The Montana-based nonprofit organization, Wilderness Land Trust, recently announced its purchase of the 40-acre Spring Canyon private land located in the Gila Wilderness. The group will be working with the Gila National Forest to help transfer Spring Canyon to public ownership as part of the surrounding Gila Wilderness. The Spring Canyon property has been used for grazing, has a year-round water source that feeds the East Fork and Gila River and provides habitat for many species, but has not had much development over the years. The Wilderness Land Trust plans on improving the property by working with the U.S. Forest Service to determine what restoration will need to be done before the land is transferred. This purchase brings the organization one step closer to completing the wilderness and Aldo Leopold’s vision of protecting Spring Canyon and its important wildlife habitat and water resources.
Deming Public School is offering a free “After School” program to 6th graders that combines fun, learning and growth. The program includes team sports, student council, book club, crafts, tutoring and a youth entrepreneur program. The program begins September 5th but prior registration is required. To learn more and to register your student, visit the Deming Public School’s Facebook page.
Hidalgo County along with six other counties are coming together for a Community Listening Session regarding the Opioid Remediation Collaboration tomorrow, August 22nd. The session will give individuals the opportunity to gain insight from community members regarding opioid prevention and treatment gaps in Hidalgo County. The session will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hidalgo County Manager’s Office in Lordsburg and the community is encouraged to attend to help improve opioid prevention and treatment in New Mexico.
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On the verge of celebrating its 102nd year, the New Mexico Magazine recently won 20 honors at the 44th annual International Regional Media Association Awards held in Charlotte, North Carolina. Along with winning the biggest award of the night, a gold award for “Magazine of the Year”, the magazine won gold in several categories including: “Best General Feature”, “Best Profile”, “Best Nature and Environment Feature” and “Best Cover”. In addition the magazine’s Managing Editor and Art Director both won a silver award for “Magazine Writer of the Year” and “Best Art Direction”. Overall, the magazine was recognized for its great writing and beautiful design.
