Local News Releases

Sunday, Aug. 16

Suspicious vehicle – North Loop
Suspicious vehicle – W. Highway 180
Loud party – Fran Drive – 3:34 a.m.
Shoplifting – E. 13th Street
Suspicious person – E. 11th Street
Suspicious vehicle – Serinna Court
Suspicious vehicle – Ursa Minor Street
Suspicious person – Lamina Loop
Disturbance – E. 7th Street
Harassment – N. Bennett Street
Loud music – Debby Drive – 9:11 p.m.
Domestic disturbance – Ranch Club Road

Monday, Aug. 17

Breaking and entering
A Street
Officer had no contact with anyone inside.

Tuesday, Aug. 18

Fraud/embezzlement
D Street
Caller is the caregiver and victim's nephew took her card and used funds from her account.

Wednesday, Aug. 19

Layna, Zoey and Mairi CroninAugust 30, at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street –  "Multigeneration Program"

Recently, the Unitarian Universalist Association has transitioned from the seven principles that formerly guided UU congregations to a set of Shared Values centered in Love. This week will be a multigenerational program exploring the shared value of Pluralism. We will use story, sharing, and playful interaction to discern how our different histories and beliefs comingle to create one vibrant, pluralistic UU community. 

This program is designed to be meaningful for participants of all ages.  UUFSC is presenting multigenerational programs on fifth Sundays in 2026. After August 30, the final program will be on November 29th.

Come see the amazing documentary Frequency, by local filmmaker Kaia Roman, The film has been winning film festivals  and being shown all over the world and United States. The showing will be at WNMU Light Hall and Kaia Roman will be available for questions after the showing. 

Frequency is an exploration of the unseen forces that shape our reality and an investigation into promising solutions to major problems, featuring well known scientists like Dr. Joe Dispenza, Bruce Lipton, and Gregg Braden. 

Tickets  $15 in advance at www.TheFrequencyMovie.com . Doors open at 6 pm. The film will be followed by a Q&A with Kaia. I hope to see you there!  https://www.facebook.com/thefrequencymovie?mibextid=wwXIfr  

See poster below

Sunday, Aug. 9

Unwanted subject – Cortez Avenue – Hurley
Aggravated battery – Georgetown – Hanover/San Lorenzo
Mountain run – Mimbres – 8:32 a.m.

Threat – Suchoff Avenue – Santa Clara – reported were threats being made to reporting party via Facebook.

Animal – Cougar Way – Silver City (High Desert Humane Society)
Larceny – Jasper Drive – Silver City
Burglary – Chamisa Road – Mimbres
Disturbance – Aztec Avenue – Hurley
Welfare check – Highways 180 and 78 – Buckhorn
Warrant – GCSO – Jessica Rodriguez was arrested and later booked into the GCDC.

(Glenwood, NM, August 19, 2026) — Beginning Monday, Aug. 24, Bighorn and Cosmic campgrounds along US-180 north of Glenwood will temporarily close while crews install shade ramadas. This upgrade will provide sheltered, covered areas for visitors at these campgrounds with limited tree cover. The campgrounds are expected to reopen on Saturday, Aug. 29, construction permitting. 

Heavy machinery will be operating within the campgrounds throughout the installation period to dig foundations and move construction materials. For public and worker safety, please do not enter either campground while construction is underway.

Alternative developed camping access is available at Cottonwood Campground, approximately 11 miles north of Cosmic Campground. Primitive, dispersed camping sites exist along many Forest Service roads in the area. Please ensure campfires are fully extinguished before you leave and pack out all trash. For more camping information in the area, please call the Glenwood Ranger District at 575-539-2481.

Southwest Catch of the WeekBill Evans Lake: Jori was having a slow fishing day trolling by the dam when this largemouth couldn't resist her Crème pre-rigged scoundrel worm.

Southwest Fishing Report

Bill Evans Lake: Fishing for bass was slow when using Crème pre-rigged scoundrel worms.

Bear Canyon Lake: Fishing conditions have been adversely affected in the aftermath of the Trout Fire.

Caballo Lake: With recent water releases from Elephant Butte and Caballo lakes, water levels are changing across the lake; boaters should exercise caution in low-water areas. For more information, visit the Caballo Lake State Park webpage or call 575-743-3942.

Tree Steward Mauve Hyland (left) checks a newly planted tree in Silver Heights. At Tree New Mexico's inaugural planting in April. Hyland led a tree planting team of volunteers with Tree or C's Co-Coordinator Elise Curtin (center) - Photos courtesy Linda Tollefson - LJs PhotographyBayard is readying to plant a cooler community on Saturday, Aug. 29, with Tree New Mexico (Tree NM), an urban forestry nonprofit. Volunteers are needed to help plant trees in front yards across the city 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 Bayard Community Park, 290 Hurley Ave. Planting begins at 10 a.m. and is usually completed by noon.

The planting is led by Bayard native, Loretta Marrufo – who is the Silver City regional coordinator for Tree NM. "I am so honored to come back to my hometown with something that is so positive for the community. To bring shade and cooler streets is going to benefit our children and future generations."

The best part of the planting is the holes are already dug, volunteers are led by tree experts in proven planting methods, and tools are provided. Volunteers should bring gloves, a hat, water bottle, and close-toed shoes.

The City of Bayard and the Bayard Beautification Committee is supporting the effort to increase the tree canopy. The committee is sponsoring a community barbeque and fiesta after Saturday's planting at 11:30 a.m. at Bayard Community Park with mariachis and renowned singer Angelica Padilla.

After planting and distributing over 100 trees in Silver City, Tree NM is branching out to surrounding communities to offer cooling canopies and classes in tree care. The nonprofit plants free trees in homeowners' front yards to shade sidewalks and decrease the heat island effect from roadways.