UPDATE-1: Road advisories for Silver City and region 020224
NM 90 is reported as clear and drying, removed from NM Roads.
ROAD ADVISORY
Fair Driving Conditions in Silver City Area
The Silver City Patrol has reported roadways as snow covered and could be icy. 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
Fair Driving Conditions in Lordsburg to Silver City
NM 90 from milepost 10 to 25(White Signal) is reported as snow covered and could be icy. 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
Fair Driving Conditions in Cliff
The Cliff Patrol has reported roadways as wet and could be slick. 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.
Updated: Winter weather advisory 020224
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-Southern Gila Region
Highlands/Black Range-
Including the cities of Kingston, Cloudcroft, Lake Roberts, Apache Summit, and Sunspot
257 AM MST Fri Feb 2 2024
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds
gusting as high as 50 mph.
Grant County Commission holds work session 010924 and regular meeting 011124, part 5
- Category: Front Page News Front Page News
- Published: 01 February 2024 01 February 2024
[Editor's Note: This is part 5 of the Grant County Commission work session on Jan. 9, 2024 and the regular meeting on Jan. 11, 2024. This begins the work session review of the regular meeting agenda.]
Photo and article by Mary Alice Murphy
County Manager Charlene Webb at the Jan. 9, 2024 work session began the review of the regular meeting agenda for Jan. 11, 2024. The first items were to elect a chair and vice chair for the year. At the regular meeting, the commissioners elected unanimously District 1 Commissioner and Chair Chris Ponce to continue as chair. The vice chair position went to District 2 Commissioner Eloy Medina, again unanimously.
Cobre board vacancy
- Category: Front Page News Front Page News
- Published: 01 February 2024 01 February 2024
By Lynn Janes
The Cobre Consolidated School Board held a regular meeting on January 16, 2024. Board members in attendance included, , Gabriella Begay, Gilbert Guadiana, and David Terrazas (online). Acting superintendent Michael Koury also attended. Serena Murillo did not attend.
Judge Hector C. Grijalva attended to swear in the new board members. He swore in Begay and Terrazas.
The board has a vacancy that must be filled by February 14, 2024. Begay asked that Stephanie Mendivil, attorney at Walsh Gallego Trevino Kyle and Robinson P.C., attend the meeting and help guide them through the process.
Bayard proclaims All American cheerleader week
- Category: Front Page News Front Page News
- Published: 01 February 2024 01 February 2024
By Lynn Janes
The town of Bayard held a work session and regular meeting December 11, 2023. Attendance included Mayor Chon Fierro, councilors, Frances Gonzales, Eloy Gonzales, Jose Diaz, and Eloy Medina. Gabriel Ramos, city clerk, also attended.
The work session allows the council to ask questions about items on the agenda.
Ramos received a letter from the New Mexico Municipal League on his request for information concerning a past conversation with the council. The letter said city clerk/treasurer and city administrator would be two different positions but could serve as both. The letter included the statues that support that. Ramos told the council it would be their choice. Diaz said they needed to wait for the new mayor to make any decision. It would also mean an ordinance would have to be done and a period of time for the public to have the opportunity to review. Ramos said he just wanted them to have the documents.
High Winds and Travel Advisory Issued for Southwest New Mexico
Expect Strong Winds, Snow, and Blowing Dust
DEMING - The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be monitoring roadway conditions with local law enforcement over the next several days. If you must travel, we recommend you monitor local forecast conditions prior to starting your trip and visit our web site as roadway conditions may change quickly throughout New Mexico.
Roadway advisories will be posted on www.nmroads.com , or by calling 511. If you are approaching a dust storm or caught in a dust storm, please follow the guidelines below to help you stay safe.
On Thursday, February 1, 2024, High wind advisories were issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) (impacts attached from NWS with Press Release).
On Friday, February 2, 2024, the NWS is forecasting very strong winds from 20 to 30 mph and 3-5 inches of snow in the mountain areas.
On Saturday, February 3, 2024, the wind gusts are expected to increase to 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. The I-10 corridor could see low visibilities from blowing dust and mountain snow could create slick roadways.
The NMDOT would like to remind the traveling public, blowing dust can escalate to blinding dust storms as they move quickly through remote areas.
Avoid driving into or through a dust storm.
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway — do it as soon as possible. Completely exit the highway if you can.
If you encounter a dust storm, check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front, back and to the side) and begin slowing down.
Do not stop in the roadway; pull completely out of the travel lanes and as far onto the right shoulder as possible.
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where other vehicles may travel.
Turn off all vehicle lights, including your emergency flashers.
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake.
Stay in the vehicle with your seat belts buckled and wait for the storm to pass.
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel at reduced speeds.