The Town of Silver City is taking steps to improve pedestrian safety by addressing sidewalk traffic in the downtown area. During its regular meeting on November 26th, the Town Council unanimously approved a notice of intent to adopt an ordinance prohibiting the use of bicycles, roller skates, rollerblades, skateboards, and scooters on the sidewalks within the historic downtown district. This ordinance is designed to enhance safety for pedestrians, with the exception of devices used by mobility-impaired individuals. The Town Councils goal is to reduce sidewalk congestion and promote safer pedestrian spaces in the downtown area.
The Village of Santa Clara will be hosting its annual Lighted Holiday Parade tomorrow, December 7th at 6:30 p.m. The parade will feature festive lights, decorations, and other holiday-themed displays. It will begin at Fort Bayard Hospital and continue through the village. This event is free and open to the public, inviting everyone to join in the celebration.
The National Center for Frontier Communities (NCFC) is launching a survey aimed at gathering direct feedback from young people in Southwest New Mexico regarding the impacts of climate change on their lives. Youth aged 10-19 from Catron, Hidalgo, Luna, and Grant counties are encouraged to share their perspectives on how climate change is affecting their communities, as well as their concerns and hopes for the future. By participating in the survey, young people will have the opportunity to help shape future programs, resources, and support systems tailored to address the specific issues they face. For more information and to take the survey, visit National Center for Frontier Communities Facebook page.
In other news:
New data from the New Mexico Youth Risk and Resilience Survey (NM-YRRS) reveals encouraging trends in youth mental health and substance abuse, with improvements observed between 2021 and 2023. In addition, the survey found a continued decrease in adolescent use of alcohol, nicotine, and other substances in 2023, following years of decline. The NM-YRRS is an essential tool for assessing the health risk behaviors and resiliency factors of New Mexico high school students and is part of the national CDC Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System. The findings from the survey offer significant benefits across New Mexico, impacting state, county, and school district levels.
