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Smith said the ordinance cited in his case is listed as “0‑16‑04” and referred to the 2016 Grant County animal‑control ordinance. He described a magistrate hearing held July 8 of the prior year and said court costs of $132.50 were waived, leaving the enforcement fine reduced to $10. Smith urged the commissioners to increase fines so they “sting a little bit” and act as a deterrent; he suggested raising the fine to $250.

Smith said he had collected more than two months of data, including photos, video and sound recordings, and that the nighttime barking affected his sleep and work. He urged the board to “take under advisement to revise this ordinance,” pointing to a recent November 14, 2024 resolution that adjusted certain licensing fees for guard and dangerous‑animal permits.

Later in the meeting, a commissioner asked county staff to note the request and consider whether the ordinance should be brought back for discussion and a formal review, including any necessary public hearing and legal review. No formal motion to amend the ordinance was made during the Feb. 13 meeting.

The transcript does not record a subsequent staff report or legal analysis; the county attorney and clerk would be responsible for advising on the statutory process required to amend an ordinance, including notice and hearing requirements.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","GCC 2025-02-13 Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A Grant County resident urged commissioners to increase fines for barking‑dog violations after a court case produced a $10 fine; commissioners asked staff to add the ordinance to a future agenda for discussion.","taxTitle","Grant County, New Mexico","taxId",67089,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6329121,"Bayard police chief urges commissioners to reject cuts; sheriff reports new records system and training",3402,898000,4300000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2316470-adf1fd51515a2e4ad862e9b647c3a804&start=898&end=4300","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2316470-adf1fd51515a2e4ad862e9b647c3a804/thumbnail_898000.jpg","/articles/6329121/Grant-County/New-Mexico/Bayard-police-chief-urges-commissioners-to-reject-cuts-sheriff-reports-new-records-system-and-training","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6329121-ce349f7abf604b4f46947fa7aeb7ee48/orig.mp4?Expires=1771215351&Signature=lUbzOSbWXUg9080TU8VU0~fdCswP4o2ru7qb7pXB0E~LkZHWW5YZzUOOfZ2t4eW3sbq1qViKd9-OFvcvk7~hFdCPCyKrRkV4--HSSDoZiO3z-WjOuxc~~5DeuA10nlrHhHpQ3SNpKzEmr03u~wqQIFjyjm59QrIZanFD1ki6k161CHh9RCptLPJaeX323WlphWs3UthtSDsKr0BtP9dDL3TatKDgyfS0zDXxICKCU~xXn8JikM63dC8JTQDuBfNzmebqTQ-JQTDJN9veBjJanWist1ArsVMw9rWxDiEY1Zu8umI4XbHUeiLwaIob5ujdSbYl-TZMRL9NbB5MS6xsXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bayard Police Chief Hector Carrillo asked Grant County commissioners on Feb. 13 to reject proposals to reduce funding for his department, saying data on call volume does not support cuts and that reducing local resources would jeopardize public safety.

Chief Carrillo provided a month-by-month breakdown for 2024 showing 157 calls total for the city between January and December 2024 and said Bayard answers more than 50 calls per month in aggregate when measured across agencies. “Using this limited data as a basis to try and take funds from our department is not only unreasonable but it also jeopardizes public safety,” Carrillo said, urging the commission to “reject any efforts to strip essential funding from our local law enforcement.”

In the elected-officials portion of the meeting, the county sheriff reported that the Grant County Sheriff’s Office began full operations on a new Central Square computer-aided dispatch and records management system on Jan. 6. The sheriff said the system will let deputies better track offenders, vehicles and case details and should reduce time spent on reports once the new workflows are finalized.

The sheriff offered a summary of activity captured in the new system from Jan. 6 through the end of that month: 1,737 total calls (dispatch and self‑initiated combined), 42 alarm calls, 41 domestic‑disturbance calls, 31 noninjury accidents and 8 injury accidents, seven criminal-damage complaints, 10 unattended deaths and 313 traffic stops initiated by deputies. The sheriff said some reporting categories are still being refined as the office adjusts to the new system.

The sheriff also listed upcoming and recent training courses for deputies — including pipeline response, crimes‑against‑children coursework, verbal de‑escalation and homicide investigation training — and said that training investment strengthens field performance: “The better more training I give my staff, the better officers we have out there,” he said.

Operation Stone Garden, a federal grant coordinating local enforcement and U.S. Border Patrol, began Jan. 1 and the sheriff said deputies are working overtime shifts to assist border patrol; local municipal police departments are also participating.

The sheriff cautioned the board that a long‑time donor who had provided about $30,000 annually to support the D.A.R.E. program is leaving the county and will not continue the contribution; the sheriff asked commissioners and the public to consider funding or fundraising options to sustain the youth program.

Commissioner Medina thanked local law‑enforcement leadership for their efforts and praised visible deputies in the field. No formal funding changes were taken during the meeting; Carrillo’s request was recorded as public comment.","Bayard Police Chief Hector Carrillo told commissioners that recent calls and staffing patterns make proposed funding cuts to local policing unjustified; the Grant County sheriff reported migration to a new CAD/records system, call volumes and training plans and warned that a longtime donor for the D.A.R.E. program will not continue support.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6329125,"Grant County Extension highlights 4‑H growth, asks commissioners to consider restored funding",1724,1538000,3262000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2316470-adf1fd51515a2e4ad862e9b647c3a804&start=1538&end=3262","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2316470-adf1fd51515a2e4ad862e9b647c3a804/thumbnail_1538000.jpg","/articles/6329125/Grant-County/New-Mexico/Grant-County-Extension-highlights-4H-growth-asks-commissioners-to-consider-restored-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6329125-cb5f44c5baecb29b8be3feb2828058a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771215351&Signature=FN3B-Ni1Enj4MF2V32LZy9SLOtcAwciK0rmqED6a00E--q~ntPuKlGXylGichpfWJ5vS4dYwkRWBLRD1E7qo9heAP4z49R5o996f-75S~~dvj8d1~Yj9wmaCVFYo6zpEz6B8vZaen5Ve4Do~f8LPPvsoLSyHCvgNp7DYn2WoUUfTURAdftJaYqfttTGiyBZSrMFBBDX8nN6G-8YKEO5wbrWFDyekWMgPIH8EY12GGXzh6j4LnMQqRN~WtMoj~iYzoauXSVtZz7FHl6i6yZ29UQqfUeAcX~v2dH36bMPNPQ0r8Jxi9FX-e1ow9WdRUEZvVbTB2fIZZJa0GYeOAIg8Pw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Grant County Extension staff on Feb. 13 presented their 2024 annual report and asked commissioners to consider additional budget support now that the office has largely restored staffing.

Jessica Massengill, the county extension agent, said extension activities reach a broad audience through 4‑H, horticulture and livestock programs and digital outreach. She reported five 4‑H clubs in 2024 with 95 youth and about 40 adult volunteers, more than 200 project offerings, and a 10% enrollment increase over 2023. Massengill said the county’s horse and livestock judging teams placed at the state level and a horse team competed at nationals; she also cited a newly formed parliamentary procedure team that placed fourth in the state.

Massengill described popular youth programs such as an “egg to chick” incubator curriculum that reached 353 students in 2024 (an 85% increase from 2023), and a YouTube channel with roughly 13,000 views. She said extension offers adult education on gardening, livestock technology and financial management for producers, and provides SNAP‑Ed programming through the I CAN (Ideas in Cooking and Nutrition) initiative.

Michelle Freeman, the county’s new Family and Consumer Science (FCS) agent who started in November 2024, outlined planned adult programs on food safety, label literacy, budgeting, healthy cooking and mental‑health resources. Both agents said they plan school enrichment programs and increased outreach to clubs and volunteer leaders.

The presenters reminded the board of a voluntary budget cut in 2020 that eliminated a part‑time position; Massengill asked the commissioners to consider the office’s community impact when evaluating an upcoming funding request. “This report highlights our efforts, but it does not fully capture the scope of our work,” she said.

Commissioners praised the extension’s volunteer training and youth accomplishments and indicated they would consider the funding request during upcoming budget discussions.

The extension staff invited commissioners to attend programs, and listed near‑term workshops including pruning, calving and a showmanship workshop led by alumni. The office said many activities are coordinated with New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service and funded in part through grants such as SNAP‑Ed for the I CAN program.","Grant County Extension presented its 2024 achievements — including 4‑H enrollment gains, statewide award-winning teams, youth education programs and outreach — and asked the board to consider funding to restore a previously cut position now that staffing has mostly returned.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6329130,"Votes at a glance: Grant County commissioners approve grant amendments, equipment purchases and multiple agreements",528,4661000,5189000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2316470-adf1fd51515a2e4ad862e9b647c3a804&start=4661&end=5189","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2316470-adf1fd51515a2e4ad862e9b647c3a804/thumbnail_4661000.jpg","/articles/6329130/Grant-County/New-Mexico/Votes-at-a-glance-Grant-County-commissioners-approve-grant-amendments-equipment-purchases-and-multiple-agreements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6329130-f0e9b78897c53e18426c7c5e996ecc78/orig.mp4?Expires=1771215351&Signature=QLxjfoMTNUyJSNV74kV9~-t09f4yBw6IGJEswfRuUlI7kt3qCD5r~3M8nJk2N0UJgbU~gvFTa8D5ryqYRXuMP0fU~-vl4LA9J~Gzph8UYl9PfhKA5oOM9FIzZmoUjY9IgtlaOSn~8A9dzHMDikuDaUCHQBlw6wG4dSEgmyVxse-bbdUEQ8uzc9Rk8YSbb35XHSMqqj5XpYyhm~0RhjQwFmAYr84CEvhR7wCkhBRSYsm7CcJ7Tj7UfzPQURR-DWP3~9csJMFDhoiA70KONOX07C3Ht2DBJBKAVRbcAB7kEriXP~wu1nf2PCT69V7QrRP9pNemvtjkTHJkzfF7J5Iugw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Grant County commissioners approved multiple administrative and budget items during their regular meeting on Feb. 13, 2025. Most motions drew no substantive public debate and passed by voice vote.

Key approvals recorded in the meeting minutes included: expanding the fire protection grant fund by $278,816.10; purchasing a 2025 Peterbilt 4,000‑gallon water truck; approving a letter to join the County Livestock Loss Authority; and approving multiple county agreements and grant amendments. The board also approved several resolutions and retroactive intergovernmental agreements with state agencies.

The transcript shows motions, seconds and unanimous “Aye” votes for these items; specific roll-call tallies were not included in the material presented. Items approved (motion language summarized where the transcript used shorthand) include:

- Approval of the regular meeting agenda.
- Consent agenda: work session minutes (01/07/2025), regular meeting minutes (01/09/2025) and expenditure report ending 02/05/2025.
- Expand fire protection grant fund by $278,816.10.
- Purchase of a 2025 Peterbilt 4,000‑gallon water truck.
- Approval of letter to join the County Livestock Loss Authority.
- Agreement A-25-01 (details not specified in transcript).
- Mutual aid agreement A-25-02 for fire and rescue/EMS between Grant County and (transcript: “Seattle County” — text not further specified in minutes).
- Grant amendment 1 for project 25-ED-15.
- Retroactive approval of New Mexico Department of Health intergovernmental agreement for $192,500.
- Retroactive approval of an additional agreement for $150,000 (agreement text not specified in transcript excerpt).
- Standard subaward agreements A-25-06 and A-25-05 with the Center for Health Innovations (CHI).
- Amendment 1 to Resolution R-24-30 and Amendment 1 to Resolution R-24-32.
- Budget adjustment Resolution R-25-12.
- Resolutions R-25-13 and R-25-14.
- Resolution R-25-15 (supporting Tyrone Peak/Emma exploration by Freeport) — recorded separately in the meeting and covered in a dedicated item.

Where the transcript did not provide detailed agreement or contract text, the minutes record the motion, a second and an affirmative voice vote. The meeting record does not list individual commissioners’ yea/nay votes for these items in the excerpt provided.

Most approved items were administrative (agreements, grant amendments and equipment purchases); the meeting minutes show commissioners handled these with routine motions and majority voice votes.

For any item listed here in which the transcript excerpt omits substantive contract or grant language, the county clerk’s office maintains the complete agreement files and should be consulted for full terms and fiscal impact.","At its Feb. 13 meeting the Grant County Board of Commissioners approved a series of motions including grant fund expansion, equipment purchases, intergovernmental agreements and multiple resolutions; most items were approved by voice vote with no extended discussion.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6329135,"Commissioners approve resolution backing Tyrone Peak exploration after public hearing",4797,382000,5179000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2316470-adf1fd51515a2e4ad862e9b647c3a804&start=382&end=5179","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2316470-adf1fd51515a2e4ad862e9b647c3a804/thumbnail_382000.jpg","/articles/6329135/Grant-County/New-Mexico/Commissioners-approve-resolution-backing-Tyrone-Peak-exploration-after-public-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6329135-404a1fcd9a78f77181037f9c129b1848/orig.mp4?Expires=1771215351&Signature=N3B7kRls3K5MWV6XwaC9aldDN93YTWL56BKBiv822yJyK06fc6cz-6vROl44G-iUi5QdoNu7Lky2j~dbmSwbWfkMu6FYY9nDyF3HGL33ZxVUAPXLSi3~8LjcnyWtyTIDiJqLPwS5IW5lHZvJUYlvTF0LAb9cSgcvsOVOSW27tMjIOeSUHpm4XvQFVxwIvzKBzB3D4elCquZ99-sOS9JSBkxSu0eGhkuB136HrjDuc1dvsLieoaLMRy2RUv2vbk8OujvQOCFZENGNjDZoznid0lPepWsOn0SXa1MHKalH4xs1I~QSwyOrBPBAh~UfDgvTJzZL4axjq0TVYE7Y5MFGbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Grant County commissioners on Feb. 13 approved Resolution R-25-15 supporting exploration activity near the Tyrone Mine, a move proponents said will support local jobs and the county economy.

The resolution drew public comment from residents, business groups and company representatives during the meeting’s public-input period. The measure passed on a voice vote after brief comments from commissioners; a roll-call tally was not recorded in the minutes presented at the meeting.

Supporters told the board the exploration permit is important to extending the mine’s life and the county’s economy. “This exploration project permit is essential for the long term development of Freeport's copper mining and the economic future of Grant County,” said Kim Clark, a fifth-generation resident. Peter Stubin of Silver City cited demand projections for copper and said, quoting a summary of widely published figures, that “global copper demand is projected to grow from 25,900,000 metric tons in 2023 to 39,100,000 tons … Much of this growth is expected to come from the EV industry.”

Rochelle Roberts, introduced as senior environmental scientist overseeing the Tyrone exploration permitting effort for Freeport, responded to concerns raised at a Feb. 10 public hearing and in written comments. Roberts said the company’s first application included two maps and that an updated application added eight more maps to address public questions about site location. She said borehole GPS coordinates, township-range-section data and mailed notices to neighbors within a half mile were included in the application and that the Mining and Minerals Division had deemed the first application administratively complete.

Roberts described several voluntary measures Freeport says it follows: adherence to migratory-bird guidance, plant-salvage efforts where practical (except for listed threatened or endangered species), third‑party noise and lighting studies intended to show impacts are unlikely at nearby residences, and reclamation practices consistent with regulation 19.10.0403 when an active mining application is pending. “It is important to remember that MMD's role is simply to govern reclamation, not every single aspect of environmental impact mitigation,” Roberts said.

Local businesses and civic leaders also voiced support. Romeo Cruz, executive director of the Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce, cited Freeport's local investments and grant funding as reasons the chamber supports the resolution. Multiple speakers said mining jobs allow young people to stay in the county.

Commissioner commentary acknowledged concerns raised at the Feb. 10 hearing and said those were addressed during the public comment. “I really appreciate Rochelle … speaking during public comment to each of those concerns,” Commissioner Stevens said before voting to approve the resolution.

The county’s formal action—approval of Resolution R-25-15—was recorded during the business portion of the meeting. The transcript records the motion and a second and then the chair calling for the vote; the record shows commissioners answered “Aye” and the motion carried.

The resolution underscores longstanding tensions between local economic reliance on mining and public questions about environmental protections; Freeport representatives told the board they have additional studies and grievance-management systems available to the public.

The county did not attach conditions to the resolution during the vote. Information provided during comments points residents to the Mining and Minerals Division permitting process for challenges or additional public comment on the exploration permits.","Grant County commissioners voted to approve Resolution R-25-15 supporting exploration near the Tyrone Mine after public comment from residents, business groups and a Freeport environmental scientist who addressed maps, wildlife protections and reclamation practices.","actionData","errors"]

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