Grounds Crew Keeps the WNMU Campus Beautiful Year-Round
The growing season in Silver City may be limited, but the WNMU grounds crew stays busy year-round. The university currently has eight grounds workers and a grounds manager. Each is assigned a different area to maintain, according to Fermin Lopez, Director of Facilities and Maintenance. “Anything green on campus, they take care of it, from mowing to trimming bushes, shrubs, ivies—you name it,” said Lopez. “They pick up trash and just keep all the grounds looking good.” Fall is an especially busy time for the crew, as all the trees on campus mean there are a lot of leaves to clean up. “As the winter comes, they shift gears and also help with events in their down time,” explained Lopez. “We have the Jingle and Mingle coming up, and they will help with moving trees onto Regents Square. They will assist with tables and chairs.” They also string the many lights that decorate the campus for the winter holidays. “When we have inclement weather,” Lopez...