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Rotary Club Scholarship Program for High School Seniors

Each year, the Silver City Rotary Club offers two $1,500 college scholarships to qualified graduating seniors. In the past, these scholarships were awarded to students embarking on an academic program at an accredited college or university. The club has now announced that this year scholarships will also be available to students who plan to attend vocational or trade schools or enroll in vocational programs in colleges or universities. In addition, the club has decided that the scholarships can be used to defray the cost of on-campus room and board or to pay for textbooks or other materials or tools needed for the programs the students will be attending.

Students applying for the scholarship should have a high school GPA of at least 2.5, should be able to demonstrate a commitment to their proposed field of study, should have a history of community service or leadership in the spirit of Rotary’s motto of Service above Self and should be able to make a strong case of financial need.

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Gila National Forest collects donated Toys for Tots

At offices in Sierra, Grant, and Catron counties

SILVER CITY, NM, October 27, 2023 – The Gila National Forest is collecting new, unwrapped toys and books as holiday gifts for children in Grant County, New Mexico. Toys for Tots collection boxes will be set up at the Silver City, Black Range, Mimbres, Glenwood, and Quemado Ranger District offices.

“The holidays can be a difficult time of year for struggling families,” said Gila National Forest Supervisor Camille Howes. “We’re participating in the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program to help share the excitement of the holidays with children whose Christmas morning might otherwise be just another day. I invite members of the public to drop off toys and books at one of our collection locations.”

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Reserve Ranger District office closed October 30, 2023

Staff will not be available to serve customers.
SILVER CITY, NM, October 27, 2023 – The Reserve Ranger District will be closed Monday, October 30 due to unavailability of staff to cover front desk duties.

“Customer service is one of the most important things we provide at the Reserve Ranger District,” said Acting Reserve District Ranger Jessica Maddra. “I look forward to the day when our front desk is fully staffed so that we can minimize these kinds of regretful disruptions to service.”

Maps, passes, and permits are available on Monday from the Quemado Ranger District located at 3 Lyle Loop in Quemado, or Glenwood Ranger District located at Highway 180 S, 18 Ranger Station Road in Glenwood. Normal services will resume at the Reserve Ranger District on Tuesday, October 31. Those who have business to conduct with the Reserve Ranger District should hold their visit until Tuesday or later in the week. For more information contact Maribeth Pecotte at 575-388-8211 or Maribeth.Pecotte@usda.gov .

Entrepreneur Story Time: Power and Light Press

KyleDurrieKyle DurrieWednesday, November 8, 5:30 pm
Power and Light Press
601 N Bullard St, Silver City, NM 88061

SILVER CITY, NM — Silver City MainStreet Project is excited to announce November's Kick-Ass Entrepreneurs — Silver City (KAE-SC) Story Time featuring Power and Light Press. The Entrepreneur Story Time will take place at Power and Light Press, 601 N Bullard St, in downtown Silver City on Wednesday, November 8 at 5:30 pm. The event is free and open to the public.

Join Silver City MainStreet Project for Story Time and learn about how the tenacious Kyle Durrie, of Power and Light Press, became a Kick-Ass Entrepreneur! You won’t want to miss this highly requested story on November 8!

Power and Light Press is, “a ship-shape print shop built to handle all of life’s messy emotions. Ever since we flipped the switch on in 2009, our cards have been designed, printed, and packaged in-house, meaning each and every piece has come straight from our own blood, sweat, and tears. Metaphorically. For the most part. We are fueled by a small fleet of letterpress printers (ok just two of us) with clean hands and filthy mouths: a couple of real class acts who like making real-ass things. Because at Power and Light Press, we aren’t afraid to get a little dirty now and then.”

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Tri-City police department blotters – Oct. 23 through Oct. 26, 2023

Bayard Police Department

Monday, Oct. 23

Harassment
801 Tom Foy Blvd.
Caller advised the manager at Blake's threw a rock at his vehicle/caller left to avoid confrontation. Officer had negative contact with caller/will be clear from area.

Welfare check
1101 Tom Foy Blvd.
Child in late teens or early 20s is slumped over on the bench/he is breathing but not responding. Officer advised everything is okay.

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Guadalupe Montessori School Fall Festival FUNdraiser

Guadalupe Montessori School Fall Festival FUNdraiser Slated for Saturday, November 4
Carnival games, cake walk, face painting

Silver City, NM – The Guadalupe Montessori School is holding its third annual Fall Festival FUNdraiser on Saturday, November 4, from noon to 4 p.m. 

Benefitting the small, not for profit private school serving children from 18 months through 12 years, the event features carnival games, hayrides, face painting, and cute animals to pet and pose with. The renowned Guadalupe Montessori School kitchen will dish up seasonal food and drink. A bake walk will provide lucky participants with treats to either enjoy at the festival or take home.

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Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – Oct. 23 through Oct. 26, 2023

Monday, Oct. 23

Suspicious vehicle
Rosedale and Mesa roads
One dark blue SUV and one old grey van. Caller advised she is very regular with her routine and has never seen them before. Deputy advised both vehicles are unable to operate/was advised the owners would try to move them soon.

Harassment
Highway 35
Deputy made contact with walk-in, who advised she was being bullied by a named subject from Exit Realty Horizons/just wanted to let someone know what was going on.

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Silver City Police Department blotter – Oct. 23 through Oct. 26, 2023

Monday, Oct. 23

Welfare check
1105 E. Highway 180
A woman is walking up the hill in the middle of 180 toward Mc Donald's.

Welfare check
2850 E. Highway 180
Man appears to be having an episode/he is in his truck staring off into space/he appears unable to communicate/was previously involved in a minor accident in the parking lot of Foxworth-Galbraith/he is now yelling to himself. Officer had contact with caller and driver/request ambulance.

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