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Traffic Alert Update Chip seal operations continue in Grant Co. June 11, 2024
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- Published: 11 June 2024 11 June 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.
Starting Thursday, June 13th NM 35 will have crews beginning construction from milepost 27 (NM15/NM 35 intersection) to milepost 0 (NM 35/NM 152 intersection). Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures and reduced speeds, please expect minor delays. Working hours will be seven days a week from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., use extreme caution loose gravel and no center lane stripping will be present in construction zone. Wait times are estimated at 30 minutes.
Freeport CEO Kathleen L. Quirk to Receive The Copper Club’s Ankh Award
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- Published: 11 June 2024 11 June 2024
To download a PDF of the release, please visit the following link: Freeport CEO Kathleen L. Quirk to Receive The Copper Club’s Ankh Award
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX) today announced Kathleen L. Quirk will receive the Ankh Award at The Copper Club’s annual dinner on June 12, 2024, in recognition of her exceptional leadership and commitment to the copper industry. The Ankh Award has been bestowed annually since 1962 to professionals who have made extraordinary contributions to the copper industry.
¡Fiesta Latina! featured the Kaltonaka Dance Group Saturday 0608242
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- Published: 10 June 2024 10 June 2024
Photos, video and article by Cara Staab
From left, Laisha Vargas Garcia, a WNMU President's List student, with her sister
Tiffany Vargas Garcia, who also performs with the Kaltonaka Dance Group.
Kaltonaka Dance Group (Chichimeca Mexica Azteca) performed an Aztec ceremonial dance program Saturday at the Latina Festival. The dancers wore Aztec regalia that often included feather headdresses and leg rattles. The group is based out of northern New Mexico, but one of its members, Laisha Vargas Garcia, is a President's List student at WNMU.
Laisha’s response when asked what is “Chichimeca Mexica Azteca,” which is in their header name:
“chichimeca mexica azteca” is basically all referring to our people and our ancestors. our ancestors used to be known through all of those names “chichimecas” “mexicas” (pronounced meh-shee-kahs) and “aztecas, she said.”
"Chichimecas were the different groups of peoples who first established themselves in what was known as Aztlán/ Tenochtitlán known as current day Mexico City.
"The chichimecas eventually turned into the Aztec Empire with famous emperors such as Montezuma II.
Bayard goes over upcoming budget
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- Published: 10 June 2024 10 June 2024
By Lynn Janes
The town of Bayard held a regular meeting May 28, 2024. Attendance included Mayor John L. Ojinaga, Mayor Pro Tem Eloy Medina, Councilors Eloy Gonzales, and Gilbert Ortiz. Frances Gonzales didn't attend. Martha Salas, city clerk/treasurer also attended.
The council approved the consent agenda that include the April police report, meeting minutes May 13, 2024, and May 23, 2024, and accounts payable.
Old business
Cobre needs two public inputs?
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- Published: 10 June 2024 10 June 2024
By Lynn Janes
The Cobre Consolidated School Board held a regular meeting on May 28, 2024. Board members in attendance included Gabriella Begay, Gilbert Guadiana, David Terrazas, Angelina Hardin, and Emmarie Heredia. Superintendent Michael Koury also attended.
The council approved the agenda after discussion on public input. Guadiana objected to the agenda not providing a public input and public input on agenda items. "We are not being transparent, and it is policy. I have addressed this many times." Begay said she had just received the email from him today on the matter. She had reached out to legal counsel, and they agreed having it on the agenda twice would be redundant. She had included the matter in the agenda to discuss as a council.
Santa Clara fire department ISO lowers insurance rates
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- Published: 10 June 2024 10 June 2024
By Lynn Janes
The Village of Santa Clara held a meeting May 23, 2024. Mayor Arnold Lopez called the meeting to order. Mayor Pro Tem Albert Esparza, trustees, Peter Erickson and Ralph Trujillo attended. Olga Amador didn't attend.
Mayor's report
Grant County Water Commission ready to start preliminary design
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- Published: 10 June 2024 10 June 2024
By Lynn Janes
On May 23, 2024, the commission held a regular meeting at the city annex building.
Priscilla Lucero, director, Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments, said they had not applied for colonias funding due to not being ready for construction until 2025. However, they had awarded $42 million for projects in southern New Mexico which left about $20 million that would be reiterated in August or September. They had sent in the EPA final request for funding but had to make adjustments. The EPA had also approved the PER (preliminary engineering report).
Fiesta Latina Mercado 060824
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- Published: 09 June 2024 09 June 2024
[Editor's Note: This is the first of several articles, photos and videos to come. Stay Tuned.]
Photos (below) by Mary Alice Murphy at the Saturday, June 8, 2024 artist and artisan mercado (market).
Vendors of hand-crafted and handmade items from clothing to furniture, from jewelry to home decor, from utilitarian to simply beautiful items for the home; from traditional art in various media, the choice was almost overwhelming. Don't miss it next year, if you did't get there this year!