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Gila National Forest works on improving Tularosa River crossing

Forest Road 233 to be closed to public during project work, set to begin May 8

RESERVE, NM, April 28, 2023 – The Gila National Forest is partnering with the Federal Highway Administration to repair and improve the crossing of Tularosa River on National Forest System Road (NFSR) 233, which provides access to Eagle Peak in Catron County, New Mexico. The road will be closed to the public during construction activities from May 8 into early July. Authorized permittees and administrative use will be allowed, but delays should be expected.

Water has undercut the existing concrete low water crossing and apron, compromising its stability, and the existing design is a barrier to aquatic organism passage. The new crossing will be built from articulated concrete blocks that allow water to drain through them and are more accessible to passage by fish and other aquatic life. Additionally, the stream and adjacent wetland will be restored in the vicinity of the crossing by placing coarse woody debris in the channel, creating riffle and pool habitats and helping to stabilize streambanks.

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Help Fight Hunger this Summer: Join the Silver City Food Truck Unloading Crew and Make a Lasting Impact!

As school summer break approaches, it's the perfect time for the community to come together and make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. The Silver City Gospel Mission has an urgent need for dedicated volunteers to assist with unloading our food truck on the first and last Wednesday of each month, or the 1st, 4th, and 5th Wednesdays when there are five Wednesdays in a month.

First, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the students of Calvary Christian Academy for their invaluable assistance during the school year. Your dedication and commitment have made a significant impact on our community, and we couldn't have done it without you. However, as summer break arrives, these amazing students won't be available to help, and we need your support to fill the gap.

We're looking for a regular volunteer crew that we can rely on to help unload the more than 5,000 pounds of food we receive from the Roadrunner Food Bank out of Albuquerque. This is an ideal opportunity for civic groups seeking a meaningful service project, as well as individuals who want to make a positive change in their community.

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Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – Apr. 28 through Apr. 30, 2023

Friday, Apr. 28

Domestic disturbance
Chukar Drive
Caller advised she is fighting with her fiancé/he is not allowing the youngest child to go with her and is refusing to give her her keys/he put his hands around her neck/negative on drugs or alcohol/caller is outside the home/male is inside with their child.

Welfare check
S. Highway 90 – MM 36 (1 mile south of Tyrone)
Male walking along highway on the southbound side/looked like he was struggling to walk. Deputy advised has contact between MM 35-36/contact with the missing person out of Arizona/attempted to reach mom several times at a 928 area code number/out with SCPD officer at Holiday Inn attempting to make contact with male's mother.

Saturday, Apr. 29

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Silver City Police Department blotter – Apr. 28 through Apr. 30, 2023

Friday, Apr. 28

Missing persons
SCPD
The missing person is already entered into the system by a PD in Arizona.

Unwanted subject
1810 N. Swan Street
Caller advised they want a female on the property removed. Officer advised units out with female at CVS/she was issued a CTW for all W&N Enterprises/will be going to the SOS.

Harassment
414 N. Bullard Street
Caller received a threat from a named male who is saying he is going to her office and "light her up."/he is a customer who rents from someone they manage a property for. Officer advised clear/caller does not want to take further action at this time, just wants him to leave.

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Attention local businesses and youth service providers -

Join host Representative Luis Terrazas for a networking luncheon Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at noon.

We will discuss paid youth work and intern experiences and job share opportunities.

WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) is a program that places youth 16-24 years of age in up to 1040 hours of paid work experiences with local employers.

In exchange for "a free employee" small businesses provide on the job training. There is also a cost share for adult employees. Come learn who qualifies and how partnering with WIOA is a win-win.

The Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center
May 2 12:00

Next Sunday, May 7, 2023 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Silver City

May 7 at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street - "The Spiritual Journey: The Inward Search for Meaning and Purpose in a Chaotic World”

Do you long for more peace and fulfillment in your life? Do you feel distress, and anxiety about the direction of world events and concerned about the influence of technology and social media and disinformation in our politics and discourse today? Do you consider yourself spiritual but not religious?

In his talk, Mike Ferris will provide highlights of his own journey in search of serenity through discovery of spirituality in his life, sharing some of the insights he has learned from years of study of religious traditions and spiritual practices like yoga and meditation. His goal is to challenge others to explore their inner life as a means to bring back sanity in our world, one soul at a time.

Mike Ferris is retired from a professional career in environmental planning and community development and considers himself a spiritual seeker.

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Give Grandly and the Youth Mural Program

img 20230422 094150444 hdrGive Grandly 2023 will take place on Saturday, May 6 at Main Street Plaza from 9am-2pm. We couldn't do it without our donors, and we are so grateful! Come see us at our booth on Main Street Plaza...or make a donation now at Give to Youth Mural Program | Give Grandly 2023.

On Saturday at Give Grand Grandly 2023, we will have clay so everyone can make "hands" for Penny Park. Thanks to funding from the Town of Silver City, we care working on restoration to take of some vandalism and to restore two removed adobe walls. Currently, we are "rescuing" tiles from those walls to re-use. We have also repurposed some picnic tables that were at Lion's Park and turned them into chess tables. These will be placed in Penny Park once our restoration work on the 40’ wall is finished. There will be a chess tournament to celebrate the installation of the tables. We are excited to be able to provide an outdoor space for our local chess enthusiasts.

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Making a Desert Lasagna Garden

The Future Forge is happy to announce that we are hosting another gardening class Saturday, May 6th. To sign up for the class click on the link below or email the contact info on the flyer.

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