Students from Cobre and Aldo Leopold High Schools, along with fourth-grade students from Silver Schools and eighth-grade students from Cobre Schools, recently participated in educational programming offered by the Silver City Museum. As part of the program, students learned how to conduct interviews, develop thoughtful questions, and record five-minute oral histories. The curriculum was designed to deepen students’ understanding of Silver City’s local history, with an emphasis on the diverse ethnic and cultural identity groups that have shaped the community.
Over the weekend, the30something awarded four $30,000 grants to local Grant County non-profit organizations in support of community development and cultural preservation initiatives. The recipients included The Whiskey Creek Zócalo, a restoration project under the Five Points Project, which will use the funding to complete an outdoor stage. The Chiricahua Apache National Foundation, which plans to create a downtown mural in Silver City to enhance public awareness of their rich cultural heritage. The Mimbres Culture Heritage Site (MCHS) will allocate its award toward the continued preservation of its culturally and historically significant site. Lastly, the Frontier Food Hub (FFH) will use its grant to initiate the first phase of a Community Garden and Greenhouse Training Center in Bayard.
Silver Consolidated Schools proudly recognized three outstanding Silver High School juniors who received the Society of Women Engineers Certificate of Merit, a national award honoring academic excellence in math and science, strong character, and commitment to pursuing careers in STEM fields. Kiley Pierpont was recognized for excelling in accelerated math courses, actively participated in Science Olympiad, and aspires to earn a doctoral degree in Aerospace Engineering. Taylianna Castillo, received the award for demonstrating exceptional performance in honors, AP, and college-level math and science courses and Bailey Klement for receiving both state and national recognition for her achievements in National History Day competitions. Congratulations to all three ladies.
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Hidalgo County Health Council and Substance Prevention Network has been recognized as the Member Spotlight by The Lordsburg Hidalgo Chamber of Commerce. Established in 1991 under the Maternal and Child Care Act, the Hidalgo County Health Council serves as a coalition dedicated to collaborative action and community support. Over the years, the council has successfully implemented a variety of initiatives, including youth in-school and after-school prevention programs, adult drug court programs, and parenting education programs, all aimed at promoting health, wellness, and substance abuse prevention across Hidalgo County.
