The Animas FFA chapter recently earned first place at the State High School Smoker Build Off, competing against other FFA chapters from across New Mexico. Building on this achievement, the team will advance to a national competition in Kansas City, where they will be evaluated on the quality and design of their mobile smoker. In addition, two Animas FFA teams will participate in the “FFA Barbecue Smoke Off,” competing against each other and student teams from across the country to produce top-tier barbecue products.
Hidalgo Medical Services extends an invitation to all individuals aged 60 and older, as well as their caregivers, to participate in the upcoming Annual Public Hearings. These hearings serve as a valuable platform for seniors to contribute to the planning and development of community-based services and programs aimed at enhancing their quality of life. The meetings are scheduled to take place from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the following locations: June 10 at the Ena Mitchell Senior Center in Lordsburg, June 12 at the Gila Senior Center, June 17 at the Mimbres Senior Center, June 19 at the Santa Clara Senior Center, and June 24 at the Silver City Senior Center.
Big Ditch Park in Silver City has recently benefited from the dedicated efforts of NM Clean and Beautiful youth interns from the Gila Resources Information Project (GRIP). In collaboration with the Town of Silver City, the interns have been actively involved in slope stabilization, the planting of native trees, graffiti removal, and overall beautification of the park. As part of their ongoing work, six interns spent over 12 hours last month collecting more than 150 pounds of trash along the park, from Lion’s Park to the Broadway Bridge—demonstrating a strong commitment to maintaining this valued downtown green space.
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The Town of Silver City Council is scheduled to hold its Regular Council Meeting tomorrow, June 10 at 6:00 p.m. at the Grant County Administrative Center. The agenda will include recognition of the Town of Silver City “Employee of the Month,” a “Consolidation Dialogue Presentation” by the Silver Schools Superintendent, and the Town Manager’s Report. Members of the public are encouraged to attend and participate in the meeting.
