Grant County NM Front Page News

Black smoke causes concern on Thursday

: Category: Front Page News Front Page News; Published: 28 April 2023 28 April 2023

By Roger Lanse

Black smoke billowing into the sky southeast of town on Thursday, Apr. 27, 2023, caused some Grant County residents concern about a possible evacuation, according the Silver City Fire Department Chief Milo Lambert. However, Lambert told the Beat that it was only a one-quarter acre grass fire that had reached a big pile of large tractor tires on Glen Ranch Road near the Grant County Detention Center. Lambert said, "It looked terrible."

Lambert stated the fire started while a rancher was clearing weeds, but there was no recklessness or intent to ignite involved. In fact, the rancher helped control the fire and brought drinking water out for the approximately 36 firefighters fighting the blaze. Those firefighters came from SCFD, and the Tyrone, Whiskey Creek, Pinos Altos, and Fort Bayard volunteer fire departments. Any department with a water tender was asked to roll, Lambert said, as the burning tires were difficult to extinguish and no water was available on scene.

Tour of the Gila Stage 2 UCI Men and UCI Women 042723 photos and results

: Category: Front Page News Front Page News; Published: 27 April 2023 27 April 2023

Photos by Paul Michaud

Stage 2 of the Tour of the Gila takes the men on the Inner Loop, the Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway. Some categories began in Pinos Altos, while six other races began on the grounds of the Fort Bayard National Landmark, west on US 180 and north on NM 15 to NM 35 to NM 15 to NM 356 back to Fort Bayard on US 180 for the finish. The UCI Men ride of 123.9 miles and the UCI Women for 98.2 miles.

The first slideshow is of the UCI Men, the second of the UCI women.

Below are the PDFs of the race results:

UCI Men and UCI Women Stage 1 042623 results

: Category: Front Page News Front Page News; Published: 27 April 2023 27 April 2023

[Editor's Note: My apologies, I got sidetracked yesterday evening and did not get them posted when they arrived in my inbox.]

Please view below, in PDF format, the Tour of the Gila Stage 1 results from the 92-mile men's race and 73-mile women's race to Mogollon on April 26, 2023.

Statement for Public Comments at Cobre CSD Board Meeting and Press Release

: Category: Front Page News Front Page News; Published: 27 April 2023 27 April 2023

On behalf of Dr. Jeffrey Spaletta, Cobre Superintendent

Dr. Jeffrey Spaletta was hired by the Cobre Consolidated School District as a Transitional Administrator on June 2, 2022 and was formally hired as the Superintendent on July 1, 2022. His employment as the leader of Cobre Schools came at a very turbulent time for the District. In April 2022, the then sitting Cobre Board President and Vice President were both facing a recall election due to multiple issues of malfeasance and misfeasance in office involving financial matters of the District and violations of their oaths of office for numerous breaches of local and state ethical policies. The investigation into these allegations were only suspended because both elected officials resigned from their office before formal proceedings began in mid-July of 2022.

After an intensive superintendent search, the Board selected Dr. Jeff Spaletta to lead Cobre during this hectic and unprecedented time due to his experience as a "turnaround" leader and for his ability to effectively advocate for the improvement of student achievement for Cobre ISD students. Dr. Spaletta was charged by the Cobre Board to organize and direct a transitional 120-day plan to steer the District back into compliance with local and state policies. Further, the Board hired Dr. Spaletta to analyze all levels of the District in order to reinstate accountability for the staff and personnel hired to serve Cobre students and families. Lastly, the superintendent was directed by the Board to responsibly evaluate all District resources in order to maximize their effectiveness to meet District educational and safety goals. Dr. Spaletta's continual commitment to Cobre included communicating all expectations to the Cobre community via several public meetings, school staff meetings, and student forums.

During the first 120 days of his tenure, Dr. Spaletta took that opportunity to become more familiar with the District's culture, build trust with community leaders, and to listen and learn from his Cobre constituents in an effort to improve student outcomes. As the school leader, he routinely meets with key administrators of his Cabinet to openly communicate these needs and expectations. The guidance he receives from both his Board and Cabinet are essential to helping move the District forward.

Grant County Commission held special meeting 042523

: Category: Front Page News Front Page News; Published: 26 April 2023 26 April 2023

l and b nelson Loren and Barbara Nelson, who brought Imagination Library to Grant County and the state of New Mexico, were recognized at the Commission meeting. Photo Courtesy of Alicia Edwards

By Mary Alice Murphy

With no public input at the Grant County Commission special meeting on April 25, 2023, the commissioners launched directly into new business, which was consideration of the appointment of three members to the County Valuation Protest Board.

Deputy Assessor Raul Turrieta said the appointments are for two-year terms. "The board is just in case someone wants their protest to be heard by the protest board."

Commissioners approved the appointments of Sam Castello, Cassie Carver and Stacy Sollisch to the board. The appointees must be qualified electors of the county, at least one with demonstrated expertise in the field of valuation of property. No member can hold elective office during the term of their appointment or be employed by the state, a political subdivision or a school district during the time of appointment.

Small grass fire erupts on Cottonwood

: Category: Front Page News Front Page News; Published: 26 April 2023 26 April 2023

By Roger Lanse

On Wednesday, Apr. 27, 2023, at about 5:38 p.m., the Silver City Fire Department and Pinos Altos Volunteer Fire and Rescue responded to a grass fire in the 4400 block of Cottonwood Avenue.

SCFD Assistant Chief Aaron Seavers and SCFD Lt. Colton Allen told the Beat the fire reached about half an acre in size and did threaten one structure, a single-story adobe family dwelling. The home was not damaged as fire fighters kept the blaze from reaching the house. The fire was extinguished at about 6:10 p.m., with mopping up hot spots continuing until approximately 7 p.m. There were no evacuations, and no injuries were reported.

Tour of the Gila Stage 1 042623 UCI Women's and UCI Men's starts

: Category: Front Page News Front Page News; Published: 26 April 2023 26 April 2023

Photos by Paul Michaud

Today, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, the Tour of the Gila, which has been happening around Grant County and into Catron County for 36 years, made a bold start with the UCI Women and UCI Men riding the 73 miles to Mogollon. The first slideshow is of the UCI women, the second of the UCI Men.

Rock-throwing man arrested

: Category: Front Page News Front Page News; Published: 26 April 2023 26 April 2023

By Roger Lanse

Bayard Police Department officers responded to a harassment call on Grant Street, Thursday, Apr. 20, 2023, regarding a neighbor throwing rocks. When an officer arrived at the location, according to a BPD incident report, the officer observed Tom Nevarez, standing in his backyard, "pick up an object and throw it in the direction of (the victim's) home."

The victim told officers she has had ongoing problems with Nevarez but doesn't know why. Officers proceeded to Nevarez' residence and stated Nevarez appeared to be upset judging from his facial expressions, his pacing, and his yelling of obscenities. When officers told Nevarez they had witnessed him throwing something at his neighbor's home, Nevarez became defensive, the report said, and stated he had been throwing things at a "white target."

The victim presented to officers a video on her cell phone showing Nevarez yelling and throwing things at her home.

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Front Page News

Black smoke causes concern on Thursday

Tour of the Gila Stage 2 UCI Men and UCI Women 042723 photos and results

UCI Men and UCI Women Stage 1 042623 results

Statement for Public Comments at Cobre CSD Board Meeting and Press Release

Grant County Commission held special meeting 042523

Small grass fire erupts on Cottonwood

Tour of the Gila Stage 1 042623 UCI Women's and UCI Men's starts

Rock-throwing man arrested

Content on the Beat

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Editor's Notes