The Chronicles of Grant County
This column will feature items that relate somehow to Grant County - the name of a street in the case of the first one, and maybe other streets, or the name of a building or whatever catches the fancy of the contributor, Richard Donough. Readers are encouraged to send him topics of interest to them, so he can do the research and write an article.
Grant County Neighborhood Orchards Project
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- Published: 07 June 2023 07 June 2023
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Grant County Neighborhood Orchards Project
Cherries picked at Gough Park Orchard in Silver City. (The photograph was provided courtesy of Kendra Milligan, 2023.)
Would you enjoy fresh plums, apples, and peaches this Summer?
Area residents are welcomed to receive free fruits through the Grant County Neighborhood Orchards Project.
This civic initiative planted fruit trees in locations throughout Grant County to encourage people to eat nutritious food.
According to a statement from the Grant County Neighborhood Orchards Project, this community initiative "…was started by the Grant County Community Health Council. They received a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson's Foundation Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities Grant to address the issues of healthy food and activities."
"The original idea was for forming a project or group to glean – to harvest after the regular gatherers," the statement continued, "…getting the leftovers and finding a use for said fruit."
Memorial Day - Suicide Prevention
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- Published: 29 May 2023 29 May 2023
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(The image was provided courtesy of the U S Department of Veterans Affairs.)
Memorial Day
Suicide Prevention
Today is Memorial Day – the day designated by the Federal government to honor all those who died while serving in the United States military. A number of people will visit area cemeteries to decorate the gravesites of the men and women in eternal rest at sites in Grant County and throughout southwest New Mexico.
Beyond visits to area cemeteries, Americans are encouraged to remember the men and women still with us who have worn the uniform of our country – both those that served in years past as well as those who serve in the U S military today.
According to a statement from The White House issued in November of 2021, "in an average day, 17 veterans die by suicide – not in a far-off place, but right here at home. Two service members on average die by suicide every day of the year."
Other sources indicated that the suicide levels among veterans and active-duty military personnel may be higher.
People who need help can contact the Veterans Crisis Line.
Refugees Near Lordsburg
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- Published: 24 May 2023 24 May 2023
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Refugees Near Lordsburg
Three related refugee families, initially fleeing drought in Oklahoma, were stalled on the highway near Lordsburg, New Mexico, according to the Library of Congress. (The image was produced by Dorothea Lange and provided courtesy of the Library of Congress, May of 1937.)
Today, when many local folks in southwest New Mexico refer to refugees, they are typically either referring to people fleeing war in places like Ukraine or people coming across the border with Mexico.
In the 1930s, "refugees" included Americans fleeing the Great Plains and usually heading west. Some headed to California. Some then left the Golden State to find job opportunities elsewhere.
It was the time of the Dust Bowl. During the Great Depression.
UFOs Seen In Grant County Part Eight Silver City
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- Published: 17 May 2023 17 May 2023
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UFOs Seen In Grant County Part Eight Silver City
The sky over Silver City looking northeast into the Gila National Forest and the Black Range. (The photograph was provided courtesy of Steve Douglas, October 3, 2012.)
In the first seven parts of this series of reports of UFOs Seen In Grant County, The Chronicles Of Grant County, detailed information about UFOs that were seen in the skies above Buckhorn, Cliff, Fort Bayard, Gila, Hurley, Mimbres, Pinos Altos, and San Lorenzo as well as some of the reports of UFOs seen over Silver City.
While the other communities had relatively modest numbers of reports of UFOs, there were 22 separate reports of UFOs in the skies above Silver City or nearby.
This news column details information about additional UFOs that were reported in the airspace above Silver City.
UFOs Seen In Grant County Part Seven Silver City
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- Published: 10 May 2023 10 May 2023
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UFOs Seen In Grant County Part Seven Silver City
A sunset in New Mexico. (The photograph was provided courtesy of Mary Alice Murphy.)
In the first six parts of this series of reports of UFOs Seen In Grant County, The Chronicles Of Grant County, detailed information about UFOs that were seen in the skies above Buckhorn, Cliff, Fort Bayard, Gila, Hurley, Mimbres, Pinos Altos, and San Lorenzo.
This news column is the first of two that details information about some of the UFOs that were reported in the airspace above or near Silver City.
While the other communities had relatively modest numbers of reports of UFOs, there were 21 separate reports of UFOs in the skies above Silver City or nearby.
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the United States Secretary of Defense, reported on January 12, 2023, that it had submitted a classified report to the U S Congress detailing Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) in 2022. The Office also released an unclassified report to the general public.
As detailed previously, "Unidentified aerial phenomena" is the term used by the U S Department of Defense for what Americans usually call "Unidentified Flying Objects" or "UFOs."
UFOs Seen In Grant County Part Six Pinos Altos
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- Published: 03 May 2023 03 May 2023
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UFOs Seen In Grant County
Part Six
Pinos Altos
A sunset in New Mexico. (The photograph was provided courtesy of Mary Alice Murphy.)
In the first five parts of this series of reports of UFOs Seen In Grant County, The Chronicles Of Grant County detailed information about UFOs that were seen in the skies above Buckhorn, Cliff, Fort Bayard, Gila, Hurley, Mimbres, and San Lorenzo. This news column details information about UFOs that were reported in the airspace above Pinos Altos.
On January 12, 2023, as detailed in previous editions, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the United States Secretary of Defense, reported that it had submitted a classified report to the U S Congress detailing Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) in 2022. The Office also released an unclassified report to the general public.
"Unidentified aerial phenomena" is the term used by the U S Department of Defense for what Americans usually call "Unidentified Flying Objects" or "UFOs."
Federal Income Taxes Important Information For Criminals Part Two
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- Published: 17 April 2023 17 April 2023
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The Internal Revenue Service is headquartered in Washington, DC. (This photograph was provided courtesy of the U S Embassy In Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States.)
In its continuing efforts to help residents of Grant, Catron, and Hidalgo Counties as they try to meet the deadline to file their Federal Income Tax Forms for Year 2022, The Chronicles Of Grant County focuses this edition on items that may beof assistance to leaders within New Mexico.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is considerate enough to highlight some of the difficulties that may be faced by governmental workers, elected officials, and individuals seeking elective offices.
Federal Income Taxes Important Information For Criminals Part One
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- Published: 16 April 2023 16 April 2023
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Federal Income Taxes
Important Information For Criminals
Part One
The image was provided courtesy of the Internal Revenue Service, 2023.
The Chronicles Of Grant County continues to help residents of Grant, Catron, and Hidalgo Counties as they try to meet the deadline to file their Federal Income Tax Forms for Year 2022.
As you strive to meet the deadline of filing your tax forms, do you ever wonder if crime pays?
Well, of course, for some, crime does pay – at least in the short-term.