Hidalgo Medical Services has announced the installation of two new “Blessing Boxes”, also known as Community Food Pantry Boxes, at its Lordsburg and Silver City Med Square clinic locations. Guided by the principle “Take what you need. Leave what you can,” the Blessing Boxes are designed to provide accessible, judgment-free support for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity, housing instability, or other hardships. The service is available 24/7 and ensures complete anonymity for all who use it.
In preparation for the November 4 consolidated local election, a series of candidate forums will be held to give Grant County residents the opportunity to hear directly from those seeking local office. The first two forums are scheduled for next week, beginning on October 14 with the Silver City District 4 candidates at Western New Mexico University’s Besse-Forward Global Resource Center from 6 to 8 p.m. The second forum will be held on October 15 at Cobre High School for the Santa Clara Board of Trustees candidates, also from 6 to 8 p.m. Additional forums for Silver City Mayoral, Hurley Mayoral, Bayard Municipal Judge, Silver City District 2, and Cobre School Board candidates will take place later in the month. All forums will be available for public viewing via Zoom at dailypressforums.com.
School districts in Luna, Grant, and Hidalgo Counties are inviting parents and guardians to participate in a brief student well-being survey from the New Mexico Public Education Department. The purpose of this family-school relationship survey is to gather feedback and strengthen parents’ ability to support their children’s learning—an essential component in fostering positive student outcomes. The survey will remain open until November 7th. Visit the website for more information on how to take the survey.
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The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) of the Economic Development Department has awarded $2,178,029 through its Outdoor Equity Fund to 61 programs statewide. Among the FY26 Round 1 grant recipients are Grant County’s Earth Ways Inc. ($38,000), the Gila Resource Information Project ($20,000) and the Youth Mural Program ($40,000). Also receiving funds is the Bootheel Youth Association of Hidalgo County ($40,000). These initiatives aim to provide outdoor education and career training opportunities to more than 22,000 youth across New Mexico, with a special emphasis on supporting low-income families. Through these investments, ORD continues to strengthen communities and foster lasting connections to the diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage that define the state.
