Representative Luis Terrazas recently provided a legislative update during the Village of Santa Clara’s regular meeting, highlighting key developments and funding secured for the community. He discussed capital outlay funding obtained in collaboration with Senator Gabriel Ramos and Senator Crystal Diamond Brantley, which includes approximately $385,000 for housing improvements and mower equipment in Santa Clara.
At its current meeting, the Silver City Trails and Open Space Committee discussed the need for maintenance across several public spaces in the downtown area. Among the initiatives underway is the development of a birding brochure in partnership with the Bird Alliance, which will include detailed descriptions of birding locations, QR codes linking to maps, and eBird checklists. Additionally, grant funding will support the creation of a comprehensive parks and recreation guide featuring in-town facilities such as the municipal pool and recreation center. A separate trails and open space guide will also be developed, highlighting outdoor areas like Boston Hill and San Vicente, complete with maps and information on available amenities.
The Luna County Health Council is offering a free Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) program for individuals who have a family member or friend struggling with substance use. CRAFT is an evidence-based program designed to support families affected by addiction through a balanced approach that emphasizes positive reinforcement, effective communication, and healthy boundaries. The training will be held on June 5th and 6th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1721 Pine Street in Deming. Those interested in participating can register through the Luna County Health Council’s Facebook page.
The Gila National Forest has announced that the Lake Roberts Boat Launch and adjacent picnic area will be temporarily closed for public safety tomorrow, Thursday, June 5 from 6 AM to 4 PM. Crews from Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District will cut hazard trees near the parking area and trim back excess vegetation in preparation for Saturday’s Aldo Leopold Kids’ Fishing Derby. This annual fishing derby begins at 7:00 a.m. and wraps up at noon this Saturday. Event activities will be set up in the peninsula area east of the boat launch, rendering it unavailable for parking. Parking at the boat launch will be limited and preferably left available for people with disabilities or trailer turnaround. Visitors are also asked to refrain from parking along the narrow roadway to the boat launch, as to keep clear access available for emergency vehicles. Ample parking for participants is available in the day use picnic area. A path will be cleared to ensure ease of pedestrian access between the picnic area and lake shoreline.
In New Mexico news:
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed an executive order to expand the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program, ensuring that every child in New Mexico from birth to age five has access to free, high-quality books delivered monthly to their home. Backed by an additional $1 million in funding for fiscal year 2026, the expanded program will reach 30,000 more children across all zip codes in the state, offering each child up to 60 books by the time they turn five. To date, the initiative has distributed nearly 2 million books to families statewide. This latest investment builds upon a grassroots effort launched in 2010 in Grant County, where the program initially served just eight children.
