Congratulations are in order for Mardi Grissom and Jose Yanez, the Village of Santa Clara’s October winners of the “Beautiful Yard of the Month” award. The couple was recognized for their beautiful home, which features a vibrant array of roses and flowers, a native landscape, rain barrels for water harvesting, and native grasses that turn emerald green during the rainy season. In appreciation of their efforts to enhance the beauty of their yard and neighborhood, Santa Clara Mayor Lopez presented the couple with a gift certificate.
During the month of October, The Grant County Youth Murals Program has been actively working on the bird sanctuary project at Bear Mountain Lodge. Tiles created during the summer camp are currently being glazed and will be used to decorate the windmill tower, which is in the process of installation. Additionally, the final concrete details have been applied to both the owl and roadrunner sculptures, with work on the owl sculpture scheduled to commence this week. An important aspect of the project involves fencing the pond area, for which crew members are sourcing materials by adhering to their recycling efforts, utilizing collected metal bed frames. The project is anticipated to be completed by the end of the month.
The Western New Mexico University One Stop and the University Bookstore are collaborating to collect food and monetary donations for students during the winter holidays through their “Round Up to Fight Holiday Hunger” program. This initiative aims to provide meals for students who remain on campus during the holiday season. Individuals wishing to contribute can drop off their donations at the University Bookstore and the One Stop Food Pantry at both the Silver City and Deming locations. Donations will be accepted until November 9th.
In New Mexico Lottery news:
The New Mexico Lottery has announced an exciting opportunity for artists across the state to showcase their artwork on a Zozobra 2025 Scratcher. This year, the Lottery has partnered with the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe to commemorate the Burning of Zozobra, a historic celebration that has been held for over 100 years, by featuring a new scratcher. New Mexico artists are invited to submit their Zozobra-themed artwork until November 15th, with the chance to be featured on the ticket and in promotional materials. Up to three artworks will be selected to appear on the New Mexico Lottery 2025 Scratchers, and each chosen piece will receive a prize of $1,000. Detailed entry rules can be found on the website.
