Bayard appoints Eloy Medina Mayor Pro tem
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- Published: 27 September 2023 27 September 2023
By Lynn Janes
The town of Bayard held a work session and regular meeting September 11, 2023. Attendance included Mayor Chon Fierro and councilors Eloy Medina, Frances Gonzales, Eloy Gonzales, and Jose Diaz. The work session allows the council time to ask questions about items on the agenda and discuss them.
Frances Gonzales asked how many animals they euthanized at the shelter and what that cost has been.
Diaz wanted to know if they would be getting new trash bins and Gabriel Ramos, city clerk, said it had been part of the contract. Also, the council wanted to make sure they would still be doing the community clean up twice a year with the large bins.
Grant County Fair Wrapup
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- Published: 26 September 2023 26 September 2023
Photos and article by Mary Alice Murphy
The 2023 Grant County Fair 2023, as always, featured students who had spent many hours and days over the past year feeding, grooming and keeping their animals and birds healthy. It took place from Wednesday, Sept 20 through Sunday, Sept. 24.
Grant County Commission work session 091223 and regular meeting 091423 part 5
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- Published: 26 September 2023 26 September 2023
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Commissioners presented the proclamation to El Refugio Inc. domestic violence shelter Director Rachel Sierra.
Thief pilfers woman's lunch
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- Published: 25 September 2023 25 September 2023
By Roger Lanse
On Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at about 12:19 p.m. a Silver City Police Department officer contacted a 29-year-old female at Penny Park, who told the officer she was at the park for her child's therapy. According to a SCPD incident report, the victim stated when she left her vehicle with her child, she didn't notice the rear passenger door was left open.
After the therapy session, approximately an hour later, she returned to her vehicle to find the contents of the center console removed and scattered. Also missing, the victim said, was her and her child's lunch comprised of two $7 dollar burritos.
The victim said she noticed there was an older male on a bicycle watching her and another male who was shirtless and tattooed. The officer stated he attempted to locate the two males but was unable to track them down.
Buddy Walk and KofC Car Show at Gough Park
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- Published: 24 September 2023 24 September 2023
Photos and Videos and article by Lynn Janes
[Editor's Note: Photos and videos at the bottom of the article. And apologies for all the problems in getting it posted! Please be patient; the files are large.]
Saturday September 23, 2023, the 6th Annual Buddy Walk took place at Gough Park at noon. The Knights of Columbus also held a car show at the same time.
Many people showed up to cheer on individuals with Down syndrome. They also came to see the Knights of Columbus car show.
Cobre announces severance of superintendent's contract
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- Published: 24 September 2023 24 September 2023
By Lynn Janes
The Cobre Consolidated Schools held a board meeting at on September 11, 2023. Board members in attendance included Serena Murillo, Gabriella Begay, Gilbert Guadiana, David Terrazas and Elizabeth Dean (by phone). Acting superintendent Michael Koury also attended.
Mireya Zapata, student representative, gave the board a report. The report consisted of all the games that have taken place recently and the ones coming up.
Action items
The board approved the agenda and meeting minutes from August 28, 2023.