The Outdoor Recreation Division of the New Mexico Economic Development Department has awarded 41 recipients the first ever Outdoor Marketing Grant (OMG) to support recreation initiatives and expand the reach of live events in 17 counties. Various organizations in Grant County received grants including: Grant County, The Public Health Institute, Continental Divide Trail Coalition, Gila Chapter Back Country Horsemen of New Mexico, The Town of Silver City and the Gila Community and Tourism Development-Tour of the Gila. The Outdoor Marketing Grant will allow these organizations to increase equitable access to the outdoors for all New Mexicans, ensuring healthy outcomes, environmental stewardship and economic prosperity.
As the weather begins to warm, more people are getting out and enjoying The Gila National Forest and its surrounding areas. Recently, law enforcement officers have observed and received reports of a number of violations related to litter and motorized vehicles, therefore The Gila National Forest is advising all those who plan on visiting the forest to check all rules and regulations before heading out. Visitors are to make sure all motorized vehicles adhere to designated routes for motorized travel and all litter and trash should be picked up and disposed of properly. For more information, visit the Gila National Forests website.
The Hamby Foundation, which provides scholarships to children in New Mexico, is now accepting applications for Silver City, Cobre, Cliff and Lordsburg students. Scholarships are awarded to students based on financial need and academic achievement. Applications can be picked up at the schools counselor’s office and must be submitted by April 1st.
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Animas Future Farmers of America students recently competed against students from around the state at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces in several agricultural judging events. The Animas students competed against other FFA chapters and agriculture students in Farm Business Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, Livestock and Dairy Cattle categories. All 28 students from the Animas FFA team will now go on to compete at the New Mexico State FFA Career Development Events competition in April. Congratulations to all the students and good look at the state competition.
