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Winter Weather Advisory 0228-022924
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.
Cobre board fills both positions
- Category: Front Page News Front Page News
- Published: 27 February 2024 27 February 2024
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
Silver City town manager agrees to extend contract
- Category: Front Page News Front Page News
- Published: 27 February 2024 27 February 2024
By Lynn Janes
The Silver City Town Council held a regular meeting February 13, 2024. Attendance to the meeting included Mayor Ken Ladner, council members included Nicholas Prince, Guadalupe Cano, Rudy Bencomo, and Stan Snider (phone).
Council comments
Snider said he had been contacted by a few residents that rents have been increasing faster in Silver City. He suggested some form of stabilization that would be fair. He had researched state statues and they prohibit rent control. A bill had been introduced last year and this year to revoke that, both failed. "I have asked our representatives to support it next year." He also asked the tenants downtown if they thought the rents had been fair. "I do not see this as a councilor being a disparaging statement but a part of my duties." On another note, he addressed the Grant County Senior Village and said it would be a great program.
WW II Veteran Bill Harrison receives early birthday present
- Category: Front Page News Front Page News
- Published: 27 February 2024 27 February 2024
Bill HarrisonPhotos and article by Mary Alice Murphy
World War II Veteran Bill Harrison, who served in the Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II, will turn 102 on June 22, 2024.
Harrison said he was pleased to receive this early birthday gift, a flag flown at the national monument of the USS Arizona, which was sunk by Japanese forces during the attack on Pearl Harbor from the commander.
Correctional officers involved in scuffle
- Category: Front Page News Front Page News
- Published: 27 February 2024 27 February 2024
By Roger Lanse
According to a Grant County Sheriff’s Office offense report, on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, around 9:45 p.m., as Grant County Detention Center female correctional officers were attempting to return Nolene Sanchez, 33, to her cell, the officers were hit by Sanchez. Video footage of the incident, the report stated, showed Sanchez standing at the door to her cell putting up her hair and disregarding verbal commands from a female officer. After using OC spray, female officers attempted to gain control of Sanchez, who resisted, striking one of the officers with an open hand several times and kicking her, and “headbutting” another. All received medical attention and were cleared by medical personnel.
Fog seal operations begin on NM 90
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 26 February 2024 26 February 2024
Motorists should expect minor delays
LORDSBURG- The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District One will begin Fog Sealing NM 90 from milepost 0 (intersection of US 70) to milepost 42 (Silver City) on Monday February 26, 2024. Working hours will be Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Work is expected to be completed by Spring 2024.
Drivers can expect lane closures in both the northbound and southbound lanes as needed. Use caution for workers and equipment in the area, reduced speed limits with flagging and pilot car operation. Center striping will not be present in construction zones.