Congratulations to Silver City resident Terry Anderson for being recognized for decades of work in early childhood education. She recently received a Legacy Award from the New Mexico Child Care Association for her contributions to early childhood education and professional development. Ms. Anderson spent about 25 years at Western New Mexico University, where she helped develop its early childhood education program and worked with students preparing for careers in the field. She has also been involved with local and statewide organizations supporting children, families and early childhood programs.
Western New Mexico University is expanding its peer-tutoring program to provide students with additional academic support. Through the Center for Student Success, WNMU students can receive free in-person tutoring at the J. Cloyd Miller Library, along with 24-hour online tutoring through Tutor.com in more than 250 subjects. The university is also planning workshops and study activities throughout the semester, while incorporating training on the responsible use of artificial intelligence into its peer-tutoring program.
Federal wildlife officials are considering removing the Gila chub from the endangered species list following research that indicates the fish may not be a separate species, but part of the roundtail chub population. The Gila chub has remaining populations including Mule Creek and Turkey Creek. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has reopened public comment as it reviews the proposed change, and officials say the final decision could include keeping the fish listed as endangered, changing its status, or removing it from federal protection.
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New Mexico education officials are proposing a nearly five-point-nine-billion-dollar budget for public education, a two-point-nine-percent increase over the current budget. The proposal includes funding for literacy and math intervention, career and technical education, after-school programs, school meals and teacher training. If approved, the additional funding could provide more resources for schools across Southwest New Mexico, although the amount individual districts would receive has not yet been determined. The proposal will now go through the state’s budget process before lawmakers consider final funding.