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.
Unitarian Universalist Flower Ceremony
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 19 August 2023 19 August 2023
August 27, at 10 am, 3845 North Swan Street – “Unitarian Universalist Flower Ceremony”
The Flower Ceremony is a special Unitarian Universalist "ritual" in an organization that doesn't have traditional sacraments.
Rev. Mana’ar Johnsons will explain the inspiring history behind the ceremony, begun by a European minister who died in a concentration camp.
“It allows us an opportunity to reflect on our community, its beauty and diversity. We consider what gifts we bring, symbolized by a flower we offer, and we are grateful for what others bring to our fellowship. We take home a different flower to remind us of our own beauty and that of others in our lives,” Johnson said.
“It will include beautiful poetry and music, and beautiful photos by Andrew Tree of the wildflowers of Grant County, NM. Bring a single flower with you, but don't worry if you forget, we will have a few extras,” she added.
Tri-City police department blotters – Aug. 14 through Aug. 17, 2023
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 19 August 2023 19 August 2023
Bayard Police Department
Monday, Aug. 14
Criminal damage to property
Bayard Library
Someone broke a bench/unknown when it happened.
Tuesday, Aug. 15
Harassment
Empire Street
Caller advised a named male is in a white Ford Bronco around the corner. Everything is okay/it's been happening for years.
Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – Aug. 14 through Aug. 17, 2023
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- Published: 18 August 2023 18 August 2023
Monday, Aug. 14
Domestic disturbance
Jasper Drive
Caller advised a named male headbutted caller and is throwing things around/he is still in the home/he is her roommate/she believes her nose is broken/refused medical. Deputy made contact with caller/requested ambulance for 51-year-old female who was involved in an altercation and was . . .
Welfare check
11793 E. Highway 180
14-year-old female having suicidal ideations with a plan to take a lot of pills and cut herself/she has a history of cutting/juvie stated her mother and grandmother got into an altercation over the weekend and her younger brother was taken out of the home. Deputy requested ambulance for 14-year-old female with suicidal ideations.
Graffiti
Mathers Road – Arenas Valley
Caller from Fowler Brothers advised to equipment on property. Deputy set up frequent patrol nights.
Whiskey Creek Zócalo - September Events
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 18 August 2023 18 August 2023
Friday, September 22
FALL PLANT SALE!
10am-2pm
Now is the time to get those roots in the ground!
15% off trees. 10% off perennials. Some exclusions apply.
Whiskey Creek Zócalo
11786 HWY 180 East. Arenas Valley, NM \ wczocalo@gmail.com / 575-388-1266
Friday, September 8
J Graves
Doors: 7:00pm / Music: 7:30pm
A Portland-based, Indie Dance-Punk band comprised of singer and guitarist Jessa Graves, bass player Kelly Clifton and drummer Aaron MacDonald – explores the relationship around tense rock, sanguine lyricism, chord changes that sound like secret longing, and a rhythm section that thuds, skitters, and melts over the determined voice of Jessa Graves.
"reckoning with guilt, loss and acceptance; it's a heavy topic, set against the band's appropriately thudding garage-rock sound and singer Jessa Graves' passionate and powerful voice… shows off the band's tightly-coiled performance energy…” —Marissa Lorusso NPR All Songs Considered
Whiskey Creek Zócalo
11786 HWY 180 East. Arenas Valley, NM \ wczocalo@gmail.com / 575-388-1266
Tickets & Info: https://www.whiskeycreekzocalo.com /
Sum-Sum-Summer Concludes with Community Conversations at the Silco Aug. 19
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 18 August 2023 18 August 2023
Silver City Museum is again sponsoring Summer Community Conversations, with an event on Saturday August 19, at 11 am at the Silco Theatre.
Silver City Police Department blotter – Aug. 14 through Aug. 17, 2023
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 18 August 2023 18 August 2023
Monday, Aug. 14
Welfare check
W. Alice Street
Caller advised at around 4 p.m. a male got into her yard through her back gate and damaged it/when she confronted him he left/then she fell and hit her head on the mailbox.
Weapons fired
Fowler Avenue
Caller heard one shot/front door has been open since. Officer had contact with homeowner/advised everything is okay.
Criminal trespass
N. Swan Street
A named female was on caller’s shed-porch and just left/requests CTW be issued. Officer issued Shelly Haley the CTW.
Grant County's Rodeo History Topic of Saturday Museum Program
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 17 August 2023 17 August 2023
Silver City -- Silver City Museum Curator Javier Marrufo will facilitate this month's community conversation, “This Ain’t My First Go Round - Rodeo Roots in Grant County,” Saturday beginning at 11:00 am at the historic Silco Theater in downtown Silver City. Marrufo will explore local rodeo history and culture with local western history buffs, Don Turner and JoAnn Miller, and share numerous photos collected from 1910 to 1978 to spur conversation with program participants.
Miller is an organizer of Silver City’s annual Wild West Rodeo at Southwest Horseman’s Arena, and a member of the Copper County CowBelles, while Turner is considered an "honorable sheriff" with the local chapter of Westerners, a group of Western history enthusiasts. He also participated in the creation and celebration of the museum's popular exhibit, “Ranching in Grant County.”
Book Talk: Buffalo Chips & Co. by Marilyn Wiley
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 17 August 2023 17 August 2023
Marilyn Wiley, a real pioneer woman, will be giving a presentation at the Silver City Public Library Thursday August 31, at 3:30pm. She will share her adventures along a 1200 mile wagon trip that lasted eighteen months and crossed three states. In 1983, Marilyn harnessed up a team of horses to a wagon in central Texas and pointed them west. The trail ended near her destination, Prescott, Arizona. This was not a financed expedition. It was an act of desperation to escape a difficult situation. She left with less than $5 in her pocket, with two children and livestock to feed and care for along the way. She was determined to reach her destination, even if she had to walk. Hardships were many. Marilyn's talents, sense of humor, ingenuity and perseverance helped her make it through each day. Marilyn says she wears a hat that says "Don't Tell Me What I Can't Do!" Come and spend an hour with Marilyn as she relives the day to day life on the trail. Dust storms, deserts, rattlesnakes and horse thieves. It's an adventure you won't want to miss!
The Silver Public Library is thrilled to host Marilyn Wiley’s inspiring presentation. For more information call the library at (575) 538-3672 or email at programs@silvercitypubliclibrary.org . The Silver City Public Library is located at 515 W. College Avenue and online at silvercitypubliclibrary.org .