Female driver attempts to elude local police
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- Published: 22 August 2023 22 August 2023
By Roger Lanse
On Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at about 11:38 p.m., a Silver City Police Department officer noticed a silver 2003 Ford Focus traveling north on Leslie Road near 32nd Street. Checking the license plate disclosed the registered owner to be Valoree Ayala, 34, of Albuquerque, who also, according to an SCPD incident report, had two warrants for her arrest, one a felony warrant out of Bernalillo County for receiving or transferring a stolen vehicle, and a second felony warrant out of Luna County for possession of a controlled substance.
St. Francis Newman Center celebrates Father Bartholomew's 13th anniversary of priesthood
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- Published: 21 August 2023 21 August 2023
Photos by Mary Alice Murphy (in challenging light!)
After Mass Saturday evening, Aug. 19, 2023, St. Francis Newman Center Parish in Silver City held a reception to celebrate Pastor Father Bartholomew Ezenwelm's 13th anniversary of his priesthood. The actual 13th anniversary fell on Aug. 20.
Man resists being arrested
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- Published: 21 August 2023 21 August 2023
By Roger Lanse
A Silver City Police Department officer was dispatched to The Flame, 2800 Pinos Altos Road, on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, at about 1:07 a.m., in reference to a male refusing to leave the property and causing problems with staff.
According to an SCPD incident report, after other officer arrived, they found Jacob Alvarado, 29, of Hanover, outside, highly intoxicated, and refusing to leave the property as the officers directed. Alvarado was issued an indefinite criminal trespass warning to the property and instead of leaving began pushing his finger toward the officers and continued to argue with them. Alvarado was given one last warning to walk off the property by the officers, and when he refused, the officers took the 5'10", 260 lb. Alvarado to the ground.
Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society celebrates Fort Bayard's 157th birthday of its founding 081923
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- Published: 21 August 2023 21 August 2023
Photos and article by Mary Alice Murphy
The Fort Bayard Theater hosted the fort's 157th birthday party on Aug. 19, 2023. The official date of founding is Aug. 21, 1866.
Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society (FBHPS) President Douglas Dinwiddie gave the welcome and an overview of the Buffalo Soldiers from the 125th Colored Infantry, who constructed the first buildings at the site.
Before giving the history, he announced a raffle that would take place after the showing of the movie "Fighting on Two Fronts: The Buffalo Soldiers" produced by the Public Broadcasting System.
Lane closures in Silver City area 0821-082223
ROAD ADVISORY:
LANE CLOSURES – Silver City Area
US 180 will have lane closures in both the westbound and eastbound lanes at milepost 119 to 120 (Santa Clara) for erosion repairs. A lane closure will be in place in either the driving or passing lane, leaving one lane open at all times. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and be cautious of personnel and equipment in the area. The closure will be in place daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday.
Grant County Commission holds work session 080823 part 2
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- Published: 20 August 2023 20 August 2023
[Editor's Note: This is part 2 of multiple articles on the Grant County Commission work session on Aug. 8, 2023. It continues with county reports.]
By Mary Alice Murphy
The Grant County Commission work session on Aug. 8, 2023 continued with county reports.
General Services Director and Fire Management Officer Randy Villa presented his report.
He began with maintenance. "They are currently working on ADA and the parking lot of the Silver Street complex. On Bataan Memorial Park, with some funding we had, we have added a driveway by the pavilion. At the Fairgrounds they are working on some demolition in order to construct new offices."