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.
Gila National Forest to burn slash piles near Beaverhead
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 31 January 2024 31 January 2024
Prescribed fire will help reduce hazardous fuels
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM, January 31, 2024 – The Gila National Forest, Black Range Ranger District plans to burn about 365 acres of slash piles at the Beaverhead Workcenter and along the north end of Forest Road 150 from Beaverhead south to Taylor Creek (Wall Lake). The project area is located approximately 25 miles west of Winston, New Mexico. Burning is expected to begin Thursday, February 1 and continue as long as suitable conditions last, or until the project is complete.
Future Forge Maker Space February 2024 Newsletter
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 31 January 2024 31 January 2024
Future Forge MakerSpace February 2024 Newsletter
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SCS Superintendent and Associate Superintendent Speak at PFLAG
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 31 January 2024 31 January 2024
PFLAG Silver City will welcome Silver Consolidated Schools Superintendent William Hawkins and Associate Superintendent for Instruction Cindy Barris as guest speakers on Tuesday, February 6th, 6:00 PM, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3845 N. Swan. Light refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend.
Hawkins and Barris will share the school district’s current policies regarding LGBTQ+ students’ rights and responsibilities.
The audience will have time to ask questions. PFLAG is the nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. For more information, call 575-590-8797 or go to pflagsilver.org and pflag.org.
Alexa Tubbs and Matt Leef to speak to Rotary
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 30 January 2024 30 January 2024
Alexa Tubbs and Matt Leef, owners of Open Space Brewery, will be the Rotary speakers on February 6, 2024. Topic: “To Serve as a Symbol and Value the Connection of love for Nature and a Well-Made Brew.” Inspired by their experiences while hiking the Continental Divide in 2019, the couple established the Brewery in Santa Clara NM,
Venue: The Rotary Club will meet at the WNMU Student Memorial Building, Sunset Room, Second floor. The meeting is from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Meetings are open to the public, and guests may purchase their lunch by paying the cafeteria cashier $11.41, and going through the cafeteria line.
WNMU to Create New Career Technical Education Center
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 30 January 2024 30 January 2024
SILVER CITY—Anyone who has recently needed home maintenance or repair knows that New Mexico needs more skilled workers. According to the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, that need is only expected to grow. The statewide need for workers in construction and extraction industries is expected to grow by 11% between 2020 and 2030, and in that same period, the labor market in installation, maintenance and repair is expected to grow almost 13%. The need for health care support workers is expected to grow 22.6%.
Southern NM Cities to Launch 2024 Photo Contest
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 30 January 2024 30 January 2024
Social Media Contest Encourages Visitors to Explore “The Real New Mexico”
LAS CRUCES, NM – Communities across Southern New Mexico— including Alamogordo, Deming, Las Cruces, Ruidoso, Silver City and Truth or Consequences— have teamed up to present the 2024 Scenic Southern New Mexico “Welcome to the Real New Mexico” social media photo contest. Participating cities— known for their wealth of outdoor recreation and unique hospitality businesses— will be offering a variety of prize packages allowing winning photographers to explore Southern New Mexico destinations.
NMFA Board of Directors approves Housing Innovation Program
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 30 January 2024 30 January 2024
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Board of Directors approves Housing Innovation Program funding awards to New Mexico Ramp Project and Town of Silver City
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – At its December meeting, the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) Board of Directors – acting as the trustee of the New Mexico Housing Trust Fund – approved $1 million in funding for two projects as part of MFA’s Housing Innovation Program. The board approved awards of $500,000 to the New Mexico Ramp Project and $500,000 to the Town of Silver City’s Vista de Plata Affordable/Workforce Housing Subdivision.
Thin ice at Quemado Lake a hazard to ice fishermen
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 29 January 2024 29 January 2024
Thin ice presents a very real risk of falling into frigid water
QUEMADO, NM, January 29, 2024 – Recent warming weather has created dangerously thin ice on Quemado Lake, threatening the safety of anyone walking out on it. The Gila National Forest strongly advises against ice fishing or going on the ice for any reason.
“Although a closure is not in place, I would ask anyone visiting Quemado Lake to remember that your safety is a concern and not go on the thin ice,” said Quemado District Ranger Randall Chavez.
For more information contact Maribeth Pecotte at 575-388-8211 or Maribeth.Pecotte@usda.gov .