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.
Grant Soil and Water Conservation May 20, 2024
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- Published: 08 May 2024 08 May 2024
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
The regular monthly board meeting of the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District will be held Monday May 20, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the NRCS Building; 3082 32nd Street Bypass; Suite C; Silver City, NM 88061. The meeting is open to the public.
To request a copy of the agenda or for more information, please call 575-388-1569 or email grantswcdnm@gmail.com
Traffic Alert Chip seal operations begin May 13 in Grant Co.
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- Published: 08 May 2024 08 May 2024
Motorists should expect roadway closures.
SILVER CITY- The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District One along with Highland Enterprise Inc. (Contractor) will begin a maintenance operation project on Monday, May 13, 2024, to place “chip seal” pavement on NM 152 in Grant County. The chip seal process is a surface treatment that is placed on the existing pavement. It is designed to seal out moisture and create a more durable surface extending the longevity of the roadway.
Gila National Forest to conduct prescribed burn on Slaughter Mesa
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- Published: 07 May 2024 07 May 2024
Prescribed fire near Quemado Lake will help restore meadow and forest habitats to benefit wildlife
SILVER CITY, NM, May 7, 2024 – The Quemado Ranger District is planning to use prescribed fire to treat approximately 2,755 acres of the Gila National Forest in the Slaughter Mesa area south and east of Quemado Lake as well as north and east of Sand Flat starting as early as May 14 as fuel and weather conditions and resource availability allow. The prescribed burn will occur in meadow and ponderosa pine forest habitats, targeting primarily grass and ladder fuels.
Registration Now Open for Nature Discovery Summer Camps
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- Published: 07 May 2024 07 May 2024
With support from the New Mexico Outdoor Equity Fund, the Lineberry Foundation, and the Alex Olsen and Martyn Pearson Memorial Donor Advised Fund at the Grant County Community Foundation, the Silver City Watershed Keepers is offering their third annual free Nature Discovery Summer Camp for incoming 4th, 5th and 6th graders.
Participation is capped at 20 campers per session, so register your child early but no later than June 3 to reserve a spot!
Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – May 3 through May 5, 2024
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- Published: 06 May 2024 06 May 2024
Friday, May 3, 2024
Domestic disturbance
Filaree Road
Caller advised a named male just hit his daughter/he drives a green 4dr car/daughter has a bloody lip. Caller will be at the gate waiting for LE.
Identity theft
Mountain View Road
American Express account was opened with her SS# and info.
Silver City Police Department blotter – May 3 through May 5, 2024
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- Published: 06 May 2024 06 May 2024
Friday, May 3, 2024
Welfare check
2545 N. Silver Street – Hillside Apartments
Caller heard screaming. Officer had negative contact.
Unwanted subject
1313 E. 32nd Street
Male who was just released is very upset and threatened to come back with a gun and shoot up the hospital/wants CTW issued. Officer advised William Young was issued an- indefinite CTW. GCSO deputy giving Young a ride to the state (county?) line/dropped off at the rest area.
Welfare check
1304 N. Bennett Street – Silver City RV Park
Caller hasn't heard from his brother in three months. Officer advised brother is okay.
Silver City Police Department blotter – Apr.29 through May 2, 2024
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- Published: 06 May 2024 06 May 2024
Monday, Apr. 29
Welfare check
E. 20th and Yucca streets
Male sitting on the side of the road/been there for an hour. Officer out with Benjamin Hernandez.
Disturbance
1810 N. Swan Street
Caller is arguing with her 25-year-old son about her having a boyfriend. Caller called back advising that . . .
Indigenous People on Climate Change Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
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- Published: 05 May 2024 05 May 2024
May 12 at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street – “Indigenous People on Climate Change”
On May 12, UUFSC will present and discuss two TED Talks related to Indigenous perspectives on climate change. In the first video, "Indigenous Knowledge Meets Science to Take on Climate Change," environmental activist Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim proposes that we need both science and Indigenous wisdom to face climate change. She shares how her nomadic community in Chad is working closely with scientists to restore endangered ecosystems and offers lessons on how to create more resilient communities.