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“Lunch and Learn” program continues April 3, 2024

The eighteen plus year old Western Institute for Lifelong Learning(WILL) “Lunch and Learn” program continues on Wednesday, April 3, when Allyson Siwik, Executive Director of the Gila Resources Information Program (GRIP), will speak on the subject “Building Climate Resistant Communities in Southwest New Mexico.”

Allyson will discuss the adverse effects of climate change, including hotter, drier conditions leading to extreme fire risk, with attendant poor air quality issues, reduced stream flow and extreme precipitation events. She will also cover the actions GRIP has taken to address these issues, working in partnership with a variety of local organizations.

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Responsible recreation begins with you - Pack it in, pack it out

SILVER CITY, NM, March 26, 2024 – The Gila National Forest is the traditional gathering place for local communities observing holidays all year long. As we approach Easter weekend, please recreate responsibly and care for this special place.

Cascarones (confetti-filled eggs) are a fun part of the Easter tradition. However, confetti does not belong in the forest. Confetti, made of thousands of tiny bits of paper, plastic, or metallic material, is notoriously difficult to clean up. In an outdoor setting, it catches on the wind and scatters in an instant. Ultimately, it is washed into streams, rivers, and the ocean, and animals have been known to eat it. In order to protect the Gila National Forest, its wildlife, and downstream resources, we respectfully ask you to leave the confetti at home.

For everything else you bring with you, please remember to do your part and pack it out. For more information contact Maribeth Pecotte at 575-388-8211 or Maribeth.Pecotte@usda.gov .

PFLAG Hosts La Plata Middle School Wellness Room Intern

LaruniWittySilver City, NM, March 25, 2024—Laruni Witty will be the guest speaker at the April 2nd PFLAG meeting, 6:00 PM, at the Unitarian Universlist Fellowship, 3845 N. Swan. The public is invited, and light refreshments will be served.

Witty supervises the wellness room at La Plata Middle School. He is currently pursuing a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology from Western New Mexico University.

Witty states, “I got connected with the Silver Schools as an intern. The district administrators proactively reached out to WNMU to identify potential candidates who could contribute meaningfully to this initiative. Through this partnership, I seized the opportunity to apply my knowledge and skills in a real-world setting, aligning with my passion for supporting students. I was honored to be selected by a committee of district administrators and staff to spearhead the wellness room initiative at La Plata Middle School.

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Upper Gila Valley Arroyos Watershed District April 3, 2024

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:

 The regular board meeting of the Upper Gila Valley Arroyos Watershed District will be held Wednesday, April 3, 2024; 3:00 pm at the Amplified Therapy Office, 94 Box Canyon Road in Cliff, New Mexico. The meeting will also be available via Zoom.  Please see information to join via Zoom below:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81662323724?pwd=xpkfdIXrwmoje3HbubF3do12yz9lLe.1

Meeting ID: 816 6232 3724

Passcode: 368372

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Tri-City police department blotters – Mar. 22 through Mar. 24, 2024

Bayard Police Department

Friday, Mar. 22

Criminal trespass warning
1101 Tom Foy Blvd.
Advised a female left the store about 30 minutes ago after trying to take two bottles of liquor/she was on foot and wearing a black hoodie/want her issued a CTW. Officer had negative contact.

Criminal damage to property
Coffey Street
Stated someone broke her front window/does not know who. Deputy advised clear/caller did not want to let him in to see the extent of the damage until she cleaned it up/caller was uncooperative.

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Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – Mar. 22 through Mar. 24, 2024

Friday, Mar. 22

Suicide threat
Mountain View Drive
No report.

Burglary
Camino Seco – Arenas Valley
Caller advised someone broke into her camper/they stole a safe and other items.

Accident-property damage
Highway 15 at Wendy Road
Vehicle vs deer/blue Toyota 4Runner.

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National Lineman Appreciation Day - April 18, 2024

PNM invites customers to thank linemen in celebration of National Lineman Appreciation Day

(ALBUQUERQUE, NM) – Thursday, April 18, 2024, is National Lineman Appreciation Day, and energy companies across the United States will celebrate. The electricity that powers our lives is an essential part of the world we live in, and so are the employees who battle inclement weather and challenging situations every day to make sure we continue to have safe, reliable power in our homes and businesses. The jobs they perform are imperative to ensuring the most important needs and functions of our communities stay intact.

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