B.C. Comic for February 2, 2023
BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart
Town of Silver City Awarded $500K from National Park Service for Waterworks Building Renovation
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- Published: 03 January 2023 03 January 2023
Silver City -- The Town of Silver City was awarded a $500,000 grant from the National Park Service and partner agencies for the renovation of the historic Waterworks Building on Little Walnut Road. The grant award will be matched by state capital outlay funds, bringing the total award to $1 million.
"We're thrilled to have been awarded these funds for this amazing project," said James Marshall, assistant town manager and project leader. "These funds will allow us to move ahead with the renovation of this historic building, bringing it up to code, adding ADA-approved bathrooms and getting it ready for occupancy and public enjoyment."
According to a National Park Service press release announcing $24.25 million in "Save America's Treasures" grants, awards were given to support 80 projects in 32 states and the District of Columbia for "community-based preservation and conservation work on some of our nation's most important collections, artifacts, structures and sites for the benefit of future generations."
The renovation of the Waterworks site is a collaboration between the Town of Silver City and Southwest New Mexico ACT (swnmACT), a local non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and sustainability of rural economic development initiatives and the creative economy in Southwestern New Mexico.
GRMC Governing Board regular meeting 120822
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- Published: 03 January 2023 03 January 2023
By Mary Alice Murphy
Gila Regional Medical Center Governing Board Chair Alicia Edwards at the GRMC Governing board meeting on Dec. 8, 2022 recognized Sarah Jensen for her five years of service in the intensive care unit.
"I always appreciate the time, energy and dedication of the staff at Gila Regional," Edwards said in recognition.
After an executive session, the governing board members came back into session having made no decisions during the closed session.
With no old business, the members dove into new business. The first item approved addressed the credentialing, which they had discussed in executive session.
Fair Driving Conditions in Silver City area
ROAD ADVISORY
Fair Driving Conditions in Silver City
NM 90 from milepost 10 (White Signal) to 42(Silver City) roadway is clear but wet in areas. Continue to use caution, areas of snow melt could refreeze overnight. Please drive with caution, reduce speed and obey all posted traffic signs. The NMDOT will continue to monitor roadways. This event will be updated as conditions change.
NM 15 from milepost 7 (Pinos Altos) to 25 (NM 35 interchange) roadway is clear but wet in areas. Continue to use caution, areas of snow melt could refreeze overnight. Please drive with caution, reduce speed and obey all posted traffic signs. The NMDOT will continue to monitor roadways. This event will be updated as conditions change.
Grant County Commission holds work session 120622 and regular meeting 120822, part 6
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- Published: 01 January 2023 01 January 2023
[Editor's Note: This is part 6 and the final portion of a series of articles on the Grant County Commission work session on Dec 6, 2022 and the regular meeting on Dec. 8, 2022. This article finishes the presentations and addresses the regular meeting agenda review at the work session and decisions made at the regular meeting.]
Photos and article by Mary Alice Murphy
Grant County Sheriff's Office retirees recognized 120822
Grant County Sheriff's Office retirees recognized 120822
Sheriff Frank Gomez and Lt. Manny Maldonado hug in appreciation of one another, upon Gomez's retirement
Grant County Sheriff's Office retirees recognized 120822
Undersheriff Jess Watkins shakes hands with Lt. Maldonado on Watkins' retirement recognition
Grant County Sheriff's Office retirees recognized 120822
Lt. Melvin Castillo is recognized on his retirement by Lt. Maldonado
At the Grant County Commission regular meeting on Dec. 8, 2022, Grant County Sheriff's Office Lt. Manuel Maldonado presented certificates of appreciation to retiring members of the Grant County Sheriff's Office. Three of the retirees were present; one was unable to attend.
Maldonado read extensive resumes for each retiree. Sheriff Frank Gomez was the first to be recognized.
District attorney presents to Silver Schools board 121922
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- Published: 01 January 2023 01 January 2023
By Lynn Janes
The Silver City Consolidated Schools held a work session December 19, 2022. Michelle Diaz called the meeting to order. Other board members in attendance were Patrick Cohn, Mike McMillan, Eddie Flores, and Ashley Montenegro joined by phone. Superintendent William Hawkins also attended.
The board approved the work session agenda.
Michael Renteria, sixth judicial district attorney, gave a presentation to the board concerning funding he would like to look for on their behalf to be able to hire an SRO (school resource officers). "Public safety is most important, and we need to protect our kids." He expressed the need to be vigilant and he had been motivated by the Uvalde school shooting. "We need to be proactive and not reactive. It is not a matter of if but when." He cited current statistics to the board and said it backed up his concern. Studies have shown schools with SROs help the problem considerably. He said numerous federal funds could be available so it would not cost the district anything. Each district has its own concerns and he said one size does not fit all. SROs can bridge the gap between law enforcement and the students. They can serve as mentors, support figures and thwart any incidents. The funding can also be used for other security needs.
High Wind Advisory 010123
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs,
Mule Creek, Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard,
Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Lordsburg,
Red Rock, Virden, Deming, Columbus, Hillsboro, and Winston
601 AM MST Sun Jan 1 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM MST
THIS EVENING...