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.
Basic Computer Classes at the Silver City Public Library
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 28 April 2023 28 April 2023
In May the Silver City Public Library will, for the second time, host a two-part series of classes on basic computer literacy. The series will take place Wednesday, May 3, 3:00-5:00 pm and Wednesday, May 17, 3:00-5:00 pm.
The class will guide students through the basics of operation and usage for Windows computers. We will be covering mouse and keyboard usage, program usage, file and folder structure, email and web browser usage, along with document creation and editing and other similar basic tasks that involve using computers. This class will be Windows only.
Class registration can be done in person at the library building or over the phone. Class size is limited, but there will be other opportunities. If the class fills up, registrants will be put into an alternates list or registered in advance for the next class session!
The Silver City Public Library is located at 515 W. College Avenue. Contact the library at (575) 538-3672 or programs@silvercitymail.com for more information about programs, or visit the website, silvercitypubliclibrary.org.
Tri-City police department blotters – Apr. 24 through Apr. 27, 2023
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 28 April 2023 28 April 2023
Bayard Police Department
Monday, Apr. 24
Welfare check
Orchard Street
Caller from Magistrate Court advised a 35-year-old female was just in their office and when she left she was very emotional and said she was going to kill herself/left in a brown Honda Accord. Officer issued an ATL.
Unwanted subject
Blackhawk Street
Caller wants her 23-year-old daughter to leave/she doesn't reside at the residence/she is refusing to leave/negative on a CTW.
Loud party
Orchard Street
Caller advised there is a lot of traffic and cars/they are being loud and obnoxious.
Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – Apr. 24 through Apr. 27, 2023
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 28 April 2023 28 April 2023
Monday, Apr. 24
Game and Fish
Highway 180 @ Peterson Drive – Arenas Valley
Deer in middle of travel lane/there is debris in roadway. NMSP officer removed deer from roadway.
Harassment
Racetrack Road – Arenas Valley
Caller advising a family harassed the new mail carrier/they followed him in a vehicle while he was delivering mail/they tailgated him all the way from RDA to Racetrack Road/there are other incidents to report as well. Deputy advised clear.
Welfare check
Cortez Avenue – Hurley
A barefoot female advised caller she doesn't need help/caller picked her up near MM 128 (1 mile south of Hurley) on Highway 180/she has two dogs with her that keep running into the highway/caller took her to the Gateway Restaurant. Deputy had contact /advising he . . .
Silver City Police Department blotter – Apr. 24 through Apr. 27, 2023
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 28 April 2023 28 April 2023
Monday, Apr. 24
Welfare check
Arrowhead Road
A named male is walking on foot/just walked out of the gate/said he needed to go downtown. While on the phone caller said male went back inside the house.
Welfare check
200 N. Bullard Street
Male yelling in the window of Little Toad Creek for over an hour. Officer out with a named male in front of the Toad/male stated he was okay and did not need any . . .
Welfare check
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised a family that is panhandling at Walmart has their children begging and caller believes that is "exploitation of a minor." Officer advised will be clear/children have food and water. Caller was advised if the children were ever in distress they could make report to CYFD/caller advised she understood and was going back to her hotel.
Wilderness Ranger District to close Rendezvous Prescribed Burn area May 1
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 27 April 2023 27 April 2023
Area closure will protect public and firefighter safety during prescribed burn operations
MIMBRES, NM, April 27, 2023 – The Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District will close an area of Gila National Forest around the Rendezvous Prescribed Fire project for two weeks beginning May 1 while the prescribed burn is implemented. The project is located east of Sapillo Campground. The area closure includes Gila National Forest lands south of New Mexico Highway 35, from National Forest System Road (NFSR) 88 in Skates Canyon southeast to Forest Road 4085X. Closed roads within the area closure include NFSR 88, NFSR 4078U, NFSR 4202W, and NFSR 4085X.
“This closure helps keep the public safe while fire crews are working in the project area and allows firefighters to maintain focus on conducting a safe, efficient prescribed burn,” said Wilderness District Ranger Henry Provencio. “Fire is the most effective tool for restoring fire-adapted ecosystems and reducing hazardous fuels adjacent to private property within the wildland urban interface.”
Gila National Forest, Glenwood ranger station closed May 1
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 27 April 2023 27 April 2023
GLENWOOD, NM, April 27, 2023 – The Glenwood Ranger District will be closed on Monday, May 1 due to unavailability of staff to cover the front desk.
“Customer service is important to us. Unfortunately, one consequence of having a small staff like ours at Glenwood is that we often don’t have backup to cover the front desk when our regular staff are unavailable,” said Acting Glenwood District Ranger Sandy Taylor. “We regret any inconvenience to our visitors.”
Doors will reopen at the Glenwood District on Tuesday, May 2. In the meantime, visitors in need of assistance may call or visit the Silver City Ranger District at 575-388-8201, located at 3005 Camino del Bosque in Silver City, or the Reserve Ranger District at 575-533-6232, located at 5 Smokey Bear Circle in Reserve. For more information contact Maribeth Pecotte at 575-388-8211 or Maribeth.Pecotte@usda.gov.
Three Authors Featured at the Silver City Public Library
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 26 April 2023 26 April 2023
On Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 3:30pm the Silver City Public Library will host an event featuring three fascinating local authors: Abigail Kipp, Christophe Maso, and Raven Drake. Those interested can join in person at the library or online via Zoom. The Zoom meeting registration link is available at silvercitypubliclibrary.org.
Abigail Kipp released her first book of poetry and prose this year. Of Monsters and Maidens explores themes of lost love, drug abuse, destructive love and obsession, sexual abuse, violence, mental illness, pain, and suicide attempts. Kipp uses crystal-clear, complex imagery to describe bleak scenes of the modern world. Although shattering in concept and execution, this anthology is nonetheless brilliant and relatable on every level.
Christophe Maso’s debut novella, Scream of the Butterfly, is a paranormal/contemporary Southern Gothic tale, described as “disconcerting” by some. Handsome, gifted young James Laurent has a story to tell you.
Hachita Community Center Celebration and Potluck
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 25 April 2023 25 April 2023
Help Hachita celebrate the Continental Divide Trail Hikers and Bikers and their contribution to our community!!
In cooperation with the Continental Divide Trail Coalition’s 25th Anniversary!!
Everyone is Welcome!!
Hachita Community Center
Saturday, May 20, 2023 2:00 p.m.
Potluck - Mexican cuisine!!