Community News
Jacob Bennett Chapter 2023 Good Citizen
- Category: Community News Community News
- Published: 16 May 2023 16 May 2023
The Jacob Bennett Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is pleased to announce that Miss Kylee Renee Jones has been selected as a New Mexico State Good Citizen Scholarship Award Program Candidate. Miss Jones, the daughter of Dayna and Aaron Jones and a senior at Silver High School was awarded this honor having been selected from all High School Seniors in Grant County.
The DAR Good Citizens program and scholarship contest is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. The program is open to all senior class students enrolled in accredited public and private secondary schools that are in good standing with their state boards of education.
San Lorenzo Terrific Kids May 2023
- Category: Community News Community News
- Published: 15 May 2023 15 May 2023
Those honored are: back, Sadie Gavaldon, Daina Marquez, Zeonee Simeone, and Charlotte Powell. Front, Zandraya Gonzales, Davianna Alcorta, and Grace Greer. The Kiwanis Club of Silver City celebrated students honored as Terrific Kids for May at San Lorenzo Elementary School. The program honors elementary school students for demonstrating a positive attitude, good character, and responsible citizenship. The club has formed a partnership with 11 elementary schools to recognize Terrific Kids every month of the scholastic year. Besides getting a certificate, each child is given a packet of terrific kids gear for them and their parents.
Jarod K. Hofacket named Chief Judge of Sixth Judicial District Court
- Category: Community News Community News
- Published: 15 May 2023 15 May 2023
DEMING – The Honorable Jarod K. Hofacket was sworn in as Chief Judge of the Sixth Judicial District Court today at the Luna County District Courthouse after being elected by his peers.
Chief Judge Hofacket succeeds the Honorable Jennifer E. DeLaney.
“It’s a privilege to serve as Chief Judge,” said Chief Judge Hofacket. “We have a great team here in the Sixth Judicial District Court and we will continue to do the best job we can to serve New Mexicans.”
The Sixth Judicial District consists of three district courts and four magistrate courts serving Grant, Luna and Hidalgo Counties in southwest New Mexico.
Chief Judge Hofacket’s new responsibilities include: assigning, reassigning or consolidating cases among judges as equitably as possible, serving as the administrative authority for enforcing personnel rules and administering the court’s internal operations based on established policy.
Community Comes Together to Celebrate ALCS Teachers
- Category: Community News Community News
- Published: 14 May 2023 14 May 2023
The Aldo Leopold Charter School Advisory Committee partnered with several businesses and organizations to assemble gift baskets in honor of teacher appreciation week. Southwest New Mexico Seed Library, Kneeling Nun Soaps, Pinos Altos Jellies and Jams, Javalina Coffeehouse, and the Silver City Farmer's Market provided garden and native plant seeds, soaps, jellies and jams, coffee gift certificates, and fat bundles of asparagus respectively. Parents also provided a buffet of treats and Tuesday morning breakfast. This annual celebration of teachers uplifts the staff as they push through end of the year projects and grading. Thank you, ALCS parents and Silver City!
How Regent Itzella Transformed End-of-School Celebrations into Lifelines
- Category: Community News Community News
- Published: 14 May 2023 14 May 2023
You've heard of end-of-school celebrations, but have you ever witnessed one that changed lives? Today, we're sharing the incredible story of how WNMU Residence Assistant Itzella transformed a simple tradition into a lifeline for those in need.
As students said their goodbyes and emptied their dorms, Itzella saw an opportunity to turn potential waste into hope. Instead of letting valuable items end up in the trash, she organized the Silver City Gospel Mission end-of-school-year donation drive. This ingenious initiative rescued countless items for further use, bringing smiles to the faces of those who needed them most.
Imagine a world where every small action leads to an avalanche of good deeds.
Wecks Chosen as Director of ALCS
- Category: Community News Community News
- Published: 12 May 2023 12 May 2023
The Aldo Leopold Charter School Governing Council unanimously selected Hannah Wecks as the new School Director at its regular monthly meeting last night. The previous selection, Mark Forman, opted to remain in his current position.
Wecks has held positions throughout Grant County, serving at the Silver Consolidated and Cobre Consolidated school districts throughout her 22 year career as an educator. As a former Governing Council Chair and in her current position as Student Success Coordinator, Wecks has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership and success. Governing Council Chair Alexandra Tager stated that “Hannah is the perfect fit. Her deep commitment to our core mission and her dynamic vision for its future will serve the school well.”
Apartments to be available at Murray Hotel, Silver City
- Category: Community News Community News
- Published: 11 May 2023 11 May 2023
In 2012 the Murray Hotel located at 200 West Broadway in Silver City, New Mexico reopened, after standing vacant for twenty years, with 50 hotel rooms having been renovated. During the most recent renovation of the hotel, originally built in 1938, the fifth floor of the five-story hotel was not renovated. Currently the fifth floor of the building, that originally had hotel rooms, is being reconfigured to make rental apartments. The apartments are expected to be available for occupancy by August. Currently rental applications are available. To request an application, send an email to frontdesk@murray-hotel.com or call 575-956-9400.
At the High View Apartments at the Murray Hotel there are fifteen units with multiple floor plans. The least expensive unit is the unfurnished 197 square foot studio apartment for $800. In addition there are furnished studio apartments, one bedroom, one bath apartments and two bedroom, two bath apartments. All units include internet access, water and electricity.
Mimbres Valley Health Action League News
- Category: Community News Community News
- Published: 04 May 2023 04 May 2023
Mimbres, NM – The Mimbres Valley Health Action League (MVHAL) held its Annual Member Meeting on Sunday, April 30, and after a vote of the membership present, MVHAL now has a full complement of nine (9) directors of the board. MVHAL board officers include President Kate Brown, Vice President Susan Malter, Treasurer Michelle Sweetman, and Secretary Jennifer Sanders. Additional board members are Patricia de Naranjo, Paula Dow, Mark Faulk, Shane House, and Cheryl Howard.
Longtime board member Grace Williams retired from her treasurer’s position on the board, and MVHAL is deeply grateful for all that she has done and continues to do for the organization and Valley residents. We hope that Grace will continue to be an active and guiding force in MVHAL’s community enhancing efforts.