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.
SCCT - Script Analysis and Production Workshop
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 30 November 2023 30 November 2023
“Scott has a 35-year award-winning career as a professional actor, director, and educator. He chaired and nurtured two nationally ranked performing arts training programs and created an innovative performing arts residency in Zambia,” Marlar said. “He is an instinctive collaborator, inclusive leader, and effective communicator, skilled in holding space and witness for self-revelation. In June 2020, Scott founded Native Heartseed here in Silver City, to provide coaching that fosters authenticity, sovereignty within the self, and whole relationships with others.”
According to Plate, “This workshop is simplified from a Master’s-level class and is intended to give participants the basic knowledge and skills to begin using text to stage productions. Theatre enthusiasts of all levels of experience are welcome and will find the course interesting and useful.
Gila National Forest gearing up for winter prescribed burning
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 29 November 2023 29 November 2023
Multiple prescribed fire projects are planned across several ranger districts
GLENWOOD, NM, November 29, 2023 – The Gila National Forest, Glenwood, Silver City, and Wilderness ranger districts are preparing to implement prescribed fires through the winter months, beginning as early as December 4.
“The primary purpose of these activities is to reduce hazardous fuels near community values at risk,” said Gila National Forest Supervisor Camille Howes. “Prescribed fire is the most efficient and effective tool available for removing hazardous fuels from the public land.”
Silver City Public Library Literacy Link Leamos
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 29 November 2023 29 November 2023
Volunteers and Learners Appreciation Celebration
See PDF below
Aldo Leopold Charter School (ALCS) Internship Showcase
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 29 November 2023 29 November 2023
Ritch Hall on the WNMU Campus
Attending the Internship Showcase is a great way to learn about Aldo Leopold Charter School and about educational programs that prepare students for future careers. Students have worked with Youth Conservation Corps (YCC): eco-monitoring, mural, garden, and trail crews. Other students have learned skills by working with professionals in careers such as the Silver City Public Library, Future Forge maker space, art, food service, welding, pet care, fire department, and leadership. All interns will give presentations about their internship or YCC experiences.
ALCS is a tuition-free public school offering grades 6-12 to all residents of New Mexico.
This event is free and open to the public.
Light Art Space artists reception of LAS Ten
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 29 November 2023 29 November 2023
Join the Light Art Space artists for the opening reception of LAS Ten on Friday, December 1st from 5 - 7 pm.
This exhibition features recent artwork by the ten local artists represented by Light Art Space. A variety of media will be on display including painting, drawing, photography, jewelry, fiber, assemblage, sculpture, and wood furniture.
Joel Armstrong, Kathleen Koopman, Joe Huebner, Karen Hymer, Rhonda Munzinger, Art Peterson, Susan H. Porter, Eric Renner, Nancy Spencer, and Juan Velasco.
Gallery hours: Thursday – Saturday 11 – 5, Sunday 10 – 2 and by appointment.
NM 90 southbound lane closed 112823 overnight
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 28 November 2023 28 November 2023
ROAD ADVISORY:
LANE CLOSURE – Silver City
NM 90 southbound lane from milepost 42 to 41.5 will have the driving lane closed overnight due to manhole repairs. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and be cautious of personnel and equipment in the area. Please be sure to expect delays.
Dr. Douglas Dinwiddie to speak at Rotary Meeting
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 28 November 2023 28 November 2023
Dr. Doug Dinwiddie will be the Rotary speaker on December 5, 2023. Dinwiddie is a historian and a member of the Board of Directors of the Ft. Bayard Historical Preservation Society. His topic will be: “Developments ongoing and planned for Ft. Bayards’ Historic Efforts.”
According to an online biography, Dr. Dinwiddie grew up in Pinos Altos. He went to Silver High School and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in history from WNMU and received his Ph.D. in history and political science from Northerns Arizona University. He served as curator and then director of the WNMU Museum from 1974 till 1987 and then taught Social Science at NMSU-Carlsbad, where he retired as a full Professor in 2009. He subsequently also taught at Front Range Community College and Colorado State University in Ft. Collins, CO. In 2015 he and his wife, Becky, retired to Pinos Altos, and both became active in the Ft. Bayard Historic Preservation Society.
Gila National Forest offices offer limited services November 29
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 28 November 2023 28 November 2023
Open for questions, no sales available due to staff training
SILVER CITY, NM, November 28, 2023 – All offices of the Gila National Forest will be open with limited services on Wednesday, November 29 due to an all-day training for front desk staff. Staffers who will fill in to cover the front desks are not authorized to collect funds on behalf of government.
Christmas tree permits may be purchased online at Get Your Christmas Tree Permit - Recreation.gov https://www.recreation.gov/tree-permits/4271ccea-ebb8-11ea-895c-7e0f799b6940 . Maps and information are available on the Gila National Forest website at Gila National Forest - Maps and Publications www.fs.usda.gov/main/gila/maps-pubs including options to download geolocated maps to your phone or tablet.