Community News
Two New Mexico artists receive the Rounders Award
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- Published: 26 October 2023 26 October 2023
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – New Mexico artists Edna Harper and Stewart Williamson received the 2023 Rounders Award Oct. 25 for their vivid artistic creations that tell the story of the Western way of life.
New Mexico Agriculture Secretary Jeff Witte presented the awards to Harper and Williamson at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces.
The award was named after “The Rounders,” a classic Western novel that was written by Max Evans. Created in 1990 by former New Mexico Agriculture Secretary Frank DuBois, the purpose of the award is to honor those who live, promote and articulate the Western way of life. Max Evans was the first-ever award recipient. The Rounders tradition continues as this year’s recipients join 34 previous honorees.
Evans passed in 2020, however, the Rounders tradition lives on. Witte described these individuals as vivid creators of Western art that embody the tradition of the award.
Open Space Brewing to have soft opening 102823
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- Published: 24 October 2023 24 October 2023
Photos Courtesy of Alexa and Matt, the owners of Open Space Brewing and Raul Turrieta, who forwarded them to the Beat.
Open Space Brewing will have a soft opening this Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 12-8pm, 11990 US 180, Santa Clara, NM 88026, Santa Clara Armory Building. Costumes welcome!
"Today we brewed the 'Chancla Porter,' which will be released at the 6th Annual Tamal Fiesta in Fort Bayard. Open Space Brewing will host a beer garden during the event from 10-4pm and then be open at the Armory location from 4-8pm for a Tamale Afterparty. The Chancla Porter will feature notes of rich chocolate balanced with a toasty smooth finish," a spokesperson said.
Silver City Art Association Curated Show at the Grant County Community Foundation Offices
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- Published: 24 October 2023 24 October 2023
We are excited to announce the inaugural Art Show of Grant County Community Foundation and the Silver City Art Association, where three local artists will be highlighted: Myron Weckwerth, Jeff Haynie, and Zoe Wolfe. The show is being curated by Diana Ingalls Leyba. These works will hang for 6 months and be followed by another show highlighting three more local artists.
Everyone is invited to join us for refreshments and visual stimulation at the opening of the Art Show in the Grant County Community Foundation offices at 1106 N Pope Street, Silver City (opposite HMS--the old Shamrock Station) on Thursday, November 16th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
VFW held a Veterans Benefit Golf Scramble 102123
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- Published: 24 October 2023 24 October 2023
The VFW held its first Veterans Benefit Golf Scramble at Scott Park Golf Links on Saturday, November 21, 2023. The organization plans to hold the event annually to raise money to benefit veterans. (Photos are Courtesy of the VFW)
The Town Councilor who picks up trash
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- Published: 24 October 2023 24 October 2023
By Frost McGahey
When one of his residents called to say that there was a lot of trash around the little chapel on the hill (La Capilla), Town Councilor for District #1 Rudy Bencomo decided to take matters into his own hands, literally.
“I grew up 100 yards from that chapel. It’s disrespectful to have litter around that area so I took a black trash bag and filled it. People should use the trash receptacles that are there.”
At a local women’s group meeting he spoke about his road to becoming a town councilor and how much he enjoyed helping people.
4-H member recruitment video and flyer 2023
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- Published: 20 October 2023 20 October 2023
Please see 4-H recruitment video and for more information, see the two PDFs below the Read More
Minutes of Concerned Catwalk Citizens public meeting 101623
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- Published: 19 October 2023 19 October 2023
Please see PDF below of Justin Henwood's minutes from the Public Meeting held at GCC on 16 October. You can also see them on the project website. Please share with friends and family who may not have received this email.
Here are the ways to keep up with the project and to contact The Project Engineer:
The project website is. https://highways.dot.gov/design-visualization/projects/nm/catwalk-access-road .
The Project Engineer can be contacted through the project email address at catwalkproject@dot.gov .
Looking to the Past and the Future to Reignite MEChA
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- Published: 13 October 2023 13 October 2023
While the organization lost momentum on campus in recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year, student leaders are determined to bring new energy to the group.