Local News Releases

Monday, Oct. 19

Injuring/tampering with motor vehicle – Escondida Street – Caller stated the windshield of her car was broken by an unknown person.
Domestic dispute – Cedar Street

Tuesday, Oct. 20

Domestic – Prescott Street
Agency assist – Poplar Street – Assist BPD with a disturbance call.
Domestic – Cedar Street

Wednesday, Oct. 21

Criminal trespass – Cleveland Street
Welfare check – Cedar Street

Thursday, Oct. 22

Cliff/Gila Volunteer Fire Department

Thursday, Oct. 22

Brush fire
70 Mesa Road, Cliff
Caller can see smoke/no active flames/looks like it was either a shed or weeds that look burnt. CGVFD received callout. GCSO deputy advised 'pile on fire' next to the residence/going to see if I can find water.

Silver City Fire Department

Monday, Oct. 19

Romeo CruzPresentation to focus on the Chamber's next chapter and renewed emphasis on economic development in Grant County

SILVER CITY, N.M. The Silver City Rotary Club will welcome Romeo Cruz, Executive Director of the Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce, as its featured speaker on Monday, November 9, 2026. The program begins at noon in the conference room of Gila Regional Medical Center.

Cruz will discuss the Chamber's next chapter and its renewed focus on economic development. His remarks will address support for small businesses, the creation of a business-friendly environment that attracts employers and investment, and the importance of listening to local industries, including mining, healthcare, and higher education, to understand their needs.

Silver City Police Department blotter and arrest report – Oct. 18 through Oct. 24, 2026

Sunday, Oct. 18

Warrants – Robert Thornhill was arrested on four outstanding warrants.
Weapons fired – W. College Avenue
Welfare check – E. 8th Street
Disturbance – N. Ridge Loop Drive
Noise complaint – Ursa Minor Street – 9:49 a.m.
Threat – E. 13th Street
Harassment – Kimberly Drive
Welfare check – E. Pine Street
Welfare check – N. Silver Street

Monday, Oct 19

Western New Mexico University One Stop and the Tutoring Center is offering a free to the public escape room experience. 

Monday, October 26, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

J. Cloyd Miller Library, AV2Room, the Mystery of the Missing Professor Escape Room by the Tutor Center. 

The students, faculty and staff at WNMU have enjoyed the escape room as part of fall festivities; now it's the public's turn. Have fun and donate to the One Stop to help students gain food security, especially over the holidays. 

Drop by October 26 to experience the escape room and solve the problem of the "missing professor." 

The public may also make direct monetary donations for the food drive.  Easily make an online donation.

November 1, at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street – "El Día de los Muertos"

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Silver City will be celebrating the beautiful Mexican, and Latin American, tradition of honoring family members who have passed away. There will be an "Ofrenda" or offering placed on an altar intended to welcome the deceased to the altar setting. Usually this takes place in a home.

We will modify this tradition somewhat by placing tables in the Sanctuary and Community Room, all with flowers (traditionally marigolds) and candles. Please bring a photo of the person or persons you wish to honor and place it on the table along with a memento and flowers if you wish. After a short service, which will include a brief history of El Día de los Muertos folks can gather around the tables (Ofrendas) and share stories of their departed loved ones.

Please join us for this unique service.

All ages are welcome to attend the Sunday program.

UUFSC Safety Protocol as pursuant to our most recent UUA Guidelines:

Masks are now optional, but their use is encouraged. We will continue to serve refreshments on the patio and in the building. Visitors are always welcome.

The Grant County Sheriff's Office has been made aware of a phone scam in which individuals are impersonating Sheriff's Deputies.

Scammers are spoofing the Grant County Sheriff's Office phone number, making it appear that the calls are coming directly from our office. These callers may falsely claim that you have an outstanding warrant, missed a court date, having unpaid tickets, or that you have missed jury duty and legal fees are involved and may attempt to pressure you into making an immediate payment. Please be advised: The Grant County Sheriff's Office does not contact individuals by phone to demand payment for warrants, missed court appearances, or unpaid citations.

Sunday, November 1

Jazz Brunch with John Mitchell & Friends

1:00pm • by Donation

Come listen to the jazz stylings of the John Mitchell Trio.

Journeyman improvisational keyboardist, John Mitchell and Friends will be playing a variety of tunes from their vast repertoire. Playing professionally for over five decades, Mitchell has an innate ability to play and lead, an insatiable fire to innovate and grow his craft, and an intensely creative approach to his playing.

Please Note: All shows are first-come seating.

All proceeds go to paying the Performers and Supporting Live Music.