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January 15, 2026 I Sixth Judicial District Attorney Norman R. Wheeler announced today that Jaime Rodriguez, 29, was found guilty by a Silver City jury for shooting and Killing Ruben Morales. The jury convicted Rodriguez on: Count 1: 2nd Degree Murder; Count 2: Tampering with Evidence, a 3rd-degree felony; Count 3: Child Abuse, a 4th Degree Felony; 4-7 Counts: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, 4th Degree Felony and 3 Firearm Enhancements. This case was prosecuted by Chief Deputy District Attorney Joseph Silva and District Attorney Norman Wheeler.
On August 27, 2023, Silver City Police officers responded to reports of gunfire at the intersection of Hutchinson Street and Pinon Street in Santa Clara, New Mexico. The investigation revealed that the incident began earlier that day, when Jaime Rodriguez confronted three children on two 4-Wheelers, yelling at them for kicking up dust. During the confrontation, Rodriguez drove his yellow jeep at a high rate of speed chasing the children, nearly striking them. The children fled to their grandparents’ home.
By Lynn Janes
The town of Hurley had a regular meeting January 6, 2026. Reynaldo Maynes, Aron Phillips and Ester Gil attended.
The meeting started with Darlene McBride swearing in George Moreno as municipal judge.
Moreno then swore in Maynes, Phillips and Gil for the council positions.
Maynes called the meeting to order.
The town of Hurley had received one letter of interest for the council position open. Robert Candelaria had submitted a letter of interest.
Silver Schools consolidation moving forward
By Lynn Janes
The Silver City Consolidated Schools held a work session and regular meeting December 15, 2025. Members in attendance: Ashley Montenegro, Michelle Diaz, Patrick Cohn, Mike McMillan and Kimberly Klement. Superintendent William Hawkins also attended.
Work session
This work session would be for discussion of board travel.
Montenegro wanted to first point out that Cohn would be representing them on the state level with the New Mexico School Board Association (NMSBA) as executive secretary treasurer. With this position he will be having to do a lot of traveling. They wanted to make sure they had it all hashed out and in writing.
Silver City, NM – District Attorney Norman R. Wheeler announced today that 35-year-old Madeline Daly has been held without bond after being charged with First-Degree Murder and Child Abuse, in connection with the shooting death of her 11-month-old son.
Sixth Judicial Deputy District Attorney Mark Abramson represented the State during the hearing. The presiding judge was the Honorable Tom F. Stewart of the Sixth Judicial District Court. Judge Stewart stated during the hearing "I'm concerned about your own personal safety, as well as the safety of others. It also concerns the court that given the gravity of what's happened, there seems to be a considerable amount of animosity."
Grant County Sheriff's officials reported that Madeline Daly brought her 11-month-old son into New Mexico from Wyoming, violating a court order that had granted emergency custody to the child's father. On December 23, 2025, deputies responded to a rural property along Highway 15 after receiving a tip that Daly was wanted in Wyoming on kidnapping charges.
By Roger Lanse
Silver City Police Department officers responded to a criminal damage to property complaint at Smith Real Estate (505 W. College Avenue) on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. According to an SCPD expanded blotter report, an officer made contact with an employee at the business.
The employee advised that the business has a slot in the back door for money orders and checks to be deposited when no one is in the office. During the period Jan. 1-4, they were closed for the holidays and during that span someone urinated through the slot and ruined multiple checks and money orders.
Conservation Organizations Outline Concerns with Ivanhoe Electric Mining Exploration Plans in the Pinos Altos Area, Gila National Forest
Silver City, NM -- Local and statewide conservation and community organizations submitted a letter to the Gila National Forest District Ranger outlining concerns with a massive new mining exploration project on the Gila National Forest being developed by Ivanhoe Electric, a U.S.-based mineral exploration company. In 2024, the company staked 642 lode claims covering 13,264 acres of Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and private land encircling the community of Pinos Altos, located 8 miles north of Silver City and considered the "gateway" to the Gila National Forest and Gila Wilderness. Exploration activities could impact the forest's natural resources and wildlife, recreational opportunities, property values of homes located adjacent to the Gila National Forest, and the local economy.
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