The Santa Clara Board of Trustees approved an application to the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission seeking $14 million for a water line connecting the village to Hanover. The project follows an agreement made last year to merge the Hanover Mutual Domestic Water Consumers Association with Santa Clara’s water system and is part of broader regional efforts to improve long-term water reliability. Planning and design work for the regional project and Hanover connection has already progressed, while the proposed funding could help move construction forward. The application comes as $26 million from the New Mexico Unit Fund is available for water projects in Grant, Catron, Hidalgo and Luna counties.
Luna County is still asking residents to report areas affected by recent flooding through the county’s Flood Area Reporting system, which helps officials identify and document flood damage, problem areas and locations impacted by severe weather. The reporting effort follows weeks of heavy rainfall and flooding that affected roads, properties and other areas of the county, including damage associated with the Bassett Lake dam breach. Flood reports can be submitted through the Flood Area Reporting link available at Luna County dot org.
A state committee working to rebuild New Mexico’s behavioral health system has approved more than $40 million in plans for rural areas, including the region surrounding Silver City. The Silver City plan identifies priorities such as school-based behavioral health services, crisis response and workforce development, with the broader effort focused on improving access to care in rural communities. The funding is part of a statewide initiative created to rebuild behavioral health services and is intended to strengthen services and address workforce shortages in communities.
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The New Mexico Legislature’s Military and Veterans’ Affairs Interim Committee recently met to discuss veterans’ services and the future of Fort Bayard. The Grant County Prospectors joined local legislators, veterans’ organizations, service providers and regional leaders for discussions on the ongoing redevelopment and master-planning process. Potential opportunities include housing, recreation, tourism and economic development, with the meeting highlighting the importance of continued investment, preservation and regional collaboration at the historic site.
