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.

Ridge Fire Update July 15, 2024

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Published: 15 July 2024 15 July 2024

See pdf updates in English and Spanish plus map below

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Silver City Police Department blotter – July 12 through July 14, 2024

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Published: 15 July 2024 15 July 2024

Thursday, July 11

Domestic disturbance
N. Gold Street – 11:35 p.m.
Advised there is a domestic by the bridge at the end of Gold Street. Second caller advised a male struck the female. Officer out with three named males/negative on warrants for all three.

Friday, July 12

Injuring/tampering with motor vehicle
N. Swan Street and Mann Drive
Advised someone threw eggs and damaged a vehicle.

Hot pursuit
E. Highway 180 – Rainier Street
Silver Ford F150 not stopping/vehicle is traveling 63 mph/Officer advised vehicle pulled over on Highway 180 and Madison Street/send next wrecker/Armando Simpson in custody en route to station/wrecker enroute.

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2nd Annual HMS Celebrates Hidalgo County

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Published: 15 July 2024 15 July 2024

We would like to invite you to the 2nd annual HMS Celebrates Hidalgo County event on Saturday, July 20th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. We would be honored by your presence at this event!

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Ridge Fire Update July 14, 2024

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Published: 14 July 2024 14 July 2024

See pdfs of update in English and Spanish along with the map below

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Paramount Fire reaches 1,335 acres; crews shift to mop up

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Published: 14 July 2024 14 July 2024

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM, July 14, 2024 – The Gila National Forest is continuing operations today on the Paramount Fire, near milepost 20 of New Mexico Highway 59 on Black Range Ranger District, about 19 miles west of Winston, New Mexico. Crews have completed ignitions along the perimeter, establishing a fire footprint of approximately 1,335-acres.

Fire behavior is moderate, with fire creeping, backing, and smoldering. Firefighters will mop up residual heat along the fire's perimeter to secure and hold the fire within established containment lines.

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The Commons Auction and Sale after the Gala

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Published: 14 July 2024 14 July 2024

Can't attend the Gala in the Garden fundraiser for The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability? Then come to our next day sale!

There, you'll have a chance to browse and purchase silent auction items that went unsold at the Gala. (Have a peek at silent auction items here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/o2WJrXvyFRCw4mAH7)

All proceeds from this sale go to support the work of the Commons.

See flyer below

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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship - Love, Not Legalism

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Published: 14 July 2024 14 July 2024

RevBobLaValleeJuly 21, at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street – "Love, Not Legalism"

Rev. Bob LaVallee of the First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque will talk about the history and context of covenants.

"We are a covenantal faith but what does that even mean? The typical Unitarian Universalist church has a covenant that has great aspirations but very little on specifics. How do we know when we're out of covenant? How do we return to covenant?" LaVallee said.

Rev. Bob LaVallee serves as Associate Minister at First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque. Prior to parish ministry, he worked as a chaplain in ER, ICU, and hospice settings, including at the VA Hospital in New York City. In these bewildering times, Rev. LaVallee believes that our congregations can be a source of refuge and resilience, especially for the most vulnerable among us.

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Lolo Fire increases containment to 60 Percent

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Published: 13 July 2024 13 July 2024

QUEMADO, NM, July 13, 2024 – The Lolo Fire remains at 438 acres with 60% containment. The primary fire activity is concentrated on the northwest side where crews have been constructing hand line and will continue to scout and assess additional roads for future control lines. The southern perimeter is under patrol and monitor status as that section of the fire has shown minimal fire activity.

There is about a 40% chance of storms expected in the afternoon with mostly clear skies in the morning. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms are anticipated Sunday afternoon. Fire resources will be ready to respond to any new starts.

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