Congratulations to the Silver High School band members who earned top honors at the New Mexico Music Educators Association All-State Music Festival at the University of New Mexico. Josiah Campos was recognized as the #1 Tenor Voice in the All-State Mixed Choir, Bailey Klement earned the #2 Overall Clarinet position in the All-State Band, and Maxwell Johnson achieved the #4 Overall Tuba position in the All-State Band. The competition gave the students the opportunity to showcase their talent and dedication to musical excellence.
The Silver City Ranger District is preparing to implement a prescribed fire within the 251-acre Mulberry 1 project area, scheduled for early to mid-March, depending on resource availability and favorable weather and fuel conditions. Situated 2 miles southwest of the Oak Grove subdivision and 2 miles west of Burro Mountain Homestead, the project aims to reduce hazardous fuels near these two wildland-urban interface communities. The prescribed fire’s primary objective is to eliminate slash remaining from recent thinning projects aimed at enhancing mule deer habitat.
The Society of American Archaeology (SAA) has announced that the Grant County Archaeological Society (GCAS) will receive the prestigious 2025 Peabody Award, which honors GCAS’ exceptional contributions to the field of archaeology. Over the past twenty-five years, GCAS has played a key role in promoting archaeology through educational tours at archaeological sites, as well as sponsoring presentations that include hands-on activities in classrooms, at outdoor museums, and at regional events. GCAS also provides valuable learning opportunities for students and community members, fostering an appreciation for the rich cultural heritage of southwest New Mexico.
In other news:
The New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau (NMF&LB) has announced that applications for the Memorial Scholarship are now open. NMF&LB will award $1,000 scholarships to three recipients, which can be applied toward attendance at a university, community college, trade, or vocational school of their choice. Applicants must meet several qualifications, including maintaining a minimum 2.5 GPA, having immediate family who are current members of NMF&LB, and providing a copy of their current Farm Bureau membership card. All applications must be submitted by April 1st. For more information and to apply, visit the website.
