Leaders from the Associated Students of Western New Mexico University (ASWNMU) recently traveled to Santa Fe to advocate for funding requests made to the New Mexico Legislature. ASWNMU is seeking $300,000 for upgrades to the university’s Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and $100,000 for improvements to the residence halls. The requested $300,000 would support the establishment [...]
Silver Consolidated Schools recently provided an update on the first phase of the Cliff Schools improvement project, which focuses on the architectural and engineering design process. This phase lays the groundwork for developing a modern, high-quality learning campus for students. The district will soon select an architectural and engineering firm to design the project, ensuring [...]
The Grant County Community Health Council invites individuals who are passionate about improving the wellbeing of their community to join them tomorrow February 27th, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center. This event provides an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who are dedicated to making a [...]
The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability would like to express their appreciation to all those who contributed to their Fall Appeal. The community's generosity has helped make a lasting impact on the lives of those the center serves. Thanks to the support, The Commons will be able to continue providing essential food assistance [...]
Congratulations to the Silver High School band members who earned top honors at the New Mexico Music Educators Association All-State Music Festival at the University of New Mexico. Josiah Campos was recognized as the #1 Tenor Voice in the All-State Mixed Choir, Bailey Klement earned the #2 Overall Clarinet position in the All-State Band, and [...]
The Gila National Forest, Quemado Ranger District has announced the reopening of the Baca Community Slash Disposal Site, following the controlled burning of debris that began in late January. Approximately 50,000 cubic feet of slash material were burned on the 5-acre site located northeast of Quemado, New Mexico. With the ashes now cooled, the site [...]
The Silver High School Track and Field team, joined by their dedicated coaches and enthusiastic parent volunteers, rallied together at Fox Field this past weekend for an energizing morning of pre-spring cleaning. Their collective effort has laid the groundwork for a thrilling season ahead, filled with competition, growth, and camaraderie. Silver Consolidated Schools would like [...]
Luna County recently honored the following employees for their dedicated service and achievements to the community. Phillip Rodriguez from Emergency Management, Renee Rivera from the Assessor’s Office, and David Townsend from Safety & Risk each celebrated 5 years of service. Crystal Garcia from Starmax was recognized for reaching the 10-year milestone. Special recognition was also [...]
Harrison Schmitt Elementary School educators have partnered with Healthy Kids Grant County, students, and local collaborators to create an inspiring food forest across the school’s expansive 10-acre campus. This innovative project allows students to engage directly with nature, walking among apple, mulberry, and peach trees, and sampling fresh grapes and Egyptian walking onions. By combining [...]
Cliff Schools recently held a Cake Auction that successfully raised over $30,000, thanks to the tremendous support of the Cliff community and the creativity and baking skills of the talented students. This remarkable achievement will directly benefit the school’s extracurricular programs. The collective efforts of the entire Cliff community, including those who participated in the [...]
