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Classic Westerns Film Series -FB Historic Preservation Society

TheShootistClassic Westerns Film Series Announced by Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society

The Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society will host a twelve part movie series, commencing on Thursday, January 11th, and continuing each Thursday evening through March 28th.  The series will feature some of the most highly regarded Westerns produced by Hollywood over the last seven decades.  Iconic stars such as John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, James Stewart and Kevin Costner are among the featured actors.  The venue for the showings is the former Santa Clara National Guard Armory, located across the highway from the Village of Santa Clara, six miles east of Silver City via US Highway 180.   Admission is free, concessions are available.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with movies beginning at 6:30 p.m.  The series schedule is:

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Tri-City police department blotters – Dec. 25 through Dec. 28, 2023

Bayard Police Department

Monday, Dec. 25

Unwanted subject
Diamond Street
Caller wants her child's father removed from the property/he put his hands on her and is trying to take their child and is intoxicated. Caller called back advising he is running toward Henry Street/does not have shoes on. Officer and deputy out at address.

Domestic disturbance
801 Tom Foy Blvd.
Caller advised herself and her boyfriend got into a fight and the male hit her in the chest.

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Grant County Sheriff's Office – Dec. 25 through Dec. 28, 2023

Friday, Dec. 25

Unattended death
Welsh Street
80-year-old male fell/head is bleeding. Caller stated male is not breathing and cannot roll him over to start CPR/just started chest compressions/no pulse. WCFD advised to page out SCFD/will have quicker response time. R2 advised not in district/will not be responding/disregard last/will be responding. Caller stated male is not breathing anymore.

Breaking and entering
Elias Road – Arenas Valley
Advised someone was trying to break into the home/saw one person running west of the residence. Deputy advised outside walking/will be checking wellhouse/negative contact with anyone.

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Silver City Police Department blotter – Dec. 25 through Dec. 28, 2023

Monday, Dec. 25

Suspicious vehicle
Pot Lounge
Officer advised vehicle is unoccupied/building is locked and secure.

Unwanted subject
1313 E. 32nd Street
Two males asking employees for money in the parking lot by the ER. Officers made contact with males on Swan Street/they were advised to move along and to not return at this time.

Unattended death
S. Pinos Altos Street
36-year-old female not breathing/unconscious/CPR in progress. Officer advised to call OMI/OMI was contacted.

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Silver City Public Library January 2024 events for adults

Open Technology Lab
Wednesday, January 24, 3:00-5:00pm

Silver City Public Library

515 W. College Ave., Silver City

The Silver City Public Library will host an open technology lab on Wednesday, January 24, 3:00 – 5:00pm. Knowledgeable staff and volunteers will be available to answer all types of technology questions. We can get you started on free library digital services like e-books on Libby, streaming on Hoopla, Flipster digital magazines, Rocket Languages, and Comics Plus. You’re invited to bring your device! Contact the library at silvercitypubliclibrary.org, 575-538-3672, programs@silvercitypublic>library.org .

Freedom Riders Documentary and Rev. Earseye Ross
Saturday, January 13, 2024, 12:00pm

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First B-I-N-G-O of 2024!

BingoMurray Hotel Ballroom

200 W. Broadway - January 15

6:00 Bingo starts, 5:00 doors open

Concessions and Bingo supplies available for sale

CASH PRIZES FOR ALL 10 GAMES

Future Games to support Silver City Museum Society: April 15, July 15, October 21

Silver City Police Department blotter – Dec. 22 through Dec. 24, 2023

Friday, Dec. 22

Unwanted subject
Cactus Street
Caller advised her brother is there and she no longer wants him there. Officer advised female is highly uncooperative.

Loud music
2711 Leslie Road – Lintero Apartments
Officer will frequent patrol.

Loud music
1600 16th Street – Mountain View Senior Apartments
A named female is going crazy/she just got out of jail and causing a disturbance. Officer advised units clear/she was playing her music loud while she cleaned/she turned it down.

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Helping Families in Need this Holiday Season

NOSHAVE(left to right) with new hoodies in hand are Patrolman Jeremy McDonald, Corporal Manny Jaure, SCPD community resource officer, Starr Cruz, principal at La Plata Middle School, and La Plata School Counselor, Leslie Cook.Silver City Police Officers and Town Management

Silver City --  Silver City Police officers, the Silver City Police Officers Association and town management raised more than $4,000 during the annual "No Shave December" event, in which officers agree to donate for the once-in-a-year opportunity to go to work unshaven. This year the funds paid for 35 turkeys, five hams and 127 new coats for families in need.

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