Thomas Spurgeon, who was arrested Feb. 24 in connection with the January killing of Bayard resident Diana Montes Thomas, will remain in jail until his trial, a state district court judge ruled this week. Spurgeon is charged with an open count of murder a capital felony and tampering with evidence, a second-degree felony, and Sixth Judicial District Attorney Michael R. Renteria announced Tuesday in a press release that …
Commissioners approved the Grant County Airport’s action plan for some major improvements to the airport at their regular meeting Thursday but they will not come quickly, as District 5 Commissioner Harry Browne noted. “I think [Airport Manager Rebekah Wenger] did an excellent job preparing that presentation, and I look forward to the work,” he said, “but it’s going to take many years before we see that come to fruition.” The …
During their regular meeting Monday, the Bayard City Council voted to continue Police Chief Cornel Stemley’s paid administrative leave, rescinded employment offers to two potential police officers and heard an update report from the Stantec Engineering firm on various road improvement projects. Additionally, a request to use the Bayard Little League field this weekend was denied. Shortly after calling the meeting to order, the council excused themselves to a back …