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Grant County Republican Party Meeting September 5, 2023

The Grant County Republican Party will hold their monthly meeting September 5, 2023. Come hear Representative Luis Terrazas speak.

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Susanna Thaler Drogsvold - Contact Improv Workshop

ContactImprovJoin Susanna Thaler Drogsvold of Boulder, Colorado for a Friday-Saturday Contact Improv Workshop!


A Snapshot…
When: Introductory Session on Friday, September 15 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Deeper Immersion on Saturday, September 16 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, and 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Where: Lotus Center
Instructor: Susanna Drogsvold See Bio Below
Cost: Friday Session: Sliding scale off $10 to $20
The two Saturday Sessions: Sliding scale of $40 to $60

No prior registration required; Drop-ins are welcome!
For more information write info@LotusCenterSC.org
What is Contact Improv and Why You Should Be Excited!

“Contact Improvisation is a dance form based on the communication between two or more moving bodies that are in physical contact and their combined relationship to the physical laws that govern their motion—gravity, momentum, inertia.”

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Tri-City police department blotters – Aug. 21 through Aug. 24. 2023

Bayard Police Department

Monday, Aug. 21

Criminal sexual contact
Snell Middle School
Caller advised a child is being sexually assaulted by another kid/wants LE present when she speaks to . . .

Breaking and entering
500 East Street – Bayard Low Income Apartments
A named female broke into the apartment/left her stuff behind/appears she was doing drugs.

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Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – Aug. 21 through Aug. 24. 2023

Monday, Aug. 21

Suspicious vehicle
Little Walnut Picnic Ground – 12:47 a.m.
Both subjects clear.

Fraud/embezzlement
Pheasant Drive
Caller gave a scammer money through Walmart.

Criminal trespass warning
Lobo Drive – Cliff
Caller requested a named female be issued a CTW/she is not on property. Deputy had negative contact/left a message.

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Silver City Police Department blotter – Aug. 21 through Aug. 24, 2023

Monday, Aug. 21

Welfare check
E. Broadway
Caller advised a female is yelling. Officer had negative contact.

Welfare check
1 Ridge Road and S. Highway 90
Female walking south on Highway 90 close to the white line. Officer ATL/negative contact.

Unwanted subject
703 Silver Heights Blvd.
Female is sitting on the floor in the bathroom/wants a CTW. Officer issued Sarah Louck an indefinite CTW for Denny's.

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Traffic Alert Country Club Roadway Closure - Deming, NM

DEMING – The City of Deming, as part of the Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project occurring on Country Club Road, will have various intersections and roadway closures with detours for the next 6 to 8 weeks.

Beginning Monday, August 28, 2023, lane closures and delays are expected on Country Club Road between Birch Street to Dona Ana Street. Lane closures will be occurring throughout the day, which will include a mobile traffic control signal. After working hours the roadway will be reopened for use.

Alternate routes will be available for affected residents, public school busing routes and emergency services. Property access for residents will be available, please follow all directions of traffic control for your safety and the safety of the construction crew. If you require special access to your residence or have concerns about your access, please contact Deming Excavating Inc’s main office number at (575) 546-7122. The posted detour routes are posted below.

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Tri-City police department blotters – Aug. 18 through Aug. 20, 2023

Bayard Police Department

Friday, Aug. 18

Fraud/embezzlement
Coffey Street
Advising a named female has been cashing checks under caller's business account/unknown how many have been cashed. Officer out at M&M Auto.

Battery
Erie Street
Caller advised he was just hit in the face by a named male/parties are separated.

Welfare check
Elm Street
Next door's neighbor's son is doing narcotics in a vehicle/he is in his 40s. Officer advised is tied up at Cobre High/requesting assistance from NMSP. Hurley PD officer advised clear/male left the area.

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Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – Aug. 18 through Aug. 20, 2023

Friday, Aug. 18

Welfare check
Claw Road
Caller from La Plata advised she received an alert from a 12-year-old student that states she is talking about issues she is having that she wants to disappear and see what happens when she is gone/parents are aware of the situation. Deputy made contact with juvi and parents/juvi advised it was a misrepresentation of what she said/caller was advised.

Welfare check
Highway 61 – MM 15 (1 mile south of W-W Orchard)
Female walking in the middle of the road/she looks very tired/caller gave her water/walking toward Highway 180. Deputy ATL from 152 to 180 with negative contact.

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