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.
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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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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
The regular monthly board meeting of the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District will be held Monday, December 16, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the NRCS Building; 3082 32nd Street Bypass; Suite C; Silver City, NM 88061. The meeting is open to the public.
To request a copy of the agenda or for more information, please call 575-388-1569 or email
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The Western New Mexico University Board of Regents will meet on Thursday, Dec. 12. The agenda for the meeting is attached.
The members of the WNMU Board of Regents, including Regent President Dr. Mary Hotvedt, Regent Vice-President Dr. Lyndon Haviland, Dr. Daniel H. Lopez, Dal Moellenberg and Secretary/Treasurer and Student Regent Trent Jones.
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Friday, Nov. 29
Welfare check
Market and Black streets
Caller advised he could hear a male and a female arguing. Officer ATL in area/negative contact.
Unwanted subject
610 N. Silver Street – Seasonal Overnight Shelter – 7:26 a.m.
A named female is refusing to leave the property/wants her issued a CTW from now to 5 p.m. Officer issued Brenda Callahan the CTW.
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Silver City Mayor Ken Ladner would like to invite your input, ideas and inspirations toward making our town even better.
This month's "Monday Meeting With The Mayor" will be Dec 9, 2024, in the J. Cloyd Miller Library Forum Area at Western New Mexico University anytime between 8:00AM to 11:00AM.
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 drink or cup of coffee, compliments of WNMU.
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Seeking Administratively Determined workers to support fire cache, tanker base, and dispatch
SILVER CITY, NM, Dec. 3, 2024 – The Gila National Forest will host a recruitment event to identify workers who would provide as-needed support to the Silver City Fire Cache, Gila Aerial Tanker Base, and Silver City Dispatch Center. The recruitment event will take place on Tuesday, December 17 at 5:00 p.m. at the Grant County Conference Center, located at 3031 U.S. Highway 180 in Silver City.
"Administratively Determined – or AD – workers are a staple of the Forest Service's extended firefighting and fire support workforce," said Gila National Forest Fire, Fuels, and Aviation Staff Officer Marcus Cornwell. "It's a great way for job seekers to gain work experience for future job applications while helping the forest fill short-term needs in its organization."
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December 24
2-4pm
The Aramaic Lord's Prayer
Movement and chants of the prayer of Jesus in his original language. No experience necessary; chants and movements taught. Live music.
Church of Harmony/ 609 Arizona St. / Silver City
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