Animas Public Schools is offering students opportunities to develop academic, career and leadership skills through a variety of programs and activities. Students can participate in athletics, FFA, Student Council, National Honor Society, Esports, Drama and Mock Trial, whose team is the reigning state champion. Through partnerships with Western New Mexico University, Eastern New Mexico University and New Mexico State University, high school students can also earn college credits before graduation. School officials say grants, community partnerships and staff involvement help expand learning opportunities for students at all grade levels.
Western New Mexico University recently hosted a leadership delegation from Universidad del Valle de Atemajac (UNIVA), a university system with 11 campuses across Mexico, to discuss expanding their academic partnership. Discussions focused on student and faculty exchanges, joint research, dual-degree programs and curriculum development. The partnership could create additional opportunities for WNMU students in Silver City to study internationally, gain cross-cultural experience and access expanded academic programs, while strengthening the university’s connections with educational institutions across the border.
Silver City’s American Legion Allingham-Golding Post No. 18 is bringing veterans and community members together through military history, outreach and volunteer service. The post recently received a collection of handcrafted military model airplanes donated in memory of an Army veteran, helping preserve stories of military service for future generations. These efforts highlight the organization’s ongoing role in honoring veterans, preserving military history and strengthening community connections throughout Grant County.
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New Mexico House Democrats are proposing a $2 million investment over three years to eliminate an estimated $200 million in medical debt for up to 160,000 residents statewide. The plan would partner with the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt to purchase qualifying unpaid medical bills for a fraction of their original value. Eligible households would include those earning up to 400% of the federal poverty level or those whose medical debt exceeds 5% of their annual income. The proposal will be considered during the 2027 legislative session, which begins January 19.