The New Mexico Foundation (NMF) recently announced the award of $165,400 in grants through the Sustaining New Mexico Fund. This year, NMF prioritized organizations serving 15 counties, including Grant, Luna, and Hidalgo, with a focus on projects that alleviate the impacts of natural disasters on communities and expand access to healthy food options, such as [...]
The Silver City Street Outreach Center, located at 215 W. College Ave., has announced that they will operate daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as a daytime drop-in shelter, contingent upon volunteer availability. Individuals interested in volunteering are encouraged to call (575) 519-5810. The overnight Warming Center, operated by the Town of Silver City [...]
The Wilderness Ranger District on the Gila National Forest has canceled the Cooney Canyon slash pile burns that were scheduled to begin this week, approximately six miles north of the Mimbres Valley. Fire management staff determined that current fuel moisture levels, forecasted relative humidity, and anticipated dry and warm weather conditions are not conducive to [...]
Silver Schools has announced its elementary leadership plans for the upcoming school year as the district continues preparations for new campus alignments. At G.W. Stout Elementary, Mr. Jason Ping and Mrs. Deana Davis will serve together as principals; Mr. Ping continues in his current role, while Mrs. Davis transitions from Harrison Schmitt Elementary. Additionally, Mrs. [...]
The regular meeting of the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District is scheduled for December 15th, at 4:00 p.m. at the NRCS Office located at 3082 32nd Street Bypass, Suite C. Informational items will include reports from the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the New Mexico Department of Agriculture. The agenda also features discussion and [...]
The Silver City Youth Murals Program has continued its efforts to enhance the landscape of Grant County through a series of restoration and beautification projects. This year, the program advanced ongoing work at Lion’s Park, refreshed the Heritage Windows, and completed tile restoration at Arizona and Broadway, alongside improvements at the Silver City Public Pool, [...]
Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) announced the launch of its new Patient Transportation Service, made possible through the commitment of its employees to the organization’s mission and support from the New Mexico Rural Healthcare Delivery Fund, which focuses on improving access to care for underserved communities. The service will offer eligible HMS patients safe, reliable, and [...]
The New Mexico Family Action Movement (NM FAM) announced that five New Mexico legislators have been selected to receive the organization’s Freedom Champion Award. This year’s recipients—Representatives Rebecca Dow, Jenifer Jones, and Rod Montoya, along with Senators David Gallegos and Jay Block—were honored with NM FAM’s highest recognition for public officials who demonstrate exceptional courage [...]
