Local News Releases

These releases come from other sources than the Grant County Beat. This category will include events in and news releases from Grant, Catron, Hidalgo and Luna counties.

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

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Published: 22 January 2024 22 January 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

Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
Published: 21 January 2024 21 January 2024

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

“The Immortal Diamond in the Divine Mirror” Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
Published: 21 January 2024 21 January 2024

ArtSteinbergJanuary 28, at 10 am, 3845 North Swan Street –  “The Immortal Diamond in the Divine Mirror”

 Connie Thibeau-Catsis, Ph.D., will talk about the idea of a divine mirror receiving and reflecting the ideas of moving beyond life fears into love and joyfulness. The talk references Richard Rohr’s book, The Immortal Diamond, as well as life experiences of picking
up fearful issues and practices of letting them go.

 Thibeau-Catis has spoken several times at the Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship since retiring from Arizona State University where she was a professor in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design. Her research area concerns creativity and well-being in university environments and its influence on self-actualization across the lifespan.

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Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers' Support group January 25, 2024

Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
Published: 20 January 2024 20 January 2024

The Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers' Support group will meet Thursday, January 25th at Cross Point Church on Hiwy 180E, at 5 p.m..  Learn about the latest news on Alzheimer's research and caregivers' support in our country.

Ice hazard forces closure of three GNF campgrounds

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Published: 19 January 2024 19 January 2024

Cherry Creek, McMillan, and Iron Creek campgrounds temporarily closed

SILVER CITY, NM, January 19, 2024 – The Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District has temporarily closed the Cherry Creek and McMillan campgrounds along New Mexico Highway 15 and Iron Creek Campground along New Mexico Highway 152 due to ice-related safety hazards.

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Elks Lodge - Pizza Dinner February 10, 2024

Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
Published: 19 January 2024 19 January 2024

Elks Lodge #413 Silver City NM
February 10th pizza dinner  -  3pm to 6pm  -   $10

Veterans eat free and music by Angelica Padilla

funds raised help local Veterans

February 11th sensory kids craft event
10am to 2pm

For more information call Connie Veterans Chair 575-777-2494

Tri-City police department blotters – Jan. 15 through Jan. 18, 2024

Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
Published: 19 January 2024 19 January 2024

Bayard Police Department

Monday, Jan. 15

Welfare check
Virginia and Rogers streets
A 17-year-old named female student hasn't been seen at school since Dec. 15, 2023. Officer advised everything is okay/called principal back and let her know the info.

Welfare check
Alta Vista Drive
Caller advised her 14-year-old daughter just left angry/she left because mom told her to go to her room.

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Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – Jan. 15 through Jan. 18, 2024

Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
Published: 19 January 2024 19 January 2024

Monday, Jan. 15

Accident-property damage
Highway 180 – Bayard
Vehicle vs deer/unknown where the deer is.

Larceny
Goathead Path – Arenas Valley
States he ordered some things from JC Penny by Christmas and never got them/JC Penny is saying they were delivered/he checked his cameras and didn't see anything delivered. Officer made contact with caller.

Injuring/tampering with motor vehicle
11072 W. Highway 180 – Hillside Haven
Caller advised someone removed a lug nut off the front and back tires. Deputy made contact with caller who wanted to know if the frequent patrol was still in place for the residence until Jan 18.

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