For the fourth consecutive year, Western New Mexico University (WNMU) welcomed students from Mescalero Apache Schools and Ruidoso High School as they continued their annual tradition of harvesting wild agave, or mescal, on land owned by WNMU’s close community partner, Freeport-McMoRan. During their visit, the students toured various academic departments and engaged with WNMU students, faculty, and staff. Situated within the ancestral homelands of the Mescalero Apache, the WNMU campus provided a meaningful and culturally significant setting for this annual event.
The Center for Health Innovation–Public Health Institute, in collaboration with PFLAG Silver City, is offering a free training session titled “Save a Life: RX Safety and Overdose Reversal.” The session will take place during the June 3rd meeting of PFLAG Silver City at 6:00 PM, held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, located at 3845 North Swan Street. Participants will receive practical instruction on safe medication practices and overdose reversal techniques, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to help save a life.
Deming Animal Guardians, a longstanding advocate for animal welfare in Luna County, is currently in contention to receive up to $5,000 in funding from the national nonprofit organization Unwanted Animals. Founded 34 years ago, Deming Animal Guardians has sponsored over 17,000 spay and neuter surgeries, significantly reducing the stray animal population in the region. Operated entirely by volunteers, the no-kill rescue is widely recognized for its dedicated hands-on efforts and extensive community outreach.
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The Silver City Street Outreach nonprofit organization is working on developing a new community peer advocacy drop-in center to support residents of Grant County in need. Located at 215 West College, the center will offer a welcoming environment equipped with air conditioning, an internet bar, beverages, snacks, and a crisis respite area. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the center aims to provide essential resources and a safe space for individuals seeking support. Community volunteers are both encouraged and welcomed to contribute to this initiative.
