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Light Art Space present Picturing Wilderness

TomBoblett Tom Boblett Light Art Space is pleased to present two new exhibitions, with the opening for both this Friday from 5 pm - 7 pm. 

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Gila Wilderness, Light Art Space is pleased to present Picturing Wilderness: Work by 26 Grant County Photographers

Participating artists: 

Joe Kennedy, Paula Manning-Lewis, Mary Ragin, Franky De Angelis, Kathleen Koopman, Susan Mach, Amy Maule, Tom Boblett, Claude Smith, Kelly Hart, Larry Ollivier, Kendra Milligan, Jasper Eyrich-Bingham, Michael Scherer, Marla McDonald, Marcia Tinker, Harold Snider, Shara Bunis, JM Pena, Cissy McAndrew, Julie Enos, Bean Brown, Jim Mathews, Robert Brooks, Val Weston, Jeannette Ortega

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Tri-City police department blotters – Feb. 23 through Feb. 25, 2024

Bayard Police Department

Friday, Feb. 23

Domestic disturbance
Orchard Street
Caller advised a male is hitting a female/male wearing a black hoodie. Officer advised all units clear/verbal only.

Saturday, Feb. 24

Disturbance
Blackhawk Street
Caller advised the mother of his grandson is causing issues/she is possibly under the influence of drugs.

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Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – Feb. 23 through Feb. 25, 2024

Friday, Feb. 23

Reckless driver
Arenas Valley Road
Side by side is speeding/has passed by twice. Deputy advised will ATL throughout the day.

Welfare check
Grandview Drive
A 66-year-old female has alcohol dementia/she is not answering her phone. Deputy advised to clear the air/open door/negative contact.

Criminal damage to property
Meadow Hawk Lane – Arenas Valley
Someone broke a window trying to get into the house/homeowner is her mother.

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Fog seal operations begin on NM 90

Motorists should expect minor delays

LORDSBURG- The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District One will begin Fog Sealing NM 90 from milepost 0 (intersection of US 70) to milepost 42 (Silver City) on Monday February 26, 2024. Working hours will be Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Work is expected to be completed by Spring 2024.

Drivers can expect lane closures in both the northbound and southbound lanes as needed. Use caution for workers and equipment in the area, reduced speed limits with flagging and pilot car operation. Center striping will not be present in construction zones.

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High Winds and Travel Advisory Issued for Southwest New Mexico

Expect Strong Winds and Blowing Dust


DEMING - The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be monitoring roadway conditions with local law enforcement over the next several days, travel advisories for high winds and blowing dust have been issued. Roadway advisories will be posted on www.nmroads.com , or by calling 511.

Advisories and Weather Forecasts

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SRSASS to Speak at March 5, 2024 PFLAG Meeting

SRSASS Outreach and Education Coordinator to Speak at March 5th PFLAG Meeting

Emma Eileen McKinley, Outreach and Education Coordinator for Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services (SRSASS), will be the guest speaker at the March 5th PFLAG meeting, 6:00 PM, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3845 N. Swan.  Light refreshments will be served, and the public is invited.

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Silver City Police Department blotter -- Feb. 23 through Feb. 25, 2024

Friday, Feb. 23

Larceny
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised someone stole her blue older model bike with big tires/it was made in the sixties.

Game and Fish
1310 E. 32nd Street
Injured skunk in the drive through. Officer advised released the skunk/G&F couldn't come and get it/caller would not pay for removal.

Criminal sexual penetration
Mann Drive
Student reported sexual assault at home/mom is unaware and on her way/student with counselor.

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Upper Gila Valley Arroyos Watershed District March 6, 2024

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:

 The regular board meeting of the Upper Gila Valley Arroyos Watershed District will be held Wednesday, March 6, 2024; 9:00 a.m.  at the Amplified Therapy Office, 94 Box Canyon Road in Cliff, New Mexico. The meeting will also be available via Zoom.  Please see information to join via Zoom below:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89431187950?pwd=HmFzpl3lhbDgrnQxIfeQKnwoTIa3x7.1

Meeting ID: 894 3118 7950

Passcode: 477145

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