Congratulations to Caesar Jacquez, a seven-year veteran of the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Department, who has been named Deputy of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2025. This recognition is based on a comprehensive evaluation of his performance, including the number of citations issued, arrests made, reports submitted, and the quality of his engagement with [...]
In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Luna County proudly honors the dedicated men and women of its Central Dispatch team for their unwavering commitment and service. These professionals play a critical role in maintaining public safety by providing essential guidance over the phone and coordinating the dispatch of law enforcement, fire, and emergency [...]
Silver Consolidated Schools will host a community meeting on April 16th from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. at Jose Barrios Elementary School to discuss ongoing efforts related to school consolidation. Superintendent Will Hawkins will present the committee’s initial work, outline potential scenarios under consideration, and invite questions and feedback from attendees. Community members are encouraged to [...]
Luna County District 3 Commissioner Christie Ann Harvey will host a Town Hall Meeting this evening, April 11th at 6:00 p.m. in the Luna County Commission Chambers. The meeting will address key topics such as infrastructure improvements, public safety, economic development, and other matters affecting the county. This event offers residents an opportunity to engage [...]
The Town of Silver City has released a draft Strategic Housing Plan and is seeking input from the community. This comprehensive plan is designed to address housing affordability challenges and support the development of new housing within the town. The plan is divided into two parts: Part 1 includes a concise community assessment featuring market [...]
The Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society will host a dedication ceremony on Saturday, April 12th, followed by an Open House at the Fort Bayard Museum. The ceremony will begin at 5:00 p.m. with the formal dedication of the Spanish-American War Veterans Flagpole, located at the north end of the parade ground. Following the dedication, the [...]
Gabriel Vigil, a 7th grader from La Plata Middle School, and Shea Barentine, a senior from Cliff Schools, have been named Kiwanis Students of the Month in recognition of their exceptional qualities and achievements. Gabriel was honored for his kindness, positive attitude, and eagerness to assist others both inside and outside the classroom. Shea, known [...]
The Silver and Cliff FFA chapters had an outstanding week at the New Mexico FFA State Career Development Events in Las Cruces. The Cliff FFA teams, including the Horse and Pasture and Range teams, both earned 8th place overall. The Silver FFA Horse Team secured 3rd place, with Arenna Rogers achieving 5th place individually. Additionally, [...]
A group of students, faculty, and staff from Western New Mexico University had the opportunity to attend the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators (AHSIE) Best Practices Conference in Chicago this spring. The conference provided an invaluable platform for participants to explore the creative and innovative approaches implemented at Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) nationwide. The [...]
