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Gila National Forest Supervisor reschedules Coffee with Camille

Public meet and greet in Truth or Consequences February 22

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM, January 17, 2024 – Gila National Forest Supervisor Camille Howes has rescheduled Coffee with Camille for 10:00 a.m. February 22, 2024 at the Truth or Consequences Civic Center, located at 400 West 4th Avenue in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.

“I am looking forward to visiting with communities and staff of the Black Range Ranger District next month,” said Gila National Forest Supervisor Camille Howes. “It has been nearly 18 months since I came to the Gila and it has been a whirlwind. I appreciate the opportunity to slow down and engage in open dialogue with local stakeholders about issues of concern to us all.”

Coffee with Camille is a two-hour event for the public to engage with Supervisor Howes for questions and discussion of topics of public interest. We look forward to hosting additional Coffee with Camille events in the future. For more information contact Maribeth Pecotte at 575-388-8211 or Maribeth.Pecotte@usda.gov .

Grant County Republicans will meet February 6, 2024

Grant County Republicans will meet Tuesday February 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM

At the Headquarters - 3 Rio De Arenas Rd in Arenas Valley

Guest Speakers will be: Gabriel Ramos - NM Senate Candidate

Ben Luna - US Senate Candidate

See flyer below:

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How to get your taxes done for Free!

AARP Tax-Aide provides free tax assistance for people who need it most. Federal and New Mexico returns are prepared and filed electronically for free. Even if you do not have any withholding or you aren’t required to file a federal return, you might get money back.

Most low-income taxpayers (under $36,000 per year) will qualify for a cash rebate from New Mexico. In addition, seniors over 65 who make less than $16,000 and pay rent or property taxes may qualify to receive rebates of $20 to $350, depending on income level and number of exemptions.

AARP Tax-Aide, in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, will prepare and file Federal and/or New Mexico returns for taxpayers of any age and income level at NO CHARGE, in Silver City and in Bayard.

The program will operate from February 5 through April 10 by appointment only. 

To make an appointment for Silver City - CALL 575-342-8990.

To make an appointment for Bayard – CALL 575-342-1892.

Tri-City police department blotters – Jan. 19 through Jan. 21, 2024

Bayard Police Department

Friday, Jan. 19

Welfare check
Lusk Street
An 89-year-old female is not answering her phone/haven't had contact with her since Monday of last week. Officer advised female is okay/will call her grandson.

Sunday, Jan. 21

Disturbance
Alta Vista
Caller advised her sister is screaming and yelling at the mother/sister is now on the roof. Officer advised only verbal at this time.

Hurley Police Department

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Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – Jan. 19 through Jan. 21, 2024

Friday, Jan. 19

Welfare check
Spring Creek Road
Caller from Memorial Medical Center, Las Cruces, advised seven children live with mom and dad/mother is currently at MMC with youngest child, 3-years-old/father is also in Cruces with oldest child/mother disclosed to nurse that her other five children ranging in ages from 3 to 12-years-of-age are at home by themselves unaccompanied/wants info given to nurses taking over for day shift. CYFD wants a call.

Domestic disturbance
Casita Street – Santa Clara
Boyfriend just hit caller/refused medical.

Disturbance
Western Drive
A named female is at location refusing to leave. Dispatch can hear her refusing to leave/she has a warrant out of Arizona/non-extraditable.

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"Life Cafe" Meets Thursday to Discuss Local Green Burials

Silver City -- The next meeting of the monthly "Life Cafe" takes place Thursday, January 25, at 4:00 pm at the Silver City Public Library, when local resident Jamie Thompson will share his research about green burials and the opportunity to be buried naturally here in Grant County. Other options for disposing of human remains will also be discussed, including aquamation, cremation and more.

The monthly, 90-minute life cafe meets every fourth Thursday of the month, is free of charge, and facilitated by Lisa Jimenez, certified death doula and practitioner of Shamanic healing arts.

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Silver City Police Department blotter – Jan. 19 through Jan. 21, 2024

Friday, Jan. 19

Unwanted subject
1201 Pope Street
Male camping in the back parking lot/caller wants him removed. Officer advised male moved off of property/everything is okay.

Larceny
186 Truck Bypass
Caller had items stolen off his trailer at this location/caller is not at location. Officer investigating.

Welfare check
W. 6th Street
A 40-year-old female told caller she is going to kill herself/unknown how.

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El Sol - Casting Young Actress for spring production

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike a comedy by Christopher Durang - Coming In March

The story explores the relationships of 3 middle aged siblings.

Still to be cast NINA — lovely, sincere would-be actress, early 20s, visiting her aunt and uncle next door. Star struck, earnest and energetic.

Directed by Brenda McFarlane

FOR INFORMATION: Jim Charleston jimmedreams@gmail.com

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