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{{/_source.additionalInfo}}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.
Lotus Center
January 9, 16, 23, 30
Start Time: 5:30 PM End Time: 6:30 PM
Title: Postpartum Support Circle
Sunday, Dec. 14
Intoxicated driver --- Camino del Bosque
Welfare check – N. Durango Street
Weapons fired – S. Hudson Street
Unwanted subject – E. Highway 180
Burglary – E. Kelly Street – 11:05 a.m.
Unwanted subject – E. Kelly Street – 12:31 p.m.
Animal – S. Cooper Street
Disturbance – E. Kelly Street – 1:13 p.m.
Criminal trespass warning – E. 7th Street
Shoplifting – N. Rosedale Road -- 2:08 p.m.
Shoplifting – N. Rosedale Road – 4:38 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 8
Abandoned 911 call
St. Elena Street
All okay.
Medical assist
Highway 180 – Caddel Crossing
No narrative.
Thursday, Dec. 11
Cliff-Gila Volunteer Fire Department
Tuesday, Dec. 16
Structure fire
89 Arena Road – 10:02 p.m.
House fire is up in the roof/fire is in the eaves/CGVFD received page/everyone is out of the house/pets are in a kennel/they have a hose on it. Tyrone Volunteer Fire Department received page. Grant County Fire Manager requests to ask Pinos Altos Volunteer Fire Department and Whiskey Creek Volunteer Fire Department to send (water) tenders and to send EMS. TYVFD advised (11:19 p.m.) Engine 89 headed to station and Unit 19 headed to Station 3. GCVFD advised they still have fire in the roof. CGFM requested personnel from WCVFD and Fort Bayard Volunteer Fire Department to assist with interior fire attack.

Fri, Feb 6., 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
WNMU Campus, Harlan Hall, Room 111
12th and Alabama, Silver City
Karen Beckenbach and Bill Norris will provide an overview of waterfowl identification based on general appearance, behavior and habitat. Although this presentation will focus on tips to geese and duck identification, brief attention may be devoted to identification of swans. grebes, coots, loons and cormorants if time permits.
Free and open to the public. Brought to you by the Bird Alliance SW New Mexico.
Join us Monday for a cozy, festive, movie night at the Silco Theater!
Doors Open: 5:30 PM • Live Performance: 6:30 PM • Movie Starts: 7:00 PM
Monday, December 22, 311 N Bullard Streei
If you don’t want to drive after dark, please join us for the matinee showing December 22, at 1:00 PM.
Rosemary Clooney will open the Silco's White Christmas Holiday Party on stage at 6:30 PM, before the 7:00 PM showing of the holiday movie classic, White Christmas. Rosemary even talked her sister, Betty, into coming out of retirement for this special event!
Tai Chi for Balance
This class is open to all. Based on the research of Dr. Fuzhong Li at the University of Oregon, the class uses several classic Tai Chi movements in a highly simplified format. Practice significantly improves balance, leg strength, flexibility and mental well-being. Chairs provided. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. 1st class free; thereafter $2.
Contact: Liz Mikols:
Location: 1617 N. Juniper Street Street Silver City. Enter on the north side.
Tuesday, January 6, 9:00 am :: 9:50 am
Thursday, January 8, 9:00 am :: 9:50 am
Tuesday, January 13, 9:00 am :: 9:50 am
Thursday, January 15, 9:00 am :: 9:50 am
Tuesday, January 20, 9:00 am :: 9:50 am
Join William Smith, retired Army Lt. Colonel and longtime meditator for a workshop about the benefits of meditation at the Silver City Public Library on Thursday January 8th at 10:30am.
The session will happen simultaneously in-person and online. Those interested in attending virtually can find the registration link at www.silvercitypubliclibrary.org.
The presentation will also allow time for participants to ask questions, and there will be a little meditation sitting at the end.
"The practice of meditation is an invaluable tool helping people reduce stress, gain a deeper sense of fulfillment in life as well as foster greater physical, emotional and spiritual well-being," said William Smith's representative. Smith, retired Army Lt. Colonel and long-time meditator, offers a practical technique of meditation that can positively impact participants' lives. Smith's first-hand demonstrations of this simple yet highly effective method can lead to deeper concentration, relaxation and personal growth. Bring joy, peace, positivity and relaxation into your daily life and begin the New Year with a fresh start.
William Smith, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel engineer, has a master's degree in Geographic Information Systems from the University of South Carolina. As an Army officer, he pioneered this new technology within the Department of Defense. William is a graduate of the Command and General Staff College and has held many leadership positions during his successful 20-year military career.
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