Local News Releases

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Gila National Forest firefighters to conduct live fire training March 6

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Published: 01 March 2024 01 March 2024

Critical scenario training helps resources be prepared for real-life incidents

SILVER CITY, NM, March 4, 2024 – The Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District’s fire crews will be using live fire during a training session Wednesday, March 6, as conditions allow, in the Fort Bayard area. The purpose of the exercise is to develop and prepare district personnel for the upcoming wildfire season.

“Live fire critical scenario trainings allow firefighters to practice their skills with active fire and under controlled conditions, to be better prepared for real-life situations,” said Silver City District Ranger Elizabeth Toney. “The Silver City Hot Shots and two engine crews will take part in the training this week.”

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Protect Gila National Forest pack stock – close the gate!

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Published: 01 March 2024 01 March 2024

Gates keep Wilderness Ranger District equines off of New Mexico Highway 35

MIMBRES, NM, March 1, 2024 – The Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District’s horses and mules are grazing in pastures along New Mexico Highway 35, between mileposts 14 to 17. Recently, a rash of forest gates left open in this area has resulted in horses and mules on the highway.

“There are forest roads in this area that are open to motorized travel, but all of them are gated and posted with signs asking visitors to please close after use,” said Wilderness District Ranger Brian Stultz. “Closing these gates in the pasture fence helps protect our herd of pack stock, as well as drivers of Highway 35, by keeping the horses and mules off of the highway.”

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Tri-City police department blotters – Feb. 26 through Feb. 29, 2024

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Published: 01 March 2024 01 March 2024

Bayard Police Department

Monday, Feb. 26

Criminal trespass warning
Copper Street
The brother of the burnt house owner is on the property going through things right now.

Reckless driver
Cobre School Administration
Male on a grey motorcycle is pulling wheelies in the parking lot and almost hit cars and someone in the parking lot. Officer out with (redacted) in parking lot.

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Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – Feb. 26 through Feb. 29, 2024

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Published: 01 March 2024 01 March 2024

Monday, Feb. 26

Stolen motor vehicle
Lobo Drive – Cliff
A named male just took her car from Cliff and he left five minutes ago. Deputy advised to call caller and advise her the car has been found at the house/owner of vehicle is on scene.

Vehicle accident-no injuries
Highway 180 – MM 125 (1 mile south of Bayard Cemetery)
No report.

Criminal trespass warning
N. Swan Street
Caller advising someone is trespassing on their property/older bright purple pickup. Deputy had negative contact with vehicle.

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Silver City Police Department blotter – Feb. 26 through Feb. 29, 2024

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Published: 01 March 2024 01 March 2024

Monday, Feb. 26

Welfare check
4210 Kiva Place – Los Cerros Apartments
Caller from Silver High School requested check on a child, reference suicidal ideation/principal received word from an unknown source. Officer advised following father and daughter to ER.

Criminal damage to property
107 W. Yankie Street
Advised the electrical meter has been damaged, ref to a named male who tampered and turned off the power.

Game and Fish
Langstroth Drive
Dead skunk by the trash can. Gila Skunk Removal called back and was given the information/en route to dump with skunk.

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SCMS Project Community Collaboration Meeting LULAC Council

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Published: 27 February 2024 27 February 2024

Silver City MainStreet Project Community Collaboration Meeting to Feature  LULAC Council 8003

Location: Silco Theater, 311 N Bullard St, Silver City, NM 88061

SILVER CITY, NM — The Silver City MainStreet Project and Arts and Cultural District announces the speaker for the Thursday, March 7, Community Collaboration Meeting at 9:00 am at the Silco Theater, 311 North Bullard Street, in downtown Silver City. 

“We are thrilled to feature LULAC Council 8003 and council President, Fred Baca, and council member, Javier Marrufo,” said Cindy "Renee" Provencio, Silver City MainStreet Project Administrative Assistant and LULAC Council 8003 Member. "LULAC stands for League of United Latin American Citizens and is a national civil rights organization. LULAC Council 8003's focus is on education and has the great honor of hosting the next LULAC State Convention in May."

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Light Art Space present Picturing Wilderness

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Published: 27 February 2024 27 February 2024

TomBoblett Tom Boblett Light Art Space is pleased to present two new exhibitions, with the opening for both this Friday from 5 pm - 7 pm. 

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Gila Wilderness, Light Art Space is pleased to present Picturing Wilderness: Work by 26 Grant County Photographers

Participating artists: 

Joe Kennedy, Paula Manning-Lewis, Mary Ragin, Franky De Angelis, Kathleen Koopman, Susan Mach, Amy Maule, Tom Boblett, Claude Smith, Kelly Hart, Larry Ollivier, Kendra Milligan, Jasper Eyrich-Bingham, Michael Scherer, Marla McDonald, Marcia Tinker, Harold Snider, Shara Bunis, JM Pena, Cissy McAndrew, Julie Enos, Bean Brown, Jim Mathews, Robert Brooks, Val Weston, Jeannette Ortega

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Tri-City police department blotters – Feb. 23 through Feb. 25, 2024

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Published: 27 February 2024 27 February 2024

Bayard Police Department

Friday, Feb. 23

Domestic disturbance
Orchard Street
Caller advised a male is hitting a female/male wearing a black hoodie. Officer advised all units clear/verbal only.

Saturday, Feb. 24

Disturbance
Blackhawk Street
Caller advised the mother of his grandson is causing issues/she is possibly under the influence of drugs.

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