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.
Standing Women at 1pm on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14, 2023
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 11 April 2023 11 April 2023
To participate please join us at Whitewater Mesa Labyrinths, Glenwood, NM 88039
The women of Ohio call upon the women of the world to stand with them in support of a better world for all children and the seven generations beyond them. Last May hundreds of thousands of women and those whom they love, on all continents of the world, stood together in parks, on beaches, in churches, at graduation ceremonies, in their backyards and at school yards or any place they could find to stand in a global wave of humanity. “We dream of a world where all children have safe drinking water, clean air to breathe, and enough food to eat. A world where they have access to a basic education to develop their minds and healthcare to nurture their growing bodies. A world where they have a warm, safe and loving place to call home. A world where they don't live in fear of violence - in their home, in their neighborhood, in their school or in their world. This is the world of which we dream. This is the cause for which we stand.”
Gila National Forest hosts ponderosa pine regeneration presentations
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 11 April 2023 11 April 2023
Public invited to join lunch and learn presentations from PhD student Kevin Willson
SILVER CITY, NM, April 11, 2023 – The Gila National Forest will host two “lunch and learn” events April 18 and 19, featuring Kevin Willson, who will discuss his research into ponderosa pine regeneration following high-severity fire. His study examines how wind, slope, and residual live trees affect recovery of ponderosa pine stands in fire scars.
Kevin Willson is a PhD student in the Hurteau Earth Systems Ecology Lab at the University of New Mexico. He is studying the effects of fire in ponderosa pine ecosystems. His research examines large, high severity burn patches on the Gila National Forest to explore how different factors influence ponderosa pine regeneration. He sampled multiple high severity burn patches in the Bonner, Divide, Glass, Shelly, and Torres fire footprints to better understand how prevailing wind direction, slope, and relative position of lives trees influence the density of forest regeneration.
Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District continues Pinos Altos prescribed burn
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 10 April 2023 10 April 2023
Introduction of low-severity fire removes ladder fuels to reduce risk of high-severity fire
SILVER CITY, NM, April 10, 2023 – The Silver City Ranger is planning to continue ignitions on the Pinos Altos Prescribed Fire project that began last week. Tomorrow, one day of ignition is planned on 12 acres of National Forest System lands in the Bear Creek drainage north of Pinos Altos, New Mexico.
The project area is adjacent to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and trail guards will monitor trail traffic, allowing hikers through when conditions are safe. The trail remains open; however, visitors can expect short delays to accommodate firing activities. The Bear Creek Road will be temporarily closed at the forest boundary and the Continental Divide Trail parking area on Bear Creek Road will also be closed to allow firefighters access and to protect public safety.
“Fuel conditions are conducive to meeting fire-use objectives and fire managers will continue to monitor weather closely to ensure it meets the parameters of the burn plan,” said Silver City District Ranger Elizabeth Toney.
Silver City Police Department blotter – Apr. 7 through Apr. 9, 2023
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 10 April 2023 10 April 2023
Friday, Apr. 7
Graffiti
2334 Ranch Club Road
One of the cargo containers has been tagged. Officer had contact with caller/set up frequent patrol for next two weeks.
Welfare check
Shoe Dept
Check on a named male who was beat up last night/caller thinks he has a concussion. Officer advised out with a male fitting the description in front of MVD/he is advising he is okay and doesn’t want medical attention.
Grant County Sheriff’s Office blotter – Apr. 7 through Apr. 9, 2023
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 10 April 2023 10 April 2023
Friday, Apr. 7
Burglary
S. Highway 90
When they returned home a named male was there and he had broken into the home and taken some things/he left in a silver Ford Focus about 15 minutes ago. Deputy went traffic with possible vehicle on Truck Bypass.
Reckless driver x 4
S. Highway 90 – MM 12 (1 mile south of Hidalgo County line), Highway 152 -- MM 11, Copper and N. Foy, Jasper and Boulder streets.
Either Peterbilt or Kenworth, 1990s teal green Chevrolet, red 4wheeler, red Ford Ranger-units clear.
Tri-City police department blotters – Apr. 7 through Apr. 9, 2023
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 10 April 2023 10 April 2023
Bayard Police Department
Friday, Apr. 7
Domestic disturbance
500 East Street – Bayard Low Income Apartments
Male and female arguing outside/baby crying also/verbal at this time/female is crying and male is putting his finger in her face. Officer advised parties have left/he was trying to give her a ride to Silver.
Saturday, Apr. 8
Criminal damage to property
Erie Street
Caller advised his roommate’s boyfriend damaged the front door and bedroom door – started hitting holes in the walls when he was fighting with caller’s roommate/boyfriend left with the roommate.
Silver Chorale May Concerts
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 10 April 2023 10 April 2023
Silver Chorale will be performing two concerts featuring the Faure Requiem, Alleluia and Harvester’s Song both by Jean Berger, River in Judea, Moon River, Cielito Lindo and several others. A chosen quintet will perform Cultivo Una Rosa Blanca, Smile and Lullabye by Billy Joel and arranged by Gaye Rock.
The concerts are free, although we are a non-profit organization and would graciously accept donations, offered a board member. For more information call 575-654-1976.
Silver City Police Department blotter – Apr. 3 through Apr. 6, 2023
- Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
- Published: 10 April 2023 10 April 2023
Monday, Apr. 3
Welfare check
2502 E. Highway 180
Female slumped over in the driver's seat of a red Plymouth minivan. Have contact with a named female/she is okay.
Welfare check
La Plata Middle School
Caller advised a 14-year-old male student is threatening to harm himself/he is in the office at this time/parents have been notified and are on scene. Officer requested ambulance for 14-year-old juvi male/suicidal ideations/negative lights and sirens.
Suspicious vehicle
Ben Altamirano Sports Complex
Caller advising green pickup that is dumping illegally behind some trees. Officers have contact with older model green pickup with branches in the back/clear/negative on any one dumping trash.