening thundershowers. Afternoon westerly winds near 25 mph, high around 91 degrees and overnight near 60. Monday reached 96 degrees with a low of 62.
Water Bill May Climb Silver City Considers Rate Hike
Silver City Mayor Don Maxwell stated the council will again consider raising water rates to cover rising pumping costs and falling reserves. He cited a 100 percent jump in water pump electricity costs over two years and inadequate state funding, while promising a future review without a set rate amount.
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Daily Press
Silver City
Don Maxwell
Maxwell
Inwna
City Water Department
Parade Trophies Ready For July Fourth Silver City Parade
Trophies for Silver City's Bicentennial Frontier Days parade are ready at the Grant County Chamber of Commerce. Seven prizes will be awarded in local and visitors divisions as well as a sweepstakes award. Parade officials note routes and timing, with bells ringing at noon for independence commemorations. Harrison Schmitt and school bands are featured, with entry information via the Chamber on Hudson Street.
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Presa Stati
Silver City
Grant County
Robert “Red” Hendrix
Grant County Bank
American National Bank
Holiday Motor Inn
Tee Haymes
Fire Department
Silver City Museum
Harrison Schmitt
U.S. Senate
Chamber of Commerce
Hudson Street
Ron Hall Graduates From FBI Academy in New Mexico
Sixty eight FBI National Academy graduates include two from Silver City Police Department. Detective Sgt. Ron Hall returns to duty after a three month Quantico program, joining Police Chief Thomas Ryan as fellow graduates.
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FBI Academy
New Mexico
Silver City
Ron Hall
Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy
Quantico
Thomas Ryan
Hall
National Academy
Glen
King
International Association of Chiefs of Police
FBI
Clarence Kelley
District of Columbia
U.S. Virgin Islands
Central Considers Special Mayor Election Over funding hurdle looms
Central seeks a special election to fill the mayoral vacancy left by Ray Armijo after two years of a four year term. Trustees debate funding the possible $500 to $8,700 cost, with Manuel Lucero and Sal Beltran supporting the election and Adam Silva opposing. City Clerk Jovita Gonzales works to find budget money while residents weigh the best path forward. The meeting also covers Ordinance 69 landfill rate hikes with a Wednesday vote and a Tri City Landfill Commission briefing.
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Central
Ray Armijo
Armijo
Anthony Romero
Ialso
Romero
Manuel Lucero
Sal Beltran
Adam Silva
Tucera
Lucero
Beltran
Silva
Jovita Gonzales
Daily Press Today
Jasking
Tri-City
Councilmen Hear Plea Against Revenue Sharing
Silver City council members faced strong opposition to accepting federal revenue sharing funds as they opened for resident input on $52,000 in federal money. Critics called revenue sharing dangerous and costly, while officials warned funding eases tax burdens but risks dependence. The council earmarked $32,000 for capital outlay as they weighed next steps. The Western New Mexico University Board of Regents meeting was moved from June 29 to July 1 at 2 pm.
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United States Air Force
Marine Corps
National Academy
FBI National Academy
FBS
FBI
Silver City
Las Cruces
Daily Press
Guat Portal
Portal
Byron Miller
Miller
Com
Jim Lane
Lane
Western New Mexico University Board of Regents
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