Upcoming Legislative Interim Committee Meetings, December 16 – 19, 2014

SANTA FE, NM – The following legislative interim committees are meeting December 16 through 19,

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Silver City Police Department Blotter – Dec. 12 through Dec. 14, 2014

Shoplifting
1220 N. Hudson Street
Caller advised two males wearing black hoodies filled up some bags

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SWCCA meets and tables resolutions

By Mary Alice Murphy

The Southwestern County Commission Alliance members met in a short meeting

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ATM theft saga continues with arrest of third suspect

By Roger Lanse

On Dec. 1, 2014, Silver City Police officers were called to the 100 block of West

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Grant County Sheriff’s Department Blotter – Dec. 12 through Dec. 14, 2014

Friday, Dec. 12

Suspicious vehicle
S. Highway 15
Caller advised just south of Fuller Road a male

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Ethel Slover, age 95, a Resident of Deming

Ethel Slover, age 95, passed away December 13, 2014 at Willow Manor after courageously battling

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State Supreme Court Affirms Decision to Hold Dairy Rule Hearings In Roswell

Santa Fe – The New Mexico State Supreme Court today upheld a decision that will keep the upcoming Dairy

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Girl Scouts Hold Santa's Workshop

Photo (left to right): Front row - Mauri Nelson, Gabby Arciero, Lucy Montenegro, Lelah Shields,

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Letter to Gov. Martinez on Gila River project

Editor's Note: The writer of this letter to the governor asked for a P.S. to be added to the end,

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SCPD Weekend Report 12/12/14 at 4:00 PM – 12/15/14 at 8:00 AM

Narrative: For the weekend, beginning Friday, December 12th , 2014 at 4:00 pm and ending Monday,

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Wizard of Id for 12/15/14

by Parker & Hart

B.C. for 12/15/14

by Mastroianni & Hart

Udall, Heinrich Welcome Passage of Bill to Fund N.M. Priorities

Appropriations bill funds PILT, lab programs including B61, N.M. military bases, WIPP recovery,

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Wizard of Id for Sunday, 12/14/14

by Parker & Hart

B.C. for Sunday, 12/14/14

by Mastroianni & Hart

“The Ailman Family in Silver City” Exhibit to Open at the Silver City Museum on Dec. 20

The Silver City Museum will open a new interactive exhibition on Saturday, December 20, 2014 from 1

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Holiday Market at Old Post Office features artists of many talents

Photos by Mary Alice Murphy

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Wreaths Across America Celebrated at Fort Bayard on Saturday

Article and most Photos by Mary Alice Murphy, with the first three photos of the slideshow

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What is a police blotter? And where does it come from? And why is it called a “blotter?”

Photo: BreAnne Davalos, Interim Director Grant County Regional Dispatch Authority and CAD

The term

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Grant County Sheriff’s Department Blotter – Dec. 8 through Dec. 11, 2014

Monday, Dec. 8

Burglary
S. Highway 90 – Tyrone
Caller advised that someone broke into the building that

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Silver City Police Department Blotter – Dec. 8 through Dec. 11, 2014

Monday, Dec. 11

Welfare check
1313 E. 32nd Street
Caller advised that a mother of a 16-year-old

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What's New at Gospel Mission - December 15 to 21

The Christmas party for the 6th Street Elementary School and the El Grito Head Starts was a huge

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Wizard of Id for 12/13/14

by Parker & Hart

B.C. for 12/13/14

by Mastroianni & Hart

Tomacita "Tommie" L. Barela, 91, a Resident of Santa Clara

Tomacita "Tommie" L. Barela, 91, entered eternal rest Friday, December 12, 2014 at Fort Bayard

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