In a unanimous vote, the Hurley Town Council hired former Bayard Chief of Police Cornel Stemley as a police officer for the town at a special meeting Tuesday evening. While the council spoke at length with Hurley Police Chief Steven Gallegos and Stemley during a closed session prior to the vote, Mayor Ed Stevens and council members expressed confidence in the decision to hire Stemley. “We have made the decision …
Although police officer Brandon Hannes was hired a mere four months ago, the Hurley Town Council accepted his resignation at their meeting Tuesday, despite councilors’ reluctance. The town’s department has been fully staffed for just a brief period. “Can we deny [his resignation]?” Mayor Pro Tem Richard Maynes asked jokingly. After a quick vote, Mayor Ed Stevens addressed Hannes. “Thank you for your efforts, in the short time you were …
It has been many months since Hurley has had two of its own police officers patrolling its streets, but as of last week, the town has welcomed a second officer to the department. At the Hurley Town Council meeting Wednesday, Mayor Ed Stevens not only welcomed new officer Brandon Hannes, but also thanked returning town employees and council members as they embark together on another year. The gain of an …