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Local News Releases
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.
- Category: Local News Releases
Sunday, October 12, 2025, 2-4 pm
Garden Celebration by the Gila Native Plant Society
Silva Creek Botanical Garden, N. Virginia and State Streets, Silver City, NM
Silva Creek Botanical Garden, a project of the Gila Native Plant Society and the Town of Silver City, will celebrate the completion of several exciting new additions. The family-friendly events include a puppet show, brief talks, and hands-on activities in botanical art, science, and archaeology. Volunteers will be on hand to explain each of the new areas, and visitors can admire the beautiful ceramic murals created by the Youth Mural Program. Free and open to the whole community. For more information go to https://gilanps.org/events/celebrate/
- Category: Local News Releases
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – September 25, 2025 – Beginning October 1, the public may encounter contract employees conducting public surveys on the Gila National Forest and Cibola National Forest & Grasslands in developed and dispersed recreation sites and along forest service roads. Surveys will be conducted through September 30, 2026.
The National Visitor Use Monitoring survey is a Forest Service program designed to estimate how many people actually recreate on national forests and grasslands, what activities they engage in while there, and how satisfied people were with their visit. These surveys are conducted on a national forest every five years.
- Category: Local News Releases
The BLM and NMSLO is holding public meetings to discuss proposed land swaps.
Below is the meeting information (date, time, location).
Public Meetings:
Las Cruces: Monday, September 22; 6:00 - 7:30 pm; Doña Ana County Government Services Building, Council Chambers; 845 N. Motel Blvd.
Lordsburg: Tuesday, September 23; 6:00 - 7:30 pm; Hidalgo County Council Chambers; 305 Pyramid St.
Deming: Wednesday, September 24; 6:00 - 7:30 pm; Mimbres Valley Special Events Center; 2300 E. Pine St.
Silver City: Thursday, September 25; 6:00 - 7:30 pm; Grant County Business and Conference Center; 3031 US-180
See PDF below for more information.
- Category: Local News Releases
Silver City, NM – Gila Regional Medical Center (GRMC) invites the community to attend Silver High School's football game against Chaparral High School on Friday, October 10, at 7:00 PM.
As part of the Gila Regional CARES initiative, GRMC is sponsoring free admission to this special event, underscoring its commitment to supporting local schools and fostering community spirit.
"Supporting Silver High is part of our commitment to the community," said Robert Whitaker, CEO of GRMC. "Games like this are a great way for families and fans to come together and cheer on our students. We're proud to play a role in making that possible."
- Category: Local News Releases
Want to learn about the importance of land connectivity to protect cultural heritage and wildlife? Looking to be a part of the solution? Join us for a fundraiser to protect critical landscapes in southern New Mexico! We will celebrate past community conservation accomplishments over the course of a delicious and locally sourced meal partnered with exceptional wine pairings. Afterwards, guests will learn about the future work of the New Mexico Land Conservancy to protect land along the Gila River and Walnut Creek, and ways you can contribute! Join us Saturday, October 4th at 6:00pm! (Bonus event! Learn about local native and migratory birds on Sunday, October 5th at our morning bird walk.)
- Category: Local News Releases
Monday, Sept. 15
Civil standby
Cactus Street
No narrative.
Tuesday, Sept. 16
Welfare check
Highway 180
Caller reported a male wearing all black walking close to traffic. Unfounded.
Saturday, Sept. 20
- Category: Local News Releases
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'Special Detail' designations in the Grant County Sheriff's Office blotters refer to activity in one of several grant-funded programs. One of these is Stonegarden. Other special details have not been identified in the blotters.
Stonegarden refers to a grant administered by the Department of Homeland Security funding local law enforcement agencies to assist the U.S. Border Patrol in border security efforts.
Other special details not identified in the blotters may be one of the following:
- Category: Local News Releases
Whiskey Creek Zocalo will be hosting the event
See Flyer below
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