Natalia Tomaso's U.S. Citizenship Story
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- Published: 20 May 2024 20 May 2024
Today Natalia registered and voted for the first time as a U.S. citizen
Photos by Lynn Janes and Carol Miller
Article mostly by Carol Miller, with added comments from Natalia's husband Victor.
At 28 years old, Natalia left Guadalajara, Mexico by bus in 1972 and traveled 1500 miles to Tijuana, Mexico. When she arrived in Tijuana, she asked the people at the hotel she stayed in if they knew anyone who could help her get to the United States, and they put her in touch with a man who could help her. The coyote charged her $250 and took her to the border in his vehicle. When they arrived at the point of entry, the agent asked Natalia if she was an American citizen and she responded with a question, "What?' Then he looked at her and said, "You are!"
Cobre High School not renewing some contracts
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- Published: 20 May 2024 20 May 2024
By Lynn Janes
The Cobre Consolidated School Board held a regular meeting on May 13, 2024. Board members in attendance included Gabriella Begay, Gilbert Guadiana, David Terrazas, Angelina Hardin, and Emmarie Heredia. Acting superintendent Michael Koury also attended.
Mireya Zapata, student representative, attended to give the board a report. "The bathrooms at the Cobre baseball field are beyond disgusting." Many times, they have been flooded and generally they do not have soap or toilet paper. The sound system needs repair. The students have not been happy about Cobre High School Principal Erin Brown-Meeks not returning next year. "She is always there to work with the students." The students also have expressed not being happy about some of the teachers being let go and said they didn't deserve it. The constant change in leadership will not allow the students to grow.
Silver City Museum hosts second annual Burlesque baseball 041824
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- Published: 19 May 2024 19 May 2024
Photos, videos and article by Lynn Janes
The Silver City Museum sponsored old time tradition from the earlier days of Silver City at the Old James Stadium Saturday May 18, 2024. The game started with the Gaffney-Oglesby Marine Corp League Chapter 1328 color guard posting the colors and Keana Huerta singing the Star-Spangled Banner.
Patsy Madrid threw out the first pitch for the Flacos and Gordos teams and Raul Turrieta served as the MC for the event.
Grant County Commission holds work session 040924 and regular meeting 041124, part 8
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- Published: 19 May 2024 19 May 2024
[Editor's Note: This is part 8 and the final article of the Grant County Commission first work session of the month held April 9, 2024. This continues the review of the April 11, 2024 regular meeting, with additional reports given and decisions made at that meeting.]
By Mary Alice Murphy
At the regular meeting on April 11, 2024, elected officials presented their reports.
Clerk Marisa Castrillo had no report.
Santa Clara starting summer events soon
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- Published: 18 May 2024 18 May 2024
By Lynn Janes
The Village of Santa Clara held a meeting May 9, 2024. Mayor Arnold Lopez called the meeting to order. Mayor Pro Tem Albert Esparza, trustees, Olga Amador and Peter Erickson attended. Ralph Trujillo didn't attend.
Mayor's report
Grant County Conference Center rededicated 051724
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- Published: 17 May 2024 17 May 2024
Photos and article by Mary Alice Murphy
Friday, May 17, 2024, brought about 40 people to the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center to rededicate the building to the veterans, for which it is named.
VFW members Frank Arias and Raymond Bejarano served as color guard.
Joe Drake, American Legion Allingham-Golding Post 18 commander, led the attendees in "The Star-Spangled Banner" and the Pledge of Allegiance.