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.
Rash of abandoned campfires discovered on Gila National Forest
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 13 April 2023 13 April 2023
Ensure campfires are cold to the touch with your bare hand before leaving
SILVER CITY, NM, April 13, 2023 – Recent warmer weather is drawing larger numbers of visitors to the Gila National Forest, as evidenced by the numerous abandoned, smoldering campfires across the forest that were extinguished last weekend by patrolling fire crews. Not only is it illegal to leave a campfire unattended, but unattended fire can easily escape, becoming wildfire.
When you are preparing to leave your campfire unattended, it is vital that you ensure it is completely cold before departure. First, drown the fire, ashes, and coals with water. Next, use a shovel to scrape all partially burned sticks and logs to remove all hot embers, and then stir water, ashes, coals, and soil to wet all contents. Feel the coals, embers, and any partially burned wood with your hands, feeling for heat under rocks and burned materials. Once everything, including the fire ring, is cool to the touch, the fire is safely out.
WNMU Great Race 2023 Events
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 13 April 2023 13 April 2023
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News from Grant County Community Foundation
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 13 April 2023 13 April 2023
Give Grandly 2023 — Saturday, May 6, 2023
We are gearing up for Give Grandly 2023, and it's going to be a great one this year. We have 63 confirmed nonprofits participating—more than any other year—and we can proudly say that we have raised sufficient match funds to guarantee each participating nonprofit who reaches at least $500 in donations an extra $500 in match funds. Thank you to all of the individuals and organizations who contributed to make that possible--you know who you are!
We have a brand new Give Grandly website, with all kinds of bells and whistles, and we can't wait to try it out. Online donations will open on April 22nd and close a month later, on May 22nd. You can donate on the Give Grandly website (www.givegrandly.org) or by filling out the hard-copy donation form and dropping it off at the Grant County Community Foundation offices at 1106 N Pope. Or you can turn up on the day: the Give Grandly in-person event on Saturday, May 6th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the downtown Makers Market.
On May 6, you can give in person to your favorite charities while enjoying the fun, frolics and philanthropy that our fabulous residents are famous for. We'll have music, food, drumming, radio interviews, tons of children's activities—and even activities for adults, including a beer garden—so don't miss out on all the fun. Drop down and find out from our wonderful nonprofit community what they will do with the funds you donate. Every year, they rely on our community's generous donations to keep he lights on, pay the staff, and do all the work that makes our community so vibrant and caring. You can find all the donor and event information you need at www.givegrandly.org!! Tell all your friends, and don't forget to use our social media tag, #givegrandly.
Silver City Woman's Club 2023 Scholarships
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 12 April 2023 12 April 2023
The SCWC is offering two $1,000 scholarships to WNMU for the 2023-24 school year. Applications can be picked up at the Woman’s Club on Mondays from 12-2pm, or requested from the SCWC Facebook page.
Application deadline is April 30.
Questions can be answered by Gail Carter, Scholarship chairman, at 575-574-8623.
Girl Scout Cookies on sale again for a limited time
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 12 April 2023 12 April 2023
The Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest has opened its cookie season again through May 31, 2023, to allow girls additional time to sell Girl Scout cookies to reach their individual and troop sales goals. This is COOKIES 2.0!
Buying Girl Scout cookies creates opportunities for Girl Scouts to learn, grow, and thrive by helping troops raise crucial funds used to further enhance their leadership experience. A typical Girl Scout cookie season runs from January to March.
Individuals and families who've already stocked up are encouraged to buy cookies to give to others such as thanking teachers, health care workers, first responders, and other essential community members.
To purchase cookies, reach out to a registered local Girl Scout, visit a local council shop, or send an email to info@gsdsw.org to find a sales booth near you. You can also make a monetary donation to donate cookies to local causes.
United Fund 2023/2024 Community Impact Fund Application Now Available
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 12 April 2023 12 April 2023
This funding opportunity is for nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations who provide services related to Basic Needs, Education, and Financial Stability and who serve Dona Ana, Grant, and Luna Counties.
For more information on the application process and qualifications, please visit www.uwswnm.org/CIF2023
DEADLINE for Submission: Thursday, May 11 by 5:00PM MST
For questions or technical assistance, please call our office at 575-524-7561 or email Amanda Morales at impact@uwswnm.org.
PUBLIC NOTICE ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 12 April 2023 12 April 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE
ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES
Location: Former Chino Mine Company Building, 1 Carrasco Avenue, Hurley, New Mexico 88043
Proposed Activities: Evaluate cleanup options for asbestos, lead-based paint, polychlorinated biphenyls, and mold.
Comment Deadline: MAY 15, 2023
For More Info or to Submit Comments:
Ground Water Quality Bureau – Brownfields Program
Attention: Savannah Richards
PO Box 5469, Santa Fe, NM 87502
https://www.env.nm.gov/public-notices/
savannah.richards@env.nm.gov
(505) 670-2221
In-Person Car Seat Inspection: Deming, NM
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 11 April 2023 11 April 2023
DEMING – The New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division (NMDOT TSD) and Safer New Mexico Now will host an in-person event.
Car Seat Fitting Station from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the Sisbarro of Deming, 4210 New Mexico Hwy 549.
This free educational event provides parents and caregivers instruction on the proper selection, installation, and use of their car seats from nationally certified child passenger safety technicians.
Technicians will spend approximately 30 minutes per seat educating parents on the proper selection, installation, and use of their car and booster seats. Parents and caregivers will also learn important information regarding common errors in car seat safety and be able to ask questions. If a technician determines a car seat to be recalled, expired, or otherwise unsafe, replacement seats will be available. Car Seat replacement fee of $25 may apply.