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.

Diana Ingalls Leyba to speak to Rotary on May 7, 2024

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Published: 29 April 2024 29 April 2024

On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, Diana Ingalls Leyba will speak to the Rotary Club of Silver City. Her subject will be the Silver City building murals project.

Diana Ingalls Leyba Studio & Gallery is located in the Historic Arts & Culture District of Silver City. Owner Diana Ingalls Leyba is a talented artist and active participant in the Silver City art scene, including the Youth Mural Program. Diana Ingalls Leyba Studio & Gallery is home to local and regional printmakers, painters, clay and sculpture artists.

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Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – Apr. 26 through Apr. 28, 2024

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Published: 29 April 2024 29 April 2024

Friday, Apr. 26

Disturbance
Zinc Hill Road – Hanover
18-year-old daughter tried to stab caller with a knife/daughter has been arguing with caller all day long/caller is outside/her daughter has been talking to herself.

Accident-property damage
Highway 180 -- Arenas Road
Caller advised she hit a deer/deer is still alive but injured.

Welfare check
Grenfell – Arenas Valley
Caller states her mom and brother are fighting/it has been escalating for a few days now. Deputy advised all verbal.

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Give Grandly Southwest NM ACT

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Published: 29 April 2024 29 April 2024

Hello and Happy Spring!

We at Southwest New Mexico ACT are extremely excited to again be participating in the annual Give Grandly Fundraising Event this year in 2024! Come and engage with us and dozens of other organizations in Grant County May 4th, 2024 from 9AM - 2PM the Mainstreet Plaza in Downtown Silver City.

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Future Forge offers events in May 2024

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Published: 29 April 2024 29 April 2024

Future Forge May Newsletter with events and classes. See pdf below

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Friends Of Clay Annual Sale May 11 2024

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Published: 29 April 2024 29 April 2024

FriendsClayFRIENDS OF CLAY Annual Sale
May 11, 2024, 10-3
Murray Hotel Ballroom
Silver City, NM

Items donated by students, artists and collectors. Proceeds to benefit WNMU ceramics program.
Text Ed Ludwig, 575-956-3977 for further details.

Silver City Police Department blotter – Apr. 26 through Apr. 28, 2024

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Published: 29 April 2024 29 April 2024

Friday, Apr. 26

Welfare check
N. Silver and E. 32nd streets
Male walking around screaming by the church. Officer had negative contact.

Criminal damage to property
N. Bullard and W. Yankie streets
Caller advised window at the business at the corner has been broken.

Welfare check
1304 N. Bennett Street – Silver City RV Park – 9:04 a.m.
Heard parent beating a 7 or 8-year-old female child at about 7 a.m. Officer made contact with caller.

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Hi Lo Silvers Spring Concerts

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Published: 28 April 2024 28 April 2024

Friday May 10 at 7 PM

Please join the Hi Lo Silvers at their Spring Concert on Friday, May 10 at 7 PM.   Concert will be in the First Presbyterian Church, 1915 N. Swan Street in Silver City. 

Singers are directed by Nada Dates and accompanied by Rhonda Gorog on piano, Becky Harwood on string bass, Melinda McClanahan on percussion, and Azaima Anderson on guitar.  The chorus will sing standards and selections from film and stage.  Following intermission, Nada Dates will play a piano piece and Valdeen Wooton will offer vocal selections.

Free              ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫           ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫          ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫    

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Grant County Republican Party Meeting May 7, 2024

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Published: 28 April 2024 28 April 2024

Please join us:  Monthly Meeting on Tuesday May 7 for school, city and county news.  Also on the agenda will be 2024 candidate updates.

Don't forget to gather at Gough Park for the National Day of Prayer Thursday May 2 at 12:00 PM.

Join NM Senate Gabriel Ramos candidate, tomorrow Saturday April 27 at The Flame Convention Center.  Doors open at 4:30 pm Dinner served at 5:00 pm Live music begins at 6:00 pm with Gabriel James Ramos and at 7:30 PM Keana Huerta and Siempre.  Tickets $40/person available at the door.

See flyer below:

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