Silver City Daily Digest Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Ty's Take
Weather's been the unpredictable neighbor lately, and this week the National Weather Service is flagging flood conditions that could make the Gila run harder than it has in months. That matters out here where water's always the argument underneath everything else, whether you're talking about mining operations or wilderness preservation or just trying to keep the roads open to the Animas. The closures and flood watches across the county are reminding folks that September storms don't announce themselves politely, and that the same arroyos that look harmless most of the year can turn serious in a hurry. Bundle up, check your gear if you're headed into the high country, and remember that the mountains around Silver City don't negotiate.
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Weather Alerts
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued September 15 at 11:29PM MDT until September 17 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Including the southern Sacramento Mountains and Hidalgo, Luna and most of Sierra Dona Ana Counties in southern New Mexico. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runof...
Silver City Daily Press
The Grant County Gaggle of the Raging Grannies performed Saturday at Pride in the Gila in Gough Park, using satirical songs and street theater to advocate for peace and social justice. The international activist group encouraged attendees to vote during their performance.
Silver City Police are seeking Dominick Frank Duran, 34, for the stabbing of an 18-year-old woman Sunday near the Snappy Mart at Broadway and Hudson Street. Police warn the public that Duran is armed and dangerous and should not be approached, with anyone spotting him urged to call Grant County...
Santa Clara to raise trash rates
Santa Clara utility customers will see their landfill fees double starting with November bills after the Board of Trustees approved a new ordinance Thursday, following a 100 percent rate increase from the Southwest Solid Waste Authority. The new ordinance allows the village to adjust rates through...
USPS studying Mule Creek post office closure
The U.S. Postal Service is studying the permanent closure of the Mule Creek post office, which has operated from a mobile van with limited hours since a vehicle damaged the building in April 2024. If closed, residents would need to travel 18 miles to Buckhorn for mail services, though their Mule...
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Grant County Beat
A flood watch has been issued for multiple areas across southwestern New Mexico, including the Lower Gila River Valley, the Bootheel, the Mimbres Basin, and areas near Truth or Consequences and other communities.
CLOSURE– Animas Area NM 9 081526
New Mexico 9 in the Animas area remains closed in both directions from the Arizona state line to mile marker 13 due to standing water on the roadway. Authorities urge drivers to avoid the flooded area and seek alternate routes.
091426 Updated NWS El Paso weather predictions including through Saturday
The National Weather Service has updated weather predictions for the Grant County area through Saturday.
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