Now that everyone has recovered from the holidays, Glenwood groups are keeping busy. Glenwood Community Library in particular has a lot going on including a new Books-on-Wheels program and upgraded public computers.

Rami Malek stars as Freddie Mercury in “Bohemian Rhapsody,” which will be shown at Glenwood Community Library Feb. 15 at 7 p.m.Movie Night at Glenwood Community Library will be held on Friday Feb. 15. (Note that this month it is the third Friday.) The film is “Bohemian Rhapsody” a biographical film about the British rock group Queen and its superstar, Freddie Mercury. It won the 2019 Golden Globe for Best Picture and also Best Actor for Rami Malek  who plays Freddie Mercury. Showtime is 7 p.m. at the library, 14 Menges Lane, Glenwood, New Mexico 88039.

Books on Wheels

Glenwood Library is now offering a "Books on Wheels" program to community members who are homebound because of poor health. Those in need can call the library (539-2277) with their requests for books, DVDs and audiobooks and a delivery will be coordinated. Also, if the patron is age 60-plus, they are eligible for meals delivered by the Senior Center.

State Funding for Libraries

The library is encouraging patrons to support the Rural Library Initiative endowment bill by contacting the governor and state legislators. The bill is included in the proposed budget from the Legislative Finance Council, but it it is for $5 million instead of $50 million.

Supporters are going to lobby for the full amount. Any amount has to be passed by the legislature and signed by the governor. If the lower amount is passed, it would mean an annual endowment of $4500 instead of $45,000 for each library. Once an endowment is established.

The statute is SB264. The Joint resolution to put a constitutional amendment on the 2020 ballot is SJR 11.
The proposal will go first to the house as part of the budget bill, HB 2.

Here's who to contact:
Senator Gabriel Ramos D, 28, Rm 416A, Cap: 986-4863 Off: (575) 388-1969 H:(575) 534-9535 gabriel.ramos@nmlegis.gov Libraries: Bayard, Gila, Glenwood, Magdalena, Reserve, Rio Abajo

House member Gail Armstrong R, 49, (H Finance, presenting bill on house floor) Cap, 986-4467 H;505 269-2364 gail@gailfornewmexico.com Libraries; Glenwood, Magdalena, Reserve, Rio Abajo

Here’s how to contact the governor’s office and let her know you support the Rural Library Endowment bill: Governor Michele Lujan-Grisham, www.governor.state.nm.us/contact/ or 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Room 400, Santa Fe, NM 87501. Phone: (505) 476-2200

Library Computer news

New computer help - On Tuesdays from 10 a.m. – noon, Rachel Flanagan will be available to help patrons with basic computer skills.

Finally, a patron has generously gifted the library with 4 upgraded public computers that will be super speedy compared to what we have had in the past, plus new headphones for each unit! New computers are up and running now.

Glenwood Street Market -- Every Saturday

Glenwood Street Market is back offering all kinds of hand-crafted items.After a brief hiatus following the holidays, the Glenwood Street Market, is back with a variety of unique arts and crafts, and baked goods, produce and snacks. The market is open every Saturday on Highway 180 in downtown Glenwood.

Glenwood Woman’s Club Scholarship

Every year the Glenwood Woman’s Club offers a $1,000 scholarship for qualifying high school seniors who plan to further their education, at a college, vocational or trade school.

Applications available this month for seniors attending Reserve, Cliff, or home schooled. Students applying must live in Glenwood, Alma, Pleasanton or Mogollon, NM. The applications specify further requirements. Contact school counselors or GWC committee members to receive an application. GWC members are Nancy Coates, Durelle Freeman, Kelly Hemmer and Margaret Nunez.  Applications must be received by March 31. The scholarship is funded by GWC’s annual Rummage Sale.

GWC Rummage Sale

This years Rummage Sale is set for Saturday April 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. As you do your Spring Cleaning or downsizing you can get rid of your stuff by donating them. Donations will be accepted Friday April 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cosmic Campground Weekend is set for Feb. 1-3.  Bring a friend, red filtered flashlight, very warm clothes, lawn chair,  and telescope and binoculars if you have them. Make new friends and enjoy the wonders of the night sky. For more information, go to cosmiccampground.org. The campground is located on Highway 180 about eight miles north of Alma, NM.

Fireworks donations

Glenwood is the only locale in Catron County that presets a gala Fireworks Show on the July 4. It is funded by fireworks fans. Contributions are gratefully received. Send donations to Frisco Cowbelles/Fireworks, PO Box 341, Glenwood, NM 88039.

Information on what’s happening in the Glenwood area is available here.