Silver City Daily Digest Sunday, June 28, 2026
Ty's Take
The Fourth of July deadline creeping up on Monday is one of those annual reminders that Silver City still knows how to throw a party, which matters more than people outside here seem to understand—a good parade and a few vendors hawking corn dogs and funnel cakes hold a town together in ways that don't show up in economic reports. Meanwhile, the county commissioners are quietly raising salaries for future elected officials, which is honest work if you believe people ought to get paid something decent for the headaches of the job, though it's the kind of decision that lands different depending on whether you're the one holding office or footing the bill. And over at WNMU they're auctioning off some sofas that apparently caused enough fuss to make the news, which tells you either the furniture was really something or the campus was really looking for a good excuse to clear it out—either way, that's Silver City: we don't waste much and we don't let things go quietly.
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Silver City Daily Press
July 4 vendor, parade entries due Monday
Silver City's July 4th celebration is shaping up to be larger than ever, with organizers already tracking over 70 parade entries and nearly 50 vendors ahead of Monday's deadline. Chamber officials are urging last-minute participants to register online at silvercity.org, emphasizing that this year's...
County OKs raises for future elected officials
Grant County commissioners unanimously approved salary increases for elected officials that will take effect after this fall's election, avoiding self-dealing conflicts. The new pay structure raises the sheriff's salary to $92,000 and equalizes compensation for assessors, clerks, and treasurers at...
WNMU to auction off controversial sofas
Western New Mexico University's Board of Regents approved a five-year infrastructure plan that includes funding for a new baseball facility, signaling potential progress toward restoring the sport to campus. The university is also auctioning off furnishings from the president's residence, including...
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Grant County Beat
Cobre Schools recognize Special Olympics and creators of the golf course
The Cobre Consolidated School Board recognized the athletes, coaches, and volunteers of the district's Special Olympics program during its June meeting. The board also honored those responsible for creating the school's golf course.
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