Local News Releases

Tuesday, Mar. 24

Criminal trespass
Winifred Street
Caller states a female was on the property last night and she has a CTW. NMSP officer not
seeing an active CTW.

Wednesday, Mar. 25

Criminal trespass
Tom Foy Blvd.
Caller requests CTW be issued to a male who keeps going in and playing games/he is no longer
there.

Citizen assist
Central Avenue
Caller's 13-year-old daughter got into a fight at school today and was suspended. Caller picked
her up and daughter was yelling at caller and making threats to her. Daughter got out of the
vehicle and left on foot/caller does not have her location.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration, is studying ways to improve the long-term safety and resilience of U.S. 180 where it crosses the Gila River near Cliff. Flooding, shifting river channels, sediment buildup, and wildfire impacts have caused repeated damage and temporary road closures along this important transportation corridor. The study is exploring nature-based and sustainable solutions to restore the river channel while protecting the highway, nearby properties, and important wildlife habitat.

Possible improvements being evaluated include:

Sunday, Mar. 22

Domestic violence – Maginn Street – Santa Clara – Alexandria Holguin was arrested on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against a household member, and possession of a controlled substance, and booked into the GCDC.

Special detail – OHV/Highway 15
Special detail – OHV/Cliff

Controlled burn – Rocking Spear Ranch Road – Mimbres – The controlled burn soon became uncontrollable and fire/rescue was called to the scene, Surrounding residences were evacuated/no injuries were reported.

Silver City, NM, March 29, 2026-- Emma Eileen McKinley, coordinator for the Grant County Community Health Council and the Youth Substance Awareness and Prevention Program with the Center for Health Innovation - Public Health Institute, will be the guest speaker at the April 7th meeting of PFLAG Silver City, 6:00 PM, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3845 N. Swan.  The public is invited, and light refreshments will be served.

McKinley will be presenting a program entitled "Let's Go Breathe Together: Nicotine Prevention and Cessation for LGBT+ Individuals." Nicotine and tobacco companies have historically targeted vulnerable populations with their marketing, leading to higher nicotine use among the LGBTQIA+ populations, especially youth. The history and context of tobacco and nicotine use within the LGBTQIA+ community will be explored together, and resources for prevention and cessation will be shared.  During the presentation attendees will participate in developing messaging for nicotine prevention for LGBTQIA+ youth.

Sunday, Mar. 22

Accident with injuries – D Street – female was hit by a vehicle while she was crossing the street/vehicle left the scene.

Custodial interference – Male has custody of his grandson and he was refusing to go with the male.

Welfare check – Chino Street – Bayard – Assist BPD with male texting co-worker with concerning behavior. Made contact/he is okay.

Wednesday, Mar. 25

Monday, Mar. 23

Suspicious activity – Laundry mat

Thursday, Mar. 26

Welfare check – Bataan Park
Animal – Highway 180 – Armory

Friday, Mar. 27

Gila Eye Care is proud to mark its 20th anniversary of providing comprehensive eye care and surgical services to the Southwest New Mexico community. Over the past two decades, we have been dedicated to preserving and enhancing your vision with personalized care and the latest technology.

In celebration of this milestone, we are excited to announce the addition of Aesthetics to our practice. Our new aesthetic services are designed to help you look and feel your best, complementing our commitment to your overall wellness.

Bayard Volunteer Fire Department

Sunday, Mar. 22

Fire
714 Lusk Street
Caller advising there is a fire in the backyard/he can see someone go outside and add fuel to the fire and go back inside/he is concerned as it is very windy. BFD advised cooling down unattended fire behind residence/pressurized canister in the fire/no one has come out to check on the fire/waiting for LE to go onto the property.