Thief pilfers woman's lunch

By Roger Lanse

On Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at about 12:19 p.m. a Silver City Police Department officer contacted a 29-year-old female at Penny Park, who told the officer she was at the park for her child's therapy. According to a SCPD incident report, the victim stated when she left her vehicle with her child, she didn't notice the rear passenger door was left open.

After the therapy session, approximately an hour later, she returned to her vehicle to find the contents of the center console removed and scattered. Also missing, the victim said, was her and her child's lunch comprised of two $7 dollar burritos.

The victim said she noticed there was an older male on a bicycle watching her and another male who was shirtless and tattooed. The officer stated he attempted to locate the two males but was unable to track them down.

Buddy Walk and KofC Car Show at Gough Park

Photos and Videos and article by Lynn Janes

[Editor's Note: Photos and videos at the bottom of the article. And apologies for all the problems in getting it posted! Please be patient; the files are large.]

Saturday September 23, 2023, the 6th Annual Buddy Walk took place at Gough Park at noon. The Knights of Columbus also held a car show at the same time.

Many people showed up to cheer on individuals with Down syndrome. They also came to see the Knights of Columbus car show.

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Cobre announces severance of superintendent's contract

By Lynn Janes

The Cobre Consolidated Schools held a board meeting at on September 11, 2023. Board members in attendance included Serena Murillo, Gabriella Begay, Gilbert Guadiana, David Terrazas and Elizabeth Dean (by phone). Acting superintendent Michael Koury also attended.

Mireya Zapata, student representative, gave the board a report. The report consisted of all the games that have taken place recently and the ones coming up.

Action items

The board approved the agenda and meeting minutes from August 28, 2023.

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Camp trailer destroyed by fire

By Roger Lanse

The Pinos Altos Volunteer Fire and Rescue was paged out about 2 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, to a fire in a 20-foot camping trailer at Highway 15 near Wide Canyon Trail, about two miles below Pinos Altos. When volunteers arrived, Grant County Sheriff's Office deputies were on scene, and although the trailer was still smoldering it was 'pretty much' destroyed, according to PAVFR Chief Ed Downard.

PAVFR rolled an engine, two water tenders, and two mini-engines to the location and cleared the fire by 4 a.m. PAVFR PIO Jennifer Olson told the Beat that approximately a dozen personnel responded to the incident.

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Grant County Commission work session 091223 and regular meeting 091423 part 4

[Editor's Note: This is part 4 of a series of articles on the Grant County Commission work session on Sept. 12, 2023 and the regular meeting on Sept. 14, 2023.. This article continues with the review of the regular meeting agenda at the work session. This article begins with a hearing and action on the bond sale issuance at the regular meeting and goes into recognitions and a presentation.]

img 7008Appraiser Associate Denisha Lucero received the certificate of 10 years of county service from Assessor Misty Trujillo.
img 7009Corre Caminos Manager Kim Dominguez recognizes Patricia Graziano for 10 years service as a driver.

Photos and article by Mary Alice Murphy

In the review of the Sept. 14, 2023 regular meeting agenda, County Manager Charlene Webb noted the hearing on the bond sale. [Editor's Note: The discussion at the work session was covered in part 3 of this series, with the link at the bottom of this article.]

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Lane Closure REMOVED on NM 152 at milepost 26

ROAD ADVISORY UPDATE:

LANE CLOSURE REMOVED – Silver City Area

NM 152 at milepost 26 is now open, please proceed with caution.

ROAD ADVISORY:
LANE CLOSURE – Silver City Area
NM 152 at milepost 26 is down to one lane due to a rockslide. A crew is working on removing boulders, rocks, and debris from the roadway as quickly as possible. We appreciate everyone’s patience during this time. 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.

Cobre to get batting cages

By Lynn Janes

The Cobre Consolidated Schools held a board meeting at on August 28, 2023. Board members in attendance included Gabriella Begay, Gilbert Guadiana, and David Terrazas. Acting superintendent Michael Koury also attended.

Action items

The board approved the agenda and meeting minutes from August 14, 2023.

The board approved the agreement with New Mexico Department of Transportation and Cobre Schools to extend the first phase of the Central Elementary School drainage project. They need an environmental certification to move forward with the project.

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Freeport-McMoRan Declares Quarterly Cash Dividends on Common Stock

To download a PDF of the release, please visit the following link: Freeport-McMoRan Declares Quarterly Cash Dividends on Common Stock

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX) announced today that its Board of Directors declared cash dividends of $0.15 per share on FCX’s common stock payable on November 1, 2023, to shareholders of record as of October 13, 2023. The declaration includes a base dividend of $0.075 per share and variable dividend of $0.075 per share in accordance with FCX's performance-based payout framework. The payment of dividends is at the discretion of the Board, which will consider FCX's financial results, cash requirements, global economic conditions and other factors it deems relevant.

FREEPORT: Foremost in Copper

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