During the Bayard City Council meeting, the community engagement coordinator from the National Center for Frontier Communities provided an update on the community garden and greenhouse training center. The center, in collaboration with The Commons: Center for Food Security and Sustainability, is exploring joint design plans for the space, which will feature a “choose-your-own” food pantry operated by The Commons. In addition to this initiative, the organization has been hosting a variety of community programs, including the “Journey Through the Food System” educational event at local elementary schools, cooking classes, and gardening workshops.
For those in need of food in the Lordsburg area, monthly food and commodity distributions are held at the Old Hospital, located at 524 East DeMoss Street. The distribution begins on the third Monday of each month and continues through Tuesday, providing residents the opportunity to pick up both regular and school commodities. For additional information, residents may contact Beth at 575-313-0765.
In Luna County News:
A second candidate forum has been organized to give Luna County residents an opportunity to engage directly with individuals running for local office. Scheduled for this evening, October 22, at 6 p.m., the event will be held at the Learning Center, located at 2300 East Pine Street. This forum serves as a final occasion for the public to hear from the candidates, gain insight into their platforms, and make informed decisions before heading to the polls.
Luna County has enhanced its emergency response capabilities with the purchase of a 2024 Ford F550 4×4 ambulance, funded through Ambulance Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) revenues. The new unit will be stationed in the Village of Columbus to support Columbus EMS operations. Columbus EMS serves not only the village itself but also provides critical emergency medical coverage along Highway 9, both east and west, and north along Highway 11. This addition reinforces the county’s commitment to public safety and strengthens the partnership between Columbus EMS and Luna County in delivering timely and effective emergency medical services.
