The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability is accepting applications for its 2026 Youth Conservation Corps program, a paid summer opportunity for Grant County youth ages 16 to 18. The program is expected to run for eight weeks and will provide participants with hands-on experience in conservation and community improvement projects. In addition to fieldwork, participants will build practical skills in areas such as gardening, workplace safety, financial literacy, and CPR/First Aid. Applications are due by Friday, May 8, and may be submitted in person at The Commons or by email to Info@TheCommonsGC.org.
Silver Consolidated Schools officials are considering proposed revisions to the district’s discipline matrix and student handbooks, with a focus on balancing stricter enforcement in some areas with more supportive, progressive discipline in others. The changes include addressing behaviors such as the use of ethnic slurs, adding counseling requirements for alcohol and tobacco violations, and increasing consequences for failure to comply with staff directives. The board is expected to vote on the proposals next month, with implementation planned for the 2026–27 school year.
Grant County recently recognized a group of local firefighters whose quick actions helped save a life during a critical emergency involving a member of the community. Honored for their courage and commitment to service were Junior Firefighter Mario Montoya, Chief Larry Montoya and Assistant Chief Kevin Vigil of the Santa Clara Fire Department, along with Battalion Chiefs Daniel Salaiz and Carlos Molina and Captain Jim Lee of the Fort Bayard Fire Department. Their coordinated response and dedication exemplify the highest standards of Grant County Fire & Rescue and reflect the strength and professionalism of the community’s first responders. Thank you to these firefighters for your service to the community.
In Deming news:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation has announced that a roadway improvement project is set to begin this week along a key traffic corridor in Deming, with nighttime paving operations scheduled to start Sunday on Pine Street. The $900,000 resurfacing project will take place along Business Loop 22, commonly known as Pine Street, beginning April 26. The work will span from milepost 0 to milepost 4.2 and is expected to continue during nighttime hours for approximately 25 days.
