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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
Upcoming fundraiser for GRIP (Gila Resources Information Project) being hosted at MERGE art community space on July 24 and 25, 2026
See the attached poster,
- Category: Local News Releases
Sunday, July 5
Suspicious activity – Truck Bypass – Silver City
Suicide threat – Arena Road – Cliff – 12:26 a.m.
Firework complaint – Fort Bayard Road – Santa Clara (Bataan Memorial Recreational Park)
Attempted suicide – Arena Road – Cliff – 8:25 a.m.
Livestock – Highway 90 – MM 36-37 (Tyrone)
Livestock – Highway 61 – MM 2 (1 mile south of City of Rocks)
Suspicious activity – Hill Street – Hurley
Domestic disturbance – Cortez Avenue – Hurley
Threat – Spring Creek Road – Silver City
Firework complaint – Bill Evans Lake
Firework complaint – Broken Arrow Drive – Silver City
Overdose – Encina Street – Arenas Valley
Monday, July 6
- Category: Local News Releases
Tuesday, July 7
Suspicious person
Maginn Street
Female walking around as if she may be lost. Officer made contact/everything was okay.
Verbal dispute
Bellm Street
Wife stated husband threw away some clothes she was going to wash and took the keys to their vehicle.
Civil matter
Laundromat – two males got into an argument over a blanket which was left in the washer.
- Category: Local News Releases
Monday, July 6
Intoxicated driver
Highway 180 – leaving Bayard
Copper-colored car which was swerving and went off the roadway several times/vehicle almost hit another vehicle. Call was forwarded to Luna County and NMSP.
Tuesday, July 7
Larceny
Elguea Avenue
Caller reported her neighbor was stealing electricity from her.
- Category: Local News Releases
Pinos Altos Volunteer Fire Department
Tuesday, July 7
Brush Fire
LHM Greenwood
Advised lightning struck a tree/they could see sparks and embers/LHM Greenwood Ranch. Pinos Altos VFD will respond if close to a structure of if fire requires LE/fire will be called the Telegraph Fire.
Silver City Fire Department
Wednesday, July 8
Fire, other
721 E. 14th Street
Homeless people are living there and burning things/a lot of smoke is going into caller's house/smoke is messing with her son's asthma.
- Category: Local News Releases
Join the Gila Community Foundation and the Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments for the Pathways to Progress: Board Governance Training on July 29, 2026 in Silver City.
This free training is designed for nonprofit leaders, board members, elected officials, municipalities, and special districts looking to strengthen governance, leadership, compliance, and procurement practices.
Participants may register for the full-day workshop, the morning governance session, or the afternoon procurement session. Lunch is provided.
July 29, 2026 from 9AM to 5PM
- Category: Local News Releases
5:30-7pm
Simple circle dances promoting open-heartedness and a sense of Unity among all participating. All dances are taught.
Live music / No experience necessary /Donations Appreciated
Church of Harmony, 609 N. Arizona St. Silver City
More info: Ellen Johnson:
- Category: Local News Releases
The July meeting of the Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers' Support group will be Saturday, July 18, at the First Baptist Church on Swan St. at 10 a.m. Park in back & use the rear door. Questions? Call Linda Brake 575-590-1499.
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