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Lordsburg Museum preserves Hidalgo County history through volunteer effort

A volunteer-run museum in Lordsburg preserves local history and offers free weekday visits; it relies on donations and c...

Lordsburg senior center maintains meals and transportation after transition

The Ena Mitchell Senior Center in Lordsburg continues to provide meals, programs and rides for Hidalgo County older adul...

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Short Park disc golf course offers free family-friendly recreation in Lordsburg

Short Park in Lordsburg offers a free 18-hole disc golf course with mixed concrete and gravel tees. It provides low-cost...

Bowlins Trading Post Remains Vital I-10 Crossroads for Lordsburg Community

Local readers will learn why Bowlins Continental Divide Trading Post is essential to Lordsburg and Hidalgo County as a f...

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Lordsburg earns New Mexico MainStreet designation to boost downtown

Lordsburg completed the NM MainStreet Accelerator and secured official designation, unlocking technical help and state g...

Local winery anchors jobs and tourism in Mimbres Valley

D.H. Lescombes Winery operates large vineyards near Lordsburg and draws visitors across the region, supporting jobs, agr...

Federal $1.679B border contract to reshape Hidalgo County Bootheel

Federal authorities awarded a $1.679 billion contract for border barriers in Hidalgo County's Bootheel, raising concerns...

$1.6–$1.7 Billion Border Contract Targets Hidalgo County Bootheel

A $1.6–$1.7 billion CBP contract will deliver barriers and detection infrastructure across the Bootheel, raising environ...

Hidalgo County Guide: Lordsburg Services, I-10 Travel, Healthcare and Recreation

Lordsburg houses most county services, while I-10 and limited local healthcare shape daily life for Hidalgo County resid...

Ramos and Terrazas open Silver City offices, raise $1,100 for The Haven

Sen. Gabriel Ramos and Rep. Luis Terrazas opened local offices in Silver City and collected food and cash for The Haven,...

Renewed Copper Exploration Revives Historic Lordsburg Mines, Raising Local Concerns

Renewed copper exploration at the Lordsburg mines seeks new deposits and raises local concerns about water, roads and lo...

Lordsburg rolls out event calendar with public health, equity focus

Lordsburg's Chamber posted annual events and community resources; residents should note dates, health precautions and ac...

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Lordsburg council may form quorum at Santa Fe advocacy events next month

Lordsburg city council may attend Hidalgo Day and Municipal Days in Santa Fe to advocate for Hidalgo County; no official...

Rep. Gabe Vasquez condemns $1.6B Bootheel wall in Hidalgo County, urges technology

Rep. Gabe Vasquez condemned a $1.6 billion Bootheel border wall and urged investment in detection technology to protect ...

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Healthcare

Hidalgo County clinic helps shape Medicare quality measures

Hidalgo Medical Services joined national CMS measure review committees, work that could influence Medicare and Medicaid ...

Hurley leadership changes, winter housing funds, and regional health planning affect local services

Hurley swore in new town leaders and nearby agencies secured winter homelessness funding and stepped-up behavioral healt...

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Former Navy SEAL's Trial Focuses on Hidalgo County Fireworks Purchase

Prosecutors rested their case Jan. 8 in the trial of Gregory Vandenberg, accused of buying explosives in Hidalgo County ...

Geothermal potential put spotlight on Hidalgo County energy future

A local radio program highlighted geothermal energy and Lightning Dock near Lordsburg, noting statewide potential of abo...

Four vie for Silver City council seat as border projects advance

Four Silver City residents applied to fill a vacant council seat; Luna County announced border infrastructure plans that...

Grant County unveils safety alerts, water plan and Fort Bayard designs

Residents can review Fort Bayard design options and expect a new county text-alert system; Lordsburg moves toward a reve...

Mobile vet clinic brings animal care to Lordsburg residents

Arenas Valley Animal Clinic held a vet clinic in Lordsburg on Jan. 13, providing local access to pet care; the week also...

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New Silver City mayor pushes downtown revitalization and police oversight

Mayor Simon Wheaton-Smith announced plans to strengthen downtown Silver City and increase police accountability at counc...

Community calendar highlights Lordsburg clinic, library programs and services

Community calendar listed Lordsburg veterinary clinic and library events this week, giving residents timely access to se...

Lordsburg seeks maintenance and utilities labor applicants at City Hall

Lordsburg began accepting applications Jan. 7 for a maintenance/utilities labor position. Pickup or download options are...

Lordsburg seeks police officers to bolster local public safety

The city of Lordsburg began accepting applications for police officers on Jan. 7; pick up forms at City Hall or download...

Cold Weather Advisory for Lordsburg Warns of Frostbite Risk

The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for the Lordsburg area beginning 11:00 PM MST on January...

Southline CEC amendment hearing underway; implications for Hidalgo County

A public hearing is underway on Southline's CEC amendment to add 57 Arizona miles to its certificate, a decision that co...

Lordsburg councilors may have formed quorum at Silver City ceremony

The City of Lordsburg warned a quorum of councilors may have attended a January warming and ribbon-cutting in Silver Cit...

Lordsburg library named among New Mexico’s most beautiful sites

Lordsburg Hidalgo Public Library was named one of New Mexico’s seven most beautiful libraries, highlighting local archit...