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Complex Incident Management Team ordered for Ridge Fire
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- Published: 09 July 2024 09 July 2024
MIMBRES, NM, July 9, 2024 – The Ridge Fire is approximately 1,100 acres burning in the Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District. One to two-foot flames lengths were observed yesterday as the fire burns in an old fire scar, moving through grass, needle cast, and dead and downed logs. Crews began assessing private residences as they plan for potential structure protection yesterday. Gusty winds and lightning in today's weather forecast may hinder crews who have been conducting prep work on trails and roads that will be used as holding features in future operations.
"Currently, there are no area closures, but we anticipate some areas being impacted when the Complex Incident Management Team assumes command in the coming days," said Silver City District Ranger Elizabeth Toney. "As always, firefighter and public safety is our top priority, and we advise the public to avoid the fire area both on the ground and in the air."
Fourth of July events at Gough Park and Silver City Museum
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- Published: 08 July 2024 08 July 2024
Two photo shows and a video by Mary Alice Murphy
Many vendors, information booths and food sellers, such as the Silver City Kiwanis offering breakfast and lunch set up in Gough Park. Performers entertained the crowds of residents strolling through park checking everything out after the parade.
The the next stop for many, including this photographer, was the annual Fourth of July Ice Cream Social at the Silver City Museum in the courtyard. Games for kids, information on the museum, and of course, food, including ice cream and the ever popular cake walk provided activities. Some sat in benches and on the ground enjoying the music around them. One of the groups entertaining was a female barbershop quartet in the parking lot where art and crafts were set up for attendees.
UPDATE: House fire on Lance Drive
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- Published: 08 July 2024 08 July 2024
By Roger Lanse
According to Silver City Fire Marshal Eloy Vasquez, the fire was located at 471 Lance Drive and was caused by a BBQ grill. However, the sequence of events leading up to the blaze, and the complete loss of the residence, is still under investigation.
Firefighters from the Silver City Fire Department, and the Tyrone, Whiskey Creek, and Fort Bayard volunteer fire departments assisted in fire suppression. Several engines, water tenders, and brush trucks from the various departments were on scene. Gila Regional Medical Center - EMS personnel treated some firefighters for fatigue and dehydration, according to Vasquez. Silver City Police Department officers and Grant County Sheriff's Office deputies provided traffic control.
Cobre discusses a special election
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- Published: 08 July 2024 08 July 2024
By Lynn Janes
The Cobre Consolidated School Board held a regular meeting on June 24, 2024. Board members in attendance included Gabriella Begay, David Terrazas, Angelina Hardin, and Emmarie Heredia. Superintendent Michael Koury also attended. Gilbert Guadiana didn't attend.
The board discussed the necessity for lease purchase of education technology. This would be for computers. Kaeley Weimerskirsh, RBC Capital Markets, joined the meeting online to explain the history of their assessed bond valuation. She said property values had stabilized so she would be able to give them a conservative idea of future income. She went over their current outstanding debt of $4.6 million and that they had a capacity of $8.2 million. Begay asked her if they could do a special election. Weimerskirsh said it would be very tight to do it now. You can only do a special election 70 days before or 70 days after a regular election. Frank Ryan, finance director, said tonight would just be to see what they would need to do.
July 4 2024, Parade in four slide shows
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- Published: 08 July 2024 08 July 2024
Photos by Mary Alice Murphy
Six World War II veterans were honored to be named Grand Marshals of the 2024 July 4 Parade. Two rode at the head of the parade - Gene Stailey and Bill Harrison.
Photos of the six will be in the first slide show below:
The winners of the parade were:
Float winner- Baile Encanto
Vehicle - Fort Bayard Fire and Rescue
Walking Group- SHS Band
Equestrian- Healing Hands
Silver Schools discuss the use of AI
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- Published: 08 July 2024 08 July 2024
By Lynn Janes
The Silver City Consolidated Schools held a work session and regular meeting, on June 18, 2024, at the Silver High School theater. Members in attendance Ashley Montenegro, Michelle Diaz, Mike McMillan and Kimberly Klement (phone). Superintendent William Hawkins also attended. Patrick Cohn didn't attend.
Work session
The board went into executive session to discuss the superintendent's 2024-2025 contract.
The board came back from executive session and said no action had taken place and the superintendent's contract would be addressed during the regular meeting on the agenda.
Hurley residents stand up
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- Published: 08 July 2024 08 July 2024
By Lynn Janes
The town of Hurley held a special meeting June 18, 2024. Attendance to the meeting included Mayor Ed Stevens, councilors, Reynaldo Maynes, Keana Huerta, and James Langley. Mayor Pro Tem Nanette Day did not attend.
Public input
George Moreno said, "I am one of the cave men that was referred to in a social media post by the mayor pro tem." He had made a copy of the letter for the council and read parts of it. It had many unflattering comments about the town and the mayor. She refers to a revolution and stepping in as mayor. "Is this the kind of person we want on our council, and I think she needs to resign. She has no business in this town." He had grown up in Hurley and this had really upset him. "People from the outside come in and think they can change it." He said he wanted to make sure everyone knew what she had said and done.
House fire on Lance Drive
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- Published: 08 July 2024 08 July 2024
Lance Road Fire Photo Courtesy of Roger Fike
By Roger Lanse
The Tyrone Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 462 Lance Drive that morphed into a quarter-acre grass fire the late afternoon of Sunday, July 7, 2024. According to TVFD Chief Mike Cox, they were paged out about 4:13 p.m. and finished mop-up around 8 p.m. The fire location was about 100 yards from the Ridge Road turnoff.
There were no injuries reported, except EMS treated two firefighters who were a bit overheated, Cox said.