The Cobre Consolidated School District has announced that Hurley Elementary School has been named a 2026 National ESEA Distinguished School by the New Mexico Public Education Department and the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators. Hurley Elementary is one of approximately 100 schools nationwide and one of two in New Mexico selected for the recognition. The school was recognized in Category 1 for exceptional student performance and academic growth in English language arts, mathematics, science and literacy.
The Continental Divide Trail Coalition met with officials from the U.S. Army, Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to discuss construction of a second border barrier near the trail’s southern terminus in Hidalgo County. The project includes widening Commodore Road through the High Lonesome Well area to the U.S.-Mexico border. Construction is expected to continue until mid-November, with temporary access restrictions affecting the trail’s southernmost section.
The Village of Santa Clara, Hurley and Bayard recently completed their fourth annual Mining District Community Cleanup, removing large amounts of trash and helping residents maintain their properties. In Hurley, 25 households participated, filling four 30-cubic-yard dumpsters, while Bayard’s cleanup drew 31 volunteers and collected more than 24 tons of waste in six dumpsters. Santa Clara focused on cleaning the village cemetery. The coordinated effort helped address waste buildup, improve neighborhood conditions and support residents across the Mining District.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing more than $325 million in 42 conservation projects nationwide to help farmers, ranchers and forest landowners improve their operations and protect natural resources. The funding, provided through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program, will support efforts to improve soil health, conserve water, protect wildlife habitat and strengthen agricultural and forest lands. According to the USDA, 75% of the funding will go directly to producers or cover the costs of implementing conservation practices. These efforts may provide opportunities for eligible New Mexico producers to improve land management and conserve natural resources.