The Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society will host a dedication ceremony on Saturday, April 12th, followed by an Open House at the Fort Bayard Museum. The ceremony will begin at 5:00 p.m. with the formal dedication of the Spanish-American War Veterans Flagpole, located at the north end of the parade ground. Following the dedication, the Preservation Society will celebrate the [...]

Gabriel Vigil, a 7th grader from La Plata Middle School, and Shea Barentine, a senior from Cliff Schools, have been named Kiwanis Students of the Month in recognition of their exceptional qualities and achievements. Gabriel was honored for his kindness, positive attitude, and eagerness to assist others both inside and outside the classroom. Shea, known for her academic drive, leadership, [...]

The Silver and Cliff FFA chapters had an outstanding week at the New Mexico FFA State Career Development Events in Las Cruces. The Cliff FFA teams, including the Horse and Pasture and Range teams, both earned 8th place overall. The Silver FFA Horse Team secured 3rd place, with Arenna Rogers achieving 5th place individually. Additionally, the Silver FFA Landscape Design [...]

A group of students, faculty, and staff from Western New Mexico University had the opportunity to attend the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators (AHSIE) Best Practices Conference in Chicago this spring. The conference provided an invaluable platform for participants to explore the creative and innovative approaches implemented at Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) nationwide. The event also allowed practitioners and [...]

In celebration of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, The Recovery Management Center of Silver City is hosting a family-friendly event on April 5th at Gough Park. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the community is invited to join in on a day filled with fun games, lively music, great prizes, and informative booths. This free event promises to offer something [...]

The Lordsburg Elks Lodge is offering an opportunity to students across Hidalgo County by awarding two $1,000 college scholarships to each school in the area. With a deadline for applications set for April 28th, interested students are encouraged to visit their school counselors for more details and to pick up an application. In providing these scholarships, the Lordsburg Elks Lodge [...]

The main courtroom at the Grant County Magistrate Court in Bayard has been recently dedicated to Judge Y.B. Morales, the community's first magistrate judge. Judge Morales began his judicial career in 1963 when he served as a justice of the peace in Bayard. He became a full-time magistrate judge in 1984, retiring from his mining job that same year. Judge [...]