Local News Releases

Fort Bayard Volunteer Fire Department

Tuesday, June 17

Fire-other
5799 Highway 152
Caller advised male is burning branches in backyard. (Redacted) from FBVFD advised he is en route to pick up his unit then will call enroute to scene. FB Command 2 requesting LE. GCSO deputy ran driver's license.

Gas leak
7 Hermosa – Hanover
Caller stated the house next to his has a really bad gas leak/he did try to shut it off but it didn't work. FBVFD advised most FB personnel are out on the fire/see if XCVFD can assist. XCVFD units 3 and 11.

Bayard Police Department

Tuesday, June 17

Reckless driver
Arenas Valley Road
White Honda swerving in and out of lanes. Officer went traffic with vehicle at Food
Basket/white Nissan Sentra.

Unclassified (larceny?)
1201 Tom Foy Blvd.
Caller's ATM card was stolen and on May 26, $500 was withdrawn from her bank account.

Silver City, NM, June 20, 2025—Gila National Forest officials have decided to postpone the June 25 public meeting regarding the 2022 Black Fire Recovery – Phase 1 project due to the ongoing Trout Fire.

"We want to encourage robust public participation in the Phase 1 Black Fire recovery project, and out of respect for community members who are currently displaced by evacuations due to the Trout Fire, we have decided to postpone next week's Black Fire recovery public meeting in Silver City," said Gila National Forest Supervisor Camille Howes. "Once a new meeting date has been selected, the date, time, and location will be announced, so please stay tuned for more information to come."

Tuesday, June 17

Suspicious activity
Orchard Street – Bayard
A named male was in the neighbor's yard then left. Deputy – walked around the residence and knocked and announced himself/negative contact with anybody.

Game and Fish
Highway 180 – G&G Towing
Deer hit by vehicle/vehicle left the scene. Deputy – one shot fired to put deer down/deer in the median/its hind legs were broken.

Suspicious activity
Empire Street – Bayard
Caller can hear the neighbor banging on the fence and banging on rocks/they make noise to try and scare her.

Tuesday, June 17

Burglar alarm
2045 E. Highway 180
Zone west/ceiling motion/east ceiling motion/PJW west door. Negative contact.

Criminal trespass
Virginia Street
Female needs a CTW issued/she was there 30 minutes ago with someone else/caller advised she needs to get her vehicle out of there.

Unclassified (warrant?)
Hudson Street and College Avenue
Hold without bond/issued 6-10-25/conditions of release violation.

GLENWOOD – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish announced the opening of the Glenwood Allred Wildlife Management Area, creating new opportunities for bird-watching enthusiasts in southwest New Mexico. 

Glenwood Allred, one of 43 wildlife management areas (WMAs) in the state, is the state's newest WMA. It spans 108 acres and provides expanded birding opportunities and access to adjacent Forest Service lands as well as the San Francisco River. 

Glenwood Allred WMA

 Saturday, July 5

Party at the Zócalo 

2nd ANNUAL 4th of July After Party.

Celebrate the day after the 4th –

And the anticipation of the Monsoons!

Let's Make It Rain!

ALL DAY Celebration!

Specialty Brats & Peppers, Hot Dogs, and Potato Salad

Silver City, NM, June 18, 2025—All offices of the Gila National Forest will be closed Thursday, June 19 in honor of the Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Normal business hours will resume Friday, June 20 at offices in Quemado, Reserve, Glenwood, Mimbres, Truth or Consequences, and Silver City.

If you're heading out for a long weekend, remember that Stage 2 fire restrictions are in effect on the entire Gila National Forest, prohibiting the use of fire, including campfire, stove fire, and charcoal. Use of propane stove with a shutoff valve is allowed when used within a 6-foot diameter that is cleared of surrounding or overhanging vegetation or flammable material. Smoking is prohibited except within a vehicle, trailer, or building, at a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren or has been cleared of all flammable materials. Use of chainsaws, generators, and other equipment powered by internal combustion engine is prohibited between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.