Here’s a look at some local news:
PNM is hosting an Assistance Fair in Lordsburg tomorrow from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) located at 530 East DeMoss Street in Lordsburg. In order to qualify for the PNM “Good Neighbor Fund”, families must fall within outlined income guidelines that will be available at the event. According to a release, potential recipients must bring proof of household income, proof of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program approval during 2019, valid identifications for all persons living in the home, and a past due PNM bill.” The same event will be held in Silver City this Saturday at the Silver City Woman’s Club located at 3031 U.S Highway 180.
The New Mexico Public Education Department is encouraging students to create a new department logo. Public Education Secretary, Karen Trujillo, made the announcement during a fine arts education conference and invited all students from pre-kindergarten through high school seniors to participate. Each school can will be able to nominate one entry of student artwork with a submission deadline of April 5th. Trujillo added that they are requesting a logo that promotes a student-centered and service minded agency that encourages the state’s culture and history.
The base commander for Holloman Air Force Base, Colonel Joe Campo, visited Silver City this week and met with local and state officials at the at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center. Conversation included sightings the recent of Air Force planes flying over the region and local communities in addition to the potential of F-16 military training flights over the Gila Wilderness. The Silver City Grant County Chamber has offered to host a future town hall style meeting to discuss concerns with the community.
Youth across New Mexico participated in the National Day of Action by Advocating for Tobacco-Free Schools by holding 24/7 campaign events during “Kick Butts Day”. Students at Silver High School along with 14 other schools in New Mexico raised awareness about their schools’ tobacco- and e-cigarette-free policies yesterday. Increased awareness of tobacco-free school policies helps students, staff, and visitors comply with these standards and ensures that schools are truly tobacco-free environments. The youth leaders are part of Evolvement, a youth movement promoting a tobacco-free New Mexico.
