The Town of Silver City has announced that “The Warming Center “ will be open for the next eight days, providing a safe space for individuals seeking refuge from the cold. Located at the former Rec Center at 1016 North Silver Street, the center will be open daily from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. While not a shelter, the facility offers a place to stay warm, enjoy a hot meal and drinks, and access restroom facilities. Those interested in volunteering or seeking additional information can contact the Warming Center Coordinator at 575-519-5940.
Mimbres Memorial Hospital proudly acknowledges and celebrates Rachel Borrego, Certified Pharmacy Technician II, as she marks her 38th year of dedicated service. Over the years, Rachel has contributed to several departments within the hospital, including housekeeping, before ultimately transitioning to the pharmacy department. There, she assumed a full-time position and advanced to the role of Pharmacy Technician. In recognition of her remarkable tenure and commitment, the hospital will honor her by naming the conference room “The Rachel Borrego Conference Room,” a tribute to her many years of invaluable service.
The Southwest Women’s Fiber Arts Collective (SWFAC), in collaboration with the Future Forge Makerspace, is offering a free community program focused on mending clothes and teaching participants the skills to repair their own garments. This event will take place tomorrow, January 18th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Future Forge, located at 307 East College Avenue. The program aims to empower individuals with valuable mending techniques while fostering a sense of community.
In other News:
The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) is currently accepting grant applications for its Healthy Soil Program. The grant funding can be utilized for on-the-ground projects across New Mexico that focus on one or more of the five key soil health principles: maintaining soil cover, minimizing soil disturbance and external inputs on cropland, maximizing biodiversity, preserving living roots, and incorporating animals into land management practices, including grazing animals, birds, beneficial insects, and keystone species such as earthworms. Eligible projects must address soil health-related concerns, such as erosion or compaction. For additional information and to apply, interested parties are encouraged to visit the website.
