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 in Hidalgo County

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Published: 18 April 2023 18 April 2023

Motorists should expect minor delays

LORDSBURG-The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District One office will begin a maintenance operation project 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. 

The chip seal crew will begin work on Monday, April 24, 2023, along roadways located around Lordsburg. Motorists should expect delays and will encounter reduced speeds, flagging, pilot car operations, brooming, and intermittent lane closures. Work will take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. until complete. 

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UPDATED with Options: Gila National Forest seeks public input on Grapevine Campground proposals

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Published: 18 April 2023 18 April 2023

Open house on May 1 to discuss options and accept public comments

MIMBRES, NM, April 18, 2023 – The Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District will host an open house on May 1st to discuss options for the future of the Grapevine Campground. Grapevine Campground is located within the East Fork Gila River’s floodplain, near Gila Hot Springs, New Mexico.

The site was closed last year due to post-fire flooding from the Black Fire. The entry gate remains closed to prevent resource damage from vehicle use in the flood plain. During peak flows last year, up to two-thirds of the existing campground was under water. Experience has shown that post-fire flooding impacts may be expected for at least 2 years following a wildfire.

“I met last month with a group of concerned citizens and heard strong support for continued camping at Grapevine,” said Wilderness District Ranger, Henry Provencio.

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Gila National Forest prepares to burn Cedar Breaks Prescribed Fire near Alma, New Mexico

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Published: 18 April 2023 18 April 2023

Reducing fuels to decrease fire risk

GLENWOOD, NM, April 18, 2023 – The Gila National Forest, Glenwood Ranger District is preparing to conduct the Cedar Breaks Prescribed Fire beginning April 23 as fuel and weather conditions allow. The 1,000-acre prescribed fire aims to reduce the threat of wildfire to nearby communities by removing piled fuels and scattered slash resulting from past and ongoing fuels thinning projects. The areas will be signed and posted during prescribed burning activities for public awareness.

“Prescribed burning is key in treating landscapes to decrease the risk of destructive wildfire to the American people and to private and public lands. Fire-adapted forests in the Southwest require fire disturbance on a regular basis to maintain resiliency,” said Sandy Taylor, Acting Glenwood District Ranger. “Our land management strategy is centered on long-term forest health, including reducing forest fuels and using prescribed fire on the landscape.”

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Gardening Class at the Future Forge April 22, 2023

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Published: 17 April 2023 17 April 2023

The Future Forge is happy to announce that it will be hosting another gardening class on Saturday, April 22!! If you are interested in joining the class please email the contact info on the flyer or click on the link below.

https://futureforgemakerspace.wildapricot.org/event-5248905

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City of Deming Construction Alert: Country Club Rd.

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Published: 17 April 2023 17 April 2023

DEMING – The City of Deming has placed temporary traffic signals on Country Club Rd from Ash St. to Birch St. for milling and paving operations. 

Starting, April 17, 2023, the City of Deming will have a temporary traffic signal in place on Country Club Rd. from Ash St. to Birch St. for milling and paving operations. Access to Country Club Rd. will NOT be available on Ash St. and Birch St. Residents directly affected will be notified by the City of Deming.  Traffic control will remain in place 24/7, this closure is expected to be in place for 6 to 8 weeks. 

For comments or concerns please direct all calls to the City of Deming, (575)546-8848 or www.cityofdeming.org. The New Mexico Department of Transportation is committed to the safety of the traveling public and appreciates your cooperation with this closure.For updated information visit: New Mexico Department of Transportation at www.nmroads.com or call 511.

Tri-City police department blotters – Apr. 14 through Apr. 16, 2023

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Published: 17 April 2023 17 April 2023

Bayard Police Department

Friday, Apr. 14

Criminal trespass warning
Budge Drive
Male is in the playground now/caller advised he has a CTW.

Saturday, Apr. 15

Domestic disturbance
Steyskal Street
Caller advised a 13-year-old female is getting beat by her mother. Officer requested ambulance for 13-year-old female for psych evaluation ref suicidal.

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Grant County Sheriff’s Office blotter – Apr. 14 through Apr. 16, 2023

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Published: 17 April 2023 17 April 2023

Friday, Apr. 14

Welfare check
Chalcopyrite Court -- Tyrone
A named 75-year-old male sent caller a text saying he fell and slept on the floor overnight. Deputy made contact advising male is okay/called caller multiple times with negative contact.

Suspicious vehicle
Goathead Path – Arenas Valley
GCSO received a call advising a black car was pushed into some trees by some subjects. Deputy advised en route to an Orchard Street address/contact with (redacted).

Suicide threat
GCDC
No report.

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Silver City Police Department blotter – Apr. 14 through Apr. 16, 2023

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Published: 17 April 2023 17 April 2023

Friday, Apr. 14

Weapons fired
405 N. Hudson Street
Caller advised he heard a gunshot/car left and is now at SWAG. Officers at SWAG/advised county of information/out with caller.

Welfare check
1220 N. Hudson Street
Female having a mental break/screaming at the bus stop area. Officer made contact with female who advised she was screaming because she was arguing with her boyfriend on the phone.

School threat
La Plata Middle School – 11:47 a.m.
Report, no narrative.

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