Last week, Crooked Forest Institute completed the purchase of 52 acres of land for its education campus in Grant County. Located on Route 35 in the Mimbres Valley, east of Silver City, the property’s northeastern corner is situated across from the Mimbres Valley transfer station. Although no final decisions will be made until the local community has the opportunity to provide feedback, potential projects for the campus include a co-operative adobe brick and compressed earth block manufacturing yard, a native plant propagation nursery, and a hydroponic food production hub. Additionally, the campus will house the school, which is intended to serve as both a community center and an event space for the Mimbres Valley.
The Youth Substance Awareness and Prevention Coalition, in partnership with the Grant County Community Health Council and HMS, is presenting a Senior Health and Resource Fair tomorrow, October 15th from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Silver City Senior Center. During this event, seniors will have the opportunity to interact with local agencies, discover valuable resources, receive free health screenings, and connect with the community.
The Gila Valley Library recently celebrated its 20th anniversary of becoming an accredited library. The event reflected on the library’s humble beginnings, starting in cardboard boxes within a community center closet and evolving to its current location in a building rented from Hidalgo Medical Services for just one dollar a year. Highlights of the celebration included a performance by the Cliff High School cheerleaders, music from the local group No Shame, and a speech detailing the library’s 20-year history. The library currently offers a selection of southwest and children’s books, high speed internet, computer services and a free seed exchange program for community members to enjoy.
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The Southwest New Mexico Community Forestry Network is currently gathering public input on a Community Forestry Plan aimed at enhancing the tree canopy and the associated benefits in the region. This initiative focuses on six communities in southwest New Mexico, including Bayard, Deming, Hurley, Lordsburg, and Silver City, and is designed to guide future tree planting and care. Residents interested in sharing their opinions are encouraged to visit Southwest New Mexico Community Forestry Network’s Facebook page to complete an online survey. The survey will remain open until November 1st, providing an opportunity for community members to contribute to this important initiative.
