Local News Releases

Bayard Police Department
Monday, Jan. 6

Suicide threat
Fahey Street
No report.

No classification
McKee Street
Caller advised he turned his heater on 15 minutes ago and the apartment got really hot and now there is an odor-no smoke/heater is off and caller is outside. E11 – shut heating unit off/tenant will contact apartment maintenance.

Bayard Police Department
Friday, Jan. 10

Suspicious person
Franey Street
Caller just had someone try and steal a bicycle from his back yard/they believe it was a named male. Officer will ATL for Jedidiah Mohr and issue CTW if located.

Saturday, Jan. 11

Karaoke Saturday Night Dance at The Hearth, 1915 N Swan Street, Saturday, January 18 from 7:00-10:00. Doors open at 6:30. $5 at the door pays for Hearth utility bills. Music with DJ "The Geeman" and potluck. This is an alcohol-free event, so all ages are welcome.

The Hearth
rest and restoration for all who are weary
Silver City, NM
www.hearthnm.org

Silver City Mayor Ken Ladner would like to invite your input, ideas and inspirations toward making our town even better than it already is.

The next "Monday Meeting With The Mayor" will be at The Tranquilbuzz Coffee House, which is located at 300 N. Arizona Street on the corner of Arizona and Yankie Streets in Historic Downtown Silver City. Drop by anytime Monday, January 20, 2025 between 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

All are invited to stop by anytime between 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. and share your insights and ideas with Mayor Ladner.

And, enjoy a soda or cup of coffee, compliments of the mayor.

 Bart Roselli, Executive Director of the Silver City Museum, will update the club on programs, events and plans for the museum. Mr. Roselli has a background of education and employment in museum and zoo management.

The museum opened in 1967 as a department of the Town of Silver City. It offers exhibitions, educational programs for all ages, community-wide events, a quarterly newsletter, and a gift store offering regional crafts, local history books, and southern New Mexico souvenir items. It is also a steward for a vast collection of historical objects.

Prevent wildfires over the long weekend – conditions are extremely dry

SILVER CITY, NM, Jan. 14, 2025 – All offices of the Gila National Forest will be closed next Monday, January 20, in observance of the federal holiday celebrating the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Dr. King was a passionate advocate for the application of nonviolent protest to end racial segregation in the United States. He was instrumental in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. He was a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, before his assassination in 1968. Celebrated for the first time in January 1986, the federal holiday in his honor recognizes these positive influences on American society.

The Silver City Public Library will host Ty Oliver, District Fire Management Officer, to speak about how the Forest Service works with other entities to respond to wildfires. The information session will be Friday, January 17, 3:00pm, and will cover wildfire spotting, what resources are mobilized, how teams are organized and led, incident types, and suppression techniques.

"It is interesting and helpful to know how wildfire suppression works in our area, and we are glad to host this session before the fire season starts in earnest," said Lillian Galloway, library assistant director. "This information session will be an excellent complement to the 'Fire History and Management on the Gila' Lunch and Learn that the Western Institute of Lifelong Learning is hosting on Wednesday, January 15."

For more information call the library at (575) 538-3672 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The Silver City Public Library is located at 515 W. College Avenue and online at www.silvercitypubliclibrary.org. 

Thin ice presents a very real risk of falling into frigid water

QUEMADO, NM, January 13, 2025 – A relatively warm winter with little snow has created dangerously thin ice on Quemado Lake, threatening the safety of anyone walking out on it. The Gila National Forest strongly advises against ice fishing or going on the ice for any reason.

"I've heard reports of people ice fishing on Quemado Lake, which is not safe at this time, due to thin ice conditions," said Quemado District Ranger Randall Chavez. "I would ask anyone visiting Quemado Lake to remember that your safety is a concern and avoid treading on the ice."

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..