Local News Releases

Monday, Feb. 17

Noise
E. 17th Street – 12:48 a.m.
Loud music/two callers. Officer made contact and advised male to turn it down.

Threats
N. Corbin Street
Caller states her boyfriend is making threats to her on her phone. Female would not give any other info/would not answer any other questions/kept saying she wanted contact with an officer. Officer – negative contact at the door or via public service.

Silver City Attorney Gillian Sherwood will discuss estate planning at the February 27th meeting of the Death Cafe, a free, monthly meeting to help people plan and prepare for their own good death.Silver City -- Silver City attorney Gillian Justine Sherwood will share her expertise in the area of estate planning at the February 27 meeting of the "Death Cafe," a free, monthly meeting facilitated by Lisa Jimenez, certified death doula and owner of A Good Death, LLC, a local business dedicated to helping people prepare for their own good death.

Estate planning includes wills, trusts, living wills, power of attorney and other considerations to help people determine how they would like their assets to be distributed upon their death.

"It's never too early to begin estate planning," said Sherwood. "A solid plan gives you peace of mind and peace for those you love."

In her practice, Sherwood assists clients in the areas of estate planning, probate, and real property, among other areas of the law. Raised in Silver City, Sherwood is a graduate of the UNM School of Law, and was admitted to the New Mexico Bar in 2018. Prior to her career in civil law, Sherwood served nearly 20 years as a public school teacher.

"I'm truly grateful to the citizens of Grant County for trusting me to provide solutions to the civil legal problems they face," added Sherwood. "I look forward to sharing information and expertise to help people organize their estate."

The February Death Cafe meets at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at the Silver City Public Library. For more information, please contact Lisa Jimenez at (575) 574-5473.

 Julie Rogers, the Community Engagement Manager for the New Mexico Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will speak this Tuesday. Rotary clubs across the nation have chosen to partner with the association to increase awareness about the impact of dementia in our communities through an action group called The Alzheimer's/Dementia Rotary Action (ADRAG). ADRAG's supports Rotary as it initiates programs centered on Alzheimer's and dementia. It will inform Rotary on the latest scientific research in the fight to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease and about the disease's devastating impact on communities and families.

\PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORED

QUEMADO, NM, February 20, 2025 – The Gila National Forest, Quemado Ranger District has reopened Baca community slash disposal site following burning of the debris starting in late January.

"The Baca community slash disposal site is used all year long in partnership with the Catron County Firewise program – a program that helps remove hazardous fuels and vegetation on and adjacent to private lands," said Quemado District Ranger, Randall Chavez.

An estimated 50,000 cubic feet of slash material (enough to fill a basketball court packed to the height of the baskets) was burned on the 5-acre site northeast of Quemado, New Mexico. Ashes have cooled and the site is now safe for public entry and use for slash disposal. For more information contact Maribeth Pecotte at 575-388-8211 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Learn gardening February 22, 2025 and reading and book signing by Sharman Apt Russell

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Silver City Fire Department

Saturday, Feb. 15

Car fire
Swan Street
Caller advising two blocks north of 32nd and Swan streets/vehicle engine that caught fire. E21 – on scene with small car fire/fire is out and property returned to owner.

Bayard Police Department

Friday, Feb. 14

Harassment
Lusk Street
Caller stated they are friends, however he has been trying to be more than friends and she is in a relationship.

Criminal trespass
1001 Tom Foy Blvd.
A named female is in the store/just stole/she was told to leave but still there/she isn't causing problems right now. Caller corrected statement – she stole before, just unwanted today.

Friday, Feb. 14

Suspicious persons
Ocotillo Drive – Mimbres
Caller advised someone took her furniture, beanies, dolls, etc./she just woke up and found the house in this state/thinks her nephew and his friends took everything/they were the only ones there last night. Deputy – is out of his unit/clear/mental issues.

Unwanted subject
Caller advised a named male isn't supposed to be there but he is/she left to avoid issues. Caller is the daughter of (redacted) who is in jail. Dispatch advised CAD is not showing a CTW. Caller advised the male is not living there but wants a CTW issued for her grandma who is not there. Deputy has contact.