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.
- Category: Local News Releases
December 15, at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street – "The Pagan Solstice"
"What is this paganism stuff anyway? Why was and is the solstice important to them? How was and is it observed? And will there be candies after?" asks Akien Maciain.
Maciain will discuss historical pagans and the persecutions they suffered, as well as what the meaning of some historical pagan sites, such as Stonehenge, might have meant. He will also address how the ancients inspired today's neo-pagans, along with addressing some modern pagan rituals.
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Silver City Ranger District preparing for slash pile burning
SILVER CITY, NM, Dec. 6, 2024 – The Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District is assessing conditions in preparation for burning slash piles in the Little Walnut, Fort Bayard, and Pinos Altos areas this fall and winter. Slash piles are the result of past hazardous fuels reduction adjacent to communities and infrastructure at risk. Burning the slash completes the treatment by removing the activity fuels from the forest. These projects will be implemented between now and the end of February, when firefighting resources are available and weather and fuels conditions promote the desired fire behavior.
- Category: Local News Releases
Monday, Dec. 2
Welfare check
Filaree Road
84-year-old male/caller hasn't heard from him in a couple weeks/he has a number of health issues. Deputy made contact with male/he is okay.
Suspicious vehicle x 3
1040 E. Highway 180; Cliff Fairgrounds; Linda Road in Pinos Altos
Blue Jeep; silver Ford Explorer; older Honda Accord shows up every couple of weeks.
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Gila/Mimbres Community Radio / KURU 89.1 FM (GMCR.org) December 12, 2024
Visit the station, 10-5, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at 519-B North Bullard Street, Silver City, NM. Enjoy light refreshments, meet Board members and on-air DJs and Program Hosts, and support community radio!
MATCH YOUR DONATION!!! The New Mexico Local News Fund will match all December donations, dollar for dollar, up to $7,500!!! This is a great time to donate to keep GMCR/KURU flourishing, and double your donation! AND on December 12, donations will bring an additional match while challenge grants from generous listeners last.
Enjoy our great broadcasts of entertainment and information, with more than three dozen DJs/Hosts plus nationally syndicated programming.
This station is funded entirely by the community we serve! For more information, call GMCR at 575-597-4891.
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Bayard Police Department
Monday, Dec. 2
Unwanted subject
1305 Tom Foy Blvd.
Male outside yelling and screaming trying to get inside the restaurant/ran off toward Food Basket/no CTW. Deputies – out with male at Family Dollar/issued indefinite CTW.
Disturbance
Diamond Street
Caller's 35-year-old nephew is throwing things around the house/he is intoxicated. Deputy advised enroute to GCDC with male.
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Monday, Dec. 2
Disturbance
E. 19th and N. Silver streets
Stated the female set up a camp in the ditch/can hear a female yelling/a male yelling profanities can also be heard. Officer – out with a named female.
Domestic disturbance
N. Cinc – 1:36 a.m.
Female caller states she and her daughter are locked out and her daughter does not have a jacket on/male will not open the door/verbal only/male not aggressive. Officer had contact with caller.
- Category: Local News Releases
The Silver City Public Library will host a meeting of the Not Dead Yet Club on December 19, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm featuring Gigi Ellis, gerontologist, speaking about end-of-life preparation and decision-making, particularly with regard to people experiencing dementia and Alzheimer's. The Not Dead Yet Club is an end-of-life discussion group covering important topics such as memorials, burial, end-of-life options, home health care and hospice, estate planning, fears, and perspectives on afterlife. The Not Dead Yet Club is facilitated by certified death doula Lisa Jimenez and is a welcoming space for learning and discussion about these significant matters. All perspectives are valued.
For more information call the library at (575) 538-3672 or email at
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Raffle winner Clint WelburnMarine Corps League Gaffney-Oglesby Detachment 1328 (MCL) and American Legion Riders Chapter 13 (ALR), both of Silver City raffled off a Rokon Ranger motorcycle with a tow-behind trailer. Clint Welburn from Cliff, NM, won the raffle that was held on Veterans Day, November 11, 2024. The raffle drawing was conducted following Veterans Day ceremonies at Allingham-Golding American Legion Post 18 in Silver City. MCL Junior Vice Commandant and ALR Director Carl Eliason stated the raffle raised $17,250 which was divided equally between the two organizations. Proceeds are used to support Operation Wounded Warrior, New Mexico Fisher House and other Veteran affiliated and support programs locally and throughout the state.
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