Congratulations to the Cliff Business Professionals of America (BPA) for their outstanding performance at the Regionals competition held in Las Cruces last week. Raydan Thomas earned 1st place in Economic Research Individual. Hailee Best secured 1st place in Extemporaneous Speech and 2nd place in Management, Marketing, and Human Resource Concepts. Kaylee Summers achieved 1st place in Digital Communications & Digital Design Concepts and 2nd place in Meeting & Event Planning Concepts. Emmy Allsup placed 2nd in Financial Math & Analysis Concepts. Additionally, the Podcast Team earned 4th place.
The Village of Santa has announced that the sidewalk repairs on Fort Bayard Street are scheduled to be completed by mid-January. In addition to this project, work on Caddel Crossing is also expected to be finished in January. These improvements are part of the village’s efforts to enhance local infrastructure. The timely completion of these projects aims to improve accessibility and safety for residents and visitors.
Interested in giving back to the community? The Volunteer Center of Grant County is committed to connecting individuals with meaningful volunteer opportunities that have a positive impact on the community. Serving as a central resource for local nonprofits and organizations, the center works to match volunteers with roles that align with their skills and interests. Volunteers have the opportunity to support various causes, such as youth programs, assisting the elderly, and participating in environmental initiatives. For more information on how to get involved, visit website.
In other news:
The New Mexico Higher Education Department has expanded the reach of its Teacher Loan Repayment Program, increasing the number of educators benefiting from loan forgiveness. The program offers up to $6,000 per year for two years to help licensed New Mexico educators in high-need areas and schools pay off federal student loan debt and interest. This year, the department awarded funding to 537 new applicants and renewed support for 357 existing recipients. Educators and prospective applicants interested in the program are encouraged to visit the New Mexico Higher Education Department’s website for more information. Applications for 2025 will open on June 1st.
