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Silver Consolidated Schools
 Christmas Holiday Schedule

Christmas Holiday

In observance of the Christmas Holiday, Silver Schools will be closed December 21, through

January 05, 2024. Cliff Schools will be closed December 25, through January 04, 2024.

Silver Schools will resume regular class schedules on Monday, January 08, 2024 and Cliff Schools will resume regular class schedules on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.

District Administration Offices will be closed December 21, through January 03, 2024.

Regular business hours will resume on Thursday, January 04, 2024.

All staff will be released on Wednesday, December 20th at 1:00 pm.

Tri-City police department blotters – Dec. 8 through Dec. 10, 2023

Bayard Police Department

Friday, Dec. 8

Welfare check
Bayard
A named individual was passed out in the back of the school. Officer advised everything is okay.

Larceny
N. Foy Street
Someone took his gas containers.

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Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – Dec. 8 through Dec. 10, 2023

Friday, Dec. 8

Missing persons
Chalcopyrite Court – Tyrone
17-year-old son missing since last night/last heard from and seen 11 p.m./grey Nissan Maxima.

Unwanted subject
N. Swan Street
Two males with ball caps/have video/just happened.

Larceny
Chalcopyrite Court – Tyrone
Screen from the bedroom window was taken in the last night or two.

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Silver City Police Department blotter – Dec. 8 through Dec. 10, 2023

Friday, Dec. 8

Welfare check
8th Street
Caller advising he received a text from his neighbor requesting caller to call LE as he did not have minutes on his phone/advised an argument was going on outside about five minutes ago/unknown what happened.

Domestic disturbance
Pinos Altos Road
Caller advised his grandchildren are fighting. Dispatch can hear yelling in the background. Grandchildren are one male and one female/both juvis.

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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship - In Love with the World

JeffGoinDecember 17, at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street  – “In Love With the World”

Jeff Goin, from the Lotus Center will speak about "In Love with the World" a true story by Yongey Mingyur in which the author, unbeknownst to his students and attendants, leaves the comfort of his Buddhist monastery, under the cover of night, with little more than the clothes on his back, to undertake a "wandering retreat" of indefinite duration. While Yongey Mingyur's story is one of great courage, commitment, and trust, it also provides teachings -- by way of example -- on two of the most powerful, important cornerstones of Buddhist view and practice. 

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Black Range District office closed Dec. 12, 2023 afternoon

No services available from noon to 4:00 p.m.

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM, Dec. 8, 2023 – The Gila National Forest, Black Range Ranger District will be closed from noon to 4:00 p.m. for employee and team development.

“This team has worked hard in support of the forest and communities of the Black Range Ranger District,” said Black Range District Ranger Bret Mellott. “Our office will be closed for a half day to so that staff can take some time to reflect on their accomplishments in 2023 as we continue to build team cohesiveness moving into 2024.”

Normal office hours will resume at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13. For more information contact Maribeth Pecotte at 575-388-8211 orMaribeth.Pecotte@usda.gov.

Giant Book & Bake Sale December 9, 2023

BakedGoodsGlenwood Community Library’s annual Book & Bake Sale is set for Saturday Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Glenwood Community Center, 14 Menges Lane, Glenwood.


For sale will be books of all kinds for all ages, plus audio books, DVDs and CDs. Books are displayed by category for easier shopping.


Also featured are baked goods and homemade goodies galore! There are no set prices, everything is by donation.


To add to the holiday atmosphere, there will be live music to get you in the holiday mood.


The event is a major fundraiser for the library and its programs. Proceeds keep the library growing.

librarybookbake

Community Kirtan - Lotus Center

December 19
7:00 :: 8:30 PM  Community Kirtan :: Health & Wellness
Join Manda Jost for an evening of musical chanting and singing to the ancient melodies of Classical India. It's easy and it brings peace!  No experience necessary; everyone is welcome! Donations appreciated.  www.LotusCenterSC.org /
https://lotuscentersc.org /
Location: Lotus Center; 211 W. Broadway, Silver City

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