The American Legion Post 18, the Jacob Bennett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Silver City-Grant County Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring the Wreaths Across America (WAA) in Silver City for the WAA Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) national tour. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center. The exhibit will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 8th, and from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 9th.
As a reminder, The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is inviting public comment on a draft environmental assessment for the proposed Starvation Draw earthen dams project near Deming in Luna County. The $3.66 million funding for this project is made possible through the Great American Outdoors Act, a significant investment aimed at addressing the protection, deferred maintenance, and repair needs of public lands. This funding has allowed the BLM to undertake major asset improvement projects, reduce construction costs, and make critical repairs to public infrastructure, including the Starvation Draw project. The comment period ends March 17th. Project documentation is available for review, and public comments can be submitted through the website.
In Hidalgo County news:
Hidalgo County Day at the 2025 New Mexico Legislature, was marked by strong representation from the Bootheel. During the event, the group had the chance to meet with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to discuss local concerns, such as the impact of dust storms on area roads when Interstate 10 is closed and the needs of seniors. Additionally, the group met with Representatives Jenifer Jones and Luis Terrazas, as well as Senator Gabe Ramos, to address key regional matters. This event served not only as a celebration of the county’s many positive attributes but also as a valuable opportunity for local leaders to engage with state legislators on issues impacting the region.
