Silver City Daily Press

The Silver City Daily Press and Independent is a daily newspaper that is published five days a week for the Silver City community in New Mexico, USA. It was originally established in 1896 as the weekly Silver City Independent. The Ely family acquired the paper in 1934, and in 1935, Colonel Clyde Ely transformed it into a daily publication, renaming it the Silver City Daily Press and Independent. In recognition of its exceptional collaboration among members, the newspaper was honored with the Mark Twain Award by the New Mexico Associated Press Managing Editors in 2007. Following the economic downturn in 2008, the newspaper made several changes, including outsourcing its printing, eliminating the Saturday edition, enhancing its online presence, leaving the Associated Press, and joining an 11-member newspaper exchange in New Mexico. In April 2014, the Silver City Independent Publishing Company, LLC purchased the name, archives, and website of the Daily Press, marking a significant shift as it was the first ownership change away from the Ely family since it became a daily publication.

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County OKs Black Fire recovery, Wildlife Services

1 week ago | scdailypress.com | Jo Lutz

By JO LUTZDaily Press CorrespondentAt Thursday’s regular meeting, the Grant County Commission heard further public complaints about the county’s contract with the U.S. Department of Agriculture for Wildlife Services, before ultimately approving the contract’s renewal and rebutting some of the information presented by members of the public.
County bullish on wildlife services, bearish on HMS

2 weeks ago | scdailypress.com | Jo Lutz

By JO LUTZDaily Press CorrespondentDuring Tuesday morning’s work session, the Grant County Commission touched on a number of familiar controversies, including reactions to Hidalgo Medical Services’ official notice of termination for their contract to manage the four senior centers in Grant County and ongoing barriers to code enforcement against hazardous properties.
Liftoff! - Silvercity Daily Press

2 weeks ago | scdailypress.com | Dean Thompson

Hidalgo Medical Services on Monday gave a 60-day notice of termination of its contract to manage... Posted on June 10, 2025 By JUNO OGLEDaily Press StaffRecent studies have shown that after-school and summer youth... Posted on June 7, 2025 (Photo by Andrew Wang for the Daily Press)Lu Dom and her band perform Thursday during the first day of ¡Fiesta Latina! on the campus of Western New Mexico University.
Morales highlights success of, threats to youth programs

3 weeks ago | scdailypress.com | Juno Ogle

By JUNO OGLEDaily Press StaffRecent studies have shown that after-school and summer youth programs make a difference in educational outcomes, but organizations leading those programs are concerned about cuts in federal funding. That was the message delivered in a virtual roundtable discussion Friday morning led by the New Mexico Out-of-School Time Network and Lt. Gov. Howie Morales with education and youth programming officials from across the state.
Vasquez: Fix Mule Creek post office

3 weeks ago | scdailypress.com | Juno Ogle

By JUNO OGLEDaily Press StaffWith no apparent progress or communication regarding the damaged post office in Mule Creek, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is demanding answers, and the area’s residents have made an offer to the Postal Service. The post office in Mule Creek was damaged on April 2, 2024, when a vehicle crashed into it, causing what the U.S. Postal Service said would be a temporary closure. Residents at first had to pick up their mail in Buckhorn, 18 miles away.
Cooling center opens on College Ave.

3 weeks ago | scdailypress.com | Juno Ogle

A community cooling center is now open in the downtown Silver City area, available to anyone who needs some respite from the heat. The center, at 215 W. College Ave., is operated by Silver City Street Outreach, and it is having a soft opening this week after passing its inspection by the town fire marshal Tuesday, said Brian Stengel, director of the nonprofit organization.
Hospital picks up CEO’s contract

3 weeks ago | scdailypress.com | Juno Ogle

By JUNO OGLEDaily Press StaffThe CEO of Gila Regional Medical Center is now an employee of the hospital, rather than working for an external management company. The GRMC board of trustees approved a contract with Robert Whitaker in a special meeting Monday afternoon, with the three-year agreement effective immediately. “I’m really grateful for our board and their trust in me and allowing me to lead this organization, this health system,” Whitaker said.
Paradise Fire nearly contained

3 weeks ago | scdailypress.com | Juno Ogle

With the Paradise Fire nearly completely contained, command of the remaining firefighting efforts will transfer to a local team this morning, according to Monday’s update from the Gila National Forest. The fire, located about 13 miles south of Quemado, was 92 percent contained at 727 acres according to Monday morning’s update from Maribeth Pecotte, public information officer for the Gila National Forest. While still under investigation, the fire is believed to be human-caused.
Market Street bridge, disc golf course set for rehab

3 weeks ago | scdailypress.com | Jo Lutz

By JO LUTZDaily Press CorrespondentLast Wednesday’s meeting of the Silver City Trails and Open Space Committee addressed the need for maintenance in several public spaces downtown, including repairs to the now-closed Market Street pedestrian bridge, a little-known disc golf course near La Capilla and the possible relocation of Boston Hill’s Spring Street trailhead.
Santa Clara undergoing facelift

3 weeks ago | scdailypress.com | Juno Ogle

By JUNO OGLEDaily Press StaffDowntown Santa Clara was bustling Monday afternoon as students from Aldo Leopold Charter School literally dug in to their tasks, part of a revitalization happening in the village. Some of the members of the Youth Conservation Corps crew shoveled out buffer islands alongside Fort Bayard Road, planted native vegetation and spread mulch, while others worked in a lot next to the historic Bradley Hotel to remove built-up soil.