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.
Silver City Police Department blotter – June 23 through June 25, 2023
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 27 June 2023 27 June 2023
Friday, June 23
Shoplifting
206 N. Hudson Street
Male took a bottle of Fireball and left walking east on Broadway/would like CTW issued. Officer advised ATL the male/out at Snappy/will call if he returns.
Battery
1414 Little Walnut Road – Silver Cliff Apartments
Caller advising her neighbor came to her apartment and when asked to leave she pushed caller down/she knocked her glasses off/the fall caused some bruising/they are arguing over a cat. Officer issued a CTW to Audra Samford for caller's apartment/and issued a CTW to Carrie Thornton for neighbor's apartment.
Suspicious vehicle
800 S. Robert Street
Caller advised a vehicle is parked in the roadway. Officer spoke with owner.
Quemado Ranger District, New Mexico Game and Fish team up for cleanup
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 27 June 2023 27 June 2023
Trash cleanup at Quemado Lake and along Highway 36 beautifies forest and community
QUEMADO, NM, June 26, 2023 – The Gila National Forest, Quemado Ranger District staff will be spending some time out and about, picking up litter from the Quemado Lake area and along the district's adopted section of Highway 36 over the next two weeks.
"It feels good to work together as a team on a common effort and be able to see the fruits of our labors," said Quemado District Ranger Randall Chavez. "Group workdays like this help staff build team relationships, while making improvements to the public land and showing pride in our community."
Wednesday, June 28, Quemado Ranger District staff will team up with staff from New Mexico Game and Fish to clean up litter, such as fishing line, cigarette butts, and packaging materials from the Quemado Lake shoreline. The group will also spend time removing graffiti from restrooms. Graffiti impairs the beauty of the forest. Please help us stop the graffiti.
PFLAG Silver City will be in the Independence Day parade
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 26 June 2023 26 June 2023
Silver City, NM, June 26, 2023-----PFLAG Silver City will once again be marching in the Independence Day parade in Silver City on July 4th. Parents, families, friends and neighbors of LGBTQ+ people are invited and encouraged to march along with PFLAG to show their support. The parade begins at 10:00 AM, and most organizations will be lining up on 12th St.
PFLAG is the nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. PFLAG Silver City president, Damie Nelson, explained, "So much fear, hate, misinformation and myth are being directed at LGBTQ+ people, especially transgender people, that it's vital that friends, family and allies step forward and publicly proclaim their solidarity and support. Silver City and Grant County have a relatively small population, so we know each other. Imagine the power you have as an individual if you are seen by friends, family and colleagues marching with PFLAG, wearing rainbow colors and carrying an American flag. Consider how that closeted teen might feel seeing his/her/their teacher, neighbor or pastor marching with PFLAG. Think about how that parent of a transgender child might feel to see you, their work colleague, marching in support of trans kids. Imagine how welcomed that young gender-expansive neighbor of yours would feel seeing you marching for their rights and well-being.
Gila National Forest offices closed Tuesday, July 4
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 26 June 2023 26 June 2023
Celebrate your Independence Day on the Gila; leave the fireworks at home.
SILVER CITY, NM, June 26, 2023 – Gila National Forest offices in Quemado, Reserve, Glenwood, Mimbres, Truth or Consequences, and Silver City will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Normal hours and operations will resume Wednesday, July 5.
“With more than 30 developed campgrounds and nearly 1 million acres of designated wilderness on 3.3 million acres of the Gila National Forest, we have something for everyone to enjoy,” said Gila National Forest Supervisor Camille Howes. “The forest is a great place to get away and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of nature during the summer holidays.”
Leave sparklers, fireworks and other pyrotechnics at home – they are always prohibited on all national forests. Fire danger is currently rated “high” and conditions are approaching “very high”. Before you head out, always check for fire restrictions that could affect your visit. After you arrive, read posted signs to stay current on the status of campfires and other regulations.
Tri-City police department blotters – June 23 through June 25, 2023
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 26 June 2023 26 June 2023
Bayard Police Department
Friday, June 23
Breaking and entering
1001 Central Avenue
Window is broken/back door is open/unknown if anything is taken. Knows someone got inside because there is alcohol in the building.
Game and Fish
Tom Foy Blvd and Taylor Street
Dead deer in the highway. Officer advised deer moved out of roadway.
Welfare check
1101 Tom Foy Blvd.
Caller advising she just gave a female a ride and dropped her off at this location/she advised she (was headed?) Sierra Vista and had taken a wrong turn so she burned her vehicle/carrying two bags/she was very confused/walking toward the Family Dollar. Officer had contact at Blake's/she is refusing to ID.
Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – June 23 through June 25, 2023
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 26 June 2023 26 June 2023
Friday, June 23
Unwanted subject
Little Walnut Road
A named subject is causing problems/verbal only.
Criminal trespass warning
Kirkland Road – Arenas Valley
Deputy made contact with caller who requested a CTW be issued to a named male/deputy en route to a Poplar Street address in Bayard/issued the CTW to (redacted).
Larceny
2069 Cottage San Road – Silver Star
Someone burglarized caller's home.
Domestic disturbance
North Hurley Road
A named male shoved and pushed caller with his elbow. Deputy advised male left property/will stay separated for the night.
Open Call for Art for the 2023 Creatures of the Gila Art Show
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 25 June 2023 25 June 2023
Open Call for Art for the 2023 Creatures of the Gila Art Show, to be held Sept 1-10 at the GCAG Studio, 200 W Market in Silver City, NM.
All entries must depict, or be inspired by, “Creatures” (mammals, fish, birds, insects or reptiles) who live in the Gila River watershed. All mediums and styles are welcome. Entries will be accepted now through July 23
Prizes to be awarded are $250 for Best in Show, $75 for 1st place, $50 for 2nd and 3rd places.This is an open call, you need not be a Guild member to enter the show. For more information, and the show entry form, see gcag.org/creatures-of-the-gila.
Widows Community meeting
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 25 June 2023 25 June 2023
Widows Community welcomes friends and neighbors to our regular meeting,
Monday July 10th, sign in at 10:30 am. Cross Point Church, 11600 Hwy 180.
Speaker
Robert Lopez, retired marine will speak about American Patriotism followed by lunch which is $14.00. Everyone welcome. Info: ileen@signalpeak.net