On Monday, November 11th, the country will honor veterans of all wars with Veterans Day, a national holiday of observance that coincides with the last designated fee-free day of 2024 for federal public lands. The Gila National Forest is advising all those who plan to visit the forest on Veterans Day to do their part in protecting these shared public lands. They encourage everyone to pack out their trash and note that fire danger is currently classified as “high.” Visitors are also urged to exercise caution with vehicles and fire by avoiding parking hot vehicles over tall grasses, ensuring chains do not drag, properly disposing of cigarettes, and never leaving a campfire unattended.
Western New Mexico University has launched a survey to assess food security challenges and opportunities within its community. This initiative includes plans for developing vegetable gardens, greenhouses, and hoop houses on campus to provide fresh produce for students, faculty, and staff. Additionally, a composting system will be established to convert the university’s food waste and yard trimmings into valuable topsoil for the campus farm, promoting sustainability and closing the loop on organic waste. The responses to the community survey will help identify key areas for initiative development, inform campus programming, and enhance support for local food producers and food pantries. Interested individuals can take the survey by visiting website.
Hidalgo County residents in need of emergency food assistance can find support at the Recovery Management Center (formerly the Sunshine Haven Nursing Home). The center offers food distribution Tuesday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with additional availability on Mondays and Fridays by appointment. For more information or to make special arrangements for food pickup outside regular hours, residents can contact the center at 575-542-8447.
In Luna County news:
The New Mexico Humanities Council, in collaboration with the Luna County Historical Society, invites the public to step back in time for a captivating living history performance that brings to life the remarkable women of New Mexico’s Territorial Era. This free family-friendly program will take place tomorrow, November 9th, at 2 p.m. at the Deming Luna Mimbres Museum, offering a unique opportunity to experience history through the voices and stories of women who shaped the region’s past.
