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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.
- Category: Local News Releases
Sunday, Mar. 22
Domestic violence – Maginn Street – Santa Clara – Alexandria Holguin was arrested on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against a household member, and possession of a controlled substance, and booked into the GCDC.
Special detail – OHV/Highway 15
Special detail – OHV/Cliff
Controlled burn – Rocking Spear Ranch Road – Mimbres – The controlled burn soon became uncontrollable and fire/rescue was called to the scene, Surrounding residences were evacuated/no injuries were reported.
- Category: Local News Releases
Silver City, NM, March 29, 2026-- Emma Eileen McKinley, coordinator for the Grant County Community Health Council and the Youth Substance Awareness and Prevention Program with the Center for Health Innovation - Public Health Institute, will be the guest speaker at the April 7th meeting of PFLAG Silver City, 6:00 PM, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3845 N. Swan. The public is invited, and light refreshments will be served.
McKinley will be presenting a program entitled "Let's Go Breathe Together: Nicotine Prevention and Cessation for LGBT+ Individuals." Nicotine and tobacco companies have historically targeted vulnerable populations with their marketing, leading to higher nicotine use among the LGBTQIA+ populations, especially youth. The history and context of tobacco and nicotine use within the LGBTQIA+ community will be explored together, and resources for prevention and cessation will be shared. During the presentation attendees will participate in developing messaging for nicotine prevention for LGBTQIA+ youth.
- Category: Local News Releases
Sunday, Mar. 22
Accident with injuries – D Street – female was hit by a vehicle while she was crossing the street/vehicle left the scene.
Custodial interference – Male has custody of his grandson and he was refusing to go with the male.
Welfare check – Chino Street – Bayard – Assist BPD with male texting co-worker with concerning behavior. Made contact/he is okay.
Wednesday, Mar. 25
- Category: Local News Releases
Monday, Mar. 23
Suspicious activity – Laundry mat
Thursday, Mar. 26
Welfare check – Bataan Park
Animal – Highway 180 – Armory
Friday, Mar. 27
- Category: Local News Releases
Gila Eye Care is proud to mark its 20th anniversary of providing comprehensive eye care and surgical services to the Southwest New Mexico community. Over the past two decades, we have been dedicated to preserving and enhancing your vision with personalized care and the latest technology.
In celebration of this milestone, we are excited to announce the addition of Aesthetics to our practice. Our new aesthetic services are designed to help you look and feel your best, complementing our commitment to your overall wellness.
- Category: Local News Releases
Bayard Volunteer Fire Department
Sunday, Mar. 22
Fire
714 Lusk Street
Caller advising there is a fire in the backyard/he can see someone go outside and add fuel to the fire and go back inside/he is concerned as it is very windy. BFD advised cooling down unattended fire behind residence/pressurized canister in the fire/no one has come out to check on the fire/waiting for LE to go onto the property.
- Category: Local News Releases
Tuesday April 7
J. Celeste Lay: Lessons from the First All-Charter School District
Distinguished Speaker Series
Light Hall Theater
7PM
Free Admission
In Public Schools, Private Governance, J. Celeste Lay examines the transformation of public education in New Orleans before and after Hurricane Katrina. She explores how the system shifted from neighborhood schools to a "system of schools" governed by private boards, raising questions about equity and democratic control.
Her talk highlights key lessons from New Orleans and considers what they may mean for other communities, including Silver City.
- Category: Local News Releases
Invites You to our Upcoming Meeting At the Cross Point Church Meeting Room 11600 E Hwy 180, Mile Marker 116
Photo Courtesy of Mary ArmstrongTitle: The Mesilla: Book One
Speaker: Mary Armstrong
Award Winning Author
Iowa State University w/ a degree in
Landscape Architecture
Designed Golf Courses all over the world
Received Recognition for many of her designs including Picacho Hills Golf Club
In 2017 she wrote a one act play called "It is Blood" which Las Cruces Theater selected for performance and in 2019 she began writing her series, The Two Valleys Saga
Place: Cross Point Church Meeting Room
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Catered Dinner: $15.00 members and $18.00 non-members, $5.00 presentation only
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