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Attached is a Situational Awareness Briefing for our next round of heavy rain and flash flooding this week:
Update from previous briefing: Flood Watch in effect from Monday afternoon through early Wednesday morning, including all of Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas.
Photos by Mary Alice Murphy
The annual Grant County Fair this year , 2026, was dedicated to NM District 39 Representative Luis Terrazas, County Manager Charlene Webb and Grant County Public Works Director Jason Lockett for their legislative funding and county work at the Cliff-Gila Fairgrounds. Saturday was the final day of the fair and included the Junior Livestock show and the awards ceremony.
By Lynn Janes
The Silver City Town Council held a meeting September 8, 2026. Attendance to the meeting included Mayor Simon Wheaton-Smith, Nicholas Prince, Stan Snider, Victor Nanez and Angela Salaiz.
The council approved the agenda with the exception of removing the executive session.
Ceremonies
Jackie Harnandez Davis had been awarded employee of the month. She had not been able to attend but a letter from Judge Mark Van Buskirk was read. He said she has been dedicated for seventeen years as a court administrator and her contributions warrant recognition. She has an impressive understanding of the office operations consistently ensuring everything runs smooth. His letter continued by saying she has been the go to person for troubleshooting technical issues and managing video presentations. She has an unwavering willingness to help her colleagues. Van Buskirk continued to expound on her contributions and said, "She is the Wikipedia of our municipal court and a fountain of knowledge."
Nanez had attended the Municipal League training and brought a certificate to present to Prince for his hard work and dedication to the community.
Proclamations
By Lynn Janes
The Bayard Town Council held a regular meeting August 19, 2026. Attendance included Mayor John L. Ojinaga, Mayor Pro Tem Eloy Gonzales, Councilors Eloy Medina, Gilbert Ortiz and Charles Gray. Martha Salas, city clerk, also attended.
The council started with a public hearing concerning the change of ownership for the liquor license at the Food Basket. Salas said this would only be a change in ownership and the name would remain the same. No one from the public had any input and the hearing closed
The council started their regular meeting
The council approved the agenda.
Public input
John Saenz asked when the Conex container would be moved from the little league field. Due to it being public comment, the council and mayor could not answer.
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1155 PM MDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...
The Grant County Fair kicked off Wednesday at theCounty Fairgrounds in Cliff . Thanks to generous sponsors, entry into the fair is at no cost. The rodeo and dances do have fees.
The Fair Schedule and special events can be sen at https://www.grantcountyfairnm.com
See the main poster below:. Other posters can be seen on the website.
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