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Grant County Commission holds work session 071823, part 2
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- Published: 20 July 2023 20 July 2023
[Editor's Note: This is part 2 of a series of articles on the Grant County Commission work session on July 18, 2023. It begins with presentations.]
Photos and article by Mary Alice Murphy
The first presentation recognized the 2023 Silver City Little League 9-11 years-old All Star Girls District and State Champions. The lists of participants, including coaches, are below. Also in the photo are Commissioners Chris Ponce, Harry Browne and Eloy Medina.
The second presentation recognized the 13-14 years-old 2023 Silver City Little League All Star Girls District and State Champions. In addition to players and coaches, Commissioners Ponce, Browne and Medina are in the photo.
Two Road Dept employees were recognized for having participated in the Heavy Equipment Roadeo New Mexico competition.From left are Commissioner Ponce, Road Department employee Shawn Carrasco, Road Department Superintendent Joe Grijalva, Road Department employee Ramon Martinez and Commissioners Medina and Browne
Costello’s history shows dismissed charges due to incompetency
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- Published: 20 July 2023 20 July 2023
By Roger Lanse
According to the July 19, 2023 order, granting State’s motion for pre-trial detention of Joseph Castello, he has been convicted of many violent misdemeanors up through 2018. Over the past eight months he has had a long history of accosting and bothering people on the Dragonfly Trail, and on trails in Dona Ana County. Specifically, he accosted the Silver High School Cross Country team, their coach, and another adult. He also accosted a named adult while making ‘nonsensical’ claims regarding issues between him and the government. These victims perceived Costello to be mentally ill and noted at the conclusion of his tirade, Costello would leave the scene and fire his gun. The order states in none of those events prior to Mr. Timmons’ death did Costello harm anyone or point his gun at anyone, but he did frighten them.
Costello to serve pre-trial detention
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- Published: 20 July 2023 20 July 2023
By Roger Lanse
Sixth Judicial District Court Judge Jim Foy ruled Wednesday, July 19, in favor of the prosecution in the matter of pretrial detention of Joseph Costello, charged with first degree murder in the June 26, 2023, death of Stephen Timmons. Foy ordered Costello to be held without bond at the Grant County Detention Center during the pendency of this case.
District Attorney Michael Renteria told the Beat, to his way of thinking, there were three main reasons, among others, the State's motion for pre-trial detention was granted.
First, was Costello's behavior in court. He constantly interrupted his attorney and the judge ignoring admonishments not to interrupt. The order also stated his outbursts were designed to hamper the court's ability to complete the hearing as scheduled.
Freeport-McMoRan Reports Second-Quarter And Six-Month 2023 Results
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- Published: 20 July 2023 20 July 2023
To download a PDF of the release, please visit the following link: Freeport-McMoRan Reports Second-Quarter And Six-Month 2023 Result
[Editor's Note: This is the beginning of the article. For the full article, plus tables of summary financial results, please click the link above.]
PHOENIX, AZ, July 20, 2023 - Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX) reported second-quarter 2023 net income attributable to common stock of $343 million, $0.23 per share, and adjusted net income attributable to common stock of $500 million, $0.35 per share, after excluding net charges totaling $157 million, $0.11 per share, primarily associated with charges for an unfavorable tax ruling at Cerro Verde, adjustments to environmental obligations and an accrual of a potential administrative fine in Indonesia. For additional information, refer to the supplemental schedule, "Adjusted Net Income," on page VII.
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Solid production performance
Dark, Divide, and Davis fires update for July 19, 2023
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- Published: 19 July 2023 19 July 2023
RESERVE, NM, July 19, 2023 – The Dark, Divide, and Davis fires are burning with low to moderate fire intensity on the Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District. All of these fires were started by lightning strikes last week. Incident Commander Pete Valenzuela assumed command of the cluster of fires Monday evening.
The Davis Fire, located north of Collins Park and east of the Continental Divide Trail, has grown to 177 acres (an estimate of 233 acres yesterday was adjusted down due to more accurate infrared mapping). Crews conducted burnout operations today southward along the eastern and western flanks from northern control lines. Ignitions assist with securing identified containment features by removing available fuels, creating a more effective barrier to fire growth. Crews will monitor Continental Divide Trail for users who could be exposed to fire as it moves across the landscape. The affected section of Continental Divide Trail is located east of Eagle Peak from Cox Canyon trailhead south to Bursum Road. Signs are posted north and south of the Davis Fire. Two Hotshot crews, one Type 6 engine, one dozer, one Fire Use Module and various overhead are currently assigned to the Davis Fire.
Grant County Commission holds work session 071823, part 1
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- Published: 18 July 2023 18 July 2023
[Editor's Note: This is part 1 of a series of articles on the Grant County Commission work session on July 18, 2023. It begins with public input.]
By Mary Alice Murphy
The one and only person giving public input at the Grant County Commission work session on July 18, 2023 was Glenn Griffin, a resident of Grant County District 1. In July, the beginning of the fiscal year, commissioners each year discuss, and approve, sometimes with amendments, or disapprove the annual agreement addressing the work and financial plan with the U.S. Department of Agriculture/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service/Wildlife Services for the Integrated Wildlife Damage Management Program for the year. This agreement is for fiscal year 2023.
Costello awaits judge’s decision
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- Published: 18 July 2023 18 July 2023
By Roger Lanse
A pretrial detention hearing was held Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Sixth Judicial District Court, Silver City, NM, in reference to Joseph William Costello, who was arrested and charged with an open count of murder in the first degree in the June 26, 2023, death of Stephen Timmons at the Dragonfly Trail System.
At a pretrial detention hearing, the judge decides, based on reports, whether the defendant can be released on pretrial supervision or held until trial.
According to District Attorney Michael Renteria, District Court Judge Jim Foy took the question of pretrial detention at the hearing under advisement. Renteria told the Beat that his office considers public safety above all else when making recommendations, and he believes their case against Costello to be strong enough to warrant him being detained until trial.
Photo Added: CLAY Festival national juried exhibition winners 2023
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- Published: 18 July 2023 18 July 2023
Thanks go to Karen Hymer of Light Art Space, which hosted the 2023 Silver City CLAY Festival national juried exhibition. She reports these are the winners. Photos Courtesy of Karen Hamer.
First Place-Athena Calvillo, “99 Bottles of Pins on the Wall”
2nd place - Heather Kaplan, “But Really? Ideally…”
James Dudding, “The Deer Dinner”