Silver City Daily Digest Thursday, April 30, 2026
Ty's Take
Governor showing up for WNMU's commencement in 2026 is the kind of thing that looks good in the ceremony program, but what really matters is whether she's paying attention to what her administration's doing down here—like that pipeline proposal working its way through southern Grant County while we're all supposed to be thinking about higher education and economic opportunity. This town's always been caught between two futures, and some days it feels like Santa Fe's more interested in cutting ribbon than asking hard questions about what kind of economy we're actually building. The students graduating in two years deserve to know the answer to that before they decide whether to stay.
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Silver City Daily Press
Governor joins WNMU 2026 commencement as keynote speaker
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will deliver the keynote address at Western New Mexico University's spring commencement ceremony on May 8, 2026. The visit recognizes WNMU's growing role in regional education and workforce development, particularly through its Center of Excellence for...
Company plans pipeline through southern Grant Co.
Energy Transfer is planning a 520-mile pipeline expansion through Grant County and surrounding areas to transport natural gas from the Permian Basin for power generation. The company held a public meeting in April to discuss the project, which could begin construction in 2028 pending federal...
Local poets Leonore Hildebrandt and Elise Stuart hosted their first collaborative reading at Silver City Public Library, featuring selections from their 2025 poetry collections. Hildebrandt also performed original songs about local history and personal themes, while Stuart discussed how poetry...
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Grant County Beat
Tour of the Gila-Photos of racers and winners of Stage 1-Time Trials 042926
Photographers captured competitors and results from the first stage time trials of the Tour of the Gila cycling event, with elite men's and women's results documented for the racing community.
Hummingbird Fire Update 042926
The Hummingbird Fire, which ignited April 20 near Glenwood, has charred 3,882 acres with zero containment as of April 29, with 208 personnel working the blaze amid forecasted dry and breezy conditions. The fire, caused by lightning, continues to grow in the dry spring weather.
Silver School board meets at Cliff Schools 042026
The Silver City Consolidated Schools board met in Cliff on April 20 to discuss special education matters, including a review of the IDEA-B application and handbook presented by the special education director. The meeting included representatives from five board members and Superintendent William...
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