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{{/_source.additionalInfo}}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.
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
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/.
Favorable weather conditions in place for hazardous fuels reduction work
Silver City, NM, Oct. 9, 2025— Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District is planning prescribed fire operations this fall, pending all required approvals. We estimate this work to continue through the spring as weather conditions allow. We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities and infrastructure from wildfires.
Prescribed fires planned for the area include:
NMED encouraging visitors to exercise caution
CATRON AND RIO ARRIBA COUNTIES — Visitors to Quemado Lake, Snow Lake, and Hopewell Lake are being urged to use caution due to the formation of harmful algae blooms. NMED is urging visitors to take the following precautions:
As always, do not drink untreated surface water
Avoid swimming in algae blooms
Come hear local candidates for upcoming election speak
Wednesday October 15th - 3:00 PM
Courtyard
The DAISY Award is a special recognition that celebrates the extraordinary care our nurses provide to patients and families every day. This celebration is an opportunity for all of us to come together as a hospital community to show our appreciation for the remarkable work of our nursing team.
Light refreshments will be provided. We hope you can join us in celebrating nursing excellence and the compassionate individuals who make a difference in the lives of our patients.
We look forward to seeing you there!
BARELY A WEEK AWAY:
President Trump Continues Authoritarian Actions and Power Grabs;
Thousands of Actions Planned
*Interviews Available
WESTERNERS INTERNATIONAL SILVER CITY CORRAL #36
INVITES YOU TO OUR UPCOMING MEETING.
CrossPoint Church Meeting Room 11600 E Hwy 180
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