Congratulations to La Plata Middle School student Jaelynn Cruz for being named the 7th Grade Student of the Month. Jaelynn was recognized for her outstanding effort, academic dedication, and for her consistently positive attitude. She is also known for being respectful and helpful to her peers. The school community is proud of her achievements and looks forward to her continued [...]

The Cobre Consolidated School District recently announced that they have appointed Wendy Tow as the new principal of Bayard Elementary. With more than 32 years of experience in education, Mrs. Tow brings extensive knowledge and a strong commitment to promoting student growth and success. Having previously worked at Bayard Elementary as both a teacher and instructional coach, she is well-acquainted [...]

In celebration of the upcoming holiday season, The Murray Hotel is hosting a food drive to collect canned and boxed non-perishable items for the local Silver City Gospel Mission. A donation box will be conveniently located in the hotel lobby, where guests and community members are welcome to drop off their contributions daily between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Donations [...]

The Grant Soil and Water Conservation District has been actively engaged in several community outreach initiatives this fall. One of the primary projects is the Rolling Rivers Trailer, a tool designed to educate the public about watersheds. In addition, the District has partnered with the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service to implement thinning projects in the [...]

Tomorrow, November 22nd Silver Schools will be providing nourishment boxes to support families throughout the week of Thanksgiving, with a focus on sustaining them during the holiday week. In an effort to meet the needs of as many families as possible before the upcoming holiday break, the following guidelines will be in place: only one box will be distributed per [...]

Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) has partnered with Animas Public Schools to offer a work-study program for current Juniors and Seniors at Animas High School. The program began with an organizational orientation, where students received education on key topics such as Federally Qualified Health Centers (the designation held by HMS), patient privacy, hand hygiene, bloodborne pathogens, and infection control. As part [...]

Luna County recently honored two dedicated employees for their exceptional service and commitment to the community. Christopher Quarrell, from the Maintenance Department, and Georgina Martinez, from the Detention Center, were each recognized with a service award for their five years of hard work. These employees were commended for their contributions to the county, demonstrating a strong commitment to their respective [...]

The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s (EDD) Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) has announced the allocation of $851,400 in grants to 43 organizations as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 Outdoor Equity Fund (OEF). These grants will support programs across 15 counties and seven Tribal communities, with a focus on enhancing youth access to outdoor activities throughout the state. Notable recipients [...]