Luna County officials have announced the upcoming “Dumpster Initiative,” a community clean-up effort designed to provide residents with access to dumpsters for large-scale disposal projects. The initiative will take place from Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April 26, with dumpsters scheduled for delivery Thursday afternoon and pickup on Monday morning. The designated drop-off location is at the corner of San Pedro Road and Franklin Road SE. Residents are reminded to use the service responsibly and to be respectful of both the area and fellow community members.
The Cobre Board of Education recognized Hurley Elementary School, Central Elementary, Bayard Elementary and San Lorenzo Elementary as state-designated model schools for structured literacy during its regular meeting, highlighting their commitment to improving reading outcomes. Hurley Elementary is continuing into its second year as a model site, while Central Elementary, Bayard Elementary and San Lorenzo Elementary were newly recognized for the current year. Each of the schools will receive $50,000 annually to enhance literacy instruction, resources and program development.
As a reminder, The New Mexico Environment Department and the New Mexico Department of Health will be offering up to 100 free water tests this Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Silver City Farmers Market for private well users in Grant County and surrounding areas. Testing will include pH, electrical conductivity, nitrate, iron, sulfate, fluoride, and arsenic. Residents are advised to collect samples in a clean, odor-free container of at least one quart, allow water to run for 2–3 minutes before sampling, and, if possible, gather water prior to any filtration systems as close to the testing time as possible.
In New Mexico news:
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced $50 million in funding through the state’s Rural Health Care Delivery Fund to support the expansion of rural clinics and strengthen primary care recruitment in underserved areas. The fund has evolved from focusing solely on new clinic construction to also supporting existing providers, with eligibility limited to those registered as New Mexico Medicaid providers. Health officials emphasize that the investment is critical as rural communities continue to face provider shortages, limited space and resources, and ongoing challenges in recruiting medical professionals, all of which contribute to reduced access to care.
