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Cobre names Koury superintendent
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- Published: 31 October 2023 31 October 2023
By Lynn Janes
The Cobre Consolidated School Board held a meeting on October 23, 2023, at the Bayard Elementary School. Board members in attendance included, Gabriella Begay, Gilbert Guadiana (online), Serena Murillo, David Terrazas and Elizabeth Dean (online). Acting superintendent Michael Koury also attended online.
Mireya Zapata, student representative, gave the board a report. They will have homecoming week coming up. She also reported on all the games that have taken place recently and the ones coming up.
Action items
Hurley addresses residents’ concerns and trash bins
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- Published: 31 October 2023 31 October 2023
By Lynn Janes
The town of Hurley held a special meeting October 17, 2023. Attendance to the meeting included Mayor Ed Stevens, councilors Nanette Day and Reynaldo Maynes. Keana Huerta did not attend.
In the last council meeting on October 10, 2023, several residents addressed the council concerning a resident on Arizona Street. They had all had problems with this resident and had safety concerns. The police have gone door to door to obtain information. They’ve been looking at what laws they could use to take care of the problem. They have also met with the district attorney.
Bayard given updates on projects
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- Published: 31 October 2023 31 October 2023
By Lynn Janes
The town of Bayard held a special meeting October 16, 2023. Attendance included Mayor Chon Fierro and Councilors Frances Gonzales, Eloy Gonzales, and Jose Diaz(by phone). Eloy Medina did not attend. Gabriel Ramos, city clerk, also attended.
George Esqueda of Stantec attended the meeting to update the council on projects and address the approval of an award for a project.
The Southwest Word Fiesta took place Oct. 27-30, 2023
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- Published: 31 October 2023 31 October 2023
On the screen Romance author Melanie Sweeney, at table from left, Moderator Kris Neri, Sci-Fi Author Kate Rauner and Mystery Author Marty Eberhardt.
[Editor's Note: This author, in between other events and commitments, managed to get to one session—Genre-Go Round of the Southwest Word Fiesta on Saturday morning.]
Photo and article by Mary Alice Murphy
The 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Southwest Word Fiesta took place in Silver City in various locations, many of them at the Western New Mexico University Global Resource Center.
Every sort of writing process, genre or author took place during the event to inspire writers, experienced or wanna-be. It kicked off Friday with two sessions, each with four presentations, readings or talks, and an opening ceremony with a keynote speaker that evening and live music going to 11 p.m..
Richard C. Adkerson Inducted into the National Mining Hall of Fame
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- Published: 30 October 2023 30 October 2023
To download a PDF of the release, please visit the following link: Richard C. Adkerson Inducted into the National Mining Hall of
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX) today announced Richard C. Adkerson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has been inducted into the National Mining Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions to the global mining industry.
Adkerson is a long-standing member and past chair of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), where he has championed initiatives to strengthen environmental and social performance in the mining industry. He is the only person to have served two full terms as Chairman of ICMM.
American Legion Post 18 hosts birthday party for Ilo Louck, about to turn 109
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- Published: 29 October 2023 29 October 2023
Photos by Mary Alice Murphy
In order to surprise Ilo Louck with a party for her 109th birthday, the American Legion Post 18 members knew that she likes to come to the monthly pancake breakfasts, so on Oct. 28, 2023, a few days before Ito's 109th birthday on Nov. 5, 2023, the members of the American Legion Auxiliary conspired to host the party during the pancake breakfast.
Ilo's son, Jerry, and great-granddaughter Jasmijn, were in on the surprise so they brought her to the breakfast. She ate her pancakes and was sitting visiting with her Legion friends, when here came the birthday cake and flowers for a special woman. She expressed her surprise, and gracefully thanked everyone who served her cake and brought her birthday flowers.
GRMC celebrates 40th anniversary of the facility at gala 102723
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- Published: 29 October 2023 29 October 2023
Photos by Mary Alice Murphy
The Gila Regional Medical Center Foundation hosted a 40th anniversary celebration of the hospital's facility at a Gala held in the Murray Hotel ballroom. Guests were entertained by Illusion Band and treated to hors d'oeuvres made by the hospital dietary department. Each participant received two drink tickets, also. Auction items were available to peruse and bid on. A poster table explained what the GRMC Auxiliary does and a banner featured the foundation.
Participants included community members, as well as hospital staff, including the Interim Chief Executive Officer Margie Molitor, who visited with guests during one of her last days in Silver City. "I'm happy to be retiring and going back to home to Wyoming, but I will greatly miss the people and friends I've made here."
Santa Clara receives new fire truck
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- Published: 29 October 2023 29 October 2023
By Lynn Janes
The Village of Santa Clara held its regular meeting October 12, 2023. Mayor Richard Bauch called the meeting to order. Mayor Pro Tem Albert Esparza, trustees, Olga Amador, Arnold Lopez, and Peter Erickson attended.
Mayor's report
Bauch commended the maintenance department for their excellent work over the weekend. The village had a major water break and they fixed it quickly. He also thanked the fire department for their efforts in getting a fire engine donated to the village.
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