Community News
Ed Young has been an active member of the community with various different positions throughout the last 30 years at Parrish, Stream, HMS, The Murray Hotel, etc. He is also a member and administrator of the Arenas Valley Church of Christ.
In 2013, Ed was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease as a result of medication to treat his hypertension. He is now currently on the UNOS list to receive a kidney transplant if one becomes available. His granddaughter Maryssa is being evaluated to be a living kidney donor through the paired exchange program in hope that it will help him receive a kidney sooner.
Because all appointments for preparation and conduction of the kidney transplant must be done at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, travel costs are a major factor. Not to mention that even with his Medicare health coverage, the out of pocket cost for a transplant will be substantial.
The Young family has partnered with the National Foundation for Transplants to help with fundraising efforts. You can access the website here.
If you have any further questions or need any more information please feel free to contact Maryssa Young at 575-313-0849.
El Paso, Texas — December 11, 2019 — Hersha Hospitality Management (HHM) announced Andrés Padilla has been named executive chef of The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park. Chef Padilla will oversee all food and beverage experiences for the 130-room property, including two restaurants & bars, in-room dining and private events.
Influenced by Padilla’s travels throughout Mexico, Ámbar Restaurante will serve wood- red, modern Mexican cuisine. Offering panoramic views of Mexico, New Mexico and El Paso, La Perla is an exclusive rooftop dining and cocktail venue that will feature seafood-driven plates. Set to open in early 2020, the beautifully restored 19- floor boutique hotel dates back to the 1930s, boasting a rich history tied into the destination of El Paso, Texas. The hotel is owned by Mills Plaza Properties II LP, a Paul Foster company.
“We knew this historic building would require an iconic chef, and we hired Chef Padilla not only for his notable background, but for his culinary vision and ingredient-driven thoughtfulness,” said The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park’s General Manager Wolfgang Jonas.
Got a complaint about noise, barking dogs, abandoned vehicles or any other "nuisance?" Officers Manny Jaure (left) and Vickie Toney are here to help. In Silver City, they should be residents' first call.Silver City -- Having a problem with a neighbor's barking dog, an abandoned vehicle in the street or any other quality of life issue in Silver City? Rather than complaining to town councilors who volunteer their time or calling city hall, code enforcement officers Manny Jaure and Vickie Toney should be residents' first contact.
"I love working with people," says the affable Jaure, who always seems to smiling. "I love working with the community." Toney, animal control officer, is "all about the animals and public safety." Together, Officers Toney and Jaure form the Silver City Police Department's code enforcement team.
Western New Mexico University biology student Nicolas Farley, who interned with the NASA Earth Science Division this summer, models an exo-suit he is inventing. Experience Boosts Nicolas Farley’s Optimism Regarding Becoming an Astronaut
Silver City, NM – Western New Mexico University biology student Nicolas Farley interned with the NASA Earth Science Division this summer.
“I definitely didn’t realize how prestigious the program was when I applied. There were 28 students from across the U.S., most of which came from Ivy League schools,” he said.
Pictured from left to right: Michael Koury & Vivian Myers (San Lorenzo Elementary), Susanne Kee (KISS), Martha Egnal (Montessori), Barbara and Loren Nelson (Imagination Library), Mary Cowan (Wreathes Across America), Chelsea Cooper (SASS), William & DaLue Mize (Indian Springs Ranch), Denice Baird (Rope 4 Hope)The Bootheel Foundation is a charitable foundation created 12 years ago in November 2007. The mission is to provide funding to community projects in the areas serviced by Western Bank. The original, main office is located in Lordsburg. Other branches are located in Silver City, Willcox, AZ, and Bisbee, AZ. On Tuesday, December 3, over 25 non-profit organizations across the 4 branches received donations from the Bootheel Foundation and a total of $29,000 was awarded, an increase of 16% from last year’s donations. “Western Bank’s ‘Bootheel’ Foundation is proud to contribute to these organizations. Each one of our employees, officers, and directors donate to the foundation to enable us to do this.
2020 Grant County 4-H Council Officer Team (R-L): Kurstyn Johnson, Sarah Gardner, Cooper Miller, Carson Billings, Madison Miller, Rylee EvansSILVER CITY - Each year a new rotation of youth is elected to county 4-H council leadership positions. These youths are the leaders of their peers and guide the 4-H program throughout the year. The new slate of officers will serve a one-year term. Throughout the year youths are responsible for conducting county 4-H business, learning parliamentary procedure, organizational skills, budgeting, planning as well as complete community service and increase their public speaking skills.
Members of the Silver City Police Department earlier this week delivered Thanksgiving food baskets and new winter coats to families in need at each of the schools in the Silver Consolidated School District. The annual food and coat drive is made possible by the Silver City Police Officers Association, the Town of Silver City, and Wal Mart. Pictured from left to right: Police Chief Freddie Portillo, Code Enforcement Officer Manny Jaure, Tessie Valenzuela, Andrea Martin, Patrol Officer Avery Crump, and Amy Laughlin.
The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 1 ofGrant County/Ft Bayard held a drawing for the .223 Savage Axis Bolt Action Rifle as a fundraising effort during its Monthly Meeting held on November 13.
After the SouthWest Quilts of Valor ladies presented a quilt to Marine Veteran Jose Parra, the Chapter asked Carl Pickering of the Quilters to draw the winning tickets from the ticket box.
1st Prize, a .223 Savage Axis bolt Action rifle with a 3x9 Scope and a carrying case, went to Valerie Nash, a retired EMT.
2nd Prize, a $200.00 Walmart Gift Card, went to Ryan Oglevie/ McCormack, an area Rancher.
3rd Prize, a $100.00 Walmart Gift Card, went to Manuel Maldonado, a Grant County Sheriff Deputy.
Fire Alerts
Editor's Note
Check out a new column that will talk about the town of Silver City and its news and services.
Those new to providing news releases to the Beat are asked to please check out submission guidelines at https://www.grantcountybeat.com/about/submissions. They are for your information to make life easier on the readers, as well as the editor.
Classifieds: We have changed Classifieds. Check periodically to see if any news ones have popped up. The former software failed us, so it's just a category now, with prices posted. Send your information to editor@grantcountybeat.com and we will post it as soon as we can. Instructions and prices are on the page.
Images: We have received complaints about large images blocking parts of other articles. If you encounter this problem, click on the title of the article you want to read and it will take you to that article's page, which shows only that article without any intruders. It's a software problem, not easily fixable, other than showing fewer articles per summary page. If you are a frequent visitor, you might not mind fewer articles per page, but if you only come once in a while, you likely want to see more articles to browse. Write me at editor@grantcountybeat.com to let me know your feelings on this issue.
Compliance: Because you are an esteemed member of The Grant County Beat readership, be assured that we at the Beat continue to do everything we can to be in full compliance with GDPR and pertinent US law, so that the information you have chosen to give to us cannot be compromised.
New Columnists: The Beat continues to bring you new columnists.Recent additions include one about end of life options, Compassionate Care.
The Beat has a column for you gardeners out there. The Grant County Extension Service will bring you monthly columns on gardening issues. The first one posted is on Winterizing your houseplants and patio plants.
The Beat totally appreciates its readers and subscribers!
WARNING:
All articles and photos indicated by a byline are copyrighted to the author or photographer. You may not use any information found within the articles without asking permission AND giving attribution to the source. Photos can be requested and may incur a nominal fee for use personally or commercially.
NOTE: If an article does not have a byline, it was sent to the Beat and written by someone not affiliated with the Beat
Don't forget to tell advertisers that you saw their ad on the Beat.
Newsletter: If you subscribe to the Join GCB Three Times Weekly Updates option on the left side of this page, you will be subscribed to email notifications with links to recently posted articles.
Here for YOU: Consider the Beat your DAILY newspaper for up-to-date information about Grant County. It's at your fingertips! One Click to Local News.
Feel free to notify editor@grantcountybeat.com, if you notice any problems on the site. Your convenience is my desire for the Beat.
Thanks for your support for and your readership of Grant County's online news source—www.grantcountybeat.com