A domestic cat has become the fourth confirmed case of New World screwworm in Grant County. According to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, the cat was treated by a veterinarian after being attacked by another animal, and screwworm larvae were discovered in its wound. As of October 30, New Mexico had reported 14 confirmed cases involving cattle, horses, dogs, cats and sheep across five counties, including Grant, Luna and Hidalgo. Animal owners can find prevention information and updates at ScrewwormNM.org.
Cobre Consolidated Schools has announced that it is advancing plans for a new school facility that would serve students in grades six through twelve, replacing the existing Cobre High School and Snell Middle School buildings. The project is estimated to cost between $112 million and $115 million. The superintendent discussed the plans during the district’s school board meeting, reporting that the district is working with the New Mexico Public School Facilities Authority on the initial planning phase. Community input opportunities are expected as planning progresses.
The Lordsburg City Council is scheduled to consider several items during a special meeting today, November 2, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes a recommendation on contractor bids for a Community Development Block Grant project, consideration of hiring of a new police officer, and discussion of the Knights of Pythias building. The meeting is open to the public.
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New Mexico is committing $42.75 million in state funding to help communities recover from severe flooding across the state. According to the Office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, the governor signed 57 emergency executive orders authorizing funding for debris removal, road and bridge repairs and other public infrastructure needs. Separately, the state has requested federal disaster assistance for September flooding in southern New Mexico, which caused an estimated $27.1 million in public infrastructure damage across 14 counties and three Tribal nations. Federal assistance could help affected communities recover costs for damaged public facilities and infrastructure.