The Gila National Forest has been working with volunteers from Trout Unlimited, Mesilla Valley Flyfishers, Amigos Bravos and other conservation groups to help restore Little Turkey Creek, which is part of the Willow Creek Restoration Project. So far, volunteers have installed dozens of instream rock structures, filled two large headcuts that were beginning to erode adjacent wetlands and planted more than 300 willow cuttings to help improve wildlife habitat. According to the Acting Glenwood District Ranger, the goal of the restoration project is to help restore instream and riparian habitat that will one day support a naturally reproducing Gila trout population. For more information on the project, visit the Gila National Forest website.
The nonprofit organization Vitalant, in partnership with the Mimbres Memorial Hospital, will be having a blood drive on Friday, July 21st. The drive will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Mimbres Valley Medical Group in Deming and masks will be required. For more information or if interested in donating blood, call 575-527-7322.
Give Grandly would like to take the time to thank all the nonprofits, donors and match fund sponsors who came out and supported the Give Grandly event this past May. Over $235,500 was raised for 63 nonprofit organizations, one of them being the Grant County Literacy Link-Leamos program. The program received $4,235 of the funds raised to help provide literacy services such as reading, math, adult literacy and one-on-one tutoring to Grant County residents. For more information on Literacy Link-Leamos, visit their website.
Congratulations to the Silver City Little League Junior 9-11 and 13-14 year old girls softball teams who won the state championships this past weekend. Both teams were able to beat over 5 other teams to capture the championship and bring home the win for District 7. The Junior 13-14 year girls will be going to Albuquerque this week to compete and represent New Mexico in the Little League Regional Tournament. Good luck ladies!
The City of Deming will be continuing its progress on the Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project this month on the intersection of Florida Street and Country Club Road. Lane closures and delays are expected beginning on Poplar street with construction signage ending on Pear Street. Property access for residents will remain open and alternative routes for emergency services have been placed. For more information on the project, contact the City of Deming.
