In addition to their major personnel decision made at their special meeting Tuesday morning, the Grant County Board of Commissioners amended their proclamation banning the use and sale of some fireworks in the county. They also made amendments to their preliminary fiscal year 2023 budget and passed several resolutions. Because the county’s previous proclamation on fireworks was passed without a formal opportunity for public input and a clause requiring its …
At the Grant County commissioners’ regular meeting Thursday, officials recognized the bravery of 11-year-old Alicia Rodriguez, who alerted her friend’s parents of a fire that started in their home last month. Rodriguez was granted a good citizen award, presented to her by Sheriff Frank Gomez, Fire Management Officer Randy Villa and Pinos Altos Volunteer Fire Chief Ed Downard. “At the age of 11, Alicia demonstrated strategic thinking skills and decisive …
During their work session Tuesday, the Grant County Commission discussed the possibility of a future ordinance for renewable energy facilities which are slowly working their way into the area. Planning and Community Development Director Priscilla Shoup said developers are calling her weekly, inquiring about constructing solar or wind energy facilities in the county. “We are getting quite a few developers who want to do this in the county, and by …
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Newly hired Grant County Planning and Community Development Director Priscilla Shoup tries out her new desk and picks up a little advice for her new job from her predecessor, Mischa Larisch. Shoup, who has been working in the town of Silver City’s Community Development Department, will take over from Larisch on May 10.
Priscilla Arredondo Shoup has been named Grant County planning and community development director, and will take on that job beginning May 10. She will be the first woman to serve in the position.
A Grant County native and graduate of Cobre High School and Western New Mexico University, Shoup said she is “very excited” about the opportunity. She added that she is “glad to be staying in my home county,” and welcomes the challenges ahead.