All year long, The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability has been hosting a monthly neighborhood dinner that is offered to all Grant County community members. The turnout has been excellent in recent months, and there are plans to continue hosting these events. The next neighborhood dinner is scheduled this evening, December 13th, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, featuring a wonderful meal, music, and fun. These dinners are free and open to the public.
Plans are currently underway to renovate and restore the historic arch at the north entrance to the Shakespeare Cemetery in Lordsburg. Led by the Hidalgo County Heritage Society, the project aims to preserve the arch’s structural integrity while enhancing its visual appeal. Proposed repairs include removing the existing paint from the red bricks, replacing damaged abutment caps, and updating the cross at the top of the arch with a more attractive design. The public is invited to share comments and suggestions by calling 575-542-9716.
The High Desert Humane Society in Silver City will be having their monthly reduced rate rabies vaccination clinic tomorrow, December 14th. They will be offering a wide variety of vaccines including one and two year rabies vaccines for cats and dogs. This will be a drive through clinic and will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 3050 South Cougar Way.
In other news:
The Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) has proposed a $995 million budget for fiscal year 2026, aimed at maintaining and expanding transformative early childhood programs in New Mexico. This funding will continue to improve outcomes for families while positioning the state as a national leader in early childhood education and care. The proposed budget includes a $210 million increase, furthering New Mexico’s goal of providing universal, high-quality, and affordable prenatal-to-age-5 services. This investment addresses the urgent needs of families and lays the groundwork for long-term success for children, communities, and the state’s economy.
