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.
Adair Spring in Gila National Forest Protected
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 19 June 2023 19 June 2023
Silver City, N.M. – The Upper Gila Watershed Alliance received funding from the New Mexico Environment Department River Stewardship Program to restore Adair Spring, a tributary of the San Francisco River in the Quemado District of the Gila National Forest. This project was one of many in the River Stewardship Program, whose objective is to construct projects that improve surface water quality or river habitat statewide.
The Adair Spring restoration project will improve spring and wetland habitat in an area that has been impacted by both elk and livestock. These animals have congregated in the spring and adjacent stream as it has been an easily accessible water source, which this area lacks during the dry spring months. Streambanks and native plants were impacted and headcuts had started at the upper end of the spring area. These conditions degraded the spring's wildlife habitat and decreased water quality. In spring of this year, a Catron County contractor and his employees constructed a pipe and cable exclosure fence around Adair Spring, the adjacent stream, and surrounding uplands to prevent livestock and elk from accessing the spring. The Forest Service recently drilled a new well in the area and is constructing drinkers outside of the exclosure to provide water sources for livestock and elk.
In recent years, the Forest Service has constructed a few pipe and cable fences to keep livestock out of some sensitive springs and streams in the Gila National Forest where there are other nearby livestock water sources. These sturdy fences are better able to withstand pressure from livestock while still allowing wildlife access to surface water. As funding permits, the Forest Service is also replacing old barbed wire fences that are in disrepair with pipe and cable fences that require almost no maintenance.
"Fencing sensitive riparian areas is a cost-effective way to protect the Gila National Forest's springs and streams," said Project Manager Donna Stevens of the Upper Gila Watershed Alliance. "As the American Southwest becomes hotter and drier, it's increasingly important to safeguard our water."
This project was a collaboration between the New Mexico Environment Department, the Forest Service, and the Upper Gila Watershed Alliance, a southwest New Mexico watershed protection nonprofit. The funding was provided by the New Mexico Environment Department's River Stewardship Program.
Tri-City Police Department blotters June 16 through June 18, 2023
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 19 June 2023 19 June 2023
Bayard Police Department
Saturday, June 17
Domestic disturbance
1209 Tom Foy Blvd.
Caller advising he was giving his ex-wife a ride home when she went "baligerant"/she was hitting the car so he pulled over/she is now chasing him toward the Snappy Liquor. Dispatch can hear multiple subjects yelling. Caller keeps saying, "She is coming." Advising female is under the influence of alcohol.
Hurley Police Department
Friday, June 16
Welfare check
Arizona Avenue
Male's children are trying to make contact with him/he is in the bathroom not responding/children are 5 and 10-years-of-age. Officer advised clear/negative contact.
Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – June 16 through June 18, 2023
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 19 June 2023 19 June 2023
Friday, June 16
Welfare check
Valle de Uvas – Upper Mimbres
Caller has not been able to contact an 80-year-old male in over a week. Deputy advised not finding home. Deputy then advised male is fine/he will call his sister.
Criminal trespass warning
Sanctuary Road – Pinos Altos
Caller's ex is on her way to caller's house/caller met her in the road.
Domestic disturbance
D Street – San Lorenzo
Caller advised her brother drank her beer then pulled a knife on her/doesn't know if he is still there. Deputy advised all verbal/argument over beer.
“Religious Liberalism”
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 18 June 2023 18 June 2023
Rev. Christine Robinson will address the question, “What makes a religion liberal?” in this video sermon.
Unitarian Universalism grew from the Reformation over 400 years ago and is based on the idea that the nature of truth is always unfolding. Rev. Robinson will speak about other comparisons of liberal vs conservative religions and the similarities of those differences in liberal and conservative politics.
The Article II proposal to the UU General Assembly from earlier this month will also be discussed as to how it can add ideas to what UUs agree is important in personal, religious and community life.
Rev. Christine Robinson served Unitarian Universalist congregations in Columbia, South Carolina and Albuquerque, New Mexico over thirty-five years and currently works as a consultant for large congregations. She is a co-author of three books of resources for small group spiritual conversations, Heart to Heart, Soul to Soul, and Listening Hearts.
Tri-City police department blotters – June 12 through June 15, 2023
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 16 June 2023 16 June 2023
Bayard Police Department
Monday, June 12
Disturbance
N. East Street
Caller's 26-year-old daughter is back from the Peak/she is causing problems/she broke two doors just now/she is threatening to kill caller. Officer requested ambulance for 26-year-old female who need a psych evaluation. EMS1 advised to page in EMS2 for coverage. Officer advised to cancel EMS/going to transport patient by himself.
Welfare check
Chino Street
Male and female walking with a loose dog/they look very intoxicated. Officer advised made contact/they are intoxicated but are on their way home.
Alzheimer's Caregiver's support group
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 16 June 2023 16 June 2023
The Alzheimer's Caregiver's support group will be meeting Thursday, June 22, at Crosspoint Church at 5 p.m.. Questions? Call Linda Brake at 575-590-1499.
Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – June 12 through June 15. 2023
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- Published: 16 June 2023 16 June 2023
Monday, June 12
Injuring/tampering with motor vehicle
Tyrone Mine
Contractor's parking lot/window was broken.
Suspicious vehicle
Dragonfly Trailhead – 8:47 a.m.
Subjects in a dark blue SUV threatened caller's friend as she was riding her bike/wants them investigated. Deputy has contact with vehicle/license invalid or suspended/clear.
Suspicious vehicle
Jasper Drive
Caller can see male from a white pickup walking around the property. Deputy made contact with male who advised he is working and in a work truck. Male was advised that since homeowner advised no one should be there for him to leave/he is going to leave.
Silver City Police Department blotter – June 12 through June15, 2023
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- Published: 16 June 2023 16 June 2023
Monday, June 12
Disturbance
Yucca Street – 2:03 a.m.
Caller advised her boyfriend's sister woke up and tried to fight with caller/then he woke up and now boyfriend and his sister are arguing/advised caller and the sister have been drinking.
Disturbance
610 N. Silver Street – Seasonal Overnight Shelter
Advised two males are arguing in the back/wants one issued a CTW. Officers on foot on east side of building/negative on a CTW/they just want him to leave until 10 a.m./they are allowing him to stay.
Criminal damage to property
SHS – HMS
Window to front door at HMS at SHS is broken/don't believe anything was taken. Officer en route.