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By Roger Lanse
At approximately 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, Silver City Police Department officers were called to Walmart in reference to a possible gunshot.
According to Silver City Police Chief Freddie Portillo, when officers arrived they were advised by store employees that a male, later identified as Isaac Vigil, in his 30s, of Silver City, attempted to shoplift a knife when employees heard a loud noise described as a ‘pop.’ Portillo emphasized that an actual gunshot has not been confirmed as employees did not see a firearm and SCPD has not recovered one.
By Mary Alice Murphy
According to a news release from the Grant County Commission, Chairman Chris Ponce said: "Evaluating and supervising the county manage is probably our most important function as a governing body."
No corroboration for the rumors that are flying about a shooting at the Silver City Walmart earlier today.
Rumor one: No one was injured, but the facility went into lockdown.
Rumor two: One or two suspects have been taken into custody.
Article and Photos by Roger Lanse
Cobre 5th graders greet DARE Lions
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office practiced a dress rehearsal for the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) graduation program with about 125 Cobre School District 5th graders at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the Cobre High School Performing Arts Building. The graduation event is planned for 6 p.m. that evening at the same location.
Photos by Sandra Michaud
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Mesquite cornbread is one of the offerings at the potluck
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Mesquite pancakes are another
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Asher Gelbart instructs the group as they process the pods prior to milling
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Stephanie Demme, a member of the permaculture group and Antonia Young and Asher Gelbart, members of the Mesquitos
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Tyler Lanham examines a pod for evidence of mold. The pod will be discarded.
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Kollibri Sonnenblume, Devon Olivier and baby Maze examine their mesquite pods
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Kollibri Sonnenblume and Eric Lynch
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Eric Lynch and Gabriel Feldman start milling
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Gabriel Feldman pours the pods into the hopper
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More pods are poured in. It’s noisy, thus the ear protection
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Eric cleans out the chaff. It will be used to make syrup
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Gabriel removes the covering funnel from the bucket where the flour ends up.
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Five gallons of pods yield approximately one gallon of flour.
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Kollibri holds the funnel and gallon ziplock as Gabriel pours
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Preparing for the next milling
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Waiting for the next pods
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Emily Pollom and little Adelaide Matigan greet people as they arrive.
A local foraging group, The Mesquitos, held a mesquite milling workshop Saturday, NOv. 16, 2019, where people could bring their harvested mesquite pods to be milled into flour. Dr. Richard Felger gave a short talk about the tree and its fruits and afterward, attendees learned how to choose, dry and process their pods. A Wild and Local Foods Potluck Brunch with dishes featuring mesquite flour and other locally produced and foraged ingredients.
Asher Gelbart and Antonia Young explained to the group how to pick and sort the mesquite pods. They stressed the importance of picking them from the tree, not from the ground, of making sure they are completely dried before storing and processing, and checking for mold before using them. The pods should be stored inside in a cool place.
All parts of the mesquite pod can be used. The seeds and pods are milled into flour, and the chaff, the coating around the actual seed itself, is separated during the milling process, can be boiled down into a syrup, which can be used for many things.
If you would like to learn more about foraging and wild foods go to https://www.desertharvesters.org.
Photos by Sandra Michaud
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Healthy snacks as well as a couple of bad examples.
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Kim Garrison and Ella Mae Cleveland
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Getting some samples of healthy snacks
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David and Bertha Smith
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Lena Holguin and Mary Ann Finn
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Bonnie Stone explains some tips and tricks
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Dietician Allison Schmid and Bonnie Stone
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Explaining how insulin resistance works
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Allison Schmid answers a question from Kim Garrison and Ella Mae Cleveland.
About a dozen people attended Gila Regional Medical Center’s free session on Nov. 20, 2019, to learn how to keep blood glucose levels under control with the holiday challenges of meals, treats, shopping, travel and other challenges.
Bonnie Stone, RD/CDE with Diabetes and Nutrition Services and Allison Schmid, GRMC Dietician, offered tips and treats while they answered questions from the attendees. Not everyone at the session had diabetes, but the ideas offered can help anyone get through the Holiday Season in good health.
Some of the tips offered:
1. Maintain your schedule – Get up, eat, exercise and take medications at the same time you usually do.
2. Check your blood sugar regularly
3. Budget your sweets and treats – Include them as part of your carbohydrate budget,
4. Watch your beverage and alcohol intake – Don’t drink on an empty stomach. The amounts of calories and sugars vary so check the nutritional information.
5. Fix favorite dishes your way and take them to parties, dinners etc. – There are many low-carb, diabetes friendly dishes that you can bring to holiday parties.
6. Be party smart – Enjoy vegetable-based appetizers first, then meat or cheese. Place them on a napkin instead of a plate to be less likely to overdo. Don’t stand near the buffet table while chatting. And stay hydrated.
7. Keep active or add activity – If you can’t stick to your usual exercise program, add a fun activity with family or friends, or break up your exercise into shorter segments.
8. Take healthy snacks with you when you go shopping. That way you won’t be tempted to eat a carb-heavy restaurant meal.
9. Keep expectations reasonable – Holidays are stressful for everyone. Don’t try to make things perfect. If you are feeling stressed, take some time for yourself, take a walk, a nap. Breathe deeply.
10. Remember the reason for the season – Put the focus on family and friends, not on food.
You can find out more information at Cornerstone4Care.com.
Healthy low carb recipes can be found at https://healthyrecipesblogs.com or https://www.diabetesfoodhub.org/recipes
Photos by Mary Alice Murphy
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WNMU Mariachi Plata perform for attendees
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Sandy Moore and Mariana Grijalva, who would dance later
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Young dancers await their turn on the seats in Viola Stone Park.
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Some of the car lining Bayard Street
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More cars
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Marci Watson promotes WNM Commmunications
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District Attorney candidate Norman Wheeler chats with Larry Smith of the Gila National Forest
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Mimbres Region Arts Council Executive Director Kevin Lenkner prepares crafts for kids or adults to do
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Dancers from La Botea of Deming swirl their skirts
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Dancers from Luna Star Ballet Folklorico Flamenco de Deming await their turn
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Dancers from Cien Años perform
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Swirling skirts of many colors represent Jalisco
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La Llorona dancer
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La Llorona exits as Cien Años dancers perform
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White outfits represent Veracruz
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Silver City Mayor Ken Ladner speaks as Santa Clara Mayor Richard Bauch awaits his turn
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District 28 New Mexico Senator Gabriel Ramos speaks
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NM 2nd District Congresswoman Xochitl Torres-Small addresses the audience
The Tamal Fiesta y Mas took place in Santa Clara on a balmy fall day, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. A car show lined one side of Bayard Street and booths were on both sides of the street. Performers and speakers used Viola Stone Park as their venue.
By Mary Alice Murphy
[Editor's Note: For details on some of the items approved at this meeting and discussed in the work session, please visit https://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-articles/54638-grant-county-work-session-held-on-nov-12-2019 ]
Grant County commissioners at the regular meeting on Nov. 14, 2019 approved the proclamation for the Tamal Fiesta y Mas that took place on Nov. 16, 2019.
"It's a great event. Get out and support Santa Clara," Commission Chairman and District 1 Commissioner Chris Ponce said.
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