Local News Releases

Monday., Oct. 6

Criminal trespass
Vencill Street
No narrative.

Tuesday, Oct. 7

Harassment
Yucca Street
Caller advised her children’s father is across the street and he is not allowed to have contact with the children, but he did with his 13-year-old son. Officer advised cannot determine status of the order/caller will get the information from the court/will issue ATL for (redacted).

Monday, Oct. 6

Suspicious activity
Aztec Avenue
Caller stated a medium-sized single bone was in the area. Patrolled the alleyway/negative contact.

Suspicious activity
Cortez Avenue
Caller stated there was an arrow in the ground sticking up. Did patrol the area/negative contact.

Tuesday, Oct. 7

Silver City Fire Department

Thursday, Oct. 9

Fire
610 N. Silver Street
Caller advised they passed about 10 minutes ago and a group of 2-3 people were making a fire possibly in the dirt and rocks/possibly the north side of the park. SCPD officer advised to cancel out the fire/everything is okay/advise E11 to cancel.

Whiskey Creek Volunteer Fire Department

Sunday, Oct. 5

Medical – N. Silver Street – Silver City
Medical – Highway 35 – Mimbres
Accident with injuries – Cottage San Road – Silver City
Shooting – Winifred Street – Bayard
Suspicious person – Hutchinson Street – Santa Clara
Suspicious activity – Highway 15 – Pinos Altos
Welfare check – Rosedale Road – Silver City
Animal — Stewart Street – Bayard
Criminal trespass warning – C Street – Hurley
Criminal trespass warning – E. Highway 180 – Silver City
Shoplifting – Carasco Avenue – Hurley (Gateway Plaza)
Welfare check – James Street – Santa Clara

Sunday, Oct. 5

Criminal trespass warning -- Ridge Loop Drive
Unwanted subject – Smith Ranch Road – 3 a.m.
Welfare check – W. 6th Street
Suspicious activity – Chitalpa Road
Unwanted subject – E. 13th Street
Traffic hazard – E. 14th Street
Unwanted subject – Ethel Lane
Suspicious activity – E. 29th Street
Unwanted subject – E. Highway 180
Criminal trespass warning – N. Rosedale Road – 3:51 p.m.
Larceny – Mobile Drive

October 19, at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street  – "History of Midwifery in New Mexico"

Gail Stamler will present the history of the traditional midwives of New Mexico, the important role they played in improving health care for the women and children of New Mexico, and how their legacy continues today.

"The "curandera-parteras" were trained in an apprenticeship model and were the trusted healthcare providers for most of the rural areas of New Mexico. Health outcomes were poor for women and infants due to low family incomes, long distances to hospitals, poor sanitation, and large families with inadequate nutrition for mothers. Infant and maternal mortality rates were higher than the rest of the nation," Stamler said.

"The "parteras" were instrumental in improving the care of the mothers who were giving birth in these rural communities. Midwives continue to play a large role in the health of New Mexican families today and have carried on the important work of the "parteras" from the past," she continued.

Grant County Extension will be hosting a Water Bath Canning Workshop on Monday, October 27 from 12:30-3:30 pm in the Extension Office Classroom. Come learn science and safety based canning techniques from a Master Food Preserver. Instruction will include 3 recipes with the opportunity to pick up finished jars the next day. Recipes featured are great for the holidays and gifts!

There will be a fee of $20 to cover supplies, which is due the day of class. Cash or check payments only please.

Class size is limited to 15 participants. Register by following the link: https://acesnmsu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e9k4qhHKFxR6PXM 

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at 575-388-1559, or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Applications are currently open for the Creative Industries Division Creative Support Organization Grant. The application deadline is October 24, 2025. The Creative Industries Division is a division of the New Mexico Economic Development Department. More information about the grant opportunity and the application are available on the division's website at https://edd.newmexico.gov/business-development/cid-grants/. 

Save the dates for the Creative Industry Division's Business Development & Expansion Grants: Cycle 1 Application Period, December 1-26, 2025; Cycle 2 Application Period, February 2-27, 2026. More information is available at https://edd.newmexico.gov/business-development/cid-grants/.