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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.
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Trails #141, #151, #157, and #171 in Gila Wilderness temporarily closed for public safety
MIMBRES, NM, July 13, 2024 – The Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District, has implemented a temporary closure of four trails in the Gila Wilderness in the immediate vicinity of the Ridge Fire.
"This trail closure is necessary to keep members of the public safe from hazards associated with fire and fire suppression activities, as well as to allow firefighters to focus on their duties and their own safety," said Wilderness District Ranger Brian Stultz. "The closure will be lifted as soon as feasible depending on duration of the fire. I appreciate the public's cooperation in avoiding the fire area."
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Lightning caused fire in Indian Peaks planning area to be managed for resource outcomes
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM, July 13, 2024 – The Paramount Fire was reported July 12 near milepost 20, north of New Mexico Highway 59 on the Gila National Forest, Black Range Ranger District, about 19 miles west of Winston, New Mexico. Currently approximately 5 acres, the fire was ignited by lightning within the Indian Peaks project area. Paramount Fire is burning in easily accessible terrain with an existing road system that will be used to confine and contain the fire within an area of 1,335-acres.
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By Mary Alice Murphy
With no public input at the beginning of the May 21, 2024 Grant County Commission special meeting, Planning Director Randy Hernandez brought up a previously tabled item for consideration under new business.
Hernandez explained the recommendation to apply for funding from the New Mexico Administrative Office of the Courts (NMAOC) for a grant for planning and design of a renovation of the County Courthouse as well as a second option to construct a new courthouse.
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Courtesy photo of one of the bees
The woman in Hurley attacked by bees, Maureen "Moti" Costello, wanted to expand a bit on the bee attack the other day to warn people about the location, so others aren't harmed.
She also expressed her appreciation for the police officer who aided her and the police chief who sweetly brought her another dog after her dog Snoop died from the bee attack. She also thanked the neighbors who found her dog Snoop "although he was 'completely covered' in the bees. Which is why he died."
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By Roger Lanse
On Friday, July 5, 2024, at about 7 p.m., A Hurley Police Department officer responded to an unwanted subject call at 13 Cortez Avenue in Hurley. The responding officer was advised that a woman was reported in the back yard of the residence swimming in caller's kids' pool at the corner of Diaz Street and Chino Blvd. However, according to HPD Chief Chris McGuinness, the officer reported he couldn't get to the woman because of a swarm of bees which were attacking the female and the officer.
According to Chief McGuinness, the female was walking on the sidewalk when the bees attacked and forced her to find refuge in the "kiddie's pool, no more than two inches deep."
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