During the Village of Santa Clara Regular Meeting, the council discussed and approved several resolutions. Resolution 2025-32 was approved, authorizing the Village’s participation in the Transportation Project Fund administered by the Department of Transportation for the Maple Street projects. The council also approved Resolution 2025-33, ratifying the agreement between the Village and the Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments. Additionally, the council adopted a proclamation declaring October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for October 23 at 6 p.m.
Luna County proudly recognized the dedication and achievements of its employees during a recent celebration of service. Honored for their commitment to the community, Jaqueline Tarazon of the Assessor’s Office was recognized for five years of service, while Alex Snyder of the Detention Center received acknowledgment for his ten years of service. In addition, the Keep Luna County Beautiful program earned the prestigious 2025 President’s Circle Award, highlighting the county’s continued excellence in community improvement and environmental stewardship.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, and the New Mexico Livestock Board are urging hunters to take precautions to help prevent the spread of New World screwworm among wildlife, livestock, pets, and humans. New World screwworm is a foreign animal disease that poses a serious threat to animal and public health. The larvae of the screwworm fly infest open wounds, feeding on living tissue, and are found only on live or recently deceased animals. Officials also caution that improper handling of game meat can lead to the development of other maggots in muscle tissue, even when New World screwworm is not present.
In Local Election News:
As a reminder, early voting is still underway in Grant, Luna, Hidalgo and Catron County and will continue until November 1st. Starting tomorrow, October 18th, voters in Grant and Luna County will be able to cast their votes at two new locations:
Grant County Residents- Bayard Community Center, located at 209 Hurley Avenue-(Tuesday-Saturday-9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Luna County Residents- Mimbres Valley Learning Center, located at 2300 East Pine Street-(Tuesday- Friday-11 a.m. to 7p.m.)-(Saturday’s 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
