Traffic Alert Chip seal operations continue for NM 15 in Grant Co.
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- Published: 28 May 2024 28 May 2024
Motorists should expect roadway closures.
SILVER CITY- The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District One along with Highland Enterprise Inc. (Contractor) will be continuing a maintenance operation project to place “chip seal” pavement on NM 15 and NM 35 in Grant County. The chip seal process is a surface treatment that is placed on the existing pavement. It is designed to seal out moisture and create a more durable surface extending the longevity of the roadway.
Grant County Commission holds special meeting 042324, part 3
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- Published: 26 May 2024 26 May 2024
[Editor's Note: This is the third of a series of articles of a long Grant County special meeting on April 23, 2024. It will begin the budget hearing]
Article by Mary Alice Murphy
After two presentations, a public hearing and the approval of the Grant County fire and emergency services ordinance, the commissioners went into the fiscal year 2025 budget hearing at the April 23, 2024 special meeting.
Public Works Director Jason Lockett gave the budget justification report for the Maintenance Department.
Hurley makes plans for Big Muddy
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- Published: 26 May 2024 26 May 2024
By Lynn Janes
The town of Hurley held a workshop and special meeting May 21, 2024. Attendance to the meeting included Mayor Ed Stevens, councilors Nanette Day, Reynaldo Maynes, Keana Huerta, and James Langley.
The workshop took place to discuss the recreation improvements and budget for 2024-2024.
Bayard Mine Mill Hall project presentation
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- Published: 26 May 2024 26 May 2024
By Lynn Janes
The town of Bayard held a regular meeting May 13, 2024. Attendance included Mayor John L. Ojinaga, Mayor Pro Tem Eloy Medina, Councilors Frances Gonzales, Eloy Gonzales, and Gilbert Ortiz. Martha Salas, city clerk/treasurer also attended.
Public input
Chuck Gray, Bayard beautification committee chair, let the council know they had held the first music in the park. The turnout had been light but he thanked Tany Ortiz, deputy clerk and the the police chief for their help to make the event successful.
Eloy Gonzales asked the council to consider George Reyes for recognition. He has helped with baseball and little league for many years and has been a real asset to the community.
Grant County Commission holds special meeting 042324, part 2
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- Published: 24 May 2024 24 May 2024
[Editor's Note: This is the second of a series of articles of a long Grant County special meeting on April 23, 2024.]
Article by Mary Alice Murphy
Following two presentations at the April 23, 2024 Grant County Commission special meeting, people were invited to testify on the Grant County Fire and Emergency Services Administrative Ordinance O-24-01. An ordinance providing for the administration of the County Fire Department.
Tom Wyatt (spelling?) of the Sapillo Volunteer Fire Department, after being sworn in by District 1 Commissioner and Chair Chris Ponce, identified himself and said he had lived in the Lake Roberts area for the past four years. "I joined the volunteer fire department after they recruited me. I'm 77 with a bad knee, but I am trying to be beneficial in what they said they needed."
Current U. S. Flag could be Obsolete if Heinrich's Puerto Rican Statehood Bill Passes.
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- Published: 24 May 2024 24 May 2024
By Frost McGahey
Photo from Sen. Martin Heinrich's website
Recently the Albuquerque Journal ran an editorial on Senator Martin Heinrich's bill that could make Puerto Rico the 51st State. This would give them two senators and four house seats. Overlooked was the consequence that it would make all current American flags obsolete.
Of concern to the Journal was the 2020 Census in which New Mexico barely kept the 3 House Congressional districts and five Electoral College votes that it has because of the lack of population.