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Silver City Daily Digest Saturday, October 17, 2026

Ty's Take

Wind's coming down off the mountains today and it's the kind that makes you want to stay inside with the coffee pot, which is fine because the Sixth Judicial District Court Judicial Nominating Commission has some work to do anyway. When those seats on the bench turn over, it matters more than people think, especially in a county where mining disputes, water rights, and public land questions keep showing up in front of judges who need to actually know this place. The dust and wind advisories will clear out by tonight, but whoever gets nominated to that court is going to be around a lot longer than this weather system. Might be worth paying attention to who's stepping up for the job.

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Sixth Judicial District Court Judicial Nominating Commission

Judge Jim Foy will retire from the Sixth Judicial District Court effective December 1, 2026, creating a vacancy for the Silver City, New Mexico position. Interested applicants can contact the Court Administrator for details about the judicial opening, and those appointed will need to work with the...

Blowing Dust and wind advisories today into tonight 101626

A blowing dust advisory and wind advisory are in effect Friday through tonight across portions of Southwest New Mexico, including Virden, Lordsburg, and Red Rock. Residents should expect visibility reduced to one-quarter to one mile in blowing dust, with east winds gusting up to 50 mph through...

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