During their meeting last week, the Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Board of Regents approved updates to university handbooks, accepted a financial certification, and reviewed performance goals by WNMU President Shepard. In his report to the board, President Shepard reported steady enrollment numbers similar to last fall’s and discussed his 2024-2025 goals, including an objective to increase student persistence by two percent. He also pointed out that traditional retention metrics focus mainly on first-time, first-year students and suggested that measuring persistence would more accurately reflect the achievements of working adults and the diverse student population.
Silver City’s Pick It Up-Toss No Mas would like to extend a heartfelt shoutout to SPIN (Supporting People In Need) for their incredible support during their August cleanup event, where they brought a large crew to help. Together with other dedicated volunteers, they collected a total of 600 pounds of litter and debris from the community. If you’re passionate about maintaining Silver City’s beauty, then join them at their next cleanup event this Saturday, September 21st for “World Cleanup Day.” It will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the Grant County Community Foundation parking lot.
The Cobre Consolidated School Board is pleased to announce that Cobre Consolidated Schools has been awarded this year’s “New Mexico Golden Chile Seed Award”. This prestigious award recognizes organizations dedicated to utilizing food that is grown and produced within New Mexico. As part of this recognition, the Cobre Food Service Department received $8,000 in funding to acquire locally sourced food that they will be purchasing from the Frontier Food Hub. Additionally, Cobre Consolidated Schools has been selected to participate in a national food study. The award presentation will take place next month at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque.
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The Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce Community Awards Banquet. The Chamber is inviting the community to submit nominations for businesses, organizations, or individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and service to the community. Categories include Citizen of the Year, Employee of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Business of the Year, and the Humanitarian Award. All nominations must be submitted by October 25th. For more information and to submit a nomination, visit website.
