Dona Ana County grants $31,250 to AVANCE – New Mexico for parenting education classes

ANTHONY, NM – (August 19, 2010) – Through a $31,250 county grant, AVANCE – New Mexico will be providing parenting education classes to the village of Hatch, located just 30 miles northwest of Las Cruces. Known as the “Chile Capital of the World” Hatch, is a predominately agricultural community with many of its residents farm workers. The Dona Ana County Grant will specifically cover operating expenses for the two Hatch Valley classes in addition to personnel salaries and other costs associated with these classes.