Del Mar’s Center for Access and Advocacy hosted their 10th annual Advocate of the Year ceremony Oct. 3 at Wolfe Recital Hall on Heritage Campus. A total of eight nominees received awards for their outstanding commitment to helping students with disabilities. Award winners were Steven Kelm, Basic Construction Safety Program with the Continuing Education Dept.; Armando Gamez, Carpentry Program with the Continuing Education Dept.; Albert Curry, Mathematics Dept.; Darrel Rees, Mathematics Dept.; Wassin Atwah, Department of Computer Sciences, Engineering and Advanced Technology; Christi Hill-Troglin Cox, American Sign Language and Interpreting Program; Jim Galvan, American Sign Language and Interpreting Program; and…

             Joseph Zamudio Sanchez wants to aim for the skies, and he’s doing that by following in his father’s footsteps to become an aviation mechanic.                             Sanchez is currently enrolled in the Del Mar College Aviation Maintenance program, the same program his father completed in the 2010s.             “My father went through the [aviation] program 12 to 13 years ago. Seeing him put in the work and talk about it is something I’ve always looked up to him about,” Sanchez said.              Del Mar College has offered the Aviation Maintenance Technician program since the early 2000s and was certified…

Between 2021 and 2023, crime on Del Mar College campuses remained low according to the college’s 2024 Annual Security and Safety Report. According to the report two crimes were committed on Heritage Campus in 2023 including one burglary and one motor vehicle theft. In addition, two arrests were made on campus including one drug violation and one liquor violation. In 2022 there was one on-campus burglary, one arrest for liquor law violations, and one weapons violation resulting in disciplinary action. In 2021 there were three arrests, one for liquor violations and two for drug violations, and one disciplinary action for…

Autumn is here, if you and your family are in need of help getting into the fall spirit, then head on over to Rockin’ K Farms. The South Texas venue is now open every weekend now through Sunday, Nov. 3, weather permitting. The family fun-filled event began in 2014 and is the first woman-owned maze in Texas. “There was my mother-in-law (Traci Klepac), who had the idea and my sister-in-law (Rachelle), and I joined her. We started Rockin’ K Farms to bring something fun to South Texas out in the country where people can go to enjoy and learn a…

Halloween, a holiday steeped in tradition and folklore, offers a unique blend of folk stories, cautionary tales, and spells. Beyond costumes, candy, and spooky decorations lies a deeper significance that speaks to one’s experiences. Halloween’s origins can be traced back to ancient Celtic festival of Samhain celebrated on Oct. 31, marking the end of the harvest season and the onset of winter. It was believed that on that night the boundary between the living and the dead opened, allowing spirits to freely roam on earth. While the ghostly influences remain, Halloween has evolved into a celebration of imagination and an…

Cimarron Place Health and Rehabilitation Center hosted a Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, Oct. 23, inviting families and community members to enjoy a festive evening filled with fun and services. The event featured booths from various local organizations and was coordinated by Tony Zamora-Kershaw, the center’s talent and learning director. “As an activity director, I try to bring everything into the community and the community to the nursing homes,” Kershaw stated. “A lot of times we forget these people used to attend parties for Halloween. Their rooms are their homes.” Later in the week, the center will organize a trick-or-treat…