Entities receive grant money

Curry County, along with Grady and Melrose, have been awarded $1.1 million from the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration, according to a county news release.

The money will be used for projects to improve portions of each community and foster overall wellbeing and quality of life for residents, the release stated.

Curry County will use its money to construct a playground and recreational area for youth ages 2-15 at the Fairgrounds.

Grady will complete a master plan for its park as well as remove existing equipment and install new playground equipment.

Melrose will complete a master plan for three sections of Baxter Memorial Park as well as install two new playgrounds with shading.