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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.
- Category: Local News Releases
Campground opening and open to public
See flyer below
- Category: Local News Releases
The Grant County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) will be hosting a Narcotics Awareness Community Meeting on July 7th at the Grant County Conference Center from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Representatives from the GCSO will be providing information on recognizing narcotics, understanding current drug trends, identifying warning signs of substance abuse, and learning how the community can work together to make the community safe.
More information can be found in the attached flyer.
- Category: Local News Releases
NMSU Grant County Extension is hosting a Fermentation Workshop!
Monday, July 27, 2026 - 1:00-5:00 pm
Come learn science and safety based canning techniques from a Master Food Preserver. Instruction will include fermentation for sauerkraut. Recipes featured are great for the preservation of this staple food!
Location: Grant County Extension Office
Fee: $25 to cover supplies (cash or check only please) Due the day of Class
Class limited to 10 participants. Register by following the link:
https://acesnmsu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9LlEMIwrSjAKw6O
See Flyer below
- Category: Local News Releases
NOTICE
Due to a Federal Holiday, the Regular Meeting of San Francisco Soil & Water Conservation District
Scheduled for July 3, 2026 at 10am Has been CHANGED To
July 10, 2026 at 10am
- Category: Local News Releases
SOUTHWEST CATCH OF THE WEEK
Whitewater Creek: Keith and Cole Rogers spent Father's Day weekend fishing and camping in the Gila Waters. They caught Gila trout using flies and released 15-20 fish ranging from 3-14 inches. They were lucky enough to double up in one deeper pool with these two beautiful Gila trout.
Southwest Rising Report
Bear Canyon Lake: Fishing conditions have been adversely affected in the aftermath of the Trout Fire.
Caballo Lake:Fishing for white bass was good to fair using green and orange trolling lures. Walleye remained slow to inactive. Water levels are changing across the lake; boaters should exercise caution in low-water areas.
Elephant Butte Lake: The South Monticello boat ramp is currently closed due to low water levels. The closure will be lifted when water levels rise and conditions allow. For more information, visit the Elephant Butte State Park page.
Escondida Lake: The most recent report was received June 11. At that time, fishing for catfish was good when using worms and chicken liver.
Gila River: Streamflow near Gila on Tuesday morning was 8.04 cfs.
Gila Waters: Streamflow near Gila Hot Springs on Wednesday morning was 25 cfs.
Lake Roberts: The most recent report was received May 28. At that time, fishing for crappie was fair to good when using lures.
Quemado Lake: Fishing for trout was good when using worms, spinners and flies. Fishing for tiger muskie was also fair to good.
Rio Grande: Fishing for carp was good using worms below Elephant Butte Dam and Caballo Lake. Streamflow below Elephant Butte Dam on Wednesday morning was 2,590 cfs.
Whitewater creek: Fishing for Gila trout was fair to good using flies and produced 3-to-14-inch trout.
We received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Bill Evans Lake, Glenwood Pond, Percha Dam, Rancho Grande Ponds, Trees Lake, Snow Lake and Young Pond.
- Category: Local News Releases
The first public notice is for the Fireworks display at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 4th, 2026
The second is the Public Service Safety notice about what fireworks are banned and what are permissible.
See both below in PDF format.
- Category: Local News Releases
Wednesday, July 1
Nick Parr and The Selfless Lovers
Rock 'n' Roll, Blues, Soul, and Funk
Doors: 6pm • $20/adv • $25/door
Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers are a high-energy, piano-driven roots rock band hailing from Austin, Texas. Imagine the raw passion of Bruce Springsteen colliding with the electrifying showmanship of Jerry Lee Lewis—New Orleans late-night revelry infused with Southern soul and a Texas Gulf Coast groove. And if that's not enough, Nik Parr takes it to the next level, playing saxophone and piano at the same time—you've got to see it to believe it.
- Category: Local News Releases
Thursday, June 18
Suspicious vehicle
Carasco Avenue (Dollar General)
Caller advised two subjects in a vehicle in the parking lot appear to be up to no good. Officer made contact with the two subjects/they were issued CTWs and asked to leave the property.
Animal
Pattie Avenue
Dog was reported to possibly be neglected. Negative contact with dog/appears to have run away.
Friday, June 19
Domestic violence
Fahey Street – Bayard
Assist BPD with male and female arguing/a child was at the home also/both parties were separated.
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