The Hurley Town Council approved several resolutions during its recent special meeting, including a $24,585 match waiver request for a local government road fund project, the final financial report for fiscal year 2025/26, and the town’s final 2026/27 budget. The council also discussed upcoming landfill fee increases, with residents expected to see an initial $5 increase from a CPI adjustment followed by a larger increase in October as landfill rates double. Officials also discussed the need to review the town’s library budget and operations, though no decision was made.
Luna County 4-H continued its strong tradition of success at the 2026 New Mexico 4-H State Conference, held at New Mexico State University. Thirteen senior members represented Luna County in seven competitive divisions, including agronomy, consumer decision-making, entomology, horticulture, meats, Family Consumer Science Bowl and wildlife. All 13 members earned top-five ribbons as individuals or team members, with two teams taking first place and three members earning individual first-place honors.
Cobre Consolidated School District Superintendent announced that the district is beginning the early planning and public input process for construction of new Cobre High School and C.C. Snell Middle School facilities. The existing schools have been identified as aging and in poor condition, and the district hopes to establish a strong financial foundation to move the projects forward. No construction timeline has been finalized, as discussions remain in the initial planning stages.
In New Mexico news:
The New Mexico Department of Wildlife has released its 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan after receiving federal approval, keeping the state eligible for millions of dollars in conservation funding. The plan provides a 10-year strategy for protecting vulnerable wildlife and habitats, identifying species of greatest conservation need, threats and conservation priorities. The updated plan expands protections to include pollinators, addresses climate change, identifies climate refugia and riparian conservation areas, and incorporates updated habitat and scientific information. Since 2006, the plan has helped support wildlife research, habitat restoration, species recovery and biological surveys across New Mexico.
