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.
Know before you go to the Gila National Forest
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- Published: 21 February 2024 21 February 2024
Help protect our public land resources for enjoyment by current and future generations
SILVER CITY, NM, February 21, 2024 – The weather is beginning to warm as the sun climbs higher north along the horizon on its annual march toward the spring equinox. With the warming weather, more people are getting out and enjoying all that the Gila National Forest has to offer. Recently, law enforcement officers have observed and received reports of a number of violations related to litter and motorized vehicles.
“Even if you are a frequent public land visitor, it is wise to check the rules and regulations that apply to the area of your planned visit before heading out,” said Silver City District Ranger Elizabeth Toney. “These rules exist in order to protect natural resources as well as public health and safety.”
Grant County Republican Party Meeting March 5, 2024
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- Published: 21 February 2024 21 February 2024
Grant County Republican Party Meeting March 5, 2024 at 6pm
Speaker Representative Luis Terrazas - Potluck - Bring your favorite dish
See pdf flyer below:
Glenwood Ranger District closed February 22, 2024
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- Published: 21 February 2024 21 February 2024
Glenwood Ranger District closed Thursday February 22
GLENWOOD, NM, February 21, 2024 – The Gila National Forest, Glenwood Ranger District office will be closed Thursday, February 22 for an all-employee team building event.
“While we regret any inconvenience to our customers, it’s important to be able to take a day out to work together on relationships and office norms so that we can all be more effective and efficient in our jobs” said Glenwood District Ranger Brian Stultz. “We will resume normal business hours on Friday, February 23.”
Anyone in need of information, maps, passes, or permits may obtain them from the nearest offices in Silver City or Reserve. For more information contact Maribeth Pecotte at 575-388-8211 or Maribeth.Pecotte@usda.gov .
Mad City Money – Reality Simulation
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- Published: 21 February 2024 21 February 2024
United Way of Southwest New Mexico will be hosting the Mad City Money event on Tuesday, March 26 at Cobre Consolidated High School. Our organization is seeking volunteers to be vendors and assist the students in making financial decisions based on a supplied budget. Volunteers can participate as a vendor during a morning (9:30-Noon) or afternoon (1:00-3:30pm) session or Both!
For more information contact Monica Whitman at monicaw@uwswnm.org or call the UW office at 575-524-7561.
Jimmy Santiago Baca Visits ALCS
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- Published: 21 February 2024 21 February 2024
On Tuesday, February 27 Aldo Leopold Charter School students in grades 6-12 will welcome award-winning author and poet Jimmy Santiago Baca.
Among many topics, students and faculty are looking forward to hearing about his journey from prisoner to celebrated creator and how literacy set Baca on a whole new path. At the age of twenty, Baca served five years in the Arizona state prison system for drug trafficking. During his prison term, he learned to read and write. Since his release, Baca has authored 32 books in genres ranging from memoir, essay, short story, and poetry. He also launched two films and two TV series. His work covers themes of social justice, marginalized and disenfranchised populations, and addiction.
Fiddling Friends at the SC Library March 2, 2024
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- Published: 21 February 2024 21 February 2024
Fiddling Friends at the SC Library March 2 - Noon to 12:45
These young fiddlers, students of Jeanie McLerie and Ken Keppeler, have been learning tunes from many places including New Mexico, Appalachia, Ireland, France and more.
They love to dance as well, and will dance a play party song called Here Comes Zodiac from Georgia. The audience will be invited to join in.
Contact Jeanie McLerie for more info. 575-313-4314 or Abigail Kipp akipp@silvercitylibrary.org
Grant County Water Commission -tentatively scheduled March 21, 2024
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- Published: 20 February 2024 20 February 2024
This communication is to notify that the GCWC (Grant County Water Commission) Meeting tentatively scheduled for this Thursday, February 22, 2024, is being cancelled. The next meeting will be tentatively scheduled for the March 21. Please advise if you have any concerns.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause; it was a result of the occurrence of circumstances that were out of our control.
Volunteer Trail Projects in the Gila ~ Join us!
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- Published: 20 February 2024 20 February 2024
Spring Trail Projects: March – May - All trail users welcome. No trail work experience needed.
Gila Back Country Horsemen (Gila BCH) organizes volunteer trail projects in the Gila National Forest and Gila Wilderness. View our spring 2024 trail project schedule details and RSVP: https://www.gilatrailsinfo.org/trail-projects
These projects are a great way to explore a new area while giving back. Trail projects range from front-country to remote back-country trails and are between 1 – 7 days.
The Gila Chapter partners with other trail users like hikers and bikers to keep trails open for all. Celebrating 20 years in 2021, Gila BCH’s mission is to “Perpetuate the commonsense use and enjoyment of horses in America's backcountry and wilderness areas.”