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.
Aldo Leopold Charter School (ALCS) Internship Showcase May 3, 2023
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 25 April 2023 25 April 2023
Cedar Markham works at Quarter Moon Ranch
Wednesday, May 3, 4:30-6:00 pm
410 West 10th Street (Ritch Hall on the WNMU Campus)
Attending the Internship Showcase is a great way to learn about Aldo Leopold Charter School and about educational programs that prepare students for future careers. Students have worked with Youth Conservation Corps (YCC): eco-monitoring, mural, garden, and trail crews. Other students have learned skills by working with professionals in careers such as the Silver City Public Library, Future Forge maker space, art, food service, welding, pet care, KURU Radio, Upper Gila Watershed Alliance, and leadership. All interns will give presentations about their internships or YCC experiences.
ALCS is a tuition-free public school offering grades 6-12 to all residents of New Mexico.
This event is free and open to the public.
Wilderness Ranger District prepares for multiple prescribed burns
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- Published: 25 April 2023 25 April 2023
Projects along New Mexico Highway 35 will reduce hazardous fuels near private lands
MIMBRES, NM, April 25, 2023 – The Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District plans to implement multiple prescribed burns throughout May, as permitted by weather, fuels conditions, and staffing. The district plans to conduct three prescribe fire projects starting as early as May 1. These projects include:
- 100-acre Rendezvous Prescribed Fire project adjacent to Sapillo Campground and the Gattons Park neighborhood,
- the 165-acre Heifer Prescribed Fire project – also located adjacent to Gattons Park, and
- the 1000-acre Gravel Prescribed Fire unit located off the Lincoln Canyon Road (USFS Road 4079-T).
“These prescribed burns are scheduled to occur any time when conditions are conducive to burning during the month of May,” said Wilderness District Ranger Henry Provencio.
Dr. William Norris to speak to Rotary
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 25 April 2023 25 April 2023
William Norris will be the Rotary speaker on May 2, 2023. His Topic: “City of Rocks.” He is the Vice-President of the Society of Friends of the City of Rocks, and is a charter member of the Society. Norris has visited the City of Rocks many times since 2004, often accompanied by students and friends while collecting plant inventory.
His co-presenter will be Timothy H. Geddes, President Emeritus, Friends of the City of Rocks State Park.
"City of Rocks State Park: A Crown Jewel in the NM State Park System," by William (Bill) Norris and Timothy (Tim) Geddes.
“Bill and Tim will provide an overview of City of Rocks State Park that touches on its establishment in 1952 and subsequent land acquisition, park geology and biology, and finally the work of the Friends of City of Rocks to support park operations.”
"Life Cafe" Meets Thursday to Discuss Local Green Burials
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 24 April 2023 24 April 2023
Silver City -- The second meeting of the monthly "Life Cafe" takes place Thursday at 4:00 pm at the Silver City Public Library, when local resident Jamie Thompson will share his research about green burials and the potential for creating a green burial plot on his land here in Grant County. The many other options for disposing of human remains will also be discussed, including aquamation, cremation and more.
The monthly, 90-minute life cafe is free, and facilitated by Lisa Jimenez, certified death doula and practitioner of Shamanic healing arts.
"The goal is to simply get people from all walks of life talking about death and having fun while doing so," said Jimenez. "Understanding what a good death looks like and planning for it now allows us to live more fully in the present. And I believe like anything in life, if we have a solid plan, it's all likely to go that much more smoothly for the dying person and their loved ones."
31st Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 24 April 2023 24 April 2023
Saturday, May 13 marks the 31st anniversary of one of America's great days of giving - the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food drive.
Letter carriers walk through the community every day, knowing that many of our neighbors face food insecurity. So, each year on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across the country collect non-perishable food donations from our customers. Local donations go directly to local food pantries to provide food to people in Grant County.
Over the course of its 30-year history, the drive has collected well over 1.82 billion pounds of food, thanks to a postal service universal delivery network that spans the entire nation, including Puerto Rico, Guam and U.S. Virgin Islands. The need for food donations is great. Currently, more than 42 million Americans are unsure where their next meal is coming from. More than twelve million are children who feel hunger's impact on their overall health and ability to perform in school.
Tri-City police department blotters – Apr. 21 through Apr. 23, 2023
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 24 April 2023 24 April 2023
Bayard Police Department
Friday, Apr. 21
Criminal damage to property
Cobre School Administration
Someone broke a window in the administration building. Officer advised north front window was damaged/will be clear.
Counterfeit money
100 Hurley Avenue – 1:09 p.m.
Report, no narrative.
Saturday, Apr. 22
Community Theatre Celebrates Spring and Shakespeare in Big Ditch Park
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 24 April 2023 24 April 2023
Some of The Company: clockwise from lower left: Natalee Drissell (seated,) Bella Drissell, Gregg Jarrette, Sarah Thrasher, Patrick Kosiorek, Hallie Harris, Phyllis McQuaide, Billy Dominguez, Finley Drissell, Alireza “Farhad” Arasteh (guitar.)“On May Day weekend (Friday, April 28, through Monday, May 1) Silver City Community Theatre (SCCT) is celebrating Shakespeare and spring in The Big Ditch,” according to Hallie Harris, director of the program called Ditch-Speare. “We’re celebrating Shakespeare’s works in a playful way with sonnets and short pieces from his plays and live music from Shakespeare’s time. The tone is lighthearted and fun. There is a little ‘naughty’ Shakespearean language and some very mild violence (no blood, no guns). It is suitable for most audiences.
“Ditch-Speare runs less than an hour. Admission is free—although donations are appreciated. The actors will pass the hat during the show so don’t hurt their feelings by holding out! Bring cash!” Harris jokes. “However, be prepared to hang out in the great outdoors,” she adds. “Bring your own chairs, sunscreen, and bug spray.
“The show starts at 7 pm on Friday, 2 pm and 7 pm on Saturday, and 6 pm on Sunday and Monday. Enter The Big Ditch on the path at the north end of MainStreet Plaza, 704 N Bullard St, downtown Silver City. Please note, the path into the ditch is unpaved and sloped.
Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – Apr. 21 through Apr. 23, 2023
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 24 April 2023 24 April 2023
Friday, Apr. 21
Unattended death
Kirkland Road – Arenas Valley
60-year-old male not waking up/he is blue on one side of his body/he is stiff/she does not want EMS to respond/she believes he is beyond help. EMS1 advised patient is DOA/OMI is en route.
Welfare check
Oakwood Avenue
Caller advised an employee texted a co-worker last night advising he was holding a gun to his head/he has not been heard from since last night. Deputy advised had contact with a subject who advised the co-worker no longer lives there. Advised . . .
Missing persons
Bobwhite Drive
Caller advised her sister has not returned home since yesterday/she went to the park to meet up with her ex-boyfriend. Deputy advised tried both numbers with negative contact/did leave . .