The Grant County Pacific War Remembrance Scholarship (P.O.W.) is now accepting applications for fall 2026 awards. Three competitive scholarships are available, including $2,000 for first place, $1,000 for second place, and $500 for third place. The scholarship is open to U.S. citizen students residing in Grant County who are enrolled in high school, college, or a technical school, with preference given to those pursuing or interested in history-related fields or careers in education. Interested applicants may request additional information and an application by emailing JCain21@hotmail.com. 

Congratulations to Cliff High School senior Brennan Shock, who has been named a Dion’s Student Spotlight recipient by the New Mexico Activities Association. The recognition highlights one standout student-athlete who makes the most of every opportunity, and Brennan exemplifies that distinction through his extensive involvement both on and off campus. He participates in basketball, golf, and track and field, while also maintaining leadership roles in the National Honor Society, the NMAA Student Leadership Advisory Council, and serving as Student Body President.

In Election News: 

Residents of Grant, Luna, Hidalgo, and Catron counties are urged to take part in the upcoming election and help guide the direction of their communities. Early voting begins tomorrow, May 5th and will continue through May 30th at the designated polling locations:

In Grant County

  • May 5th-May 30th-Grant County Clerks’ Office- (Mon.-Fri.-8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
  • May 16th-May 30th- Bayard Community Center- (Tues.-Sat.-9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

In Luna County

  • May 5th-May 30th– Luna County Clerk’s Office – (Mon.-Fri.-8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) 
  • May 16th-May 30th- Mimbres Valley Learning Center- (Tues.-Fri.- 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)  (Saturday’s-9 a.m.to 5 p.m.)

 In Hidalgo County

  • May 5th-May 30th-–Hidalgo County Clerk’s Office- (Mon.-Thurs.- 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

In Catron County

  • May 18th-May 30th- Catron County Courthouse- (Monday-Friday-8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) 
  • May 18th-May 19th- Quemado Mobile Vote Site-( 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
  • May 22nd-23rd- Datil Mobile Vote Site-( 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
  • May 26th-27th– Glenwood Mobile Vote Site-( 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)