The Village of Santa Clara is urging residents to take precautions following a recent bear sighting within village limits. Residents are encouraged to remain alert, keep a safe distance from wildlife and secure potential food sources, including garbage, pet food, birdseed and outdoor grills. If a bear is encountered, officials advise residents not to run, but to remain calm, make themselves appear larger and slowly back away toward safety. Anyone who spots a bear is asked to report the sighting to Central Dispatch.
DAGSHIP Rescue in Deming has announced that they have received a donated van to expand its animal transportation efforts throughout southwestern New Mexico. An anonymous donor provided the nonprofit with a used vehicle, along with an extended warranty and one year of insurance coverage. The van will allow volunteers to transport multiple animals more efficiently to veterinary appointments, surgical procedures and other rescue organizations. The vehicle is expected to be especially helpful when taking shelter animals to Arenas Valley Veterinary Clinic for medical procedures.
Last in our news are the 2026 election results Grant, Luna, Catron and Hidalgo county as well as the Regional results:
Regional Results: Jenifer Jones for New Mexico State Representative District 32. Raul Terrieta for New Mexico State Representative District 39 and Gail “Missy” Armstrong for New Mexico State Representative District 49.
Grant County winners: Hector Grijalva for Magistrate Judge Division 2. Jenny Ferranti for County Commissioner District 1. Eloy Medina for County Commissioner District 2. Raul Villanueva for Grant County Sheriff. Misty Trujillo for County Assessor and Alfred Sedillo for Probate Judge.
Luna County winners: J Scott Chandler for Magistrate Judge. Eddie Mesa for County Commissioner District 1. Colette Chandler for County Commissioner District 2. Glenn Chadborn for County Sheriff. Javier Reyes for County Assessor and Pilar Pacheco Salcido for Probate Judge.
Hidalgo County winners: Mark Thomas for Magistrate Judge Division 1. John Wesley Samuel for County Commissioner District 1. Kelly Peterson for County Commissioner District 2. William Eugene Chadborn Jr. for County Sheriff. Rhab Michole De La Garza for County Assessor and Tracy Chavez for Probate Judge.
Catron County winners: Saydee Lindsey for Magistrate Judge Division 1. Buster Floyd Green for County Commissioner District 1. Audrey McQueen for County Commissioner District 2. Keith Shannon Hughes for County Sheriff. Scott Ashton Johnston for County Assessor and Lucinda Howell for Probate Judge.
Congratulations to all the winners.