The District Attorney and the Democrat Councilwoman – Part Two
- Category: Front Page News Front Page News
- Published: 11 March 2024 11 March 2024
By Frost McGahey, Investigative Journalist
On June 6, 2023, Frances Gonzales, a member of the Bayard Town Council and the Grant County Democratic Party, was arrested because she made a false report about an attempted break-in at her home. This report occurred during a May City Council work session where her comment could be reasonably interpreted as critical of the Bayard Police Department and, specifically Bayard Police Chief Hector Carillo.*
The break-in was investigated by the Bayard City Police and found to be false. Gonzales was charged with a misdemeanor, arrested, and released on her own recognizance. Her release was approved by Judge Hector C. Grijalva.
Body of five-year-old female found deceased, GSCO seeking information
- Category: Front Page News Front Page News
- Published: 11 March 2024 11 March 2024
On March 10, 2024 at approximately 11:14 A.M., deputies responded to the area of 97 Quail Run Road, in regards to a non-responsive five-year-old female. Deputies did perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation while waiting for EMS. Life-saving measures performed on the five-year-old child were unsuccessful. Another child, seven years of age, was transported by ambulance to Gila Regional Medical Center for various medical concerns.
Grant County Sheriff's Detectives were called to the scene and an active investigation is ongoing.
If anyone has any information relating to this case, please contact the Grant County Sheriff's Office at 575-574-0100 or Central Dispatch at 575-388-8840
GRMC Board of Trustees meeting held 022824, part 1
- Category: Front Page News Front Page News
- Published: 10 March 2024 10 March 2024
Photo and article by Mary Alice Murphy
At the meeting held Feb. 28, 2024, Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Fred Fox invited board members to read the mission, vision and values, and said the three are what drives the oversight of the hospital.
"In addition, the Hospital Funding Act cites as its purpose: To provide appropriate and adequate hospital facilities for the sick of the county," Fox quoted.
Introducing category: Citizen Journalist
- Category: Front Page News Front Page News
- Published: 10 March 2024 10 March 2024
This editor has decided to start a new category, which is listed under the Community menu tab as Citizen Journalist.
Citizen Journalist is a new category for the Grant County Beat. It will contain photos and information about our community. It will not be used for advertising. The content is purely from you, the readers, and does not reflect the opinions of this publication or the editor.
However, all publication of materials will be at the discretion of the editor. The contributor grants permission to The Beat for us to reuse the photos or information at our discretion and photo and/or authorship credit will be included in other uses.
The Beat totally appreciates the tips, the suggestions, the photos, etc. that you share with the Beat. Now you have a chance to have your name and photos and short articles published for all to see.
We hope you enjoy this new feature.
New Recreation Center Groundbreaking
- Category: Front Page News Front Page News
- Published: 10 March 2024 10 March 2024
Photos and article by Lynn Janes
On March 8, 2024, at 9:00 am, many local officials, residents, and students came together to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new recreation center that will be located on 32nd Street and Silver Street behind the La Bonita Bakery. Although the morning was brisk and cold many people showed up to celebrate the long planned and anticipated project.
Priscilla Lucero, Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments executive director, opened the ceremony and welcomed everyone. They started with the presentation of colors, pledge of allegiance and salute to the New Mexico flag.
Daylight Saving Time Begins 2 a.m. Sunday, March 10, 2024
- Category: Front Page News Front Page News
- Published: 09 March 2024 09 March 2024