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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
March 15 at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street – "Gila Community Foundation"
Jamie Sechrist, Executive Director of the Gila Community Foundation (GCF), will share an overview of the different types oMarch 15 at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street – “Gila Community Foundation”
Jamie Sechrist, Executive Director of the Gila Community Foundation (GCF), will share an overview of the different types of charitable funds available through our local community foundation and how they can help individuals, families, and organizations create meaningful, lasting impact in Southwest New Mexico.
- Category: Local News Releases
Bayard, NM — The City of Bayard is inviting residents from across Grant County to help shape the future of the 675-acre Foy Property. Community members are encouraged to share their ideas through a public survey and an upcoming visioning workshop.
The City acquired and annexed the Foy Property in 2025. Located north and west of Bayard, the property represents the largest opportunity for future growth in Bayard.
Funded by the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation through a Community Investment Fund grant, the City is creating a Vision Plan to guide how the property develops. The goal is to ensure future development strengthens the local economy and enhances the quality of life for residents.
- Category: Local News Releases
Monday, Feb. 23
Unwanted subject
E Street
Caller advised her ex and his mom were going to cause issues.
Saturday, Feb. 28
Unattended death /C Street /Assist GCSO with a male who was found deceased.
Disturbance
Jasper Street – Santa Clara
Assist XCPD with a verbal altercation between two females. One party was asked to leave.
- Category: Local News Releases
Monday, Feb. 23
Traffic stop
Highway 180
Arrest during traffic stop.
Thursday, Feb. 26
Welfare check
Armory
Caller stated they can hear a female screaming. Officer ATL the area/negative contact with anyone.
- Category: Local News Releases
Monday, Feb. 23
Disturbance
Grant Street
Caller advised his son just got out of jail and is back causing problems/caller is outside/son is inside/caller is putting dog away/caller has contact with officers.
Domestic disturbance
N. East Street
Caller advised his mom is smoking drugs in the house/(redacted) is her boyfriend/they are possibly smoking meth/they were fighting because he is trying to talk to his stepdad and they started arguing/the mom hit him for calling her boyfriend names/his little brother is in the house as well/they are trying to hide the stuff. Caller advised he is not injured and his little brother is in the room crying..
Thursday, Feb. 26
- Category: Local News Releases
Bayard Volunteer Fire Department
Saturday, Feb. 28
Structure fire
Budge Street
Third party call/caller was contacted by sister-in-law/advised someone was outside with a water hose trying to put it out. BPD officer advised they were cooking outside/fire is out.
Cliff-Gila Volunteer Fire Department
Friday, Feb. 27
- Category: Local News Releases
Sunday, Feb. 22
Suspicious vehicle – Golf Course Road – Silver City
Domestic disturbance – Aguila Street – Santa Clara
Vehicle burglary – Highway 35 – Hanover –a window was broken and numerous items were taken from inside the vehicle/value around $95.
Animal – Coleman Drive – Silver City
Harassment – E Street – Hur;ey
Suspicious activity – Cottonwood Road – Silver City
Welfare check – Lea Drive – Hurley
Domestic disturbance – Mineral Street – Santa Clara – Esmia Ortiz was arrested on aggravated DWI and battery against a household member charges.
Suicide threat – Broken Bow Drive – Silver City
Welfare check – Lea Drive – Hurley
Welfare check – Cliff Swellings
- Category: Local News Releases
Jake’s Women by Neil Simon is coming soon to the El Sol Theatre on Bullard Street on March 13-14 and 20-21 at 7pm and March 15 & 22 at 2pm. Don’t miss these “wildly comic and sometimes moving” moments in the life of Jake, the novelist, and his seven women! This play is produced by Windy Road Productions and directed by Phyllis McQuaide. Tickets: $15 at the door, Food Co-op or online at Silver City Theatre. Join our cast: Jim Charleston, Melanie Hall, Susannah Wollard, Gay Hedges, Linda Bluestone, Jubilee Cline, Deanna Duncan, and Heather Euler for a fun time!
Light Art space March 2026
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