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Southwest Word Fiesta keynote 102221
By Lynn Janes
On Friday October 22, 2021, JJ Amaworo Wilson introduced keynote speaker, well known environmental activist and author Rick Bass. Bass is the author of more than twenty books and his work has appeared in publications such as Paris Review, The New Yorker, Alternative Monthly, Men’s Journal, and others.
Wilson asked him about being a fiction writer and activist. How did both of those work together? Bass said with fiction, “you are exploring the not known. You don’t know the end. Activision you are coming from a state of fear and have tunnel vision. You know what you want and know where you are going.”
Bass was born in Texas and now lives in northern Montana. He lives in the area of the Yaak River Valley close to the Kootenai National Forest on the Canadian border. He read from part of an essay he is working on that talks about the Yaak River Valley. The essay comes from a current situation happening in the area very important to him. A clear cut of an old growth forest could happen, and they are waiting on a decision. Bass read a part of the essay concerning the clearcutting and the effects it will have. He very eloquently describes the area, so the reader knows and feels the beauty of these old growth forests. This essay will be appearing in the Massachusetts Review and will be well worth the read.
Luna County Emergency Management held meeting 102021
By Leslie Bronken
Emergency Management focuses on prevention, preparedness, response to and recovery from all major emergencies and disasters that may affect Luna County. Some of the types of emergencies that occur in Luna County include responses to traffic situations related to high/wind dust storms, widespread flooding situations, rail car accidents, multi-vehicle interstate accidents involving multiple injuries, chemicals spills requiring citizen evacuation, wildfires, and pandemics. In other areas of the country local emergency planners work on emergency responses to hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanoes, earthquakes and other disasters that aren't typically encountered in Luna County.
The Luna Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is comprised of representatives from the Luna County Sheriff's and Fire Departments, the City of Deming Police and Fire Departments and the NMSP. Other representatives who may be present from time to time include representatives from Customs and Border Patrol, the County Manager's office, City of Deming officials, Deming Public Schools, Detention Center, Community Development, and Emergency Dispatch and other departments as appropriate.
Wind Advisory in effect Tuesday, 102621
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-
Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-
Central Tularosa Basin-Southern Tularosa Basin-
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Otero Mesa-
Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the cities of Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood,
Grant County Airport, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden,
Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus,
Hillsboro, Winston, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport,
Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park,
Silver City Councilors and Mayor Candidate Forum
By Lynn Janes
On October 21, 2021 Silver City Daily Press held a forum on Facebook for candidates running for mayor and city council. Questions were taken from the virtual audience and Geoffrey Plant, reporter for the Silver City Daily Press. Nicholas Seibel moderated the forum. Each candidate was giving an opening statement not to exceed three minutes.
Silver City Mayor - Ken Ladner
Ladner said he was running for reelection, and he had been the mayor since 2016. He said he was running for reelection because he has several projects he wants to finish. "There is a $8 million community recreation center, challenge of business retention, economic development." He said the town's infrastructure needs repairs. He went on to say that this was a crucial time for the city because there was going to be a big change with two new councilors. "The city needs continuity to make the change."
Silver City Mayor - Magnus Waters
Waters said she had been here since 1991 when she was two years old. She said she has chosen to stay here because she loves the area and the people. "I am not a politician, but we need choices, and she sees the town has a long way to go in helping the children, animals and elderly." She said she wants to know what the people's needs are.
Grant County Commission holds work session 101221, part 7
By Mary Alice Murphy
[Editor's Note: Part 7 will cover the discussion on an industrial revenue bond ordinance. The meeting went for a bit more than five hours, with a very short break. Several articles will cover the presentations and the review of the regular agenda, in addition to county and commissioner reports.]
Grant County commissioners at their Oct. 12, 2021, work session discussed a proposed ordinance for a revised industrial revenue bond (IRB) ordinance, the funding from which will ultimately come from the Great Divide Wind Farm project in the southwest part of the county.
Luis Carrasco of Rodey Law Firm in Santa Fe serves as bond counsel for Grant County. He and George Willaford of Hilltop Securities discussed the IRB ordinance with the commissioners.
County Manager Tim Zamora said he and bond counsel are looking at December for the actual passage of the ordinance. "Implementing the bonds would take place toward the end of 2023. We are pushing it to December, because if anything at the legislative session could impact our IRB, then we would have to make changes to the ordinance."
La Esperanza Vineyard and Winery holds Fall Art and Wine Extravaganza 102321
All photos Courtesy of Diane Schaefer.
La Esperanza Vineyard and Winery holds Fall Art and Wine Extravaganza 102321
La Esperanza Vineyard and Winery holds Fall Art and Wine Extravaganza 102321
Corazon de Luna and Raitos de Luna dance group with Esperanza and Dave Gurule in the center
La Esperanza Vineyard and Winery holds Fall Art and Wine Extravaganza 102321
Corazon de Luna and Raitos de Luna dance group preparing to dance
La Esperanza Vineyard and Winery holds Fall Art and Wine Extravaganza 102321
Corazon de Luna and Raitos de Luna dance group entertain visitors
La Esperanza Vineyard and Winery holds Fall Art and Wine Extravaganza 102321
Visitors check out the wares at one of the vendors
La Esperanza Vineyard and Winery holds Fall Art and Wine Extravaganza 102321
Another vendor helps clients in a spot with the colorful changing leaves of the vineyard in the background.
Entertainment at the La Esperanza Vineyard and Winery Fall Art and Wine Extravaganza included dancers from the groups Corazon de Luna and Raitos de Luna. Vendors enticed visitors with their wares, and the discounts on various La Esperanza wines also brought folks to the event on a breezy fall afternoon.