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Does Silver City have to be Siren City?
By Frost McGahey
From Wikipedia
"Silver City's siren noise is worse that Orange County, CA's," said a retired paramedic who has moved back to town. "It never used to be that loud."
Another citizen commented, "Silver City is in a bowl. That's why a siren blaring on Market Street can be heard at Wal-Mart. It seems sirens are going off all the time."
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Please see thePDF list of Silver City 35th Annual Christmas Parade winners below:
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And presents the chamber annual awards to community members.
Photos by Lyn Janes can be viewed below
This article will feature the photos from the Silver-City-Grant County Chamber of Commerce event to recognize all those who served our community to protect homes and property during the Trout Fire and to present the annual chamber awards.
For a comprehensive article on the event, please visit https://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-articles/sc-gc-chamber-of-commerce-community-awards-and-fire-response-tribute-111425
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Article by Mary Alice Murphy
Photos by Lynn Janes
[Editor's Note: The photos are posted in a separate article. And I have now proofread this article to correct a bunch of errors and fumble finger typos.]
The Silver City-Grant County Chamber of Commerce held its annual Community Awards Banquet to honor local citizens. This year, the Chamber added a special tribute to those who participated in the response to the Trout Fire. Due to the firefighters and law enforcement who served during the Trout Fire in 2025, the damage to homes, personal property and the Gila National Forest, although substantial, could have been much worse. They saved most homes in the Mimbres, with two houses deep in the forest that burned. The firefighters stopped the fire after it climbed over the ridge and threatened to run down the hill into Pinos Altos, and into the areas north of Silver City.
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By Lynn Janes
The Silver City Consolidated Schools held a work session and regular meeting November 17, 2025, which took place at Cliff School. Members in attendance included Ashley Montenegro, Michelle Diaz (phone), Patrick Cohn, Mike McMillan and Kimberly Klement. Superintendent William Hawkins also attended.
Work session
The team from Dekker Architects attended the meeting to provide an update on the project to build a new school for Cliff. Juan Durado, principal in charge for the project, Ivan Lopez, project architect and Juan Gallegos, project manager, did the presentation.
Durado said the project has been moving forward successfully. Every time the team meets, they start the meeting with the vision and mission statement of the school district to remind them every time the project will not just be bricks and mortar; it will be about the kids.
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By Lynn Janes
The Cobre Consolidated School Board held a regular meeting on November 17, 2025. Board members in attendance included Gabriella Begay, Gilbert Guadiana, Emmarie Heredia (online for a while), Agelina Hardin and Hector Carrillo. Interim Superintendent Randal Piper also attended.
Dottie Pfeifer with Kiwanis attended to present the student of the month awards. The students were chosen by the teachers at the high school and middle school.
Taylor McWhorter, Cobre High School, has true spirit of academic excellence, leadership and community service. She is involved in cheerleading, National Honor Society and many other volunteer activities. She will be earning an associates degree before graduating from high school. She always seeks new ways to make a positive impact and stands out as a role model.
Jeremiah Valenzuela, Snell Middle School, even though only a sixth grader always shows kindness, compassion and respect. He has been an exceptional student.
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