Local News Releases

On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Dr. Joseph Shepard, President of Western New Mexico University, will speak to the Rotary Club of Silver City. He will review general matters regarding WNMU and provide a news update about recent events at the university.

The Rotary Club meets every Tuesday from 12-1 p.m. for lunch in the WNMU Student Memorial Building, Second Floor, Sunset Room. There is a brief "meet and greet", a short business meeting and then the speaker has the floor. The club welcomes members of the public to the meetings. If lunch is desired, pay the cashier $14 and go through the cafeteria line. If unable to attend in person, a Zoom link for the meeting can be obtained by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

SOUTHWEST CATCHES OF THE WEEK

Bear Canyon Lake: Zaden Elford, age 9, of Deming caught a 6-inch bluegill using worms on Aug. 24.

 Silver City, NM, August 27, 2024---Jessica Salaiz, the new program specialist for Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS), will be the guest speaker at the PFLAG Silver City monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd, 6:00 PM, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3845 N. Swan. The public is invited, and light refreshments will be served.

Salaiz serves as program specialist for BBBS in Grant, Luna and Hidalgo counties. She was born and raised in Silver City and graduated from New Mexico State University in 2015 with a bachelor's degree in Family and Child Science. Once she graduated, she knew she wanted to return to Silver City and do something that was personally fulfilling. After interviewing with BBBS, she learned that the Program Director was Diana Lozano, her supervisor while she was interning in college and a mentor. "I knew Big Brothers Big Sisters was exactly what I was looking for. I feel blessed having the opportunity to not only work with an amazing team but to work with our awesome community in making a difference," Salaiz said.

 SILVER CITY, NM: The Silver City Jacob Bennett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is pleased to present an educational program by Thomas E. Chávez, PhD  on September 19 from 7:00-8:00 PM at The Murray Hotel Ballroom, 200 West Broadway in Silver City. Dr. Chávez will speak on "Spain and the World War that Resulted in the Independence of the United States." Attendees will learn about lesser-known American Revolutionary War Spanish and Native American patriots who served in what is now the State of New Mexico and played a significant role in gaining America's freedom and independence. The cost to attend is $10/person at the door. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Advance reservations are required. To reserve, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Bayard Police Department

Friday, Aug. 23

Unwanted subject
Central Avenue
Caller's son left a female at location and caller wants her to leave and she won't/caller called back advising the female left. Caller advised her son gave the gate combo out to everyone and now people keep trespassing/wants to speak with BPD about the trespassing.

Welfare check
101 Tom Foy Drive
Husband went in the store intoxicated with her son. Deputy – negative contact/clear.

The Silver City Public Library is participating in National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 17, by offering extra assistance to community members who want to register to vote, or check the status of their registration.

"Library staff can offer guidance in completing the voter registration form any time that we are open. However, there will be extra people on hand to help on Tuesday, September 17," explained Lillian Galloway, library assistant director. "We also offer resources to help citizens stay informed, many of which are posted on our website under 'Your Government.'"

Friday, Aug. 23

Shooting
Highway 152 – MM 9 (Hi-Spot)
(Redacted) was shot at from a motor vehicle/Lamp Bright Canyon. Deputy – down Lamp Bright Road approx. 3 miles. That is where (redacted's) address is/en route to Hwy 152 between MM 10 and 11. Deputy made contact with (redacted), (redacted) is possibly the one who shot at him. There are 12 bullet holes in his GMC pickup. Deputy – en route to (redacted's) house.

Criminal damage to property
N. Hurley overpass
Someone cut the chainlink fencing on the south side of the overhead bridge. GCSO can call caller/he repaired it yesterday.

The McCray Gallery of Contemporary Art will present "Meandro," an exhibition by Assistant Professor of Sculpture Erin Monet Wheary. In 2023, Wheary embarked on an inspiring residency in Colombia, collaborating with fellow artists to create "Meandro"—a site-specific, time-based installation that embodies the elemental force of water etching its passage through the earth. Viewers will do more than just observe this exhibition; they will also create art as they stroll through the gallery.