Santa Clara News

Nearly a dozen candidates will square off Wednesday night in a battle for the Bayard mayor's seat and two seats on the Bayard City Council in a forum at the Bayard Community Center.

Thomas Totten has been a gun shop owner since 1975. He owned a shop in Kentucky before he moved to New Mexico and opened Thomas Totten Gunsmith Gun Shop in Santa Clara.

Grant County commissioners met in a long work session Tuesday morning in preparation for the regular meeting at 3 p.m. Thursday.

Literacy Link - Leamos will sponsor "Let's Get Started," an interactive workshop led by Michelle Detterick and experienced tutors, from noon to 2 p.m. today in the meeting room of the Public Library.

In tough economic times like these, increasing numbers of people need help with basic necessities like food and clothing.

A 1986 Toyota and a 1993 Dodge Daytona, each valued at $700, were taken from the 700 block of San Miguel.

Current Grant County Magistrate Judge Hector C. Grijalva announced he will run for re-election. He has held the position of Grant County Magistrate Judge Division II since January 2007.

Grant County Cooperative Extension Service dance, 8 p.m. to midnight today. National Guard Armory, Santa Clara.

Two Bayard men were injured in a home invasion/robbery at 104 Hurley Ave. in Bayard shortly after noon on Monday.

Authentic Navajo fry bread, burgers and Navajo tacos will be available at Santa Clara National Guard Armory from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday.

Hanover officials are seeking bids from contactors for watersystem improvements.

Public Hearing on Village of Santa Clara 2010 CDBG applications, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, at City Hall, 105 N. Bayard St.

More than a dozen people were arrested in a warrant roundup conducted by the Silver City Police Department last week.

Thanksgiving comes early to Grant County again this year. On Nov. 14 - 12 days before the official holiday - a public, Native American-derived celebration of thanks will be held at the National Guard Armory in Santa Clara, featuring traditions of food, music and dance that originated long before Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth Rock.

In New Mexico's early-day history, one can find scattered references to the ways those who came before us preserved their food.

The following information was obtained from the Grant County Sheriff's Office. For the weekend of Oct.16 through Oct.18 the Sheriff's Department responded to a total of 47 total calls for service, five calls for service requiring reports, 42 calls requesting an officer, and one accident with no injuries.

ROSWELL a ' Ranchers, landowners, conservationists and government representatives gathered in Roswell to celebrate the restoration of 1 million acres of land since 2005.

Aglow October Celebration starts at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Silver City Woman's Club, 411 Silver Heights Blvd., with fellowship and refreshments.

New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department will be hosting a series of public meetings in the region in an effort to inform the public on the need for foster/adoptive parents during the month of October.

The Gila Regional Medical Center's Foundation will meet at noon Monday, in GRMC's Conference Room.