Local News Releases

picture by Sandra MichaudNovember 2, at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street – "El Día de los Muertos"

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Silver City will be celebrating the beautiful Mexican, and Latin American, tradition of honoring family members who have passed away. There will be an "Ofrenda" or offering placed on an altar intended to welcome the deceased to the altar setting. Usually this takes place in a home.

We will modify this tradition somewhat by placing tables in the Sanctuary and Community Room, all with flowers (traditionally marigolds) and candles. Please bring a photo of the person or persons you wish to honor and place it on the table along with a memento and flowers if you wish. After a short service, which will include a brief history of El Día de los Muertos folks can gather around the tables (Ofrendas) and share stories of their departed loved ones.

Please join us for this unique service.

Children are welcome to participate on any Sunday, but they will get the most out of the program if they attend second and fourth Sundays somewhat regularly. Family adults may stay for the children's program or attend the adult program. Children are encouraged to bring a small item that represents someone or something they are grateful for that week.

UUFSC Safety Protocol as pursuant to our most recent UUA Guidelines:

Babytime

Tuesdays, 10:00am

515 W. College Ave., Silver City 

Silver City Public Library

Please join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and social time for babies! Baby time is geared towards ages 0-24 months along with their caregivers. To learn more, visit silvercitypubliclibrary.org or call 575-538-3672.

Kathleen Flynn, grief specialist and author of Essential Grief, a book about recovery from lossSilver City – Understanding, identifying and learning to process grief is the topic of the October 27th meeting of the Death Cafe, a free, monthly meeting open to everyone interested in exploring death-related topics. Kathleen Flynn, retired Hospice and hospital chaplain and ordained minister, will guide participants in an exploration of grief.  Flynn is also the author of Essential Grief, a book about recovery from loss.

"I know personally how challenging loss can be, especially when we are inclined to avoid tending to it," she said. "Knowing more about grief and looking at one's own losses in a safe and supportive environment helps us move you through the pain. It's when we avoid grief that we risk harming ourselves and our loved ones." Flynn will also discuss how the manner in which a loved one dies influences the process of grieving.

The 90-minute Death Cafe is facilitated by Lisa Jimenez, certified death doula and practitioner of shamanic healing. The meeting begins at 4:00 pm at the Silver City Public Library, 515 W. College Avenue. For more information, please contact Lisa at (575) 574-5473, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Monday, Oct. 13

Domestic dispute
Prescott Street
No narrative.

Tuesday, Oct. 14

Accident, no injuries
Highway 180 – Dollar General
Vehicle backed into parked vehicle.

Wednesday, Oct. 15

Silver City, NM – The Guadalupe Montessori School is holding its fifth annual Fall Festival Fundraiser on Saturday, November 1, from noon to 4 p.m. This year's event will also include a capoeira workshop taught by Muleka Capoeira and designed for children of a variety of ages and abilities.

Benefitting the small, not-for-profit school serving children from 18 months through 12 years, the festival is open to the entire community. The afternoon events include carnival games, hayrides, face painting, crafts and cute animals to pet and pose with. The renowned Guadalupe Montessori School kitchen will dish up seasonal food and drink. A bake walk will provide lucky participants with treats to enjoy at the festival or take home.

The Silver City Public Library will host an exciting interactive presentation with archaeologist Ziggy Prothro of the New Mexico Office of Archaeological Studies on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 4:00pm. The event is geared to kids and teens, but all are welcome. Learn what archaeology is and how it is done, explore a touch and feel tabletop museum of New Mexico historic and prehistoric artifacts, learn about an archaeologist's tools, and make your own "rock art" using scratch boards. 

Saturday, November 1

Dia De Los Muertos

Ofrenda Lighting

 In 'the Lodge' • 6pm 

Please join us for our annual Celebration of Dia De Los Muertos Celebration.

We will have an Ofrenda set up in 'the Lodge' where community is welcome to add their photos, memories, calaveras, flowers or other items of significance as we welcome the Spirits of our loved ones to visit with us, join together in remembrance, share stories, and food and drink in their honor.

Offerings can be brought in anytime during the last week of October, and they will be shared on the Ofrenda with honor and reverence.

Sunday, Oct. 12

Disturbance – Mobile Drive – Silver City
Indecent exposure – N. Grant Street – Silver City
Weapons fired – Rosedale Road – Silver City
Livestock – Highway 90 – MM 17 (1 mile south of Walking X Ranch Road)
Medical – Whispering Hills Road – Silver City
Suspicious vehicle – N. Swan Street – Silver City
Domestic disturbance – Hurley Road – Hurley
Fight – Ft Bayard Street – Santa Clara Post Office
Criminal trespass warning – Tom Foy Blvd. – Bayard
Domestic violence – East Street – Bayard
Domestic disturbance – Yucca Street – Silver City
Welfare check – Rio de Arenas Road – Silver City
Controlled burn – Noonday Canyon Road – Mimbres
Suspicious activity – Spring Creek Road – Silver City

Monday, Oct. 13