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Pinochle and games group every Monday from noon to 3:30 PM at the Henry V. "La Burra" Morales Recreation Center.  All welcome, no charge. Joe (575)519-9463

March 1, at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street – "Moralistic versus Value Based Judgement"

Karen Starz will talk about judgement and the various types of judgement and how it affects people and their decisions.

Karen Starz resides in the Southwest High Desert in Truth or Consequences. She has a deep connection with the land and its animals. She is a certified trainer through the Center for Nonviolent Communication and one of three in the State of New Mexico. She is currently president of the Network for NVC as well as an active trainer offering Peer Learning and Mentoring Groups worldwide specifically in the Americas and Nigeria, Africa for potential candidates, restorative circles and mediation work as well as offering workshops worldwide.

Unity del Corazon Monthly Gathering – Sunday, March 1, 2:30 PM at The Hearth, 1915 N. Swan Road. Everyone is welcome. Come as you are for inspiration, connection, and spiritual growth in a relaxed, heart-centered community. For more info: 541.978.0119. Refreshments served.

(Washington, D.C., February 20, 2026) -- The U.S. Forest Service today announced it is issuing $182 million in retroactive Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payments for 2024, delivering critical funding to eligible states and counties with National Forest System lands. These payments help sustain public schools, maintain local roads, strengthen wildfire preparedness, and support other essential services in rural communities.

"For many rural counties, SRS payments aren't optional – they're essential," said Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz. "The Forest Service's annual payments provide reliable, predictable funding that rural states and counties depend on. These payments strengthen local schools and infrastructure while honoring the partnership between national forests and the communities that surround them."

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Grant County Board of Commissioners is seeking five individuals to serve on the Grant County Lodgers Tax Advisory Board. Individuals must reside in the unincorporated area of Grant County. The board is composed of two individuals involved in a Tourism-Related business, two individuals involved in the lodging industry, and one individual at large (general community). 

Interested individuals may complete an application online at http://www.grantcountynm.gov / or by contacting Mary Rae McDonald by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by telephone at (575) 574-0005.

Sunday, Feb. 8

Welfare check – N. Swan Street
Welfare check – E. Kelly Street

Shelley Haley was arrested 9:48 a.m. on an APO hold.

DVO violation – N. Pinos Altos Street
Animal – N. Bullard Street
Harassment -- E. 12th Street
Aggravated battery – E. 13th Street
Welfare check – N. Durango Street

Battery – no location given – Angelina Sanchez was arrested for battery upon a peace officer.

We are having a public music recital on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 3 pm at the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church.  This is a community outreach to provide trained local musicians an outlet to share their craft. The church is located at Texas and 7th street in downtown Silver City.  The recital is open to the public with no  cost.  A reception follows. 

Adele Giusto, recital director  575-654-6528

Come to the 1-Minute Playwriting Workshop, where characters panic, plots sprint, and someone always talks too long. Learn how to write a complete beginning, middle, and end before your coffee gets cold. No experience necessary—just ideas, a pen, and a willingness to fail quickly and loudly. February 19, 2026 - 1 pm to 3 pm

Silver City. Big imagination. Very short plays.

Otter Chaos

208 W. Yankie

Silver City