Local News Releases

Silver City, NM – Gila Regional Medical Center (GRMC) invites the public to attend a Community Town Hall on Thursday, September 11th at 6:00 PM at the Tyrone Community Center.

This event is a valuable opportunity for residents to hear important updates about the hospital, ask questions directly to GRMC's CEO, and engage with other community members. Light refreshments will be available. 

In addition to the Tyrone event, GRMC will host two more town halls later this month: one on Tuesday, September 16th at 6:00 PM at the Bayard Community Center, and another on Thursday, September 18th at 11:30 AM at the Roundup Lodge in Mimbres.

On Wednesday, September 10th, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Suburban Propane employees from the Silver City, New Mexico office will volunteer their time and energy at The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability, working to clean up and beautify the nonprofit's grounds in preparation of its annual gala fundraiser on September 27th. 

This initiative is part of the Company's SuburbanCares pillar, which supports community efforts across the United States and underscores the Company's commitment to philanthropy. Through a national partnership with the American Red Cross, local community sponsorships, and employee-focused initiatives, SuburbanCares has undertaken hundreds of charitable endeavors around the country that foster a positive workplace culture and provide opportunities for employees to give back to the local communities in which they live and work.

Silver City Fire Department

Wednesday, Sept. 3

Fire, other
1120 E. Highway 180
Employee advised oven is on fire/flames were coming out of it when she opened the oven door/they did spray fire with a fire extinguisher/fire should be out, but it is still smoking. E11 – all units clear/fire is out/system has been reset for hotel/fire was contained to the oven and nothing was damaged. SCPD did fan out the first floor of the building.

Please see more information on a reported scam in the PDF below.

October 3, 2025, 11:00 AM

Silco Theater

311 North Bullard Street, Silver City, NM 88061

SILVER CITY, NM — Next month, in addition to showcasing 58 independently produced regional films, the Silver City Film Festival will host several events aimed at nurturing the filmmakers themselves.

On Friday, Oct. 3, award-winning independent filmmaker Jill Orschel will screen her recently completed documentary, "Snowland." The film paints a vivid portrait of one woman's life within a polygamous cult and her battle to gain independence. The carefully crafted narrative follows Cora Witt's, journey from child-bride and mother of eight children to successful artist and author.

Serving Chaves, Doña Ana, Eddy, Grant, Hidalgo, Lea, Lincoln, Luna, Otero, and Sierra Counties in New Mexico, and Andrews, Brewster, Crane, Crockett, Culberson, Dawson, Ector, El Paso, Gaines, Glasscock, Howard, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Loving, Martin, Midland, Pecos, Presidio, Reagan, Reeves, Terrell, Upton, Ward, and Winkler Counties in Texas

Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest is proud to kick off its annual Fall Product Program, running now through September 29, 2025. More than just cookies, the Fall Product Program offers delicious nuts, chocolates, and magazine subscriptions—while giving Girl Scouts the opportunity to build important life and leadership skills.

Wednesday, Sept. 3

Reckless driver --Highway 180 – attempt to locate
Suspicious vehicle – Fort Bayard

Thursday, Sept. 4

CTW violation – Ft. Bayard Street
Domestic dispute – Stone Street

Friday, Sept. 5

Vehicle damage – Stone Street
Aggravated battery – Mill Street

Saturday, Sept. 6

Welfare check -- Miller Street
Domestic disturbance – Cottonwood Street – Bayard
Suspicious activity – Cleveland Street

Sunday, Sept. 7

Civil matter – Fort Bayard Street

Monday, Sept. 1

Injuring/tampering with motor vehicle
Main Street
Caller advised she went back to her car and the windshield was broken and her property stolen/her key was stolen so she left the vehicle parked until she could get a new one. Officer had negative contact with caller/caller has an active warrant out of Luna County.

Disturbance
Virginia Street
(Redacted) under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Tuesday, Sept. 2