Last Friday, 50 students from La Plata, Stout, Jose Barrios, Harrison, and 6th Street schools participated in the annual “Shop with a Cop” event, celebrating the spirit of the season. The event featured a siren parade led by officers from the Silver City Police Department, Grant County Sheriff’s Department, State Police, Santa Clara Police Department, and the Silver City Fire Department. The parade added a special touch, making the day a great experience for the young shoppers.
The Hurley Fire Department and the Hurley Town Council will host a “Santa is Coming to Town” event this Friday, December 13th, featuring cookies, hot cocoa, letters to Santa, and a visit from Santa Claus. At 4 p.m., Santa will travel through the streets of Hurley, spreading holiday cheer. At 4:45 p.m., children are invited to the Hurley Fire Station to meet Santa in person. This festive event is free and open to all community members.
The Western New Mexico University School of Business has been recognized in the 2024 Research dot com Best Colleges rankings for offering one of the most valuable business degrees. According to the data analysis, WNMU was selected for this distinction due to its exceptional achievements in business education. This recognition highlights the institution’s ongoing commitment to excellence in its business programs and serves as a testament to the quality and impact of the education provided by the School of Business at WNMU.
In Luna Country News:
Luna County recently honored three county employees for their exceptional service and commitment to the community. Estella Ortiz was presented with a Retirement Award for her dedicated service in the Sheriff’s Department from 1992 to 2024. The Special Service Award was given to John S. Sweetser, County Commissioner, for his tenure from January 2017 to December 2024. Devin Zamora, a member of the Luna County Volunteer Fire Department, received the Life Saving Award, which was presented in recognition of his outstanding contributions. Congratulations to all three employees.
