Santa Clara is a village in Grant County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 3,944 at the 2000 census. Santa Clara, which has experienced decent growth within gthe last 6 years, is now a suburb of Metropolitan Silver City. Santa Clara was formerly known as Central, New Mexico and the name change occurred sometime around 1990. A state map of New Mexico dated 'copyright 1990' shows the present Santa Clara as 'Central' between Bayard and Silver City. Santa Clara apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Santa Clara apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.