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.

Silver City Police Department blotter – May 22 through May 25, 2023

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Published: 26 May 2023 26 May 2023

Monday, May 22

Unattended death

Gila Hot Springs RV Park

82-year-old male fell, hit his head, and is unconscious/bleeding from head/has been seeing a cardiologist. EMS1 advised to launch Native Air/have Forest Service secure LZ at Doc Campbell’s/27-minute eta for Native Air. Another person called saying there isn’t a pulse and she did CPR for five minutes.

Criminal trespass warning

1220 N. Hudson Street

Male is walking toward the bathroom/he stole a bottle and put it in his pants. Officer advised Frederick Acosta was issued a CTW for Food Basket on Feb. 12, 2023. Acosta was placed in custody and released on a CTA.

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Tri-City police department blotters – May 22 through May 25, 2023

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Published: 26 May 2023 26 May 2023

Bayard Police Department

Monday, May 22

Criminal damage to property

Cobre High School

Back by the library/a broken window.

Domestic disturbance

Runnels Drive

Caller can hear the tenants fighting and the female was yelling get off me. Officer advised verbal only/male is leaving.

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Aldo Leopold Kids Fishing Derby returns Saturday, June 3

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Published: 26 May 2023 26 May 2023

Bring out the family to Lake Roberts for a morning of fishing, fun, and festivities! 

MIMBRES, NM, May 26, 2023 – Kicking off the start of summer, the 9th Annual Aldo Leopold Kids Fishing Derby is scheduled Saturday, June 3 at Lake Roberts, north of Silver City, New Mexico. This event last took place in 2019, as it was interrupted by COVID in 2020 and 2021, and cancelled due to the Black Fire last year.

“We’re really excited to bring back this popular event this year,” said Wilderness District Ranger Henry Provencio. “The Mora National Fish Hatchery will stock Lake Roberts with retired Gila trout breeder stock for this event, so kids have a shot at catching a record-sized trout!”

The event is sponsored by Gila National Forest, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, Trout Unlimited, and Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy. Smokey Bear will make an appearance to greet all his fans.

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Reserve Ranger District preparing for prescribed burning

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Published: 26 May 2023 26 May 2023

coldspringsrx vicinitymapRESERVE, NM, May 18, 2023 – The Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District is planning to implement two prescribed fires within the next month. The two prescribed ire units are the 1,674-acre Cold Springs unit, located along Forest Road 94 southeast of Apache Creek, and the 1,608-acre Sheep Basin unit, located south of the Village of Reserve. These prescribed fire projects are planned to occur as soon as desired weather and fire conditions are aligned.

Low-lying smoke and heavy presence of firefighters on forest roads may periodically impact the public’s access to areas adjacent to the prescribed fire. If this occurs, road guards and/or signs will be in place to warn of hazards. 

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Fort Bayard Museum announces Summer Hours

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Published: 25 May 2023 25 May 2023

The Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society is pleased to announce the summer hours for the Museum, located in the former Commanding Doctor’s home, at Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark.

Beginning on Memorial Day weekend, May 27-28, the museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both Saturdays and Sundays. This schedule will remain in effect through the Labor Day weekend in September.

The museum maintains exhibits depicting the long and varied history of Fort Bayard, from its inception in 1866 as a frontier Army fort, through its service as an Army, Veterans, and long term care hospital between 1899 and 2010.

The museum encourages donations of three dollars per adult, with children 12 and under free.  Large group tours are available upon request. To schedule a tour, or for more information, call 575-388-4862, 575-388-4477, or 575-574-2573.  Additional information may be found on the Preservation Society’s website, at historicfortbayard.org. 

Town of Silver City issues public notice that recycle bins will be discontinued -Corrected pick up date

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Published: 25 May 2023 25 May 2023

 VERY IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE

TO: TOWN OF SILVER CITY RESIDENTS

FROM: THE TOWN OF SILVER CITY

DATE: JUNE 1, 2023

RE: GREEN RECYCLABLE BINS WILL BE DISCONTINUED AS OF AUGUST 1, 2023

Please be advised that all green recycle bins will be discontinued as of August 1, 2023, for the following reasons:

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Big snake bite conference in Hidalgo County June 23-24

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Published: 24 May 2023 24 May 2023

What is the best pre-hospital treatment for a rattlesnake bite? Find out at unique symposium June 23-24

mojaverattlesnakeCrotalus scutalatus, or Mojave rattlesnake. Photo Courtesy of William Wells, Chiricahua Desert MuseumRODEO, NM — When treating venomous bites from our local rattlesnakes, both in people and pets, the list of what not to do is longer than the list of what to do.

Experts agree that three pre-hospital actions can save lives: 1) immediately seeking medical care or calling 911, 2) removing watches and jewelry, collars or reins, or anything else that restricts blood flow, and 3) keeping the affected area at the same level or above the heart.

When treating bites from rattlesnakes and other pitvipers, experts agree you should not apply suction, heat, pressure or turniquettes, and you definitely should not administer Benadryl, aspirin, steroids, or antibiotics. Electrical stimulation treatments (car batteries) don't work, and cutting into the bite can lead to infection and permanent tissue damage.

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Reiki Healing Circle June 8, 2023

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Published: 23 May 2023 23 May 2023

This is a reiki experience where participants sit in a circle and share their Reiki energy with each other and then silently send reiki to other people and/or situations as each person wishes. It will be more along the lines of a Reiki meditation. There is no “hands on” component. The joint sharing of Reiki can be a powerful experience. As we treat, so we are treated with the Reiki energy.  

9:30 am - 10:05 am at the Lotus Center; 211 W. Broadway. Cost is by donation. For more information contact (575) 956-6647

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