Local News Releases

May 11, at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street – "The Power of Breath"

"We often take breathing for granted, until we can't," said Heidi Ogas.

She will share how breath has helped her not just physically but also emotionally and spiritually. Ogas will lead the Fellowship in a few simple breathing exercises and, in honor of Mother's Day, a short, guided meditation about the one person who was part of our transitioned from inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid to taking our first breath of air.

Heidi Ogas has been volunteering at animal shelters since she was a teenager in Albuquerque. Now a resident of Silver City for almost 40 years, she has been with the High Desert Humane Society for 20 years. Recently retired after 35 years at James Hamilton Construction, she can spend more time with her own critters and helping those in need in our community.

This training will take a deep dive into what Narcan-or naloxone- is and is not. It will also cover what harm reduction is and how we save lives through compassion while reducing the spread of diseases.Come by May 10th from 1pm to 3pm at Fight Like A Girl's NEW location at 109 N BullardThere is very deep-rooted stigma surrounding this life-saving drug. Yes, it's a drug. But so are over-the-counter ibuprofen and medically prescribed steroids.Our goal is to work on reducing and eventually eliminating the stigma in order to continue saving lives and helping in the process of rehabilitation.

JOURNEY DOWN THE GILA is the first full length film produced, that visually captures the beauty of the Gila River through the 37-mile river run through the Gila Wilderness. The documentary, directed by Albuqurque film maker, David Garcia, tells the story of three local, New Mexico teens, who died in service to the wild places they loved, their mothers' trip down the river they sought to protect, and the struggle to keep the Gila flowing free. 

Cliff-Gila Volunteer Fire Department

Tuesday, Apr. 29

Fire-other
8686 Highway 180 – 4:56 p.m.
There is a tree on fire/page received. CGVFD Brush 19 – fire out/returning to station (5:55 p.m.)

Bayard Police Department

Tuesday, Apr. 29

Suspicious activity
Encino Street – Santa Clara
Caller says her front door was broken in yesterday/a named male was the one who did it/he threatened to chop her legs off/she is worried he is outside as she can hear the dogs barking. XCPD officer had negative contact.

Thursday, May 1

Brush fire
Highway 152 – Kneeling Nun – 8:44 p.m.
Caller advised there is a small brush fire/weeds on fire/it is a couple hundred feet from a shed/about 15 square feet in area/moving slowly to the west. Paging WCVFD/WCVFD Command advised to take no further action

Tuesday, Apr. 29

Threat
Quail Run
Caller says someone was there threatening someone at caller’s house/caller says male hit him with a vehicle/says male brandished a gun to him/male left in a black car/male threatened to hurt them telling them they are dead. Deputy advised on Fleming Tank Road ATL for the vehicle.

Suspicious persons
Main Street – Hurley
Caller says someone is knocking on her door/call was disconnected. Deputy advised they made contact/will walk the property to look for anyone in the area/negative contact with anyone.

Tuesday, Apr. 29

Code enforcement
Juniper Street
Believes a house at the address is a fire hazard.

Larceny
N. Swan Street
Caller caught a person on the ring camera stealing his mail/happened more than one time. Caller is in a hospital in Phoenix.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:

The regular monthly board meeting of the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District will be held Monday, May 12, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the NRCS Building; 3082 32nd Street Bypass; Suite C; Silver City, NM  88061.   The meeting is open to the public.

To request a copy of the agenda or for more information, please call 575-388-1569 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.