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.
Chip seal operations begin on April 23 in Hidalgo County
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- Published: 18 April 2024 18 April 2024
Motorists should expect minor delays
ANIMAS-The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District One office will begin a maintenance operation project on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, to place “chip seal” pavement on various roadways in Hidalgo County. The chip seal process is a surface treatment that is placed on the existing pavement. It is designed to seal out moisture and create a more durable surface extending the longevity of the roadway.
Grant County Gardening 101
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- Published: 17 April 2024 17 April 2024
We are busy busy busy here at the extension office but not too busy to talk about GARDENING!!!! Please join us for our gardening workshop this Thursday! Please see the attached flyer! This is a free program that is open to the public and everyone is welcome to join us!
Reserve Ranger District preparing for prescribed fire
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- Published: 16 April 2024 16 April 2024
Hidden Springs unit of Collins Park project to be burned between late April and early May
SILVER CITY, NM, April 16, 2024 – The Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District is preparing to implement a prescribed fire in the 1,196-acre Hidden Springs unit of the Collins Park prescribed fire project in late April or early May. The Hidden Springs unit is located approximately 5 miles east-southeast of the Eagle Peak Lookout, on the west side of Forest Road 94 (Cox Canyon Road) and framed by Cox Canyon to the west and North Fork Negrito Creek to the south.
Tri-City police department blotters – Apr. 12 through Apr. 14, 2024
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- Published: 15 April 2024 15 April 2024
Bayard Police Department
Friday, Apr. 12
Aggravated battery
Maple Street
Advised they were working on their car/a male drove up and asked for money/caller's friend argued with the male/and the male hit him in the face/male left in a white Dodge Avenger. Officer out at a Maple Street address.
Reckless driver
Cortez Avenue – Hurley
Older Toyota Camry not wanting to maintain its lane/just passed North Hurley. Hurley PD officer went traffic with vehicle.
Ximena Zamacona to speak to Rotary on April 23, 2024
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- Published: 15 April 2024 15 April 2024
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Ximena Zamacona, founder and grower of Full Circle Mushrooms will speak to Rotary on her experience starting and operating her mushroom farm.
Full Circle Mushrooms is a specialty mushroom farm implementing regenerative practices in Las Cruces, NM. Ximena believes in an integrative knowledge approach: combining traditional knowledge and the technological advancements to create something greater than the sum of its parts, to help roll back climate change. “We know that agriculture can be part of the solution or part of the problem. We choose to be part of the solution and mushrooms are our vehicle”
Your Game Commission is here for you -Silver City April 19, 2024
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- Published: 15 April 2024 15 April 2024
SILVER CITY – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish works tirelessly to conserve New Mexico’s fish and wildlife for current and future generations. Its conservation work is made possible by funds from hunters and anglers, which are reinvested to conserve all wildlife for the people of New Mexico and our visitors. While science guides the Department’s conservation strategies, it depends on public input to help set larger conservation objectives for your fish and wildlife resources.
Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – Apr. 12 through Apr. 14, 2024
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- Published: 15 April 2024 15 April 2024
Friday, Apr. 12
Accident-property damage
2289 Superior – Wendy's
Vehicle vs deer. Bumper is cracked.
Reckless driver
11865 Highway 180
Black GMC SUV is tailgating caller and almost hit her from behind/it is a female driver passing Mis Amigos/she is going over 85 mph.
Saturday, Apr. 13
Disturbance
Partridge Drive
Stated neighbors in house across the street are fighting. Deputy advised someone killed the lights of the vehicle pretending not to be there/nothing is going on/possibly house party/shut it down/parties were uncooperative.
RSVP today to celebrate 100 years of the Gila Wilderness
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- Published: 15 April 2024 15 April 2024
Reserve your spot for the May 25 event at Mogollon Cemetery
SILVER CITY, NM, April 15, 2024 – Residents of the Town of Mogollon are gearing up for their May 25 event at the historic Mogollon Cemetery to celebrate 100 years of the Gila Wilderness. With event size limited to no more than 70 people, it’s time to secure your RSVP, if you plan to attend.
“Due to the small size, limited parking, and sensitive nature of the cemetery, attendance at this event will be limited to no more than 70 people,” said event organizer, Cordelia Rose. “If you have expressed interest in attending, but have not yet reserved your space, it’s time to RSVP now.”