Earlier this month, representatives from the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) visited the Western New Mexico University campus to present the university with a $100,000 rebate check for the installation of four electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers. The rebate was part of PNM’s Transportation Electrification Program (2022-2023), which provided up to $25,000 per charging station to help offset the make-ready costs for installing the EV chargers. The installation of these chargers is part of a broader, ongoing initiative at the university, which will help move Western New Mexico University closer to its goal of carbon neutrality.
Congratulations to the Hidalgo Medical Services December “Employee of the Month”, Stephany Benavidez. Stephany was recognized for consistently providing excellent customer service, for greeting patients with warmth and grace and for always willing to go above and beyond to provide outstanding service. Whether assisting patients or fellow team members, Stephany goes out of her way to ensure everything runs smoothly. When faced with difficult situations, she remains professional and polite, doing whatever is necessary to resolve the issue and is always the first to volunteer and lend a helping hand when needed.
The Luna County DWI Program is hosting a “Teen Movie Night” this evening, December 26th at 6:30 p.m. at Starmax Theatre in Deming. Teens will be treated to a screening of the movie “Sonic the Hedgehog 3”. This event is open to all teens ages 12 to 18 and best of all—it’s completely free.
In Lordsburg news:
Tina Martinez, from Lordsburg, was recently elected for membership into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at New Mexico State University. Tina is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff, and alumni inducted into Phi Kappa Phi each year. A 2021 graduate of Lordsburg High School, Tina is set to graduate from NMSU in May 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, along with endorsements in TWSOL, Math, and English. Congratulations Tina, and best of luck in all your future endeavors.
