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Santa Clara contracting to help Hanover
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- Published: 21 July 2024 21 July 2024
By Lynn Janes
The Village of Santa Clara held a meeting June 27, 2024. Mayor Arnold Lopez called the meeting to order; Trustees Olga Amador, Peter Erickson and Ralph Trujillo attended. Mayor Pro Tem Albert Esparza didn't attend.
Mayor's report
Lopez wanted to touch on the recent problems Ruidoso has gone through and thank the community for all the help. They had provided a place for donations at the fire station. Donations came from more than just the residents of Santa Clara. Some had come from Arizona. They loaded up a truck and took them to the Ruidoso Downs. The people taking care of the donations had everything very organized. The water went fast, and each table had someone to manage the distribution. Lopez said they had been feeding 800 people a night. He had spoken to one of the county commissioners and they expressed appreciation for the help. Lopez said it would take a long time for the town to heal.
Hurley residents comment on library and budget
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- Published: 21 July 2024 21 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 and James Langley. Mayor Pro Tem Nanette Day and Councilor Keana Huerta did not attend.
The council approved the certification to place a manufactured home at 31 Lea Drive. The home will be for Roy Duvall and Benigna Salcido.
Lori Ortiz, town clerk / treasurer addressed the fiscal year 2024/2025 budget. In the past meeting some things had come up and those changes had been made. She went over some of the changes. Some of the added costs would be $2,500 a year to send out newsletters, liability insurance increase of $32,000, Medicare insurance increased 10 percent and retirement .5 percent.
Silver City downtown wants benches back
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- Published: 21 July 2024 21 July 2024
By Lynn Janes
The Silver City Town Council held a regular meeting June 25, 2024. Attendance to the meeting included Mayor Ken Ladner, Mayor Pro Tem Guadalupe Cano, Rudy Bencomo, Nicholas Prince, and Stan Snider.
Council comments
Snider wanted to recognize the history and legacy of the 6th Street Elementary School on the long history of education facilities located on that property. "It is the oldest continuing education site in New Mexico." The first had been a brick schoolhouse in 1882 when the state had still been a territory. The school survived by fundraisers. The second facility in 1883 would be the Academy of Our Lady of Lords run by the Sisters of Mercy. The third in 1910 would be called the Central Building and the fourth in 1926 the Washington Building. The present school built in 1938.
Bayard man arrested for DWI
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- Published: 19 July 2024 19 July 2024
By Roger Lanse
On Friday, July 12, 2024, at about 1:49 a.m., a Silver City Police Department officer observed a silver Ford F-150 traveling east on Highway 180 near Hatch Ford at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was also driving in an erratic manner and unable to maintain its lane. Attempting to conduct a traffic stop, the Ford pulled away from the pursuing officer reaching speeds of 80 mph, according to a SCPD incident report.
Grant County Commission holds special meeting 061124
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- Published: 19 July 2024 19 July 2024
By Mary Alice Murphy
The purpose of the special meeting was to approve the 2024 primary election results.
However, in public input, several attendees addressed an item on the work session agenda immediately following the special meeting.
Several residents spoke against the Wildlife Services contract, most from prepared statements, each at the beginning or end of their input, thanking the commissioners for what they do.
Grant County Airport Manager Rebekah Wenger honored at recent conference
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- Published: 18 July 2024 18 July 2024
Photos Courtesy of Rebekah Wenger
Just one of the jobs of an airport manager, removing a roadrunner from the cockpit of an airplane.Grant County Airport Manager Rebekah Wenger has brought great improvements to the little airport that many of the county residents rely on to get to Albuquerque or Phoenix for work, play or as a connection to somewhere else in the country or world.
Community Impact fund recipients July 8, 2024
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- Published: 14 July 2024 14 July 2024
Photos and article by Lynn Janes
United Way of Southwest New Mexico celebrated the 2024/2025 Community Impact Fund recipients on July 8, 2024. Each year they form a committee of community members to choose from the applications of local area organizations. Each year the committee members change.
Many of the recipients had attended to receive their check. The grantees for this time included:
GRMC Board of Trustees met 052224
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- Published: 14 July 2024 14 July 2024
During recognitions, GRMC Board Chair Dr. Fred Fox, right, presents certificate honoring Chief Nursing Officer Ron Green , at left, for his five years of service in GRMC administration.
Photo and article by Mary Alice Murphy
At the Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees meeting on May 22, 2024, Board Chair Dr. Fred Fox read off the recognitions. These honored included Antonio Estrada for five (17 total) years of service in surgery; Ronald Green for five years of service in administration, with 19 years total since 1995 at Gila Regional; James Rosser, MD, for five years of service in surgical services; and Jasmine Para for 10 years of service in nursing.
With no public input, Fox brought the consent agenda to a vote.