Three Silver High School seniors were recently honored during Scholar Night for their outstanding achievements and were awarded prestigious scholarships in recognition of their academic excellence, character, leadership, and potential. James Vargas received the Michael Herrera Scholarship in the amount of $8,000. Taggert Allred was awarded the Fred Herrera Scholarship, valued at $10,000, and Kathryn Woodward received the Rachel Herrera Scholarship, also in the amount of $10,000. Congratulations to all three students.
The Village of Santa Clara has announced the return of the “Beautiful Yard of the Month” contest. This initiative recognizes residents who take pride in maintaining clean, neat, and well-cared-for properties. In addition to general upkeep, creativity is encouraged—unique features such as whimsical yard art, repurposed objects, bird feeders, birdbaths, and other distinctive touches will be considered in the judging process. Yards will be evaluated during the last week of each month. No registration is required; however, residents seeking more information or wishing to highlight a particular yard are encouraged to contact the Santa Clara City Hall.
The Deming Police Department has welcomed two new officers to its ranks following their recent graduation from the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy. Officers Jassim Alzayaady and Alexa Hernandez successfully completed Basic Police Officer Class 209 at the state academy in Santa Fe on May 20. Both officers are now officially on patrol and actively serving the Deming community.
In Lordsburg news:
The City of Lordsburg has announced that local fire departments and law enforcement agencies continue to receive notifications of fires that are later identified as unreported controlled burns. Due to increasingly dry conditions and strong winds, officials are urging the public to exercise caution when conducting any burning activities. Residents are strongly encouraged to report all controlled burns to Hidalgo County Central Dispatch prior to ignition to ensure public safety and prevent unnecessary emergency responses.
