Silver City Daily Digest Monday, May 11, 2026
Ty's Take
There's something worth watching in how Hurley moves on those utility rate hikes—not because the numbers themselves are shocking, but because what happens in that town tends to ripple straight down into Silver City's own budget conversations. Meanwhile, our two kids who finished that Bataan march are the real headline here, the kind that reminds you why we stay in a place like Grant County, where families still raise young people tough enough to understand what that walk means. The hospital's revenue numbers look solid, which matters more than folks usually think—that's the difference between having real medical care out here or watching it slip away to Las Cruces.
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Silver City Daily Press
Hurley looks at utility rate hikes
Hurley's Town Council is weighing utility rate increases for the first time since 2019 as infrastructure costs rise, while also grappling with climbing health insurance expenses that affect employee paychecks. The council placed Police Chief Kevin Vigil on administrative leave during a special...
Silver City twins among youngest to complete Bataan memorial march
Nine-year-old twins Law and Orion Sturdevant became among the youngest finishers of the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands, completing the 26.4-mile event in under 11 hours alongside their parents. The family participated to honor Grant County's World War II soldiers from the 200th and...
Hospital revenue up – and getting spent
Gila Regional Medical Center is investing its increased revenue into upgraded equipment and expanded patient services, including surgical lasers, robotic devices, and a $5.5 million linear accelerator for radiation oncology. The hospital's management company has identified nearly $2 million in...
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Grant County Beat
Silver City observed the National Day of Prayer on May 7 at Gough Park, drawing approximately 60 to 70 community members for a ceremony that included remarks from local church leaders and a color guard posting by the Marine Corps League.
Home and Garden Show took place May 2 and 3, 2026
Grant County's Farm Bureau hosted its annual Home and Garden Show on May 2 and 3 at the Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center, featuring numerous local vendors and exhibitors.
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