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Photos by Mary Alice Murphy
Small Business Saturday brought out shoppers for Christmas gifts, as well as taking advantage of discounts at restaurants and other eateries. Twenty-seven local retail shops and eateries in Downtown Silver City participated with discounts, drawings, giveaways and activities on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024
Photos by Lynn Janes; Article by Mary Alice Murphy
Silver City-Grant County Chamber of Commerce Director Romeo Cruz began the evening's event by recognizing officials that were present. He said that the town of Silver City helps with the mailing out of information and relocation packets to those wanting to know more about the area. "We collaborate with the city and the county. I couldn't do it without my staff, including those who reached out to 1,500 local businesses for a needs assessment. We manage this facility and are always looking at ways to improve it and market it more as a conference center."
Joseph Drake and John Sterle of the American Legion Post 18 Color Guard posted the colors. TKeana Huerta sang the National Anthem and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Lt. Gov. Howie Morales served as the keynote speaker.
Deming, NM – On December 1, 2024, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting involving the New Mexico State Police.
Investigations Bureau agents learned that at around 8:15 p.m., the Luna County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to 8030 Monte Road SE in Deming for a domestic disturbance call. When deputies arrived on scene, they made contact with John Dwillis (55), standing near a white dodge ram pickup truck. At some point during the interaction with deputies, Dwillis discharged at least one round from a firearm and then barricaded inside the truck. The deputy retreated to his patrol unit for cover and called for assistance.
By Lynn Janes
The Silver City Consolidated Schools held a work session and regular meeting at Cliff schools, on November 18, 2024. Members in attendance inlcluded Ashley Montenegro, Michelle Diaz (phone), Patrick Cohn, Mike McMillan and Kimberly Klement. Superintendent William Hawkins also attended.
Work session
Luke Allsup, president of Cliff High School student body, had a presentation for the board. Malcolm Ullery II, vice president, had been unable to attend. He had a power point presentation and went over all the activities such as the bonfire, fundraisers and fall fest that they recently had. He went on to go over what would be coming up. The students would be decorating the lobby for Christmas and homecoming in January. They will also be having dress up days.
Cliff has a podcast called Cliffhangers. Three students have headed up the project, Jasper Allsup, Andrew Eggleston and Hunter Kotchick. They started the podcast not knowing anything and quickly learned how the process worked. It started in August, and they do a ten- minute program that covers what has been and will be happening in the school. The students have also filmed some events like the fair and Veterans Day events. The podcast can be found on YouTube and Facebook.
UPDATE: According to local organizer for Wreaths Across America at Fort Bayard National Cemetery, the generous support of area residents has assured that FBNC will have a wreaths for every gravesite! Thanks to all of you!
Thank you so much for supporting Ft. Bayard National Cemetery for National Wreaths Across America Day in the past! This year, we still need 598 sponsorships to honor and remember all of the 4,890 veterans laid to rest there.
Our trucks are loading soon, and we need your help to fill them! To help us place veterans' wreaths on as many graves as possible, you can help in three ways:
By Lynn Janes
The Village of Santa Clara held a regular meeting November 14, 2024. Mayor Arnold Lopez called the meeting to order. Trustees, Peter Erickson, Olga Amador and Ralph Trujillo attended. Mayor Pro Tem Albert Esparza didn't attend.
Mayors report
Lopez said maintenance and Sheila Hudman, village administrator, had been busy preparing for the Tamal Fiesta. He wanted to recognize everyone in the office, for an award he received from the New Mexico State Auditor for the most improved audit. He congratulated them on the accomplishment. The street improvements have been continuing and they would be planting trees
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