Local News Releases

Arlen Lazar and Archi PadillaOctober 25, at 10 am, 3845 North Swan Street –  "NM BARC – New Mexico Borderland Animal Rescue Coalition"

An NMBARC team will discuss the history, mission, and work of NMBARC to establish No Kill in southwest New Mexico and beyond. NMBARC is not an animal shelter, it has a network of volunteers who foster animals until they can be adopted. Their Good Neighbor program helps our lower-income neighbors with assistance for food, vet care, and more.

Archi Padilla is a retired Human Resources executive who returned to her hometown in 2008 after living in Los Angeles for 30 years. She began volunteering with the Hurley Shelter in 2013 after learning about the poor kennel conditions where local dogs were being housed.

Haga clic aquí para español.

GRANT COUNTY, N.M. – New Mexico animal health officials have confirmed two additional New World screwworm cases in Grant County, one in a horse and one in a calf.

State and federal officials are continuing to expand surveillance and fly-trapping around affected locations to identify any additional cases and determine whether the pest has spread beyond the affected animals.

"We are working closely with our state and federal partners to investigate these cases, increase surveillance and monitor for additional infestations," said State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Holeck with the New Mexico Livestock Board.

WHO: Polly Schaafsma, Santa Fe archaeologist and leading authority on pre-Hispanic Indian rock imagery and kiva murals; recent author of Talking to the Rain: Paintings and Carvings on Stone in Chihuahuan Desert Landscapes.

WHAT: A FREE, noon-time lecture, "Talking to the Rain: Rock Art and the Rio Grande Tradition in the Lower Chihuahuan Desert"

WHEN: Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 pm (MDT)

WHERE: in person--WNMU Besse-Forward Global Resource Center ABC Room at the corner of 12th and Kentucky, Silver City, NM. ZOOM: visit WILL.community or request link from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

ATTENTION: Several lakes throughout New Mexico are under Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) watches or warnings. Be sure to visit the New Mexico Environment Department's HAB Advisory Map for the latest conditions and advisories before going out.

Southwest Catch of the Week

Rising water levels have allowed for the Marina del Sur boat ramp to reopen at Elephant Butte Lake State Park, though the South Monticello and Rock Canyon boat ramps remain closed. (Photo courtesy New Mexico State Parks)

SOUTHWEST FISHING REPORT

Bear Canyon Lake: Closed to the public Monday–Thursday. The lake will remain open Friday-Sunday. Regular use projected to return in January 2027.

Bill Evans Lake: The most recent report was received Oct. 8. At that time, fishing for catfish was fair to good when using cutbait. 

The hottest municipality in Grant County, Hurley, is planting a cooler community on Saturday, Oct. 17, with Tree New Mexico (Tree NM), a statewide urban forestry nonprofit. Hurley residents will receive 100 trees at a massive planting. 

Volunteers are needed to help plant trees in front yards across the town to help lower temperatures by offering future shade along streets and sidewalks. Registration for volunteers is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at A Street Park, 300 A Street. Planting begins at 10 a.m. and is usually completed by noon.

Surface temperatures in Hurley can reach a sweltering 124 degrees, up to four degrees hotter than the hottest surface temperatures in other county municipalities, according to the 2025 Community Forest Management Plan for the Town of Hurley. 

We invite you to a Gathering in Grant County!

At United Way of Southwest New Mexico, we believe that meaningful change happens when we come together, build relationships, and share ideas.

We would love for you to join us for a Community Partners Luncheon—a time to step away from the day-to-day, enjoy a meal together, make connections, and simply gather with others who are committed to strengthening our community.

This luncheon is an opportunity to:

Connect with fellow community partners and organizations

Tuesday, Oct. 6

Agency assist
Royal and Guinevan streets
Caller advised of a bear up a power pole/has notified G&F with extended ETA/also one LE en route/wants Cobre Schools advised as it is right near a bus stop. Dispatch will attempt to contact someone at Cobre. Porter Transportation was notified but he doesn't know what bus is for that area but will attempt to get contact with that bus.

Wednesday, Oct. 7

Disturbance
Poplar Street
Caller did not ID and disconnected. Attempted to call caller back. Caller answered the phone but would not give out his information, just said to get LE down by Poplar Street by the creek/LE knows where it is. A named individual was issued a 2-year CTW for the address.

Monday, Oct. 5

Domestic – Prescott Apartments
Agency assist – BPD alarm – all secure
Animal – Todd Street – Pitbull charged at a resident. ACO was notified.

Tuesday, Oct. 6

Larceny – Prescott Apartments

Wednesday, Oct. 7