Intoxicated man refuses to leave, is arrested
By Roger Lanse
Silver City Police Department officers responded to an unwanted subject call at the Beverage Company, 2005 E. Highway 180 on Sunday, Sept. 14, at about 9:45 p.m. According to an SCPD report, when officers arrived, they found Luis Sandoval Lozano, 27, of Silver City, arguing with a clerk because they would not sell him alcohol. Officers told the intoxicated Lozano several times to leave the property, but he refused. Lozano was then cuffed and placed under arrest.
Dog bites woman on 22nd Street
By Roger Lanse
On Thursday, Sept. 11, 2020, at about 4:08 p.m., a Silver City police officer was dispatched to 316 22nd Street in reference to a dog bite. According to a SCPD report, the officer made contact with the victim, a 53-year-old female of the address, who stated she and a friend were walking her two Chihuahua dogs on a leash when they saw a brown and white dog with tipped ears walking around loose, which appeared to be a pit bull breed. She then attempted to catch the dog to return it to its owner.
The victim stated she took one of her Chihuahua's leashes and attempted to put it on the brown and white dog. That's when the dog bit her and ran off. The officer took pictures of the dog bite which was on the right leg in front under the knee. According to the report, EMS arrived and advised that the victim needed to seek medical attention for the bite, and they transported her to Gila Regional Medical Center.
New Mexico COVID-19 update: 82 new cases, totaling 26,923 - 091520
Seven additional COVID-19 deaths
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Tuesday announced 82 additional COVID-19 cases. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
17 new cases in Bernalillo County
9 new cases in Chaves County
1 new case in Colfax County
2 new cases in Curry County
7 new cases in Doña Ana County
6 new cases in Eddy County
5 new cases in Lea County
1 new case in Lincoln County
5 new cases in Luna County
12 new cases in McKinley County
1 new case in Otero County
1 new case in Rio Arriba County
1 new case in Roosevelt County
5 new cases in Sandoval County
3 new cases in Santa Fe County
1 new case in Taos County
1 new case in Valencia County
4 new cases among New Mexico Corrections Department inmates at the Lea County Correctional Facility
The Department of Health on Tuesday reported seven additional deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19:
Operation Legend nabs another crook
By Roger Lanse
According to a criminal complaint filed on Aug. 23, 2020, with the U. S. District Court in Albuquerque, officers of the Albuquerque Police Department conducted a traffic stop with a 2013 silver Ford Fiesta on Aug. 23, 2020, in reference to an aggravated assault. The driver and sole occupant, Eugene Samuel Outz III, was detained. Outz admitted to law enforcement that a firearm was in the vehicle and that he was a convicted felon. The vehicle was impounded.
New Mexico COVID-19 update: 81 new cases, totaling 26,842 - 091420
No additional COVID-19 deaths
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Monday announced 81 additional COVID-19 cases. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
22 new cases in Bernalillo County
9 new cases in Chaves County
1 new case in Colfax County
5 new cases in Doña Ana County
3 new cases in Lea County
15 new cases in Luna County
1 new case in Otero County
3 new cases in Sandoval County
11 new cases in Santa Fe County
11 new cases among New Mexico Corrections Department inmates at the Lea County Correctional Facility
The Department of Health on Monday reported no additional deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The Village of Santa Clara Discussed the New House Numbers and Street Signs Project and the 30% design Maple Street Bridge project at the September 10, 2020, Regular Session Meeting
By Alexis Rico
On September 10, 2020, the Village of Santa Clara met for a regular meeting through Zoom at 6:00 p.m. at the Village of Santa Clara town hall. Mayor Richard Bauch, Mayor Pro-Tem Albert Esparza, Trustee Olga Amador, Trustee Patricia Montgomery, and Trustee Arnold Lopez were present for the meeting.
The meeting began with the approval of the agenda, the minutes for the regular meeting held on August 27, 2020, and the monthly department reports.