Western New Mexico University’s Kinesiology program is combining STEM education with hands-on community outreach by providing students with real-world experience in fitness, wellness and human performance. The program focuses on exercise physiology and sport psychology while offering initiatives such as senior fitness classes and youth bicycle programs that promote healthy lifestyles for residents of all ages. Students gain practical training through direct work with community members and access to advanced scientific equipment and research methods. The program continues to expand opportunities for students while strengthening community health and wellness efforts across the region.
Residents across Grant County can now take advantage of free public transportation as Corre Caminos launches its “Ride for Free” program on fixed routes serving both Silver City and the Copper District. The expanded service provides convenient stops throughout town with access to popular local businesses and destinations, while the Copper route connects riders from Hurley, Bayard, Santa Clara and Arenas Valley. For more information, visit website or call 575-388-3180.
As a reminder, early voting for local elections across southwest New Mexico will conclude tomorrow, May 30, giving residents one final opportunity to cast their ballots before Election Day. In Grant County, early voting will take place at the Bayard Community Center from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., while Luna County voters can cast ballots at the Mimbres Valley Learning Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hidalgo County residents may vote at the Hidalgo County Courthouse from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Catron County voters can cast ballots at the Catron County Courthouse from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT, will begin issuing benefits for the 2025-2026 school year on June 15 to help eligible families purchase groceries during the summer months when children are out of school. Beginning in summer 2026, qualifying families will receive $120 per eligible child, including students who are homeless, migrant, runaway, in foster care, receiving SNAP, TANF or certain Medicaid benefits, or approved through school meal applications before May 15. Additional benefit issuances are scheduled for July 15 and September 15. For more information, visit website.
