The Mayor of Bayard made a proclamation declaring the week on March 18th as “Devahnie Madrid Week” during their recent City Council meeting. Ms. Madrid is a student at Cobre High School who was recognized for her hard work and for dedicating herself to the sport of wrestling. She finished the 2024 season with a 13-win, 9-loss record and was also the first female student to place in the girls’ New Mexico Activities Association wrestling tournament for Cobre High School. Congratulations to Devahnie on this awesome achievement.
During the Western New Mexico University Board of Regents meeting that took place on March 28th, old and new business were discussed and voted on. First, President Shepard gave his report and noted that the university is up 24% in applications over the same time last year. Under old business, the board heard a summary of the 2022-2023 financial year audit report from auditor Scott Peck and Vice President of Business Affairs Kelley Riddle. The auditors examined a sample of the university’s financial transactions, and while there were some minor findings, the audit was largely sound. Under new business, the board voted unanimously to accept a recommendation from the Associated Students of WNMU to adjust student fees, resulting in an overall reduction of the amount students will pay in fees each semester. The board also voted unanimously to accept a recommendation from President Shepard and Vice President Riddle to keep tuition at its present rate for the coming academic year. Also under new business, the board voted unanimously to accept a proclamation naming the new WNMU Deming center the John Arthur and Janette Smith Educational Center.
Last in our News is a list of Easter Egg Hunts happening March 30th
In Grant County: The Kiwanis Club of Silver City will be having an Easter Egg Hunt for children of all ages at Penny Park. Pre-registration 30 minutes prior to hunt is required and times differ depending on age group. For more information, visit the Kiwanis Club of Silver City Facebook page.
The Santa Clara Action Committee will be having their Easter egg hunt at 10:00 a.m. at Bataan Memorial Park for children 2 to 12 years old. They will have free food, music, face painting, a jumping balloon and more.
The BPO Elks Lodge 413 will be having their Easter Egg hunt from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 4051 New Mexico 90 in Silver City. There will be crafts, food and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Children of all ages are welcome.
In Lordsburg, the Lordsburg Police Department will be sponsoring an Easter Egg hunt at 11:00 a.m. at the Lordsburg Little League Field. Children of all ages are welcome.
On March 31st, The Calvary Chapel Baptist Church in Silver City will be having their Easter Egg hunt at 12:15 p.m. They will have free food, prizes and more. Children of all ages are welcome.
