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Grant County Commission held work session 060623, part 1
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- Published: 13 June 2023 13 June 2023
[Editor’s Note: This article is the first of a series of articles on the Grant County Commission work session on June 6, 2023 and the regular meeting on June 8, 2023. This one begins with reports and updates at the work session.]
By Mary Alice Murphy
The first report at the Grant County Commission work session came from Hidalgo Medical Services Chief Executive Officer Dan Otero, DBA. “In the medical division, we have 15 primary care physicians between Hidalgo and Grant counties. We are still recruiting because we want to get to 21. We have openings at all locations. We also have two contract providers, one in Lordsburg, and by July 1, one at the Mimbres Clinic. We are in the process of replacing the clinic in Mimbres and hope to have it open in November or December. The Animas Clinic will open in July or August. I am happy to announce we have a site director for the residency program, who just got certified. In the best-case scenario, we will take on residents again in summer 2024 or possibly 2025.”
Hurley continues discussion on Big Muddy
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- Published: 13 June 2023 13 June 2023
By Lynn Janes
The town of Hurley held a special meeting June 6, 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.
The council continued the discussion concerning the plans for the Big Muddy property.
Reynaldo Maynes asked if they had sent out a survey to the residents. Lori Ortiz, city clerk said they had asked residents to give them any ideas of what they would like to see in the park.
Stevens said he would like to see a basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts. He also said they needed to be placed so they didn't have to fight the sun. He went over some of the past ideas at the meetings. They had talked about having fruit trees and placement of the music venue to mitigate the noise to residents.
Santa Clara names Kevin Vigil new assistant fire chief
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- Published: 13 June 2023 13 June 2023
By Lynn Janes
The Village of Santa Clara held its regular meeting May 25, 2023. Mayor Pro Tem Albert Esparza called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustees, Olga Amador, and Peter Erickson attended. Arnold Lopez and Mayor Richard Bauch did not attend
The council approved the agenda with the addition of adding the full name of the village to an agenda item.
The council approved the minutes from the May 11, 2023, meeting.
Mayor's report none currently
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Hurley holds special meeting for Big Muddy
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- Published: 13 June 2023 13 June 2023
By Lynn Janes
The town of Hurley held a special meeting May 24, 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 and Keana Huerta. Reynaldo Maynes didn’t attend.
The council approved the agenda.
The council continued the discussion concerning the plans for the Big Muddy property.
In previous meetings they had gone over a preliminary sketch done by an architect showing the location of the train depot that would be moved from its current location to the Big Muddy and the sketch also included walking paths, theater area, basketball courts, etc.
LS Mesa Fire fully contained - final notification
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- Published: 13 June 2023 13 June 2023
Strong aerial support and quick action by ground crews were the recipe for success
SILVER CITY, NM, June 13, 2023 – The LS Mesa Fire, which ignited Friday, June 9, due to an unknown cause, is 100% contained at 132 acres.
“A strong aerial attack on Saturday set up ground crews for success on Sunday and Monday,” said New Mexico Forestry Division’s Incident Commander, Jose Ramos. “The retardant lines surrounding the forward fire flank gave crews time and opportunity to surround the fire perimeter with containment line and then mop up any remaining hot spots within the fire’s interior.”
No additional smokes were visible within the fire perimeter yesterday evening. This will be the final notification unless there are significant changes.
More information about the LS Mesa Fire is available at Wildfire | InciWeb For New Mexico Forestry Division, contact George Ducker, Communications Coordinator at 505-699-0601, or george.ducker@emnrd.nm.gov. For Gila National Forest, contact Maribeth Pecotte, Public Affairs Officer at 575-388-8211 or Maribeth.Pecotte@usda.gov.
Wild, Wild West Rodeo Finals 061023
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- Published: 12 June 2023 12 June 2023
Photos, article and video by T.A. Niles
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The stands are packed early.
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Miss Teen Rodeo New Mexico greets eager crowd
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Bronc rider shoots out of chute
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That’s one steep incline!
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Looks as comfortable as an easy chair
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Didn’t end so well. Just take a seat
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Ride ‘im cowboy!
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MMA on horseback? Looks like a rear-naked to me
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Breakaway rider says, “Gotcha!”
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I’m right behind you little one
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Whoops! A little too close on this breakaway
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Gotcha!
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Bob Weir with a few little ones
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Off to the next section
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Tasting the dirt bronc rider style
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Future cowboys take the stage
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Mutton Bustin’ bronc rider style
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Bert Davis converses with one of the Crew
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That’s a doggone fine leap
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Who needs a hat?
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Just a little more lean
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Flying around the barrels
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A party in the stands late
Day 3 of Silver City’s Wild, Wild West Rodeo
After three consecutive days in the Wild Wild West Rodeo stands, I can now legitimately say, “This ain’t my first rodeo,” because I’ve been there, done that thanks to JoAnn Miller and Carol Parra. A big shout out to Brandon and Christine Brown of Wener Tires (one of the event sponsors) for letting me park my rump in their rodeo box, and huge gratitude to the Biebelles. If it weren’t for the tremendous 2022-23 New Mexico Junior High Rodeo Association (NMJHRA) season that Clair (14) and Amy (11) Biebelle had, I might not have thought of going to my first live rodeo.
Prior to last weekend, I had only watched the PBR on TV. Well, I found out that there’s a whole lot more going on at a live rodeo than bull riding. Sure, bull riding is a crowd favorite, but every event seemed to be a favorite, given the crowd responses to the variety of events held at Southwest Horseman’s Park in Silver City. I think my personal favorite was the Mutton Bustin’. I’m just a sucker for kids. I don’t know how old the eldest rider or roper was who participated in this rodeo, but I do know that we had some as young as 2-years-old taking part in the Mutton Bustin’. Phenomenal!
Jacob Bennett DAR chapter celebrates 120th anniversary 061023
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- Published: 12 June 2023 12 June 2023
Photos and article by Mary Alice Murphy and Lucy Whitmarsh - the final three photos are Courtesy of Whitmarsh
DAR celebrates 120th anniversary 061023
DAR celebrates 120th anniversary 061023
One of the displays for historic materials relating to the Jacob Bennett DAR chapter.
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Rep. Luis Terrazas gave the invocation, as well as the benediction and blessing of the meal at the end of the ceremony.
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Sherry and Bryce Wooten lead "The Star-Spangled Banner."
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Lucy Whitmarsh leads the Pledge of Allegiance
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Sherry Wooten sings 'O, Fair New Mexico."
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Bryce Wooten accompanies his wife on the keyboard
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State DAR Regent Patricia French Barger presents congratulatory messages on the 120th anniversary
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Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society Vice President Cecilia Bell talks about Fort Bayard history
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A list of the Fort Bayard garrisons that served
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An American Flag presented in 2012 by then Sen. Jeff Bingaman to the FBHPS
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Whitmarsh presents recognition award to Bell.
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Whitmarsh at right presents recognition award to Santa Clara Village Administrator Sheila Human and Mayor Richard Bauch
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Some of the attendees singing along with "God Bless America."
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Mayor Bauch, Jacob Bennett Chapter Regent Lucy Whitmarsh and Vice Regent Cecilia Bell discussing the importance of pollinator houses.
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Whitmarsh presenting the Pollinator House Dedication Plaque to Mayor Bauch and Village Administrator Sheila Hudman.
The Jacob Bennett Daughters of the American Revolution Silver City chapter celebrated 120 years since its founding.
The Founder's Day celebration took place at the Fort Bayard National Landmark Theater. Lucy Whitmarsh, DAR state historian and vice regent of the local chapter, served as master of ceremonies.
New Mexico District 29 Rep. Luis Terrazas gave the invocation.
Next came the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
LS Mesa Fire Update for June 12, 2023
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- Published: 12 June 2023 12 June 2023
Containment is at 60%
SILVER CITY, NM, June 12, 2023 – Crews established containment lines around all sides of the LS Mesa Fire yesterday, declaring the fire 60% contained today. It is located approximately 9 miles east of Gila, New Mexico on public lands managed by the New Mexico Forestry Division, the Bureau of Land Management, and Gila National Forest. Driven by gusty winds, the LS Mesa Fire remains at 132 acres in size and its cause is under investigation.
Today, ground crews have continued identifying and extinguishing sources of heat that could threaten to escape the fire's perimeter. Responding crews include one New Mexico Forestry Division engine and three Forest Service fire engines, two Forest Service 10-person fire suppression modules, a New Mexico Forestry Division 5-person initial attack module, and the 20-person Silver City Hotshot crew. Available air resources include two Type 3 helicopters and a Type 1 helicopter, two single engine air tankers, two large air tankers, and a very large air tanker, along with a fixed-wing air attack platform to oversee aerial resources.
The weather forecast over the fire area this week projects high temperatures in the 80s to 90s, with gusty winds and no precipitation in the forecast.