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.
Future Forge Makerspace is reaching out to ask for your support
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 29 June 2023 29 June 2023
Hello Silver City,
This is your local community Makerspace, Future Forge Inc.
On behalf of Future Forge we want to start by expressing our greatest thanks to all the members of the community that have supported us over our journey, our members, our partners in business, and especially volunteers.
Future Forge Makerspace is reaching out to ask for your support as we are a non-profit organization and are reliant on donations and memberships to keep the makerspace up and running.
Ways you can support the Future Forge:
Become a Member Come by our weekly tours of the Future Forge Makerspace Saturdays at 12, noon and consider becoming a member. For more information check out our website HERE
Monetary Donations We rely on monetary donations to fund a big portion of our operations. You can make a monetary donation of any amount, it really helps keep the space and equipment up and running. We have many different tiers of support you can choose from! We understand if you cannot afford a membership, there is the option of becoming a volunteer or even a monetary donation as little as five dollars a month would be valued and put to great use. To donate click HERE
Wishlist We also are putting together a wish list for things we are looking for! It isn't quite complete, but we are working on it every day! You can always donate tools or time instead of money and receive a receipt you can write off on your taxes at the end of the year. Check out our Wish List HERE
Updates on things we've been working on:
The Mercado Farmers Market - Santa Clara
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 28 June 2023 28 June 2023
The Mercado Farmers Market is happening for the summer on Wednesdays, beginning this Wed. July 5, in Santa Clara outside at the market booths on the corner of Fort Bayard St.and Oak St. The time is 4-6pm. It is free to sell your homegrown produce here whether you live in Santa Clara or elsewhere.
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Gila National forest reminds you to extinguish your campfire
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 28 June 2023 28 June 2023
Drown flames, coals, or ashes with water, stir it in, feel for heat
SILVER CITY, NM, June 28, 2023 – The Gila National Forest reports that human-caused wildfires are well below average so far this year. Since May 1, 2023, seven human-caused fires on the Gila National Forest have burned about 25 acres, compared to 15 human-caused fires that consumed more than 1,500 acres, not including the Black Fire, during that same period last year. This good news is no reason to let down your guard.
Over the past few weekends, patrols have found more than a dozen abandoned campfires that don't count toward this year's seven human-caused fires, unless they escaped their fire ring. Fire prevention patrols routinely inspect fire rings in vacant campsites, looking and feeling for heat. They often find fire rings full of fluffy, white ash that is still hot. These are abandoned campfires.
"Extinguished means cold to the touch with your bare hand," said Gila National Forest Fire Management Officer Gabe Holguin. "Even if there are no flames, a firepit full of coals or ash can easily be brought back to life and spread by wind. If you leave a hot fire unattended, you are taking the risk of causing a wildfire."
Making the decision to light a campfire is making a commitment to stay close by and watch the fire at all times. If you intend to head out for a hike, or go to sleep for the night, or otherwise leave, you must fully extinguish your campfire beforehand by drowning it with water, stirring it in, and feeling for heat. When the coals are cool to the touch with your bare hand, the fire is out.
Free Books for Teachers
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 28 June 2023 28 June 2023
Literacy Link-Leamos invites teachers to help LL-L clean out its room at Watts Hall before August. First come, first served. See PDF below for hours. For more information email director@literacylinkleamos.org
Silver City Police Department blotter – June 23 through June 25, 2023
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 27 June 2023 27 June 2023
Friday, June 23
Shoplifting
206 N. Hudson Street
Male took a bottle of Fireball and left walking east on Broadway/would like CTW issued. Officer advised ATL the male/out at Snappy/will call if he returns.
Battery
1414 Little Walnut Road – Silver Cliff Apartments
Caller advising her neighbor came to her apartment and when asked to leave she pushed caller down/she knocked her glasses off/the fall caused some bruising/they are arguing over a cat. Officer issued a CTW to Audra Samford for caller's apartment/and issued a CTW to Carrie Thornton for neighbor's apartment.
Suspicious vehicle
800 S. Robert Street
Caller advised a vehicle is parked in the roadway. Officer spoke with owner.
Quemado Ranger District, New Mexico Game and Fish team up for cleanup
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 27 June 2023 27 June 2023
Trash cleanup at Quemado Lake and along Highway 36 beautifies forest and community
QUEMADO, NM, June 26, 2023 – The Gila National Forest, Quemado Ranger District staff will be spending some time out and about, picking up litter from the Quemado Lake area and along the district's adopted section of Highway 36 over the next two weeks.
"It feels good to work together as a team on a common effort and be able to see the fruits of our labors," said Quemado District Ranger Randall Chavez. "Group workdays like this help staff build team relationships, while making improvements to the public land and showing pride in our community."
Wednesday, June 28, Quemado Ranger District staff will team up with staff from New Mexico Game and Fish to clean up litter, such as fishing line, cigarette butts, and packaging materials from the Quemado Lake shoreline. The group will also spend time removing graffiti from restrooms. Graffiti impairs the beauty of the forest. Please help us stop the graffiti.
PFLAG Silver City will be in the Independence Day parade
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 26 June 2023 26 June 2023
Silver City, NM, June 26, 2023-----PFLAG Silver City will once again be marching in the Independence Day parade in Silver City on July 4th. Parents, families, friends and neighbors of LGBTQ+ people are invited and encouraged to march along with PFLAG to show their support. The parade begins at 10:00 AM, and most organizations will be lining up on 12th St.
PFLAG is the nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. PFLAG Silver City president, Damie Nelson, explained, "So much fear, hate, misinformation and myth are being directed at LGBTQ+ people, especially transgender people, that it's vital that friends, family and allies step forward and publicly proclaim their solidarity and support. Silver City and Grant County have a relatively small population, so we know each other. Imagine the power you have as an individual if you are seen by friends, family and colleagues marching with PFLAG, wearing rainbow colors and carrying an American flag. Consider how that closeted teen might feel seeing his/her/their teacher, neighbor or pastor marching with PFLAG. Think about how that parent of a transgender child might feel to see you, their work colleague, marching in support of trans kids. Imagine how welcomed that young gender-expansive neighbor of yours would feel seeing you marching for their rights and well-being.
Gila National Forest offices closed Tuesday, July 4
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 26 June 2023 26 June 2023
Celebrate your Independence Day on the Gila; leave the fireworks at home.
SILVER CITY, NM, June 26, 2023 – Gila National Forest offices in Quemado, Reserve, Glenwood, Mimbres, Truth or Consequences, and Silver City will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Normal hours and operations will resume Wednesday, July 5.
“With more than 30 developed campgrounds and nearly 1 million acres of designated wilderness on 3.3 million acres of the Gila National Forest, we have something for everyone to enjoy,” said Gila National Forest Supervisor Camille Howes. “The forest is a great place to get away and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of nature during the summer holidays.”
Leave sparklers, fireworks and other pyrotechnics at home – they are always prohibited on all national forests. Fire danger is currently rated “high” and conditions are approaching “very high”. Before you head out, always check for fire restrictions that could affect your visit. After you arrive, read posted signs to stay current on the status of campfires and other regulations.