Jo Lutz

Silver City

Reporter at Silver City Daily Press

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Market Street bridge, disc golf course set for rehab

5 days ago | scdailypress.com | Jo Lutz

By JO LUTZDaily Press CorrespondentLast Wednesday’s meeting of the Silver City Trails and Open Space Committee addressed the need for maintenance in several public spaces downtown, including repairs to the now-closed Market Street pedestrian bridge, a little-known disc golf course near La Capilla and the possible relocation of Boston Hill’s Spring Street trailhead.
County seeks clarity on HMS’ senior centers

1 week ago | scdailypress.com | Jo Lutz

By JO LUTZDaily Press CorrespondentBefore diving into budget affairs — including the consideration of contentious funding for senior centers operated by Hidalgo Medical Services — the Grant County Commission opened its regular meeting Thursday by once again certifying extreme drought conditions, keeping fireworks restrictions in place. “In front of you, the most recent drought monitor map,” County Manager Charlene Webb told the commission.
County extends fire restrictions

3 weeks ago | scdailypress.com | Jo Lutz

By JO LUTZDaily Press CorrespondentOn Thursday, the Grant County Commission renewed a declaration of extreme or severe drought conditions for the third month running, an action which also continues fireworks restrictions across the county. They also approved a mutual aid agreement between Grant and Luna counties for fire services, allowing either to request the other county’s fire departments for assistance.
County contemplates courthouse’s future

1 month ago | scdailypress.com | Jo Lutz

By JO LUTZDaily Press CorrespondentTuesday’s Grant County Commission work session showcased progress on a pair of partial designs for both a new courthouse and a substantial renovation of the existing building. Architectural firm NCA Architects presented draft floor plans for both, telling commissioners that full reports detailing materials and costs will follow in August, with final designs completed by September and a final presentation in October.
County gets $4M in capital outlay, boosts fire restrictions

1 month ago | scdailypress.com | Jo Lutz

By JO LUTZDaily Press CorrespondentWith the 2025 legislative session wrapped, District 39 state Rep. Luis Terrazas and District 28 state Sen. Gabriel Ramos summarized its accomplishments and challenges for Grant County at Thursday’s regular meeting of the County Commission, highlighting more than $4 million in project funding and bills to benefit veterans and prevent anti-consumer insurance practices.
County responds to senior program cuts

1 month ago | scdailypress.com | Jo Lutz

By JO LUTZDaily Press CorrespondentAt Tuesday’s work session, Hidalgo Medical Services CEO Dan Otero announced to the Grant County Commission the HMS Compassion for Seniors Program would be ending due to a funding shortfall, and HMS would have to consider closing senior centers if the county and several municipalities they serve did not contribute to their operation.
Assessor seeks drone surveys for county

2 months ago | scdailypress.com | Jo Lutz

By JO LUTZDaily Press CorrespondentThursday’s brief meeting of the Grant County Commission featured a presentation on the uses of aerial footage for counties at the request of County Assessor Misty Trujillo, who wants to use this service to more easily assess property values. Mimbres resident Paul Foreman also returned to public comments to lament that ATVs cannot legally be driven on N.M. 35 — particularly because there are no alternate routes through the upper Mimbres valley.
County faces double drought: water, federal health funds

2 months ago | scdailypress.com | Jo Lutz

By JO LUTZDaily Press CorrespondentAt Thursday’s meeting, the Grant County Commission declared “extreme or severe drought conditions” in Grant County, imposing restrictions on fireworks. Gila Regional Medical Center CEO Robert Whitaker also reported the hospital’s monthly earnings and admissions, which are up over this time last year. “Our ER visits continue to grow, and we do see more and more people in our ER as well as outpatients and clinics,” Whitaker said.
County uneasy over anti-fire power shutoffs

2 months ago | scdailypress.com | Jo Lutz

By JO LUTZDaily Press CorrespondentDuring Tuesday’s brief Grant County Commission work session, commissioners heard reports from county staff that touched on issues of fire safety and emergency preparedness, as well as follow-up with the ongoing efforts to hold owners of properties with fire hazards accountable through the courts. County Fire Chief Roger Groves reported increased fire activity, with a recent 6-acre fire in Mimbres.
County backs mine exploration, wolf compensation

Feb 15, 2025 | scdailypress.com | Jo Lutz

By JO LUTZDaily Press CorrespondentEight residents availed themselves of public input at Thursday’s regular Grant County Commission meeting, with six speaking in favor of mining exploration near Tyrone Mine. The commission unanimously passed a resolution in support of that exploration, which had also been discussed at length in a public meeting Feb. 10.