Silver City Council Adopts Indian Hills Street

Town solidifies public access to portion of Blackhawk Road after property owner concerns.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 1:00am

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A serene, impressionistic painting of a winding road through a small town, with sunlight casting long shadows across the pavement and surrounding homes, conveying a sense of community and civic responsibility.The town council's action to solidify public access along Blackhawk Road aims to provide clarity and stability for the Indian Hills neighborhood.Silver City Today

The Silver City Town Council unanimously voted to designate a section of Blackhawk Road just south of Trail End Road as a public right-of-way, providing legal access for property owners along that stretch of road. The lack of official designation had been brought to the town's attention by a property owner and surveyor working in the area.

Why it matters

This action by the town council resolves an issue that had left some property owners without clear legal access to their land, which could have caused problems with development, property sales, and other real estate activities in the Indian Hills neighborhood.

The details

The section of Blackhawk Road in question had been utilized as a right-of-way, but the town lacked the formal documentation to confirm its status as public access. After being alerted to the issue by a property owner and surveyor, the town council voted 3-0 during a special meeting to officially designate the road as a public right-of-way, solidifying access for residents.

  • The special town council meeting was held on Wednesday, April 14, 2026.
  • The town council will hold its regular meeting later tonight.

The players

Jacqui Olea

The interim Town Manager of Silver City who informed the council about the lack of right-of-way documentation for the Blackhawk Road section.

Stan Snider

The District 3 Councilor who was absent from the special meeting where the right-of-way was adopted.

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What’s next

The town council's regular meeting tonight may include further discussion or actions related to the Blackhawk Road right-of-way designation.

The takeaway

This decision by the Silver City Council demonstrates the importance of maintaining clear public access documentation, especially in areas with private property, to avoid potential issues for residents and the town government.