The Grant County Detention Center has been honored with the prestigious Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award, recognizing its outstanding commitment to supporting citizen service members. The award highlights the facility’s proactive efforts to accommodate military responsibilities through flexible scheduling, extended leave options before and after deployments, and ongoing support for service members’ families. This recognition underscores the detention center’s dedication to fostering a workplace that supports those who serve both their community and their country.
The Luna County Health Council is preparing to host its inaugural Substance Use Prevention Conference later this month, bringing together professionals and community leaders from across Southwest New Mexico. The conference will focus on enhancing the knowledge, skills, and awareness of prevention practitioners while promoting effective strategies to address substance use challenges. Designed to foster collaboration, the event will unite individuals who work directly with affected individuals and families, strengthening regional efforts in prevention and support.
In Hidalgo County news:
New Mexico’s judiciary recently recognized Animas High School’s mock trial team for winning the state championship, honoring students and advisors during a presentation at their school. The team secured the title during the March state finals, outperforming more than a dozen competitors, including larger schools from across the state. As champions, the students will represent New Mexico at the national mock trial competition in May in Des Moines, Iowa, highlighting their achievement and academic excellence. Congratulations to the team and good luck at Nationals.
New Mexico’s Outdoor Recreation Division is investing a $147,741 Trails+ Grant fund to Hidalgo County to help with the construction of a seven-mile, publicly accessible multi-use trail in Playas through a partnership with New Mexico Tech’s Playas Research and Training Center. The project will feature a flexible loop system designed for users of varying abilities and will connect to regional trail networks, enhancing access in an area with limited recreational infrastructure. In addition to promoting outdoor recreation, the initiative will support local youth through education, job training opportunities, and future STEM programming tied to the site.
