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Thorough police work identifies thief
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- Published: 12 January 2024 12 January 2024
By Roger Lanse
On Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at approximately 2:59 a.m., a Silver City Police Department officer was called to 1512 N. Gold Street in reference to the theft of a go-cart. According to an SCPD incident report, the victim, a 52-year-old female, reported a male had stolen a red and black go-cart from her front porch about five minutes prior to her call.
The victim told the responding officer that her surveillance camera caught a male entering her front yard and pushing the go-cart off her property which was clearly marked with a No Trespassing sign. The two-seater go-cart was purchased about two years ago from a junkyard for $600, the victim stated, and had been restored to a "fully operational, and in excellent, condition," worth much more than the original purchase price of $600.
From the WNMU President's Letter to faculty and staff
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- Published: 11 January 2024 11 January 2024
(Editor's Note: This author will use the same technique as used on the NMHED letter, which will include quotes and paraphrases of what is stated in the letter. The Beat prefers to offer all sides of a situation. To view the article on the NMHED letter, please visit https://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-articles/82043-nmhed-reports-on-limited-scope-review-of-supporting-documents-from-wnmu-s-president ]
By Mary Alice Murphy
Western New Mexico University President Joseph Shepard in his letter to faculty and staff noted that many recipients were likely aware of the recent articles about him and the university.
"With all of the wonderful accomplishments we have achieved over the years, I am disheartened by the rhetoric and disparaging comments with many of them not true or accurate and lacking context," Shepard said. He said he has always believed in making investment in WNMU, using fundraising for infrastructure, equipment and technology, as well as investing in the character of "those who are working in and around those buildings. I invest in you and our future."
NMHED reports on limited scope review of supporting documents for WNMU's presidential expenses
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- Published: 10 January 2024 10 January 2024
By Mary Alice Murphy
[Editor's Note: This article will paraphrase and quote from the NMHED letter which this author received.]
The letter from the Acting New Mexico Higher Education Department Cabinet Secretary, Patricia Trujillo, was also coped to the WNMU Board of Regents President Mary E. Hotvedt, as well as to the NMHED external audit manager, NM Department of Finance and Administration's cabinet secretary and principal analyst, to the chief of staff of the office of the governor, NM Legislative Finance Committee fiscal analyst and State Auditor Joseph M. Maestas.
It begins by expressing appreciation for receipt of supporting documents for expenditures noted in "recent media reports."
Lane Closure - Cliff Area
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- Published: 09 January 2024 09 January 2024
ROAD ADVISORY:
LANE CLOSURE – Cliff Area
NM 211 milepost 1.5 will have a flagging operation in place due to bridge repairs. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and be cautious of personnel and equipment in the area. Please be sure to expect delays. The closure will be in place Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Grant County Commission held work session 121223 and regular meeting 121423 part 8
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- Published: 08 January 2024 08 January 2024
[Editor's Note: The Grant County Commission held a work session on Dec. 12, 2023. This part 8 continues the work session regular meeting agenda review and decisions made at the Dec. 14, 2023 regular meeting. This article completes the two meetings.]
By Mary Alice Murphy
County Manager Charlene Webb continued her review of the regular meeting agenda at the Dec. 12, 2023 work session.
The next item under new business was consideration of the holiday schedule for 2024.
Commissioners approved it at the regular session on Dec. 14, 2023.
Grant County Commission held work session 121223 and regular meeting 121423 part 7
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- Published: 07 January 2024 07 January 2024
[Editor's Note: The Grant County Commission held a work session on Dec. 12, 2023. This part 7 continues the work session regular meeting agenda review and decisions made at the Dec. 14, 2023 regular meeting.]
By Mary Alice Murphy
At the Grant County Commission regular meeting on Dec. 14, following presentations, commissioners heard from the elected officials.
Clerk Marisa Castrillo had no report.
Treasurer Patrick Cohn reported that taxes collected for the month of November totaled $5,241,672.51. "So far for the 2023 tax roll, $5,606,891.84 has been collected, which left the county at a collection percentage rate to date of 40.34 percent. For the 2023 tax roll, $8,291,882.74 remain uncollected."
Grant County Commission held work session 121223 and regular meeting 121423 part 6
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- Published: 05 January 2024 05 January 2024
[Editor's Note: The Grant County Commission held a work session on Dec. 12, 2023. This part 6 continues the Dec 14, 2023 regular meeting agenda review and decisions made at the regular meeting. It covers presentations at the regular meeting. ]
By Mary Alice Murphy
In the work session review of the Dec. 14, 2023 County Commission meeting, Grant County Manager Charlene Webb said Sixth Judicial District Attorney Michael Renteria had requested doing a presentation in reference to the MOU (memorandum of understanding) for his office to coordinate and oversee the DA prosecution diversion program for veterans. She said the report was in the packet for review before the meeting.
At the regular meeting, on Dec. 14, 2023, a woman from the D.A.s office, Jennie Becerra, said she would be giving the report, because Mr, Renteria was out sick and sent his regrets for not being there.
Grant County Commission held work session 121223 and regular meeting 121423 part 5
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- Published: 04 January 2024 04 January 2024
[Editor's Note: The Grant County Commission held a work session on Dec. 12, 2023. This part 5 continues the Dec 14, 2023 regular meeting agenda review and decisions made. It covers public input at the regular meeting. ]
By Mary Alice Murphy
At the Grant County Commission regular meeting on Dec. 14, 202, several individuals gave public input. The first ones to approach the podium were Jake Benavidez and Sean Carrasco, the president and vice president of the local AFSCME Council 18 (American Federal, State, County and Municipal Employees) union.