Parental Form for parents who wish to limit what their children "learn" at school

Dear Parent,

New Mexico laws passed during the 2023 session (HB 7 and SB 397) could restrict both parental involvement regarding certain types of medical services and instructional materials provided to minors during the school day, regardless of age. Medical services include “gender affirming care,” psychiatric care, and abortion services.

The following form is designed to help parents and guardians explicitly exercise their right to be fully informed prior to their child accessing medical and behavioral health services, including some instructional materials. HB7 and SB397 can be found by clicking the links below:

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Warmer, drier conditions expected for Gila National Forest

SILVER CITY, NM, Aug. 5, 2023 – Warmer and drier conditions with the potential for increased wind will affect fire activity across the Gila National Forest. Containment is increasing on some wildfires while work continues with mopping up, patrolling, protecting infrastructure and securing roads and trails to be used as firelines. The following is a summary of fire activity:

Reserve Ranger District:

The Divide Fire started July 13 and is estimated at 26,512 acres. It is 54% completed with 137 personnel assigned. Friday, resources patrolled and mopped up the fire perimeter focusing on hotspots along FR30, 28 and 143. Additional containment was identified along FR 30 to Collins Park. A road grader continued improving FR30 to the east to the Forest boundary. On Saturday, crews will continue to patrol and mop up the fire perimeter.

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Deadline to file for candidacy in multiple area elections is Aug. 29, 2023

For the Nov. 7, 2023 election, the deadline to file comes up in a few weeks. Anyone interested in filing to run for a full list of positions, including municipalities, school boards, as well as soil, water and conservation and watershed districts, found below, must file at the Grant County Clerk's office on the date and time listed below.

The following offices will file with the Grant County Clerk's Office on Tuesday, August 29 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm:

Town of Hurley

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Three new wildfires sparked by lightning on Gila National Forest

SILVER CITY, NM, Aug. 3, 2023 – Resources responded to several new lightning-caused fires on the Gila National Forest Thursday. Every wildfire response is based on a careful evaluation of firefighter and public safety and risk to communities and infrastructure. Here is a summary of the new fires:

The Porcupine Fire (T11 R15 Sec 6) is in the Gila Wilderness, 3 miles south of Aeroplane Mesa trailhead near Porcupine Canyon. It is estimated at 60 acres. Two helicopters will be used to drop water on the fire Friday. Additional resources will hike into the fire area to assist.

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Revised: Confused about the mail-in ballot you received?

Confused about the mail-in ballot you received?

Here is an explanation in layman's terms.

By Mary Alice Murphy

A mail-in ballot was sent out to all Grant County, NM, registered voters.

Why are you being asked to vote in this election?

The purpose of the ballot and the special vote is to consider an amendment that would repeal the sunset clause from the countywide emergency communications and emergency medical and behavioral health tax increment passed by the County Commission in 2012.

If you vote in favor of the ordinance amendment, your taxes will not increase, but the continuing revenue from the tax increment will maintain a stable stream of revenue to fund Grant County Dispatch services.

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Road closure for road maintenance US 180 mm 90-92 080323

ROAD ADVISORY
LANE CLOSURE – Cliff Area
US 180 from milepost 90 to 92 will be closed for road maintenance. A flagging operation will be in place. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and be cautious of personnel and equipment in the area. The closure will be lifted at approximately 3:00 p.m.

Grant County Commission holds work session 071823 and regular meeting 072023, part 6

[Editor's Note: This is part 6 of a series of articles on the Grant County Commission work session on July 18, 2023 and regular meeting on July 20, 2023. This article continues the review of the regular meeting agenda and includes decisions made.)

By Mary Alice Murphy

In the review of the regular meeting at the work session, County Manager Charlene Webb asked Financial Officer Linda Vasquez to present the expenditure report.

Vasquez reported the total for expenditures from June 2-July 7 totaled $3,046,598.49, which included three payroll periods totaling $700,369.31.

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Photo added: Bayard PD hires two new officers

2 new bpd officers and chief carrilloFrom left are Patrol Officer Louis Gomez, Sgt. Trevor Jensen, Chief Hector Carrillo

By Roger Lanse

Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, Bayard Police Department Chief Hector Carrillo announced two new officers to the force. Sgt. Trevor Jensen and Patrol Officer Louis Gomez were appointed to the BPD on Tuesday evening, Aug. 1, by Mayor Chon Fierro at the Bayard Municipal Court, and sworn in by Alternate Judge Jose Diaz.

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