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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
On October 26 at 7:30 PM the Rotary Club of Silver City will present Musica en Contra de Polio. The concert at WNMU's Light Hall will feature:
- Mariachi del Plata, a 20-piece band hosted by WNMU
- Ballet Folklorico Corazon de Las Cruces performing traditional Mexican dances
- Keana Huerta, a Hurley-based vocalist who blends mariachi with other genres
Proceeds from the concert will benefit Rotary International's campaign to eradicate polio and will be matched 2-for-1 by the Gates Foundation.
Tickets are $15 and can be obtained at First Savings Bank, the Silver City Museum, online at www.Silvercityrotary.org, or at the door.
- Category: Local News Releases
Library Digital Services Workshop
Monday, October 21, 10:00am-11:30am
Silver City Public Library, 515 W. College Ave., Silver City
The Silver City Public Library will host a digital services workshop on Monday, October 21, 10:00am-11:30am. Learn how to use your library card to access free e-books; downloadable audiobooks; downloadable movies, TV, and music; language learning; and more. We'll cover setup for Libby, hoopla, Flipster, Kanopy, Rocket Languages, and free access to The New York Times. We'll discuss how to use Ancestry while in the library, too! No registration necessary. You're invited to bring your device! We suggest that you check to make sure your library card is up-to-date before the workshop. For more information visit silvercitypubliclibrary.org or contact the library at (575) 538-3672 or
- Category: Local News Releases
Presidents Chamber Music Series
WÖR
Tuesday, November 5
7pm
Light Hall Theatre
$20
WÖR (pronounced 'were') is a band of five musicians whose curiosity, passion and talent has led to a niche goldmine of melodies set to stunning contemporary arrangements.
- Category: Local News Releases
Bayard Police Department
Reckless driver
Highways 152 and 356
Older white vehicle with tied down trunk heading into Bayard/swerving all over the road. Officer went traffic with vehicle Highway 356 – MM 1.
Saturday, Oct. 12
Welfare check
Lusk Street
Advised his daughter hit caller and stated she is under the influence of narcotics/wants 4-year-old grandson checked on to make sure he is okay.
- Category: Local News Releases
Guadalupe Montessori School welcomes entire community for Fall Festival FUNdraiser
Set for Saturday, October 19, event includes carnival games, cake walk, face painting
Silver City, NM – The Guadalupe Montessori School is holding its fourth annual Fall Festival Fundraiser on Saturday, October 19, from noon to 4 p.m. This year's event will also include a sale of used educational materials.
Benefitting the small, not-for-profit school serving children from 18 months through 12 years, the festival features carnival games, hayrides, face painting, 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.
- Category: Local News Releases
The Kiwanis Club of Silver City Board Members are holding a Multi-Family RUMMAGE SALE on Saturday, October 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. located at the Kiwanis Building, 900 Silver Heights Boulevard.
Some items include washer/dryer, round kitchen table, mattress and box springs, kitchen items, and much more. Help support our local Kiwanis Club so they may continue to serve area kids through their Terrific Kid and Student of the Month programs.
Hot dogs will be served after 10:00 a.m.
- Category: Local News Releases
Please join us to meet your Republican candidates:
Representative Luis Terrazas
Gabriel Ramos - NM Senate
Norman Wheeler-District Attorney
Eddie Flores - County Commission
Tom Shelley - County Commission
Bowl for free and meet the candidates at the Silver City Bowling Center. See flyer below
- Category: Local News Releases
Friday, Oct. 11
Suspicious vehicle x 3
Ft. Bayard Medical Center; Ft Bayard/Yucca Lodge; Franks and Crum roads
Small dark car driving around in back/subjects were talking loudly and had loud music/XCPD officer advised Ft Bayard is closed/they left; Everything is okay; Deputy made contact with owner/advised it was sold.
Welfare check
Ocotillo Drive – Lower Mimbres
Last heard from a female in her 70s in September. Deputy had contact with the female/she is okay.
Unwanted subject
Country Club Road – Silver Acres
A named female came to caller's house/she is not there now/it is court ordered for her not to be there.
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