Hurley approved water development project
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- Published: 24 July 2023 24 July 2023
By Lynn Janes
The town of Hurley held a regular meeting July 11, 2023, beginning with the roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance. Attendance to the meeting included Mayor Ed Stevens, Mayor pro tem Richard Maynes and councilors Nanette Day, Reynaldo Maynes and Keana Huerta.
The council approved the agenda with a few changes in the order of topics.
The council approved the audit for fiscal year 2022. Lori Ortiz, city clerk, told the council that the audit did have a finding listed. The audit had failed to be turned in on time. This had not been the fault of Hurley but the auditors Stone and McGee. Mike Stone of Stone and McGee sent a letter to the state explaining that it had been their fault for the late submission.
Public input
Kristina Ortiz, community liaison for USDA Rural Development, addressed the council asking for support for an upcoming summit to be held July 20, 2023, at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center. She needed their input concerning the housing needs for our local area. Several different programs will be represented there for people to ask questions and get information.
Grant County Commission holds work session 071823, part 4
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- Published: 23 July 2023 23 July 2023
[Editor's Note: This is part 4 of a series of articles on the Grant County Commission work session on July 18, 2023. It continues and completes county reports.)
By Mary Alice Murphy
Randy Villa, director of the General Services Department and fire management officer, was not present at the July 8, 2023 Grant County Commission work session, so Facilities and Grounds Superintendent Jason Lockett gave the report.
He explained that a microburst had created numerous leaks at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center due to the ongoing roof replacement. "The company didn't get the roof covered up before the storm came off the mountains. It caused the loss of some ceiling tiles on the interior of the building. We had some extra tiles in storage that they are using to fix it. The company will have it ready for weekend events. They are very embarrassed about it."
Lightning brings more wildfires to Gila National Forest
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- Published: 23 July 2023 23 July 2023
Noonday Fire reported today north of New Mexico Highway 152
SILVER CITY, NM, July 23, 2023 – The Noonday Fire was reported today on the Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District. It is located approximately 6 miles north of New Mexico Highway 152, southwest of Deadman Canyon and west of Noonday Canyon. It is estimated to be 5 acres in size.
"Recent thunderstorms have brought frequent lightning, with scattered rain that has shown mixed results in helping to suppress lightning strike fires," said Silver City District Ranger Elizabeth Toney. "Fire danger is still very high due to dry fuels, as evidenced by the large number of wildfire ignitions over the past ten days or so. Since July 12, at least 14 wildfires have occurred on the Gila National Forest, in addition to about a dozen that have been reported on other jurisdictions."
Heat Advisory 0726-072723
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Northern Dona Ana County-
Including the cities of Deming, Columbus, Garfield, Hatch,
and Radium Springs
225 PM MDT Sun Jul 23 2023
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
THURSDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Hot conditions expected. Afternoon highs of 104 to 106
degrees.
Dark, Divide, and Davis fires update for July 23, 2023
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- Published: 23 July 2023 23 July 2023
RESERVE, NM, July 23, 2023 – The Dark, Divide, and Davis fires continue to burn at low to moderate fire intensity, with backing, flanking, and creeping observed yesterday. Crews have been aided by increased cloud cover and higher relative humidities that help reduce fire behavior. "Rain associated with passing showers is helping to reduce fire activity. However, shifting winds generate more intense localized fire activity and frequent lightning is bringing additional lightning strike wildfires to the area," said Incident Commander Pete Valenzuela.
Hurley approves water development project
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- Published: 23 July 2023 23 July 2023
By Lynn Janes
The town of Hurley held a regular meeting July 11, 2023, beginning with the roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance. Attendance to the meeting included Mayor Ed Stevens, Mayor pro tem Richard Maynes and councilors Nanette Day, Reynaldo Maynes and Keana Huerta.
The council approved the agenda with a few changes in the order of topics.
The council approved the audit for fiscal year 2022. Lori Ortiz, city clerk, told the council that the audit did have a finding listed. The audit had failed to be turned in on time. This had not been the fault of Hurley but the auditors Stone and McGee. Mike Stone of Stone and McGee sent a letter to the state explaining that it had been their fault for the late submission.
Public input