Local News Releases

Silver City author Ed Teja will be signing copies of his new historical crime suspense novel at SWAG bookstore,  409 N. Bullard St., on Sept 12th from noon to 2pm.

SONGS OF SAIGON is the story of a young Chinese-American OSS agent in Japanese-occupied Saigon in 1943 who gets embroiled in a love affair, murder, terrorism, and treason.

Monday, July 13

Suspicious person
Carasco Avenue (Gateway Plaza)
Male walking around behind the building carrying a rifle/male walked into a residence on Aztec. Officer made contact and took possession of the weapon.

Criminal damage to property
Carasco Avenue
Window to the door was broken out. Report taken and given to mine personnel.

Suspicious person
Elguea Avenue
Male watching on his camera sees a male going on his property/requested patrol of his residence.

Sunday, July 12

Suspicious person – Camino Verde – Arenas Valley

Fall – D Street – San Lorenzo – Deputies discovered Christobal Avena trying to back out of the residence and who appeared to be intoxicated. After performing an SFST he was arrested for DWI and booked into the GCDC.

Suspicious person – Diaz Avenue – Hurley

Burglary – Santa Rita Avenue – Hurley – From video footage and statements, Ray Chacon was charged with burglary after he entered a home and exited with belongings.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:

A regular meeting of the Upper Gila Valley Arroyos Watershed District will be held Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Cliff/Gila Fire Department in Cliff, NM. To request a copy of the agenda or for more information, please call 575-388-1569 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . The public is welcome to attend.

Local music lovers enjoy a concert on the lawn at Gough Park, circa 1977 - Photo courtesy of the Silver City Museum.Silver City -- The Victorian-style gazebo at the center of Gough Park in many ways serves as the heart of Silver City, the site of five decades of celebrations, protests and political events, music and more. The gazebo celebrated 50 years on July 4th, and is the focal point of a new "micro exhibit," now on display at the Silver City Museum.

"It's fitting to celebrate this community cornerstone with a small museum exhibit, given that museum staff, all two of them, were responsible for its creation back in 1976," said Javier Marrufo, museum curator. "Susan Berry and Harry Benjamin were the only museum staff at the time, and they made the project happen in celebration of the nation's Bicentennial. We're happy to recognize this community landmark, and share the little-known story of the museum's role in bringing it to life."

Bayard Volunteer Fire Department

Wednesday, July 15

Structure fire
425 Poplar Street
Everyone is outside/people are trying to put it out now/bottom of the trailer-skirting. Caller disconnected the line/negative contact with callback. Second caller advised she heard an explosion but did not see anything. Bayard VFD advised possible electrical issue/contact PNM/no active fire/put Santa Clara VFD on standby. XCVFD advised will be on standby. BVFD advised XCVFD can stand down.

Sunday, July 12

Suspicious person – N. Gold Street
Harassment – E. 7th Street
Domestic – Oro Drive W.
Domestic – N. Corbin Street – Paul Munoz, 67, was arrested on an active warrant.
Domestic – N. Bullard Street

Criminal trespass warning – E. Kelly Street – Louis Maes, 45, was arrested on a charge of criminal trespass(unposted).

Hit and run accident – W. Hill Street
Suspicious person – W. Broadway
Suspicious vehicle – Oro Drive W.
Unwanted subject – Ursa Minor Street

Monday, July 13

July 26, at 10 am, 3845 North Swan Street –  "Firewise"

Every year, devastating wildfires burn across the United States. At the same time, a growing number of people are living where wildfires are a real risk. On Thursday, June 12, 2025, the Trout Fire was first reported in the Trout Creek area of the Gila National Forest. Started by lightning and driven by hot, dry weather, the fire quickly grew and crossed NM-15 in the afternoon. It was only 12 miles north of Silver City and grew to over 47,000 acres before being 96% contained, nearly a month later, on July 9. Due to the amazing wildfire mitigation and suppression efforts of multiple local, state, and national agencies, there was no loss of life and minimal property damage. Homeowners also played a critical role in these mitigation efforts.

While wildfires will continue to happen, there are many things property owners can do to protect their homes and neighborhoods as well as the safety of their families. This presentation will provide information and resources about the National Fire Prevention Association's (NFPA) Firewise USA ® program and how you can get involved.