Silver City Daily Digest Thursday, June 04, 2026
Ty's Take
Monday nights around the Grant County sheriff's office tend to be quiet, which makes it worth noting when they aren't. Between a hit-and-run that landed an 18-year-old in the system and whatever else kept the deputies moving, it looks like the start of summer brought a little more friction than usual to town. Same week the county commission seats changed hands and the school board made a tough call on a firing—which means somewhere around here, somebody didn't get the outcome they wanted. That's ordinary work in a place like Silver City, where the population's small enough that decisions sting a little harder, but it's also worth remembering that our institutions are still functioning the way they're supposed to: people get held accountable, votes get counted, boards do their duty. The stage is set for fire season and the season after that. Keep your head up.
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Silver City Daily Press
Grant County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of shots fired at Bill Evans Lake Monday night but found no evidence of gunfire after canvassing the area. In an unrelated incident earlier that evening, an EMS worker collapsed and 10 first responders were hospitalized after responding to a...
Ferranti, Medina win commission seats
Jenny Ferranti won the Democratic primary for Grant County Commission District 1 with 323 votes, while incumbent Eloy Medina secured his seat in District 2 with 409 votes. Both candidates are expected to take office in January since no Republican candidates filed for either position.
The Silver school board voted 4-0 Friday to uphold the termination of Jerome Ortiz, the former high school football coach who had been working as an activity driver following his December resignation. The decision came after a two-hour closed hearing where Ortiz was given the opportunity to appeal.
Santa Clara declares Stage 2 fire restrictions
Santa Clara enacted Stage 2 fire restrictions that ban certain fireworks, charcoal grills, campfires, and equipment without spark arrestors, though restrictions may be lifted if rainfall increases. The board also discussed erosion and flooding concerns at a Bellm Street property and plans to...
DAR dedicates America 250 marker in Gough Park
The Daughters of the American Revolution dedicated a marker in Gough Park honoring Spanish colonists who contributed to the Revolutionary War effort, even though no battles were fought in the territory. The dedication is part of America 250 celebrations, and visitors contributed messages that will...
18-year-old charged in Saturday hit-and-run
An 18-year-old Silver City man was arrested after his vehicle struck another car at an intersection Saturday and then crashed through a fence at La Plata Middle School. Damien Gomez faces multiple charges including reckless driving and driving under the influence.
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Grant County Beat
Weather situational awareness for June 3, 2026
Grant County residents should prepare for possible showers and thunderstorms on June 3 and 5, with flooding risks particularly high in areas affected by recent wildfires. Authorities urge awareness but emphasize no cause for alarm at this time.
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