Silver City Daily Digest Thursday, July 09, 2026
Ty's Take
Diane's boy opening Bodhini's is the kind of story that tells you something true about Silver City—how a place holds onto people even after they're gone, and how the next generation decides what's worth keeping. Meanwhile, the state's finally moving on that water project funding, which means somebody downtown is probably dusting off drawings that have been in a desk for five years, and somebody else is already worried about what it means for the hills. Then there's the wind and the fire, reminders that July up here moves fast and doesn't ask permission. Good week to know your neighbors.
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Silver City Daily Press
Son carries on Diane’s legacy with Bodhini’s
Bodhi Werber, who worked for decades at his mother's iconic Silver City restaurant, is opening Bodhini's at the same downtown location with a focus on Italian cuisine. After testing various concepts through pop-ups, Werber decided Italian resonated most with customers and now operates the new...
NM Unit Fund may finally turn on tap for big water project
Grant County's ambitious water infrastructure project connecting multiple regional water districts is moving forward, with the fifth well at the airport now operational and the next phase from Santa Clara to Hanover 90 percent designed. Officials hope the project's $14 million next phase will...
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Grant County Beat
High Wind weather advisory Hidalgo County 070826
A high wind warning is in effect for Hidalgo County with low visibility from blowing dust creating hazardous conditions for drivers. The state Department of Transportation is monitoring road conditions and urges high-profile vehicles to exercise caution.
Sacaton Fire Update - July 8, 2026
The Sacaton Fire east of Glenwood has burned 9,590 acres since igniting from lightning on June 21, with 166 personnel working to contain the blaze now at 17 percent containment. Recent rain has aided firefighting efforts, including water drops from a Type 1 helicopter.
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