During their meeting last week, the Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Board of Regents approved updates to university handbooks, accepted a financial certification, and reviewed performance goals by WNMU President Shepard. In his report to the board, President Shepard reported steady enrollment numbers similar to last fall's and discussed his 2024-2025 goals, including an objective to increase student persistence by [...]

The Gila National Forest's Glenwood Ranger District plans to burn the Sheridan Slash Disposal site, located off Sheridan Ridge Road (Catron County Road 54), between September 16th and October 11th, depending on weather and fire conditions. This site, which is used exclusively for disposing of vegetative materials, is typically burned once a year by the district’s firefighter crews. While smoke [...]

The Luna County Health Council will be offering a free CPR training class on September 19th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Columbus Community Center in room 13, located at 100 East Boundary Street. Due to limited space, prior registration is required. To register and for more information, please call 575-694-5263. In Grant County News:  The Silver City [...]

In celebration of National Voter Registration Day, the Silver City Public Library will be offering voter registration assistance on September 17th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 515 West College Avenue. This event is free and open to all community members.  The Frontier Food Hub's first ever Mining District “Salsa Showdown” proved to be a huge success, featuring over [...]

The community is invited to the dedication event for the Children’s Butterfly Garden at Silva Creek Botanical Garden tomorrow, September 14th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. in Silver City. This free event, co-sponsored by the Gila Native Plant Society and Heart of the Gila, will feature live music, an interactive butterfly activity for all ages, a puppet show, tours [...]

On September 6th, thirty-two Western New Mexico University nursing students participated in a Purple Coat Ceremony, marking the start of their clinical education and commitment to compassionate care. Modeled after the “White Coat Ceremony” from Columbia University, the event included an oath and the donning of purple scrub jackets, reflecting the university’s colors. The ceremony emphasized the importance of empathy, [...]