Local News Releases

Watch for closure and detours June through early November

(Silver City, NM, May 27, 2026) — The Gila National Forest will close approximately 1.5 miles of Forest Road (FR) 220 north of Luna while a contractor for the Federal Highway Administration removes and replaces a bridge over Romero Creek, just east of Romero Lake. The closure will begin June 1 and is expected to last until November 5.

FR 220 will be closed near the Romero Creek bridge from its intersections with FR 4019O to FR 4127U. Access will continue to all private inholdings. Re-routes and detours will be noted at intersections leading to the closure. The public will still be able to access all areas in the vicinity aside from the 1.5-mile stretch of FR 220 where the bridge replacement will occur.

Proposed detours for FR 220 between Luna and FR 385 

Sunday, May 17

Suspicious vehicle
D Street
White Chevy pickup reported to be in the alleyway for an hour/unknown if anyone is in the vehicle.

Welfare check
Pattie Avenue
Male who resides there has expressed suicidal ideations. Officer had negative contact with anyone at the residence/may have transported to GRMC.

Sunday, May 17

Suspicious activity – E. Yankie Street
Extortion – E. 37th Street
Traffic stop – Isaac Delgado was arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked license.
Warrant – Keyana Ortiz was arrested on an outstanding warrant.
Warrant – Germaine Spears was arrested on an outstanding warrant.
Fight – W. Highway 180

Traffic stop – James Sierra was arrested on an outstanding warrant and two counts each of driving while license revoked and headlamps on a vehicle.

Noise complaint – E. 13th Street – 10:31 p.m.

Sunday, June 7

Sherita Perez 

Country Folk

1pm • Free / donations welcome

Sherita Perez is a unique singer-songwriter and entertainer who creates memorable songs with a heart-felt sound that draws listeners into the moment. Her voice has a warm, inviting sound that echoes the classic roots styles.

Silver City -- How one's life is recognized after death and the body disposed of are key questions that all humans will ideally answer before their demise, relieving that burden from loved ones. Today, there are many low-cost and environmentally friendly options available beyond traditional funerals, burial and cremation, according to Lisa Jimenez, certified death doula and owner of A Good Death, LLC. Jimenez will facilitate a discussion of home funerals and green burials at Thursday's meeting of The Death Cafe, which begins at 4 pm at the Silver City Public Library.

Jimenez will be joined by local biologist, ecologist and educator Jamie Thomson, who has developed a green burial site in Silver City. Jimenez will offer a brief discussion of home funerals, while Thomson will focus his comments on the process of green burial and the details of being interred at his local cemetery.

Silver City, NM, May 25, 2026--- The monthly meeting of PFLAG Silver City on Tuesday, June 2nd, will focus on July 4th celebration preparations, including a poster-making party, 6:00 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3845 N. Swan.  Refreshments will be served, and the public is invited.

Hurley Volunteer Fire Department

Monday, May 18

Brush fire
512 Carasco Avenue
Second caller advising a large fire is in her yard/unknown how it started/mother is trying to put it out. HPD officer requested fire department/a large brush fire is very close to a residence/entering residence to make contact with an elderly individual/no one is in residence. HFD advised fire is out/beginning mop-up.

Santa Clara Volunteer Fire Department

Zoey Cronin and her daughters Mairi and LaynaMay 31, at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street – "Multigeneration Program"

On Sunday, May 31st the UU Fellowship will host a multigenerational program designed to be engaging and meaningful to participants of all ages.

Zoey Cronin, leader of the program said, "As we move to a more integrated and inclusive approach to families, youth, and children, the Fellowship will offer multigenerational programs on 5th Sundays throughout the year. This Sunday's program will be focused on gratitude."

"Gratitude is good for our bodies, mind, and spirits. We will explore gratitude and gratitude practices through playful, interactive, and embodied activities for all ages. Attendees are invited to bring a small item that represents something you are grateful for," she added.

The program will be led by Cronin with the help of her two six- year- old daughters.