Hurley hires a police officer and code enforcement officer
- Category: Front Page News Front Page News
- Published: 25 February 2024 25 February 2024
By Lynn Janes
The town of Hurley held a regular meeting February 13, 2024. Attendance to the meeting included Mayor Ed Stevens, councilors Nanette Day, Reynaldo Maynes, Keana Huerta, and newly appointed James Langley.
The council approved the consent agenda which included department reports and regular meeting minutes.
Lori Ortiz, city clerk, reported they had a lot of projects they will be working on. They have sent out two bids and will have awards to be approved by the next regular council meeting for those projects. One will be for the emergency lift station repair and the A Street project.
Cobre interviews for board vacancy
- Category: Front Page News Front Page News
- Published: 24 February 2024 24 February 2024
By Lynn Janes
The Cobre Consolidated School Board held a special meeting on February 9, 2024. Board members in attendance included Gabriella Begay, Gilbert Guadiana, and David Terrazas. Acting superintendent Michael Koury also attended.
New business
The board has two vacancies to fill. One of the two applicants had not been able to attend.
The applicant would be given three minutes for an opening statement and three minutes for a closing statement. Each board member would ask two questions and the applicants would have three minutes on each question to answer.
Cobre meets to plan vacancy process
- Category: Front Page News Front Page News
- Published: 24 February 2024 24 February 2024
By Lynn Janes
The Cobre Consolidated School Board held a special meeting on February 5, 2024. Board members in attendance included Gabriella Begay, Gilbert Guadiana, and David Terrazas. Acting superintendent Michael Koury also attended.
Stephanie Mendivil, attorney at Walsh Gallego Trevino Kyle and Robinson P.C., attended the meeting and helped answer any questions concerning the vacancy process.
Begay asked if they could postpone due to an appointment she had that could not be changed. Mendivil said if they changed some of the dates, they would have to start the process all over, but for the changes Begay asked if they would just need to contact the applicants and let them know.
Santa Clara seeks alternate municipal judge
- Category: Front Page News Front Page News
- Published: 24 February 2024 24 February 2024
By Lynn Janes
The Village of Santa Clara held a meeting February 8, 2024. Mayor Arnold Lopez called the meeting to order. Mayor Pro Tem Albert Esparza and Trustees Olga Amador, Peter Erickson, and Ralph Trujillo attended.
Mayor's report
Lopez has been meeting with the department heads to make plans on how they could make everything work smoother and improve the process. He had not attended any meeting but would be meeting with the DOT (Department of Transportation) the following week and the Grant County Water Commission after that. He thanked the department heads for all they do.
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Crash on 180 East 022424
- Category: Front Page News Front Page News
- Published: 24 February 2024 24 February 2024
These photos were sent to the Beat from a reader about 1 p.m. Sunday. The Beat is trying to get information on the crash and will update as soon as it's available.