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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Morales highlights success of, threats to youth programs

21 hours 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

2 days 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.

2 days 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 days 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

4 days 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

4 days 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

4 days 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.
HMS leaders no-show at town hall Wednesday

1 week ago | scdailypress.com | Juno Ogle

By JUNO OGLEDaily Press StaffFed up and frustrated with the turnover of providers and other issues they have with Hidalgo Medical Services, several people speaking at a town hall Wednesday night said it would be up to patients and the community to make changes happen at the clinic. The town hall was organized by Community Connects Consulting of Peralta, whose owner and president, Lilly Irvin-Vitela, said a group of medical providers had reached out to her to do so.
New forest fire likely human-caused

1 week ago | scdailypress.com | Juno Ogle

A forest fire in Catron County that started Monday is being investigated as being caused by people, according to the Gila National Forest. The Paradise Fire was reported about 7 p.m. Monday, 13 miles south of Quemado, and with dry and warm daytime conditions it rapidly grew. It was reported at 578 acres, burning in ponderosa pine, piñon-juniper and grass after a flyover with infrared cameras Tuesday night, according to an update issued Wednesday afternoon by the Gila National Forest.
Silver City bans fires, some fireworks

1 week ago | scdailypress.com | Juno Ogle

By JUNO OGLEDaily Press StaffThe town of Silver City has declared severe drought conditions and will ban some fireworks, but the town’s Fire Department will still conduct a Fourth of July fireworks show for the public. At its regular meeting Tuesday night, the Town Council approved a resolution proclaiming extreme and severe drought conditions exist and banning the sale and use of fireworks specified under state law.