First-year Western New Mexico University Zoology student Makiah Granadino has been awarded one of the university’s prestigious 2025 Hispanic Heritage Scholarships. A Silver City native and first-generation college student, Makiah is already distinguishing herself on campus while balancing rigorous STEM coursework, employment, and a deep passion for animals. Makiah is not only involved with the Silver City Youth Mural Program, she is also working towards pursuing a master’s degree in veterinary science. Congratulations and good luck in your future endeavors.
The Town of Silver City’s Planning and Zoning Commission is set to convene for its Regular Meeting on November 6th at 6 p.m. in the Grant County Administration Building. This session will include a discussion of community matters, with a full agenda that includes public hearings, community input, and reports from both staff and commissioners. New business items are also on the table, offering residents a chance to learn more about upcoming developments happening in Silver City. The community is invited to attend.
Deputy Ceazar Chavez of the Luna County Sheriff’s Office, Ariadne Barrenada of the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, and Jacob Romo of the Hurley Police Department recently graduated from the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy, joining the distinguished ranks of Class 210 during a ceremony held in Santa Fe. The intensive program included more than 750 hours of instruction, covering subjects such as crisis intervention, domestic violence response, evidence collection, and firearms training. Designed to prepare recruits for the complex demands of modern policing, the academy emphasizes both practical skills and community awareness. With their graduation, these officers are now ready to serve and protect their respective communities.
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To support the preservation of affordable housing across the state, Housing New Mexico is offering funding through the New Mexico Preservation Loan Fund, a flexible financing resource designed for multifamily properties at risk of leaving the affordable housing market. Through this program, applicants may request up to $2 million to modernize and sustain affordable housing communities. Eligible uses of the fund include rehabilitation financing to address physical upkeep as properties age, acquisition financing for prospective owners committed to maintaining long-term affordability, and predevelopment funding for existing Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties. For more information, visit website.
