Grant County News

I was encouraged when I read Dutch Salmons recent column in the Sun-News, "Lost Water and Lost Water Rights," and its discussion of issues related to the planning process for the 2004 Arizona Water Settlements Act .

Thieves have struck again, hitting a business and a church in Silver City, taking computers, office equipment and welding equipment in several separate incidents at each location.

Thanksgiving comes early to Grant County again this year. On Nov. 14 - 12 days before the official holiday - a public, Native American-derived celebration of thanks will be held at the National Guard Armory in Santa Clara, featuring traditions of food, music and dance that originated long before Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth Rock.

Silver City Cemetery Board, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Public Works Administration Building, 610 E. 8 St.

Mark Rudd, a revolutionary student organizer and anti-war activist from the 1960s, spoke to students and members of the public at Western New Mexico University Friday morning about wars, the U.S. government, student activism, organizing and learning their history.

The first snowfall of the season dropped about two inches Wednesday night on Pinos Altos, but not much accumulated down the hill in Silver City.

Viking knit bracelet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, A Bead or Two, 703 N. Bullard St. Instructor Pam Bell.

At 29, Manny Jaure had already put in five years at the mines when he got laid off earlier this year.

Another confirmed case of rabies has been found in Grant County. The New Mexico Department of Health confirmed Thursday that a fox found about 10 miles south of Glenwood, near the Catron County line, tested positive for rabies.

Congressman Harry Teague will hold a "Harry in Your Hometown" event from 4 to 5 p.m. today at the Grant County Administration Building, 1400 Highway 180 East.

The Gila/San Francisco Water Commission met Tuesday in Silver City. Most of the session was spent on discussion of projects and the role of the commission.

The High Desert Humane Society, The Silver City Rotary Club and the Grant County Sheriff's Department, have teamed to address animal abuse issues in Grant County.

Silver Consolidated Schools Board of Education work session and regular meetings scheduled for 5 and 7 p.m. Thursday have been rescheduled for the same times Oct.

The Grant County Community Concert Association kicks off its 2009-2010 season tonight with a performance by classical Italian pianist Davide Cabassi.

State Sen. Howie Morales, D-Silver City, will conduct office hours in Grant and Socorro counties this week to meet with local officials, community leaders and residents to discuss the upcoming special legislative session, which is set to convene on Saturday in Santa Fe.

Early morning on Tuesday, Sept. 29, the Border Operations Task Force members searched a residence at 25 Burke Loop in Silver City, where they reportedly found 6.8 ounces of methamphetamine.

Four Aldo Leopold High School students have partnered with Single Socks community thrift store to design costumes using material and clothing donated by the store.

The photograph that earned Silver City resident Sharon A. Brown the Fine Arts Champion award in the amateur photography category at the Grant County Fair this year reflects both her deep affection for horses and her love of photography.

"Traditions Revisited," noon to 3 p.m. Friday, Silver City Museum, 312 W. Broadway.

Saturday is the 11th Annual Pinos Altos October Fiesta, a day-long event full of music, food and fun for the whole family.