Local News Releases

PNM will be hosting a meeting to have important conversations 

See flyer below for information 

Reserve, NM, May 21, 2025—All Gila National Forest district offices and the Supervisor's Office will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. All offices will resume regular business hours Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors all U.S. military servicemen and women who lost their lives while serving in the armed forces, both in times of war and peace. The long weekend is also a great time to enjoy the forest with your family and friends. Whether you are hiking, fishing, or camping make sure your experience is positive by staying safe. Before visiting the forest review these important safety tips.

Only aggravated assaults and animal warnings increased

Silver City -- Crime in Silver City dropped in nearly all categories in 2024, with the exception of aggravated assaults, which rose 12%, and animal citations, which were up just three percent for the year. The biggest drops occurred in the categories of stolen vehicles and robbery, which dropped 41% and 40%, respectively.  There were 10,456 calls for service, compared to 11,517 in 2023, representing a nine-percent decline.

Other significant drops in crime include a 33% drop in rape, a 30% decline in burglaries, a 29% drop in simple assaults, and a 24% reduction in tampering with a motor vehicle. Reported domestic disturbances dropped 22%, and reported animal complaints and DWI arrests dropped 20% and 19%, respectively. Criminal damage to property also dropped 13%, and larcenies were down 10% for the year.

Public Notice Announcement

Office Closure

The Town of Silver City Offices

Will be closed Monday May 26, 2025 - In observance of Memorial Day.

Offices will re-open Tuesday May 27, 2025

8am – 5pm

Iris Nolasco, director of the Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability, will speak to the Rotary Club at the Hearth on Tuesday May 27 at noon. She will discuss food programs delivered by the Commons, as well as current issues in the food supply chain.

The mission of the Commons is to meet the immediate needs of Grant County residents who are food insecure and strive to build community around the concepts of food justice, local self-sufficiency and sustainability. The Commons staff and dedicated community volunteers organize and support Grant County Food Pantry programs in Silver City, Santa Clara, and Cliff, including emergency food box delivery. Its Alimento Para Los Niños weekend backpack program provides food for kids who don't get enough to eat on the weekends. 

Bayard Volunteer Fire Department

Monday, May 19

Smoke
711 Fahey Drive
Caller passed by and noticed smoke coming out of the front room which has a window open/does not see any lights on in the house. BVFD on scene and sees heavy smoke on east side of building/need XCVFD and HVFD. BVFD advised to send LE officer/there are people in the house and refusing to let BVFD in the home to check it out. BVFD advised cancel page to HVFD and XCVFD.

Cliff-Gila Volunteer Fire Department

 DEMING – Chip seal operations are scheduled on multiple roadways, beginning Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in the Columbus and Deming areas of Luna County.

Roads scheduled for chip sealing, in order:

NM 9, milepost 42 to 109 (Hachita to Columbus)

State Park 1007 (Pancho Villa State Park Roadway)

Various I-10 Frontage Roads (Gage area)

NM 418, milepost 0 to 14.1 (Old Lordsburg Highway)

NM 377, milepost 0 to 1.8 (Pecan Park)

Various I-10 Frontage Roads (Akela area)

Bayard Police Department

Friday, May 16

Hit and run
Taylor Street
Vehicle which was driving at a high rate of speed hit a sign and a fender of the vehicle is in front of her house/last seen driving toward Dayhill.

Suspicious activity (BFD is listed as lead)
Hurley Park
A named subject is pointing a gun at people and vehicles passing/unknown if it is real or not. HPD officer - negative contact with anyone/back in unit/ATL the area/in a foot pursuit. XCFD officer – male at taser point on the ground/Second Street and Cortez Avenue. HPD officer – one in investigative detention. GCSO deputy – negative on weapon/it was a hot glue gun.