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25 Years of Lobos Back in the Wild: Celebrate The Silver Anniversary in Silver City!

When: April 13, 2023 from 5 pm to 8 pm MDT

Where: at the Little Toad Creek Brewery in Silver City, New Mexico (200 N Bullard St. Silver City, NM 88061)

Who: Hosted by the Center for Biological Diversity, Upper Gila Watershed Alliance, and Lobos of the Southwest

What: Join Michael Robinson from the Center for Biological Diversity and lobo advocates Jean and Peter Ossorio for a presentation about the past, present, and future of lobo recovery. Enjoy upbeat folk music by The Gypsy Carpenters and The Big Ditch Crickets! This event is free and open to the public. 

Why: 2023 marks the 25th Anniversary of the reintroduction of Mexican gray wolves (lobos) into the wild in the American southwest.

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Tri-City police department blotters – Mar. 31 through Apr. 2, 2023

Bayard Police Department

Friday, Mar. 31

Domestic disturbance
Orchard Street
Daughter hit her granddaughter/daughter is 32-years-old/threatening suicide/she is hitting herself and screaming/granddaughter is 16-years-old/has done this before/they are now separated.

Criminal damage to property
Bayard Library
Caller advised someone damaged her umbrella pole last night.

Unwanted subject
Bard Street
Caller and his daughter who is next door are not allowing (redacted) to get her belongings/caller advised to go to the back/the front does not have stairs.

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Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – Mar. 31 through Apr. 2, 2023

Friday, Mar. 31

Welfare check
Mountain View Drive
A 10-year-old female student got in an altercation with another student at Harrison Schmitt and said she was going to harm herself. Caller from Harrison Schmitt requested someone meet the student and her mom at home to discuss further. Deputy advised will be clear/made contact with both parties.

Welfare check
Canal Street
Deputy advised everything is okay/made contact with a male/negative on male wanting to go to the hospital/will be clear.

Assault
Briarwood Lane
A mom and two girls came and beat up her granddaughter and her daughter/they left in a white Nissan Altima/ they said they were going to kill caller's granddaughter/declined medical.

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A Punk Rock Mental Health Recovery Workshop

{Editor's Note: The organizer emphasizes that this is a forum and workshop, NOT a musical event.]

Brian Stengel, LSAA, CPSW of the New Mexico Recovery Coalition and WNMU graduate hosts an open forum speakeasy about saving lives, harm reduction, naloxone, and fentanyl test strips. Afterwards, Gregorio "Craig" Lewis, CPS will host the workshop portion opening with his survival and healing story coupled with a group discussion and independent breakout groups. The workshop will then come to a close with mini-presentations discussing each group's findings.​

Silver City, Javalina Coffee House, April 8, 1-5pm
https://fb.me/e/3qWXTlEYl
https://sites.google.com/recoverynm.org/nmrecoverycoalition/home
https://allevents.in/silver%20city/a-punk-rock-mental-health-recovery-workshop/80002181937093?ref=smdl

​Las Cruces, Sassy Grass Juice Bar & Lounge, April 9, 2-6pm

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Silver City Police Department blotter – Mar. 31 through Apr. 2, 2023

Friday, Mar. 31

Fight
Tracy Circle
Caller advised two named males are fighting in the street/they are fighting about a vehicle parked in a parking spot/are now just arguing. Driver's licenses were run on four males.

Criminal trespass warning
2501 E. Highway 180
Female tried to conceal items/got items back but want her issued a CTW. Officer advised went traffic at Rosedale Road and Highway 180 near Walgreen's.

Welfare check
Bluejay Lane
Caller is concerned that the father is "couch surfing" with their 6-year-old granddaughter. Made contact/she is okay.

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New Photography Exhibit at Silver City Library

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Kam Zarrabi, a local resident for 15 years, will be displaying a number of his photographs at the Silver City Library during the months of April and May. With few exceptions, the photographs on display at this exhibit have been shot in Silver City and the surrounding areas.

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Next Sunday, April 9, 2023 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Silver City

April 9, at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street – "New Earth Project”

Please join us on Sunday, April 9 for a presentation by Nan Franzblau, Chris Lemme, and Mike and Carol Ann Fugagli as they describe a program of the Upper Gila Watershed Alliance called New Earth Project. This is a community and climate solutions project focusing on food security, soil improvement, carbon sequestration, food waste reduction, education, and youth employment.

The New Earth Project is addressing urgent environmental issues by using regenerative and restorative practices that revitalize agricultural soils and reduce atmospheric carbon through managing soil biology. The Project also focuses on educating, inspiring, and empowering youth through educational activities and employment opportunities.

There are speakers on the patio if you wish to enjoy the service outside.

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Literacy Link Leamos Spring 2023 newsletter

The Literacy Link-Leamos spring 2023 newsletter is attached below.

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