The Grant County Cattle Growers recently helped raise funds to purchase the Grand Champion steer, shown at this year’s Cliff-Gila Grant County Fair. The purchase was made possible through the support of additional donors, including American Ag Credit, Searing Industries, Randy and Katherine Moore, David McCauley, and MBM Contracting LLC. In addition to acquiring the steer, the organization covered the processing costs, allowing the meat to be distributed to five local schools. This contribution provides students in culinary arts programs with valuable hands-on experience in preparing beef and the opportunity to enjoy the dishes they create.
Luna County Officials have announced that a helicopter will be flying over portions of the Mimbres Basin as part of the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources Aquifer Mapping Program. The aircraft will collect data on groundwater movement, storage, and long-term changes within the aquifer system, a project that is essential for long-term water planning in the region. Flights are scheduled to occur now through December 6, though dates may be adjusted based on weather and wind conditions.
The Southwest New Mexico Community Forestry Network has announced the opening of the Community Forest Management Plan of Silver City for public comment. Designed as a practical guide for the community, the plan outlines detailed strategies for planting, maintaining, and managing the local community forest. Public comments will be accepted through November 23. Additional information, along with instructions for submitting comments, is available on the website.
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More than $500,000 in funding is available to New Mexico producers through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, which is administered by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA). The program is designed to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops, defined as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops. Projects should focus on marketing, training, certification, food safety, pest control or plant health that benefit specialty crops broadly. The deadline to apply is February 14th, 2026. For program details and to apply, visit website.
