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Silver City council approves appointments
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- Published: 30 November 2023 30 November 2023
By Lynn Janes
The Silver City Town Council held a regular meeting November 28, 2023. Attendance to the meeting included Mayor Ken Ladner, council members included Jose Ray, Nicholas Prince, Guadalupe Cano, and Rudy Bencomo.
Council comments
Cano had some announcements on upcoming events. Baile Encanto will be December 3, 2023, at 4 pm and will be held at the Fine Arts Theater. On December 5 she will be hosting a town hall at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center and will start at 6pm. Many local officials will be there to listen to the public concerning mental health and homeless issues. It will be a follow up on the presentation done by Farmington concerning what they have been doing.
Underground Utility Cables Delay 32nd Street Improvements
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- Published: 30 November 2023 30 November 2023
Silver City -- The completion of improvements to 32nd Street are delayed, due to underground utility cables that aren't buried deep enough in spots along the construction route. These cables, which were placed by WNM Communications and CenturyLink, are supposed to be at least 36 inches below the surface, yet are as shallow as just six inches underground in some locations, according to Peter Peña, director of Silver City's Public Works Department.
Sheriff's deputies respond to Santa Clara Fire; two casualties
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- Published: 29 November 2023 29 November 2023
Sheriffs' Deputies respond to a structure fire resulting in 2 female casualties. On November 28, 2023 at approximately 11:49 P.M. Sheriff's Deputies responded to the area of 600 W. Lincoln in Santa Clara, NM in regards to a structure fire. The Grant County Sheriff's Detectives were called and started an active ongoing investigation. New Mexico State Police Criminal Division arrived to assist in processing the scene. New Mexico Fire Marshal's office initiated an ongoing investigation as to how the fire started and is undetermined what the cause of the fire was at this time as this is still in the early stages of the investigation.
With respect to the family of the decedents and the ongoing status of the investigation, names are not being released at this time.
Sheriff Villanueva and his staff wish to offer condolences to the family and friends of the decedent in their time of grief.
Silver City does proclamation for Rotary
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- Published: 29 November 2023 29 November 2023
By Lynn Janes
The Silver City Town Council held a regular meeting November 14, 2023. Attendance to the meeting included Mayor Ken Ladner, council members included Jose Ray, Nicholas Prince, Guadalupe Cano, and Rudy Bencomo.
Proclamations
The Silver City Rotary and National Rotary celebrates 100 years of service and received a mayoral proclamation for the milestone. The organization was chartered in Silver City on October 12, 1923. Rotary has the moto "Service above self." The organization supports youth, quality of life programs and has shown a commitment to service in the community.
Council comments
Hurley chooses new solid waste collection service
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- Published: 29 November 2023 29 November 2023
By Lynn Janes
The town of Hurley held a special meeting November 22, 2023. Attendance to the meeting included Mayor Ed Stevens, councilors Nanette Day, Keana Huerta, and Reynaldo Maynes.
This meeting had been called just to award the solid waste collection service. The town had received two proposals. One of them came from Southwest Disposal and the other from Garcia Waste. The committee recommended Southwest Disposal for a three-year contract. The council approved the recommendation.
Problems with the Santa Clara flea market and brewery
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- Published: 29 November 2023 29 November 2023
By Lynn Janes
The Village of Santa Clara held its regular meeting November 11, 2023. Mayor Richard Bauch called the meeting to order. Mayor Pro Tem Albert Esparza, and Trustees Olga Amador and Arnold Lopez attended. Peter Erickson did not attend.
Mayor's report
Bauch congratulated mayor elect Arnold Lopez. He also congratulated Olga Amador for her reelection and Ralf Trujillo for his election. He thanked all those who ran and support the village. "I'm glad for the Tamal Fiesta and having more room for the event this year."
New Business
Grant County Commission held work session 111423, part 2
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- Published: 28 November 2023 28 November 2023
[Editor's Note: Grant County commissioners held a short special meeting right before a long work session on Nov. 14, 2023. This is the second of a series of articles covering the work session.]
By Mary Alice Murphy
After the special meeting ended, the Grant County Commission on Nov. 14, 2023 work session began with the purpose of hearing county department director reports.
US 180 4-lane Project, Timeline Update
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- Published: 28 November 2023 28 November 2023
Letting Date Now January 2024, Phase 1 Construction to Start in Summer 2024
SILVER CITY – The project timeline for the US 180 4-lane project planning, designing and construction has been modified to accommodate a new letting date. The original letting date for phase one was Oct. 2023, it is now January 2024. Construction for the first phase is scheduled to start in the Summer of 2024. This 4-lane project will be completed in three separate phases, pending funding availability.