NMSU President’s Tour Highlights Grant County Extension Programs and Community Impact

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: Category: Community News; Jul 15, 2025

SILVER CITY, N.M. – On June 26, 2025, Grant County proudly welcomed the New Mexico State University President’s Tour, an initiative aimed at strengthening connections between NMSU leadership and communities across the state. The visit showcased the outstanding work of the Grant County Cooperative Extension Service and celebrated the partnerships that support local agriculture, youth development, and community education.

The event began with opening remarks from Jon Boren, ACES Associate Dean and Director of the Cooperative Extension Service, and Tom Dean, Department Head for the Southwest District. A detailed presentation followed, led by Jessica Massengill and Michelle Greeman, highlighting the wide-ranging efforts and impact of Grant County Extension programs—from 4-H youth development to agricultural outreach and community wellness.

Attendees included an esteemed group of NMSU leaders:

Dr. Valerio Ferme, President
Marisol Olivas, Regent
Dr. Sherry Kollman, Chancellor, NMSU Global
Dr. Linda Scholz, VP, Equity, Inclusion and Diversity
Jim Stanfill, Chief Information Officer
Dr. Tony Marin, Associate VP, Student Affairs
Dr. Tanner Schaub, Assistant VP, Research
Clayton Abbey, Assistant VP, Government & Community Relations
Dr. Cecilia Hernandez, Associate Provost, Institutional Effectiveness
Sandy Lind, Project Manager, President’s Office
Marissa Yniguez, Executive Assistant to the President
Dr. Bryan Ashenbaum, Dean, College of Business
Dr. David Jaurequi, Interim Dean, College of Engineering
Dr. Rick Marlatt, Dean, College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation
Jon Boren, ACES Associate Dean / CES Director
Allen Malone, CES Associate Director
Tom Dean, CES Southwest District Department Head
Josh Bachman, Photographer
John Reyes, Videographer

The President’s Tour stop was also supported by strong local representation from:

Grant County Commissioners
Silver City Councilor and Mayor Pro Tem Guadalupe Cano
State Representative Luis Terrazas
State Senators Crystal Diamond Brantley and Gabriel Ramos
Members of the Grant County Farm & Livestock Bureau
Grant County 4-H youth and families
Local CowBelles chapters
Extension Association members

This visit underscored NMSU’s continued commitment to serving all New Mexicans through research, education, and Extension outreach. The Grant County stop served as a powerful example of collaboration between the university and rural communities working to improve lives and build local capacity.

For more information about the Grant County Cooperative Extension Service, visit https://grantextension.nmsu.edu/

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