SILVER CITY, N.M. – Literacy Link – Leamos and the Silver City Public Library invite Grant County residents to attend Love Your Library Day on Saturday, April 1, 2017 from 10 AM to 1 PM. This year, Cooper St. will be closed between College Avenue and 8th St. Live music on the street will be provided by Bayou Seco, Big Ditch Crickets and Fiddling Friends. The event offers free books, free replacement library cards, cookies and healthy snacks, free door prizes and a $50 grand prize, donated by Western Bank. Activities for children will include hula hoops, a beanbag toss game, crafts, poetry flags, robots, story-readers and the popular photo booth.

Sensei Chad Petty, Adrian Galvan, and Jenna BrownSensei Chad Petty of Oni Ken Karate here in Silver City spent this weekend in Albuquerque at the United States Karate Alliance Nationals. He took 3rd place in Kata and 4th place in sparring in the men's Black Belt division. Then he had the opportunity to spend the afternoon training with these two Olympic athletes, Adrian Galvan & Jenna Brown.

Helen Matelson, 92, November 26, 1924 – March 24, 2017

No shortage of adventures in Helen's life. Back to college at 40, Environmental Planner for CalTrans, world-wide birdwatching travel. Born in Newport News, Virginia, she married Joseph Matelson and moved to Southern California, raised three daughters, and retired at 55 as an environmentalist and ace birdwatcher.

Top on her list of favorites is Silver City NM where she found friends, fun, beautiful landscape and skies, and purpose as a top-notch Single Socks volunteer for seven years. Bingo at the Senior Center, Scrabble at Javalina, and Gin Rummy tournament finalist at Yankie Creek. "I played scrabble with your mom today," "Saw your mom today!" I heard this every day because she was out and about everywhere with her walker and her friends who cared for her and shared so much.

Predeceased by her father William Gordon, who died when she was 2 years old, her mother Bertha Gordon who died at 88, and three older brothers Leonard, Jay, and Jerry Gordon, who lived into their 90s, and her husband Joseph Matelson who died at 84, March 28, 2002. Missing her now, her older sister Carlyn Katz of Fort Lauderdale FL, her daughters Teri Matelson of Silver City, Wendy Wickland of Salt Spring Island, BC, and Gail Matelson of Bellingham, Washington. Thanks to you all who befriended her, laughed with her, and cared about her. It enhanced her life beyond words, as it did mine. We love you, dahlin!

In lieu of flowers, a donation to New Mexico Wilderness Alliance (nmwild.org) or League of Conservation Voters (lcv.org) in Helen's name would be a wonderful tribute in her honor. Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777.

To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.

Born March 20, 1929 in Albuquerque, NM to Harry H. Hotchkiss and Eunice Griffith. A longtime resident of Bayard and Silver City, he passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 24, 2017.

He was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle.He married his soulmate, Renda Truett on April 11, 1948 in Santa Rita, NM.

An avid reader, his two daughters were raised being read to, often things beyond their young years.

He loved hunting, fishing and taking his horses to the wilderness with his father. He instilled a love for the outdoors in all of us.

He joined the Air Force in 1951 and served during the Korean Conflict, where he was stationed in Muroc, CA, later renamed Edwards Air Force Base, where he gained a great knowledge in multiple fields. They returned home to Santa Rita, NM and he went to work for Boyles Bros. Diamond Drilling, then Kennecott in Santa Rita, UV and then retired from Phelps Dodge in Tyrone.

He is survived by: daughter Teri and husband Allan Jackson, their son Jason Jackson and his fiancé Dustie Clossun and their children Hailey, Aubrey, Johnathan, Kaitlyn, Evan and Ryleigh; daughter Julie Hotchkiss, her daughter Keri Hotchkiss and partner Mike Morales and their son Dakota, and Julie's son Dustin Hotchkiss his son Jacob, Dustin's partner Melonie Riggs and her two children Josh and Carolyn; sister Melba and her husband John Hinrichs and their children Bruce, Denise and Donna; and nephew Ashley Cates.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife Renda Truett; his sister Maxine Cates; two nephews Sidney and Craig Cates.

Services are pending with Baca's Funeral Chapels.

Rosa G. Tinney, 85, Deming resident passed away at her home with family at her side Saturday morning March 25, 2017.

Services are pending.

Estella Alvarez, 77, of Hurley passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Gila Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Estella was born August 1, 1939 in Bayard to David and Mary (Rodriguez) Saenz. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and a life time member of Beta Sigma Phi. Estella will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Estella is survived by her loving husband Eduardo of 62 years; four sons, Edward (Martha) Alvarez Of Silver City, Lawrence (Martha) Alvarez of Las Cruces, David Alvarez of Albuquerque, Louis (Lisa) Alvarez of Hurley. Two daughters, Elizabeth Telles (C. Steve) of Albuquerque, Katherine Cousin (Pete) of Albuquerque; one sister, Ruth Teran (Polo) of Bayard. Also surviving her are 16 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Mary Saenz, a sister, Alice Narvaiz, a nephew Steven Teran and grand nieces, Paula and Valerie Teran.

Visitation for Estella will be from 4 to 5 o'clock in the evening on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Infant Jesus Shrine in Hurley. The Prayer Vigil and Rosary will follow at 5 PM with Deacon Art Gutierrez, reciting. The Funeral Liturgy will be at 9 o'clock in the morning on Monday, April 3, 2017 also at Infant Jesus Shrine. Concluding Services and Burial will follow at the Hurley Cemetery. Officiating will be Fr. Francisco Diaz.

Serving as pallbearers are James Telles, Daniel Lane, Eduardo Alvarez, Michael Alvarez, Lawrence Alvarez, Andrew Alvarez, Jonathan Lane and Alex Alvarez.

It didn’t take Jose Rojas long to find his stride this spring. This past week at the Distance in the Dark, he was able to break the mark as he posted a time of 4:00.29 in the 1500 meter run to break the school record as the Western New Mexico University cross country teams took four men and three women to the meet.

Rojas’ time not only set the new mark for the program, but he finished second out of 17 runners. Dorian Carrasco wasn’t too far behind as he crossed with a time of 4:14.27 to place fifth. Two other Mustangs also competed in the same event and all placed in the top-10. Roberto Cota was the next one across as she tallied a time of 4:16.56 to come in eighth, while Roberto Contreras came in 10th with a clocked time of 4:20.87.

Three Lady Mustangs competed in the 1500 meter run and the 5000 meter run. Guadalupe Cantoran was the only one to compete in the 1500 as she placed third with a time of 5:12.70. Fanny Farfan and Janice Chacon each competed in the 5000 with Farfan coming in seventh with a time of 19:56.63 and Chacon crossing with a time of 20:25.10 to place ninth.

WNMU will travel to San Diego this Saturday as they will run in the California Collegiate.

Freshman Pedro De La Vega opened strong with an even par 70 and after a second round 73, he helped pace the Western New Mexico University men's golf team into a tie for 11th after the first two rounds of the par 70, 6,530-yard St. Edward's Invitational that took place at the Onion Creek Club on Monday.

De La Vega is tied for 22nd with a 143, while the Mustangs as a team carded a 588 with rounds of 294 to tie with Lubbock Christian. Cameron leads the 13-team field with a 555, 12-strokes ahead of Midwestern State and Texas A&M-International. Rogers State's Hagen Barmasse and Cameron's Dario Gabriel are tied for the top spot on the individual side with both opening with 136's.

De La Vega couldn't have asked for a better start as he fired a first round 70 and then came back with a second round 73 to land in a tie for 22nd with a 143. He had two birdies during the second round and added an eagle on hole one. Senior Harry Wetton shot the same rounds of 72 for a 144 and is tied for 26th. He utilized three birdies during the second round to help his score. Junior Ross White carded identical rounds of 73 for a 146 and into a tie for 41st. He posted four birdies during the second round. Freshman Gonzalo Pan De Soraluce came back from a first round 82 to fire a second round 76 for a 158 and into 68th. He had one birdie during the second round. Rounding out the five for the Mustangs was freshman John Gallegos who tallied nearly the same rounds of 79 and 81 for a 160 and is in 69th.

As a team, WNMU averaged 3.42 on par-three, 4.34 on par-four and were near the top in par-five at 4.87. They had 100 pars, 20 birdies and one eagle. Individually, De La Vega led the team in par-three scoring (3.10), Wetton led in par-four (4.00), while De La Vega also led the team in par-five (4.67). De La Vega led the team in pars with 23 and Wetton led in birdies with seven. De La Vega was one of only eight golfers to score an eagle through the first two rounds.

The third and final round of the St. Edward's Invitational will take place Tuesday morning starting at 8 a.m. Central Time.

March 28, 2017 (Silver City, NM) – More than two-dozen men’s professional cycling teams and a dozen women’s teams have accepted invitations for the 31st edition of the Tour of the Gila. The race is once again proud to be hosting top veterans and young talent from North America and around the world. The 5-day stage race will begin on Wednesday, April 19 and end Sunday, April 23 with the infamous Gila Monster road stage that includes over 9,000 ft. of climbing for the men, and 5,500 ft. for the women.

Several teams will be racing Tour of the Gila for the first time including foreign teams in the men’s race - Canel’s Specialized from Mexico, Mobius Racing from Australia and Movistar Team Ecuador, and in the women’s race - Rise Racing from Canada.

About the White House Internship Program

The President, First Lady, and White House staff are committed to providing young leaders an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and serve their country through the White House Internship Program. This program was developed to provide hands-on experience and cultivate meaningful skills.

The Program
A select group of young men and women from across the country dedicate their time, talents, energy, and service to better the White House and the Nation. These committed citizens become part of the White House team. The assignments given to an intern on any given day could include: conducting research, managing incoming inquiries, attending meetings, writing memos, and staffing events.

While interns’ responsibilities and tasks vary by department, all interns are united through weekly events, including a speaker series and small group meetings exploring different policy aspects within the Executive Office of the President. Most importantly, the internship experience emphasizes community, and interns participate in service projects at schools and non-profit organizations in Washington, D.C.

Please visit: https://apply.whitehouse.gov/intern  to submit your Summer 2017 application.

All application materials, including recommendations, must be submitted on or before March 31, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. (EST).

Please read all of the following instructions before starting your application.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, must be 18 years of age on or before May 30, 2017, and must meet at least one of the following criteria to apply:

Are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution)

Have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution) no more than two years before the internship program start date.

Are a veteran of the United States Armed Forces who possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent and has served on active duty--for any length of time--in the two years preceding the internship program start date.

Additional Instruction to Apply

The application must be completed in one sitting, as applications cannot be saved and returned to at a later date. Before starting your application, please ensure you have two recommendations prepared in PDF format, as they must be uploaded during the application process. The White House Internship Program cannot recommend who should write a letter of recommendation on your behalf. However, we encourage you to find individuals who can illustrate your qualifications, character, and commitment to public service. Your recommendation letters should not exceed one page in length each and must be addressed to the White House Internship Reviewing Committee. Applicants must also upload a current resume during the application process.

As part of the application process, applicants may select the White House departments that interest them. Selections are used as a reference for the White House Internship Program review team, and do not guarantee placement. Visit https://www.whitehouse.gov/participate/internships/departments  to learn more about the Presidential Department descriptions.

Incomplete applications or applications submitted after March 31, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. (EST) will not be reviewed for the Summer 2017 term.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a White House Internship a paid position?
White House Internships are unpaid positions. Applicants are encouraged to contact educational institutions and other non-profit organizations to apply for assistance as needed. Any outside income, funding, or housing assistance received as a White House intern must receive pre-approval.

What are the hours of the White House Internship?
The Summer 2017 White House Internship Program term runs from May 30 to August 11, 2017. Applicants should expect to work at least Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. for the duration of the term.

Some exceptions will be made for applicants with class or program requirements, but interns must work 4.5 days a week in order to be considered full-time interns. For example, an intern may leave at 1:00 p.m. or later one day per week, if appropriate. If you require a schedule accommodation of this kind, please mention this if and when you receive an interview.

Is specific White House intern housing available?
No. Applicants must arrange for their own housing.

Is political preference a deciding factor in the application review process?
No. It is essential, however, that applicants are dedicated to the ideals and mission of the White House.

Can I mail a hard copy of my application?
No. We cannot accept hard copies of applications. Only applications submitted via our application portal will be reviewed.

Will I be penalized if my recommendation is sent in late?
Yes. All application materials, including letters of recommendation, must be submitted on or before the corresponding application deadline.

Outreach Notice
Inyo National Forest
Bishop BLM Field Office
White Mountain Ranger District, Bishop, CA
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Detail/Temporary Promotion
Interagency District Fire Management Officer
GS-0301-11

NTE 120 days

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The Inyo National Forest and Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office is seeking a NTE 120 Day Detail/Temporary GS-0301-11 Interagency District Fire Management Officer located at the White Mountain Ranger District in Bishop, CA.

This position is categorized as a High Complexity Forest District Fire Management Officer that is subject to the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) and Duty Officer standards. Detailer must meet the following requirements.

Primary Selective Factor
Secondary Selective Factor
Additional Required Training
DIVS
(Currency Required)
ICT3
(Currency Required)
M-581
(Required)

Per Diem is authorized. Barracks may be available.

To express interest in this position, please submit via e-mail your answers to the questions listed below, attach a resume, Detailer Interest Sheet and a copy of your IQCS master record by close of business on April 15, 2017 to INF_OutreachResponse@fs.fed.us .

Please expand on your knowledge, skills and abilities.

1. Name, office address, phone number
2. Current position, years in that position.
3. Why do you want this position?
4. Copy of your IQCS Master Record?
5. What can you contribute to the success of Inyo National Forest and Bishop BLM Field Office?
6. What are your experiences working in an Interagency organization?

For more information about the detail contact:
Interagency Fire Management Officer Taro Pusina at 760-873-2507, taropusina@fs.fed.us ; or
Deputy Interagency Fire Management Officer Mark Ingram at 760-872-5007, mingram@blm.gov ; or
South Zone District Ranger Linda Riddle at 760-873-2515, lriddle@fs.fed.us ; or
South Zone Deputy District Ranger Roderick Alfred at 760-876-6227, rjalfred@fs.fed.us .

For more information about the Inyo NF you can click on the following link. http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/inyo/about-forest 

Please click the link to this notice: https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com/?id=71CBC6622C9745269BC36BCB163CF0CB 

By Mary Alice Murphy

Members of the Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees at their regular monthly meeting on March 24, 2017, recognized Judith Tucker, who works in discharge planning, for her 20 years of service to the hospital. She was unable to attend.

Interim Chief Executive Officer Alfredo Ontiveros introducd JoBeth Vance as the interim chief financial officer.

"I met her at a hospital where I was hired," Ontiveros said. "She has a lot of experience at large, rural and small hospitals."

WEATHER ADVISORY:
High wind warning in Hidalgo County, visibility is low due to blowing dust. High profile vehicles please use caution. The NMDOT will continue monitoring the roadway. This event will be updated as conditions change.

NM Rep. Rebecca Dow speaks to constituents

By Mary Alice Murphy

New Mexico District 38 Rep. Rebecca Dow met with constituents, Republicans and Democrats, Saturday afternoon in Silver City.

In breaking news, she said today, Tuesday, on the record, that by Sunday, a news release should come from the governor on changes to the teacher evaluation. The major changes should adjust absences and student outcomes tied to the teacher evaluation. "This was a commitment she made to the Republican sponsors of two separate reform bills."

Dow said she read all bills as thoroughly as she could. "Often the bills sounded good in theory, until you read the penalty."

Streamlining the state financial situation did not seem to be on the table. The Democrat-controlled Legislature, House and Senate, proposed $1.5 billion in new taxes, with $400 million passed at the same time as well over $400 million in new expenditures were passed.

"The climate of the Legislature was tense," Dow reported. "The first couple of weeks it was fun, getting acquainted with other legislators and learning the ropes."

House Bill 412 did not pass, but it had 117 tax reform issues, including closing loopholes on those who have exemptions. An interim committee will continue working on the bill for next year.

She said one thing brought back was a tax on food, but not on essential food items. Gov. Susana Martinez has already promised a special session.

Dow said she supported a tax on online vendors, such as Amazon. "I did not support a tax on cigarettes or a $14 tax on a gallon of wine. That would have been really hard on local brewers and distillers."

"I want to remove things that are barriers or that increase mandates or costs," Dow said. "One of the biggest ideas was to close loopholes on those who are exempt."

She said the state needs new sources of revenue, not just more taxes on existing businesses.

On health care, she said so many in New Mexico rely on Medicare, Medicaid and Centennial Care that the only thing that can fix getting the state less reliant on those federal dollars is health care reform.

"There was so much posturing on both sides," Dow said. "We need real economic development, because the state has lost 30,000 people since the last census."

She noted that there was talk that the House might send a team to the citizen's race of the Tour of the Gila.

Dow said she needs constituents to come to her with their ideas.

The following comments are major excerpts from her words in a Facebook page right after the session, when she said she was happy to be home.

My first session was a huge learning experience. In addition to committee and floor votes, a lot happens behind the scenes. As an advocate of less government, I believe if we can get things done without another bill on the books, all the better.

Some of my successes include changes to an overreaching environmental rule, changes to a Department of Health Services process that was shutting down rural durable medical providers, a commitment from DHS to pilot a home visiting program using a federal Medicaid waiver process, saving a $1.3 million water project in Silver City, and advocating for the transfer of the New Mexico Veterans Administration from the Department of Health to Veteran's Affairs.

Disappointments include standing with the governor against a veto override on teacher absences. Although a veto override would have been an extraordinary measure, the issue of teacher evaluation and need for reform is real! The frustrating part was all the efforts to help teachers that didn't make the headlines. There were several significant bills that would have reformed teacher evaluation far beyond sick days. These were killed in committee by special interest groups. If they had passed, sick days would have been fixed along with other evaluation changes that are needed. Instead politics prevailed at all levels and no issues were resolved. I hope my Republican governor pulls through for all of us who stand with teachers as well as conservative values. Time will tell!

The Senate and 4th floor spent too much time battling out their differences to get good work done. All of us had good bills left on the table! These bills would have improved schools for teachers and students, would have created economic development and removed barriers for new business to come to our state, and would have made NM a better place to raise a family.

I also learned that killing a bill is just as important as passing one. One example would be gun control. Bloomberg spent over half a million dollars and hired six lobbyists in an attempt to pass gun control bills in New Mexico. Every bill failed!

I can't even tell you how many ridiculous bills were introduced by legislators, without regard to those impacted, by people who have big out-of-state money, yet are totally out of touch with who we are as New Mexicans. If they prevail they will transform our family values and our way of life.

I'm optimistic that the bills that passed for ethics, election and campaign reform will bring more transparency to our law-making process. I am committed to the bigger picture of overall improved education, tax reform, economic development and common sense governance.

LAS CRUCES, N.M. - In an ongoing effort to provide top-notch constituent service, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich's (D-N.M.) staff will hold Mobile Office Hours in Reserve on Thursday, March 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Reserve Senior Center. Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits, student loans, and other federal programs. All are encouraged to attend.

Constituents who are not able to attend Mobile Office Hours can visit the Helping You section of Senator Heinrich's online office at www.Heinrich.Senate.Gov.

Reserve - Thursday, March 30, 2017

WHO: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich's Staff
WHAT: Mobile Office Hours
WHEN: From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Reserve Senior Center, 12 Ella Street, Reserve, N.M. 87830
QUESTIONS: Contact Senator Heinrich's Las Cruces Office (575) 523-6561

(Silver City, NM)—On March 25, 2017 at approximately 8:52 p.m., deputies with the Grant County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the 2400 block of NM 61, Mimbres, NM, in reference to a possible suicide.

On deputies' arrival, it was found that a male subject was deceased in the home. The male subject was later identified as Walter Biebelle, born 06/02/1949. Next of kin has been notified.

At this time, it is undetermined what the actual cause of death is, but is being investigated as a suspicious death. The body was sent to the Office of Medical Investigators for an autopsy.

The Grant County Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation. Further details will be released at a later date.

"A New Direction" officially opened its doors earlier this month and received a Certificate of Congratulations from the New Mexico House of Representatives and forwarded by Representative Rebecca Dow.

An official ribbon-cutting ceremony coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce was held on March 9. In addition to Chamber members, participants included owners Stephanie and Maria Elena Sanchez, Mayor Ken Ladner, salon stylists, family and friends.

The new salon is located in the town's historic district at 406 N. Black Street. Stephanie Sanchez will manage and operate the salon. Sanchez was born and raised in Silver City, is a graduate of Silver High School, and has over 20 years of cosmetology experience. In addition to her Cosmetologist License, she also holds a New Mexico license as a Master Barber/Cosmetologist Instructor.

The salon offers hair, manicure, pedicure, facial and waxing services. Available to serve the public are Daniela Torres, Jessie Gomez, Michelle Gonzales, Kim Hopwood, Cynthia Rosado and Cinthia Ramirez.

Spring is here and Silver City MainStreet is coordinating a Downtown Spring Cleaning on Saturday, April 8 from 9 a.m. to Noon. If you can volunteer please send an email to downtownsilvercity@gmail.com or call Silver City MainStreet at 534-1700. We will be picking up trash, washing trash receptacles and cleaning the bases of the street light poles. Bring gloves and meet at the Visitor Center, 201 N. Hudson Street.

Bulls at the Tucumcari Feed Efficiency Test whose food intake was measured using the GrowSafe System showed improvement this year compared to last year. The feed efficiency test is conducted at New Mexico State University's Agricultural Science Center at Tucumcari.
(NMSU photo by Jane Moorman)WRITER: Jane Moorman, 505-249-0527, jmoorman@nmsu.edu

TUCUMCARI – The annual Tucumcari Bull Sale was a triple winner for the animals, producers and victims of recent Western Plains wildfires.

The animals' feed-to-weight gain was excellent, sale prices were high and funds were donated to the wildfire relief fund.

The Tucumcari Feed Efficiency Test held at New Mexico State University's Agricultural Science Center at Tucumcari had the largest bull test in its 56 years of existence.

Of the 155 bulls starting the test, 126 were selected by the 16 participating producers to participate in the bull sale. Only the top 100 performing bulls reached the sale.

"The bulls averaged 3.84 pounds of gain per day, with an average end weight of 1,134 pounds," said bull test director Marcy Ward, NMSU Cooperative Extension Service livestock specialist. "This is only six pounds lighter than the 2016 test, but with 50-day younger calves."

This was the second performance test where the computerized GrowSafe System was used.

"For those bulls whose intake was measured using the GrowSafe System, feed efficiency showed improvement this year," Ward said. "For example, in Group A, efficiency averaged 5.37 pounds of feed per one pound of gain (F:G), compared to Group A in 2016, which had an average of 6.1 F:G."

This year's sale management was changed to better meet the needs of the buyers and reduce the stress on the bulls.

"All bulls making the sale were sold via their video, versus live in the sale ring," Ward said. "This allowed the sale to progress more efficiently, and buyers were able to leave in an organized and timely manner. More than 150 people were in attendance at this year's sale."

The overall sale average was $3,270 per bull. Five Red Angus brought an average of $3,730, while three Herefords brought an average of $3,600. The solo Charolais got $3,500.

The bulk of the animals in the test and sale were Angus with 76 bulls. The average price for this breed was $3,208.

"Given the recent tragedy of the Western Plains wildfires, some bull proceeds and donated items were auctioned off to contribute to the relief fund efforts," Ward said. "A grand total of $5,400 was raised for the cause."

Gila Valley Electric workers, from left Patrick Finch, Sean Jameson and Edward Laney, prepare to install the next to last streetlight on South Bullard, as Silver City Mayor Ken Ladner, Town Manager Alex Brown, and Silver City MainStreet Project Board President Patrick Hoskins and Manager Lucy Whitmarsh watch.Article and photo by Mary Alice Murphy

On Tuesday, March 28, 2017, workers from Gila Valley Electric and representatives of the town of Silver City and Silver City MainStreet Project celebrated the installation of one of the final streetlights for the second phase of the streetlight project.

Partick Finch of GVE said the lights would be lit by the end of this week.