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For Republicans, Democrats, Independents, and political agnostics alike, these are uncertain, perhaps even frightening times. But just because the outer political world seems to be increasingly uncertain and unstable, that doesn't mean that your inner world can't be grounded, clear, and calm.

Join meditation teacher Jeff Goin for "1st Wednesday Meditations" beginning August 7, from 8:30 -- 9:00 AM at Lotus Center. These guided, nonpartisan meditations are specifically designed to relax our worried minds, and cultivate a new, spacious perspective that will sustain us through these unprecedentedly chaotic political times.

From Jeff . . .

Monday, July 22

Vehicle accident-no injuries x 2
Highway 180 @ old chicken farm; Highway 180 – MM 117 (Cross Point Church)
Reports, no narratives.

Larceny
Cliff area
Caller requests to meet at City Hall in Silver City/deputy en route to Silver City to meet with caller.

Welfare check
Highway 180 – Moon Ranch
About one mile east/a man is walking toward Catron County/caller stated he doesn't look . . ./lost cell connection. Second caller advised male in the roadway/she had to go into the other lant to avoid him. Third caller states male is rolling on the highway and a red Chevy truck with hazards on next to him. Deputy advised at MM 110 (Truck Bypass junction).

Monday, July 22

Domestic disturbance
Harris Road
Caller gave name and address then disconnected the line/negative contact upon callback. Officers en route to a Corbin Street address, then to El Refugio, then to GRMC instead, then to El Refugio.

Larceny
703 Silver Heights Blvd.
Bright blue bike stolen by female headed toward ditch behind Copper Manor. Officers on scene at Gold Street area, then Denny's, then Shady Grove/out with a named male/clear for now/a named male's bike/they will call . . .

Harassment
1955 Hilltop Road
Employees harassing one another and has escalated to the point where threatening with a gun Is now involved. Officer had contact with both parties.

Silver City MainStreet Project/Arts & Cultural District
Community Collaboration Meeting

Thursday, August 1, 9:00 am
Silco Theater
311 North Bullard Street, Silver City, NM 88061

Please join us on Thursday, August 1, for our next Community Collaboration Meeting at the Silco Theater, 311 North Bullard Street, at 9:00 am.

The 2016 commemoration of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by Gila Friends Meeting (Quakers), held in Gough Park, Silver City, New Mexico with participants from Grant County, Las Cruces, and El Paso.The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki will be commemorated at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 4, 2024 in the pavilion at Gough Park in Silver City, New Mexico, at the corner of 12th and North Pope Streets, according to an announcement by the Gila Friends Meeting (Quakers). This ceremony of remembrance will begin with a period of silent worship, followed by an opportunity to share reflections in an atmosphere of reverence and respect. All are welcome. Participants are asked to bring their own chairs. Before and after the ceremony, participants may view historical posters on the development, decision making, and effects of the atomic bombings.

Silver City Museum Curator Javier Marrufo will discuss his ongoing work on the Chihuahua Hill History Project, July 31, from noon to 1 pm at WNMU's Besse-Forward Global Resource Center. The event is free, and co-sponsored by WILL, the Western Institute for Lifelong Learning.Silver City -- As part of the Silver City Museum's ongoing community conversation series, Curator Javier Marrufo will discuss his ongoing work on the Chihuahua Hill History Project, which tells the story of the Chihuahua Hill neighborhood through the voices and stories of the people who call the area home. The event is free-of-charge, and will be held July 31 from noon to 1 pm in the ABC Room of the Besse-Forward Global Resource Center on the WNMU campus.

"Given my life-long connection to this neighborhood, I am truly fortunate that my career path allows me to study its history, and to make meaningful contributions to our community," Marrufo said. "It's a privilege to be part of this storytelling project, and we are very grateful to the Chihuahua Hill residents, past and present, for their willingness to share a part of their lives with us."

See flyer below for public meeting July 24, 2024 at the Grant County Veterans Memorial and Business and Conference Center

Precipitation lowers fire behavior, lightning brings new fires

SILVER CITY, NM, July 22, 2024 – Gila National Forest firefighters were kept busy over the weekend, chasing numerous lightning strike fires as they continued to work the Lolo, Ridge, and Paramount fires. Widespread precipitation was delivered to the forest over the weekend, ranging from about a half-inch of rain at Mogollon to 2.15 inches of rain at Luna.

Fire activity is winding down on the Ridge, Lolo, and Paramount fires, after each of them received significant rain over the weekend. The Lolo Fire is 100% contained, with no smoke visible over the weekend. The Paramount Fire is 99% contained, with some residual interior heat and smoke that may be visible during the hottest period of the day. The Ridge Fire is 75% contained with a few sources of heat smoldering in interior heavy fuels. A trail closure remains in effect for the Ridge Fire.