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[This is part 1 of a multi-article series on the Grant County Commission long work session on Nov. 15, 2022. It will begin with public comments and go into the first presentation.]
By Mary Alice Murphy
Rosemary Shoemaker, a property owner in Gila, spoke first during public comment at the Grant County Commission work session on Nov. 15, 2022.
"I want to talk about flood damage," Shoemaker said. "A lot of us are concerned about the hold up of funding for repairs. We are grateful that the commissioners immediately approved an emergency declaration. We've been waiting for three months. Three more months, it will be too late. The sandhill cranes this year are not happy. If we don't get repaired soon, it will not be an emergency, it will be a crisis. Have we done everything we need to do? Have you done what you need to do?"
US 180 is now open at the 56 to 55. Removed from NM Roads.
ROAD CLOSURE
CRASH – Cliff Area
US 180 is closed in both direction from milepost 56 to 55 due to a motor vehicle crash. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and watch for emergency personnel, and equipment. Please use extreme caution and expect delays.
By Lynn Janes
The town of Hurley held a special meeting November 17, 2022, beginning with the roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance. Attendance to the meeting included Mayor Ed Stevens, Mayor pro tem Richard Maynes (by phone), and councilor Nanette Day.
The council approved the agenda for the meeting.
The council went into closed session to discuss personnel matters relating to the police department.
By Lynn Janes
Silver City held a regular meeting November 9, 2022. The meeting started with Mayor Ken Ladner calling the meeting to order and leading the Pledge of Allegiance and salute to the New Mexico state flag. Council members attending the meeting included Lucian Farmer, Jose Ray, Nicholas Prince, and Guadalupe Cano.
The council approved the agenda.
Ceremonies none currently.
Proclamations none currently.
Council comments
Farmer thanked Sheriff Frank Gomez for attending the meeting. He extended his thanks to everyone who had voted in this last election. He expressed the same concerns Ray and Cano had in the last meeting about the space for write in candidates had been too small and needed to be addressed for future elections.
ROAD ADVISORY
FAIR DRIVING CONDITIONS – Silver City/Black Range Area 112922
Silver City Patrol has reported NM 152 with areas of Fair Driving Conditions starting at milepost 27 to milepost 40(Kingston). Roadway is mostly clear with shady patches still wet, these areas could become icy overnight. Please drive with caution, reduce speed, and obey all posted traffic signs. NMDOT will notify as conditions change.
DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS – Silver City/Black Range Area 112822
Silver City Patrol has reported NM 152 with areas of Difficult to Fair Driving Conditions starting at milepost 27 to milepost 40(Kingston). Roadway has areas covered with snow and ice. Roadway may become icy overnight due to snow melt. Please drive with caution, reduce speed, and obey all posted traffic signs. NMDOT is currently plowing and will notify as conditions change.
Travel Advisory for New Mexico
DEMING - The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be monitoring roadway conditions with law enforcement as high wind advisories have been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) on Nov. 27, 2022, briefing from NWS attached with Press Release. NWS is forecasting wind gusts of 55-65 mph along the central mountain chain beginning Monday night and then spreading east on Tuesday. This will result in dangerous crosswinds on area highways.
The NMDOT would like to remind the traveling public, blowing dust can escalate to blinding dust storms as they move quickly through remote areas. If you must travel, we recommend you monitor local forecast conditions prior to starting your trip and visit our web site as roadway conditions may change quickly throughout New Mexico.
Roadway advisories will be posted on www.nmroads.com , or by calling 511. If you are approaching a dust storm or caught in a dust storm, please follow the guidelines below to help you stay safe.
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