The regular meeting of the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District is scheduled for December 15th, at 4:00 p.m. at the NRCS Office located at 3082 32nd Street Bypass, Suite C. Informational items will include reports from the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the New Mexico Department of Agriculture. The agenda also features discussion and possible action regarding Bear Creek Watershed planning, issues related to the Mexican Gray Wolf, and concerns involving Bear Canyon Dam. Public comment will be invited as part of the meeting.
The Village of Columbus Water and Wastewater Superintendent is notifying residents that water service will be interrupted next week in the Industrial Park area. Affected locations include, but are not limited to, the Port of Entry, the Columbus Apartments, the Family Dollar Store, the Columbus Stockyards, the UETA Duty-Free Store, and nearby businesses and residences. The temporary shutdown is necessary to allow the construction company to continue work on the ongoing flood control project. A follow-up notice with the confirmed date and time of the interruption will be issued as soon as the schedule is finalized.
During its regular meeting on Tuesday, the Hurley Town Council passed a notice of intent to adopt an updated animal control ordinance that would raise fees associated with animal control actions. The purpose of the revised fee structure is not to burden residents with excessive costs, but rather to serve as a deterrent and promote responsible pet ownership. The ordinance also emphasizes requirements for sterilizing cats and dogs, with the broader goal of reducing dog fights, decreasing the number of roaming animals, and encouraging citizens to ensure their pets are properly cared for.
In New Mexico news:
Individuals seeking assistance with medical questions or locating healthcare providers in New Mexico can now contact the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) by text message. Residents may text their inquiries to 66364 (NMDOH), in addition to calling the NMDOH Helpline or using the chat feature available on the department’s website. All questions submitted by text will be addressed during Helpline business hours, which are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
