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The U.S. Forest Service is responding to a fire in the Gila National Forest - Black Fire
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- Published: 14 May 2022 14 May 2022
The Black Fire was discovered Friday evening, May 13, at 9:30 p.m. and is located off the NorthStar, FSR 150, road, west of Meown workstation and north of Black Canyon. It is estimated at about 1,041 acres and burning in grass, juniper mesas, and occasional pine stringers in the Gila wilderness area. Fifty-five firefighters are on-scene with more resources on order.
Today, firefighters are expecting to see high temperatures of 88 degrees, low humidity, and light variable wind.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Candidate forum for district 2 commissioner 051222
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- Published: 14 May 2022 14 May 2022
By Lynn Janes
On May 12, 2022, the first candidate forum for the primary took place at the Western New Mexico University Besse-Forward Resource Center. The forum had the incumbent Javier Salasand challenger Eloy Medina face off for Grant County District 2 county commissioner Democratic nominee. Whoever wins the primary will face off with the Republican candidate Armando Aguilera for the election in November.
Nick Seibel, Silver City Daily Press publisher moderated the forum. The candidates received questions from the audience, Facebook and the Press. Each would answer the same question and had two minutes.
Seibel asked each candidate to introduce himself and tell the audience a little bit about them. They each had three minutes for the introduction.
Update: DA subject of SCPOA’s ire
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- Published: 13 May 2022 13 May 2022
By Roger Lanse
UPDATE: Sixth Judicial Court District Attorney, Michael Renteria, told the Beat in a telephone conversation this morning, Friday, May 13, 2022, that he had no comment, saying he did not want to go on record at this time relative to the SCPOA letter.
An undated, supposedly confidential, letter from The Silver City Police Officers’ Association President K.(Kyle) Spurgeon to Sixth Judicial Court District Attorney Mr.(Michael) Renteria was received by the Beat today, Thursday, May 12, 2022. In it, the SCPOA states that the previous friendly and open-door working relationship with the DA has become a hostile environment where officers do not feel comfortable in the DA’s office.
Chip seal operations will begin in Grant County
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- Published: 12 May 2022 12 May 2022
SILVER CITY-The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District One office will begin a maintenance operation project to place “chip seal” pavement on various roadways in Grant County. The chip seal process is a surface treatment that is placed on the existing pavement. It is designed to seal out moisture and create a more durable surface extending the longevity of the roadway.
The chip seal crew will begin work on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, along roadways located in Silver City. Motorists will encounter reduced speeds, flagging and pilot car operations, brooming, and intermittent lane closures during working operations, expect minor delays. Working hours will be Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, as well as continue to be cautious of heavy equipment and construction personnel in the area. Center striping will not be present in construction zones.
Roadways scheduled to receive chip seal are listed in order below:
Silver Schools Budget for 2022-2023 fiscal year
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- Published: 12 May 2022 12 May 2022
By Lynn Janes
The Silver City Consolidated Schools held a work session May 9, 2022. President Ashley Montenegro called the meeting to order. Other board members in attendance included Michelle Diaz, Patrick Cohn, Eddie Flores and Mike McMillan. Superintendent William Hawkins also attended.
The board approved the work session agenda.
Michelle McCain, finance director presented to the board highlights for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year budget. Members had received a copy of the budget to review.
McCain explained the TCI index and multiplying program units. The program units are based on 80-120 day student counts for 2021-2022 and then multiplied by the cost index. Special education has a separate multiplier as does fine arts training. She pointed out that the district receives more for national board-certified teachers.
Kiwanis holds its traditional Easter Egg Hunt 041622
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- Published: 12 May 2022 12 May 2022
Photos and article by Mary Alice Murphy
Easter egg hunt by Kiwanis at Penny Park 041622
Easter egg hunt by Kiwanis at Penny Park 041622
Kids and parents gather to register.
Easter egg hunt by Kiwanis at Penny Park 041622
Easter Bunny and Joule Cramm, 6.
Easter egg hunt by Kiwanis at Penny Park 041622
Get set, ready...
Easter egg hunt by Kiwanis at Penny Park 041622
I see eggs, do you?
Easter egg hunt by Kiwanis at Penny Park 041622
Eggs ready for the gathering
Easter egg hunt by Kiwanis at Penny Park 041622
Some of the volunteer egg hiders, including a Spiderman bunny.
Easter egg hunt by Kiwanis at Penny Park 041622
Maggie Johnson gets her picture taken with Sparky by her mom Samantha
Easter egg hunt by Kiwanis at Penny Park 041622
Sophia Murillo-Hernandez and Michelle Murillo choose books.
Easter egg hunt by Kiwanis at Penny Park 041622
Silver City Fire Department Lt. Paul Ortiz, Engineer Ryan Griffths, Firefighter Plumb as Sparke and Lt. Preston Johnson gave out information.
Easter egg hunt by Kiwanis at Penny Park 041622
Silver City Police Department Detective Daniel Tavizon, Cpl Anthony flores and Cpl Manny Jaure hand out D.A.R.E. information.
Easter egg hunt by Kiwanis at Penny Park 041622
Larry Smith with the Gila National Forest shows the kids coloring books, pencils and other goodies.
Easter egg hunt by Kiwanis at Penny Park 041622
Look, Ma! I made it to the top
Easter egg hunt by Kiwanis at Penny Park 041622
Getting their instructions before heading out to hunt eggs.
Easter egg hunt by Kiwanis at Penny Park 041622
Spiderman shows his skills with a net.
Easter egg hunt by Kiwanis at Penny Park 041622
Ava Villegas hugs the Easter Bunny and gets hugged back.
Easter egg hunt by Kiwanis at Penny Park 041622
Kiwanians Sue Vento, Southwest District Director Tony Gutowski, and Bob Carson. Gutowski serves all of Arizona, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas.
Easter egg hunt by Kiwanis at Penny Park 041622
Stacy Schwarz paints Sabrina Huerta's face.
Easter egg hunt by Kiwanis at Penny Park 041622
Kiwanian Craig Pfeifergives instructions to each group of kids.
Easter egg hunt by Kiwanis at Penny Park 041622
Circle K International (CKI) members from Western New Mexico University , from left are Jozette Jeury, John Gonzales, Valerie Silvas and Ariana Medina. They also handed out prizes for the prize eggs.
Easter egg hunt by Kiwanis at Penny Park 041622
Kiwanians Alma Carson, Dianna Gutowski and John Baumberger register children to hunt eggs.
Easter egg hunt by Kiwanis at Penny Park 041622
Easter Bunny shows off
Easter egg hunt by Kiwanis at Penny Park 041622
Young ones head out to find eggs
On Saturday, April 16, 2022, Kiwanis members put out Easter eggs in Penny Park in Silver City for various age groups, starting with the older ones and phasing down to the younger ones.
Information booths, as well as face-painting stations, and craft opportunities for kids filled the park.
Kids also took advantage of the playground equipment at the park.
Corrected: Easter bunny left eggs all over Bataan Memorial Park 041622
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- Published: 12 May 2022 12 May 2022
Photos and article by Lynn Janes
Easter Egg Hunt at Bataan Memorial Park 041622
Easter Egg Hunt at Bataan Memorial Park 041622
By the bouncy house
Easter Egg Hunt at Bataan Memorial Park 041622
The eggs are out ready for the kids to gather them
Easter Egg Hunt at Bataan Memorial Park 041622
Unidentified man with hat shakes hands with Rep. Luis Terrazas, one of the sponsors of the Easter Egg hunt
Easter Egg Hunt at Bataan Memorial Park 041622
Mom and her little girl gathering eggs
Easter Egg Hunt at Bataan Memorial Park 041622
And Dad helps as his little girl runs to catch up
Easter Egg Hunt at Bataan Memorial Park 041622
Parents and kids ready to head out to find eggs or head to the bouncy house.
Easter Egg Hunt at Bataan Memorial Park 041622
Posing with Darren the D.A.R.E. Lion
Easter Egg Hunt at Bataan Memorial Park 041622
At the concession stand. Robert Padilla in blue shirt and bunny ears was one of the organizers
Easter Egg Hunt at Bataan Memorial Park 041622
Kids scatter all over the field
Easter Egg Hunt at Bataan Memorial Park 041622
An Easter Bunny and kids finding lots of eggs
Easter Egg Hunt at Bataan Memorial Park 041622
Wow, look at all the eggs going into baskets
Easter Egg Hunt at Bataan Memorial Park 041622
Is the Easter Bunny helping the kids?
Easter Egg Hunt at Bataan Memorial Park 041622
Are there any eggs left to find?
Easter Egg Hunt at Bataan Memorial Park 041622
Still gathering.
Easter Egg Hunt at Bataan Memorial Park 041622
One last visit to the bouncy house before heading to Silver City for the Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt
The Easter bunny outdid himself on April 16, 2022, at the Bataan memorial. He left 50,000 eggs for the kids to pick up. For the kids that found the 60 golden eggs they got an additional prize.
The Easter bunny greeted all the kids and led them on to the field to get the eggs each time.
The event started at 10 am and they had a bouncy castle for the kids and lots of hot dogs and beverages for everyone.
New fire ordinance for Bayard
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- Published: 11 May 2022 11 May 2022
By Lynn Janes
The town of Bayard held a regular town meeting May 9, 2022. The meeting started with Mayor Pro tem Raul Villanueva calling the meeting to order and leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Attendance at the meeting included Mayor Pro tem Raul Villanueva and councilors, Jose Diaz and Frances Gonzales. Mayor Chon Fierro and councilor Eloy Medina did not attend.
Before the meeting started a brief work session took place to address several points in the regular meeting.
The council approved the agenda for the meeting
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