During “National Crime Victims’ Rights Week”, La Casa, Inc. was recognized by the US Attorney’s Office District of New Mexico for their unwavering dedication to providing services and support to those impacted by violence within the Luna County community. The organization was also recognized for their hard work and commitment to help uplift and empower survivors on their journey towards healing and justice.
In Grant County News:
Congratulations to Leah Klearman who was selected as The Future Forge’s Makerspace March “Volunteer of the Month”. Leah was recognized for her outstanding dedication, passion and her many contributions to the Grant County community. Her efforts, positive attitude and commitment have helped make a significant impact on the organization.
Tomorrow, April 30th is the last day to apply for Freeport-McMoRan’s New Mexico Operation’s STEM Scholarship Program. The program provides scholarships to high school students residing in Grant County who are interested in attending New Mexico Tech’s Summer STEM program. The program will provide a five-day opportunity for participants to collaborate with fellow students, faculty and staff who share the same interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, Entrepreneurship and Math. The scholarship will cover the full registration cost for students to participate in the program once accepted. For more information on the requirements and to apply, visit website.
Data from the Silver City Police Department’s “Citizen Contact” initiative, which started in 2023, shows that the majority of residents in Silver City feel that police officers in the community are approachable and trustworthy. The initiative involves police officers asking citizens that they come in contact with during their shift questions regarding their concerns about the community. It is also part of the department’s ongoing commitment engagement efforts, which include participating in local community events, school-based programs, summer events for kids and off-duty conversations that officers experience while working in the community. The initiative was developed to help police officers track how community members feel about the effectiveness of the police department and to better understand community members’ concerns.
In observance of “National Day of Prayer”, the community is invited to the 73rd “National Day of Prayer” in Silver City this Thursday, May 2nd. All community members interested in attending are to meet at Gough Park from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
