Western New Mexico University’s Student Life and Outdoor Program are teaming up to take the community on a trip to explore Skates Canyon. The event is free but prior registration is required. The trip will take place on June 17th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and participants will meet at the Student Memorial Building parking lot. For more information or to register, email april.burt@wnmu.edu.
The Jacob Bennett Daughters of the American Revolution Silver City Chapter recently celebrated 120 years since its founding. The chapter was founded 12 and a half years after the founding of the national group in 1898 and was the second chapter in New Mexico after the founding of the Santa Fe chapter. The organization awards scholarships, Good Citizens awards and participates in a variety of local community events. They are currently in partnership with the Village of Santa Clara in the creation of Pollinator Houses that will be a portion of the new Farmers Market in the village. Thank you to the Jacob Bennett Chapter for all you do for the community.
The Animas, Cotton City and Rodeo Fire Departments recently held a joint training in Animas. The training consisted of 7 hours and members were cross-trained on each department’s Class A Apparatus and Tenders. Firefighters were also trained on hydrant operations, porta-tanks, drafting, tank farms and hose handling. The Fire Departments plan on conducting more joint training in the near future.
Congratulations to Vynny Chavez from Deming High School who was selected to play for the Mustangs Baseball team at the University of the Southwest in Hobbs. Mr. Chavez played his last high school all-star game this past weekend where he collected two base hits and broke up a no-hit bid with a sharp single. Vynny signed a letter of intent to play for the Mustangs in May and will be attending the University in August where he plans on taking general studies while playing baseball.
