Local News Releases

Light Art Space Art Reception this Friday, November 7th, 5 pm– 7 pm. Please join us in celebrating two new exhibitions during the First Friday Downtown Gallery Walk. 

The North gallery presents "How Did I Get Here From There" by Diane Kleiss. Diane, one of Silver City's premier artists, paints and sculpts with beeswax, an ancient encaustic medium that she pours, carves, and molds. In her series "Flights of Fancy", Diane explores her interest in ravens, inspired by their intelligence and curiosity. Drawing from cultural myths about women flying, as well as her own dreams, she created a three-part sculpture called "When Women Were Birds." Her work continually follows new inspirations, guided by her passion. November 7 through November 15, 2025, with an opening held on Friday, November 7, from 5 to 7 pm. 

Melissa Clayton, Director of New Mexico Borderland Animal Rescue Coalition

(NM BARC) will speak to Rotary at noon Tuesday on the subject of animal rescue.

NM BARC is a 100% volunteer-driven rescue dedicated to animal welfare in rural southwestern New Mexico. Its mission is to rescue domestic dogs and cats, provide public education on animal care and safety, and collaborate with other organizations to support animals and their guardians.

Melissa's focus has been on creating protocols, processes, and databases for BARC so it can increase animal intake.  She also established a foster program for cats, and soon for dogs.

Monday, Oct. 27

Suspicious activity
Lincoln Street
Caller stated he can see flashlights and heard a loud crash. Negative contact with anyone.

Tuesday, Oct. 28

Vehicle accident
Highway 180
Male struck a dog/minimal damage to vehicle.

Monday, Oct. 27

Welfare check
Romero Avenue
Caller requests a check on her mother as she doesn’t have a working number for the mom.

Tuesday, Oct. 28

Animal
Carasco Avenue
Can hear dogs crying as if they are in distress at the residence behind caller’s. Negative contact with any dogs barking.

Sunday, Oct. 26

Loud music – N. Bartlett Street – 3:09 a.m.
Animal – Debby Drive
Unwanted subject – W. Montana Street
Animal – N. Rosedale Road
Battery – Sunset Lane
Animal -- Sawyer Circle
Domestic violence – E. 22nd Street
Criminal trespass warning – W. Broadway

Monday, Oct. 27

Monday, Oct. 27

Found property
Steyskal Street
Advised a bicycle is on his property and it does not belong to him/neighbors don't claim ownership either/bicycle is green with Hard Rock Specialized on the frame. Officer made contact with caller and advised if they don't claim the property he can do whatever he wants with it. Caller walked off and stated he would throw it in the street/clear.

Domestic disturbance
Runnels Drive
Caller stated she can hear a male and a female fighting with each other/she can hear them pushing and shoving each other. Second caller stated a bunch of people are fighting outside.

Silver City Fire Department

Wednesday, Oct. 29

Fire, other
800 N. Gold Street
Attack 1 stated fire is contained/no additional resources needed/should be on scene for about 10 minutes. Silveer City Police Department officer issued a subject a 2-year CTW to the lot behind SOS.

Saturday, Nov. 1

Sunday, Oct. 26

Suspicious person – Burnham Street – Arenas Valley

Loud party – Goathead Path – Silver City – 1:26 a.m. Deputies made contact with Alyssa Danielle Verdugo and placed her under arrest for a warrant issued by Magistrate Court #1.

Loud music – Prescott Street – Santa Clara – 9:05 a.m.

Welfare check – Cottage San Road – Silver City

Aggravated assault with knife – N. Silver Street – Silver City. Deputies responded to the SOS shelter and placed Brenda Callhan under arrest and booked her into the GCDC.

Suspicious activity – Train Depot – Hurley

Criminal damage to property – Grandview Road – Silver City

Harassment – W. Highway 180 – Mangas Terrace