Silver Consolidated Schools and Aldo Leopold Charter School have reached an agreement for Aldo Leopold to purchase the Jose Barrios Elementary School campus for $1,675,000. The project, supported by the New Mexico Finance Authority and other partners, will allow Aldo Leopold to open at the new site in Fall 2026 after necessary renovations and transition planning. Both organizations are dedicated and committed to serving students and honoring the history and legacy of the Jose Barrios community while providing a stable, long-term facility to support educational innovation and future growth.
During a recent Grant County Commission meeting, officials reappointed three members to the Lodgers Tax Advisory Board while continuing efforts to fill two remaining vacancies. Commissioners reviewed the county’s annual audit and approved the naming of the access road to the Forgotten Veterans Memorial as “Armando ‘Mundy’ Amador Lane,” while also authorizing the next phase of improvements to Arenas Valley Road. Additional actions included the acceptance of grant funding for enhanced 911 services and reimbursements to volunteer fire departments and addressed constituent concerns related to communication with Gila Regional Medical Center and traffic safety near San Lorenzo Elementary School.
In Deming News:
The City of Deming is working to develop a public Graffiti Art Park on Pine Street, transforming a previously neglected area into a vibrant community space. Planned for the former skate park location, the project aims to provide a designated area for graffiti art, helping to discourage illegal tagging while promoting public creativity. A key component, “Project Spark,” will feature professional artists mentoring community members in mural techniques. The initiative will be funded through dedicated community enhancement funds, separate from road infrastructure budgets.
Deming Public Schools is promoting a new round of sessions for the Strengthening Families Program, a nationally recognized initiative designed to help parents and children strengthen relationships, improve communication, and build resilience. The free program is open to families with children ages 10 to 17 and provides practical tools, peer support, and structured activities to encourage connection and growth. Local families can sign up by calling 575-694-5243.
