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32nd Street Lane Closures Begin Monday, June 5, 2023

32nd streetv1Silver City -- Road improvements on 32nd Street from Swan Street east to Pinos Altos Road begin Monday, June 5, when the two westbound lanes from Silver Street to Fowler will be closed for construction. The $3.5 million project includes new paving, construction of new curb and gutter where needed, replacement and construction of sidewalks, drive-pads, ADA-approved intersections for the physically challenged, drainage improvements at the low water crossing near the high school, signage and striping to include bike lanes. The contractor is Southwest Concrete and Paving Co. of Silver City.

Peter Peña, director of Public Works for the Town of Silver City, said the project will take approximately four months to complete, and lane closures will change as construction progresses, but some lanes will always be open to through traffic. In addition, a new bus shelter will be built on the south side of the street, across from Silver High School. It will be located between the building at the corner and the new recreation center.

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Silver City Municipal swimming pool opens

poolh4Clear water, cloudy skies. A canopy of clouds didn't deter adult lap swimmers or children from enjoying the crystal clear waters Tuesday, when the Silver City Municipal Swimming Pool on Silver Street opened for the season.

Lap swimming hours are 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and at least one lane is always reserved for lap swimming. Open or general swimming hours are Monday through Friday and Sunday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m, and Saturday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The entrance fee is $4 per person, except for persons aged 62 years and older and children under the age of five who pay $3. On Saturdays everyone swims for free! Take the Corre Camino bus to the pool, save your ticket and receive free pool admission any day of the week.

Night swim hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 6:00 to 9:00 pm.

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CPC June 2023 newsletter

Community Partnership for Children June 2023 newsletter below:

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NM 26 Bridge rehabilitation to begin

DEMING – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District One along with Meridian Contracting, Inc. (Contractor) will begin a bridge rehabilitation project on NM 26 "Hatch Hwy" at milepost 26.8 near Nutt.

Beginning Monday, June 5, 2023, traffic can expect a temporary traffic signal in place with only one lane open over the bridge. Speed limits will be reduced, please obey traffic control devices.

The contractor's hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Drivers should expect delays and plan accordingly.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation is committed to the safety of the traveling public and appreciates your cooperation during this road work.

For the latest road information visit: The New Mexico Department of Transportation at www.nmroads.com  or call 511.

 

RPGC to meet June 6, 2023

The Republican Party of Grant County will meet:
June 6
6:00 PM - Potluck followed by the monthly meeting
3 Rio De Arenas Rd in Arenas Valley
Guest Speaker: Paul Gessing - President of the Rio Grande Foundation

Phoebe Schroeder to speak at Rotary Meeting

rotary club phoebe schroeder 5.17.23Phoebe Schroeder will be the Rotary speaker on June 6, 2023. Schroeder’s topic will be: “Health Disparities and the Social Determinants of Health Preventable Differences.” 

The Rotary meeting will be held at the Silver Bowling Center, Ten Pin Lounge at 2020 Memory Lane, Silver City from 12-1 p.m. The meeting is free and open to the public. If you desire lunch, order from the menu in the cafeteria and it will be delivered to your table.

Schroeder, a graduate of Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health, joined the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) in 2022 and is the Health Promotion Specialist for both Grant and Hidalgo counties. 

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Widows Community May Meeting

Widows Community welcomes friends and neighbors to our regular meeting, Monday  June 12, 2023. Sign in at 10:30 am. Cross Point Church, 11600 Hwy 180. Speaker is Karen Beckenbach, Grant County Community Concert Association president. Lunch follows, cost is $14.00. Everyone is welcome.
Info: ileen@signalpeak.net  

Silver City Police Department blotter – May 26 through May 28, 2023

Friday, May 26

Stabbing
S. Highway 90
Caller's son just got stabbed/it was possibly his girlfriend who stabbed him/unknown if medical attention is needed/caller was called by his daughter-in-law/caller is in Las Cruces. E11 advised will be en route/will stage with R1. EMS1 advised to check with Native Air/native Air available and at base.

Welfare check
2709 Leslie Road – Gateway Apartments
Female lying on the ground/did not wake up/breathing. Officer had negative contact with female after walking the complex.

Welfare check
2080 Memory Lane – Valley View Apartments
Advised she received call from another tenant/sounds like a female is getting hurt/ID'd female who lives in that apartment/male did live there but was kicked out/caller is the manager. Officer advised units on scene.

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