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By Lynn Janes
The town of Bayard held a regular meeting January 22, 2024. Attendance included Mayor John L. Ojinaga, Mayor Pro Tem Eloy Medina, Councilors Frances Gonzales, and Eloy Gonzales. Gabriel Ramos, city clerk, also attended.
Public input
Chuck Gray said he had put in an application for the council vacancy and did not see any interviews and wanted to know what would be done.
The council approved the consent agenda. It included accounts payable, minutes from past meetings, department reports and training for Robert Ruiz in Albuquerque.
Old business
ROAD ADVISORY
Fair Driving Conditions Silver City Area
The Silver City Patrol reported the roadways with a light snow fall and wet, could become icy overnight. Please drive with caution, reduce speed, and obey all posted traffic signs. The NMDOT will continue to monitor roadways. This event will be updated as conditions change.
ROAD ADVISORY
Difficult Driving Conditions in Silver City/Black Range Area
NM 152 is reported at snow packed & icy from milepost 15 (San Lorenzo) to milepost 40(Kingston). Please be sure to drive with caution, reduce speed, and follow all posted traffic signs. The NMDOT will continue to plow and monitor. This event will be updated as conditions change.
ROAD ADVISORY
Difficult Driving Conditions Silver City Area
The Silver City Patrol reported the roadways with a light snow fall and wet, could become icy overnight. Please drive with caution, reduce speed, and obey all posted traffic signs. The NMDOT is out plowing and will continue to monitor roadways. This event will be updated as conditions change.
ROAD ADVISORY
Difficult Driving Conditions Lordsburg to Silver City Area
NM 90 is reported as snow packed and icy from milepost 10 to 25(White Signal). Please drive with caution, reduce speed, and obey all posted traffic signs. The NMDOT is out plowing and will continue to monitor roadways. This event will be updated as conditions change.
All local candidates who plan to file for the June 4, 2024 primary must file at the Grant County Clerk's office ON March 12, 2024 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
If candidates miss the first filing date or prefer to file as a write-in candidate, the date for filing at the Clerk's office is March 19, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range-
Including the cities of Lake Roberts and Kingston
113 AM MST Wed Feb 28 2024
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5
AM MST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches.
* WHERE...Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute.
By Lynn Janes
The Cobre Consolidated School Board held a special meeting on February 12, 2024. Board members in attendance included Gabriella Begay, Gilbert Guadiana, and David Terrazas. Angelina Hardin and Emmarie Heredia joined after their appointment and swearing in. Acting superintendent Michael Koury also attended.
New business
The board has two vacancies to fill and two applicants. One of the applicants had been interviewed February 9, 2024
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