Tree New Mexico, in partnership with several organizations, is hosting a Tree Giveaway, a project of the Center of Southwest Culture aimed at improving nutrition access in underserved, Indigenous, Mexicano, and Chicano communities across New Mexico. The program is open for registration to residents of Tyrone, Santa Clara, Bayard, Vanadium, Hanover, North Hurley, and Hurley. Participants will receive trees along with essential supplies, including drip lines, hose adapters, end caps, and educational resources to support successful planting and care. For more information or to register, community members are encouraged to call 575-494-7056.
Following the 2026 legislative session, Western New Mexico University secured significant funding to support academic programs, student services, athletics, and campus improvements. Highlights include a $1.8 million increase to its Instruction and General budget, funding for nursing program expansion, and a 1% compensation increase for faculty and staff. Additional investments will support student initiatives, sustainability projects, and athletic facility upgrades, while the university also looks ahead to a potential $3 million in infrastructure funding pending voter approval in the November 2026 General Election.
Major street improvements are underway in Silver City, with a $2 million project in the east Chihuahua Hill neighborhood expected to be completed by July, bringing new pavement, sidewalks, and ADA-compliant upgrades to several streets. A larger $5 million reconstruction of Swan Street from 32nd Street to Cain Drive is also planned for later this year, though the final extent depends on state funding. Additional work includes a feasibility study for Sheriff’s Posse Road and annual maintenance treatments scheduled for multiple streets across the original townsite area later this summer.
To wrap up the news, get ready for a fun-filled Saturday with Easter Egg Hunts happening across the area on March 28. The Town of Hurley will host its festive “Easter in the Park” celebration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hurley Park, featuring games, photos, and egg hunts for children ages 0 to 13. Meanwhile, in Deming, D1 Church will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt at the courthouse from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with registration kicking off at 8:30. Families are invited to come out, join the excitement, and celebrate the holiday with plenty of eggs, activities, and community fun.
