Local News Releases

See pdfs of update in English and Spanish along with the map below

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM, July 14, 2024 – The Gila National Forest is continuing operations today on the Paramount Fire, near milepost 20 of New Mexico Highway 59 on Black Range Ranger District, about 19 miles west of Winston, New Mexico. Crews have completed ignitions along the perimeter, establishing a fire footprint of approximately 1,335-acres.

Fire behavior is moderate, with fire creeping, backing, and smoldering. Firefighters will mop up residual heat along the fire's perimeter to secure and hold the fire within established containment lines.

Can't attend the Gala in the Garden fundraiser for The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability? Then come to our next day sale!

There, you'll have a chance to browse and purchase silent auction items that went unsold at the Gala. (Have a peek at silent auction items here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/o2WJrXvyFRCw4mAH7)

All proceeds from this sale go to support the work of the Commons.

See flyer below

July 21, at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street – "Love, Not Legalism"

Rev. Bob LaVallee of the First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque will talk about the history and context of covenants.

"We are a covenantal faith but what does that even mean? The typical Unitarian Universalist church has a covenant that has great aspirations but very little on specifics. How do we know when we're out of covenant? How do we return to covenant?" LaVallee said.

Rev. Bob LaVallee serves as Associate Minister at First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque. Prior to parish ministry, he worked as a chaplain in ER, ICU, and hospice settings, including at the VA Hospital in New York City. In these bewildering times, Rev. LaVallee believes that our congregations can be a source of refuge and resilience, especially for the most vulnerable among us.

QUEMADO, NM, July 13, 2024 – The Lolo Fire remains at 438 acres with 60% containment. The primary fire activity is concentrated on the northwest side where crews have been constructing hand line and will continue to scout and assess additional roads for future control lines. The southern perimeter is under patrol and monitor status as that section of the fire has shown minimal fire activity.

There is about a 40% chance of storms expected in the afternoon with mostly clear skies in the morning. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms are anticipated Sunday afternoon. Fire resources will be ready to respond to any new starts.

See pdfs of update and map below

Bayard Police Department

Tuesday, July 9

Unattended death
Empire Street
67-year-old male has had cancer/not breathing/caller last saw him last night. Officer requested OMI.

Domestic disturbance
500 East Street – Bayard Low Income Apartments
Caller says his sisters are fighting with each other and with one of the sister's boyfriend/boyfriend has been physical with her. Officer advised nothing physical/everything is okay.

Welfare check
Bayard Cemetery
Female lying on the shoulder of the road on the eastbound side. One in unit en route to Hurley.

Monday, July 8

Criminal trespass warning
110 S. Bullard Street
A named subject was served an indefinite CTW to address listed.

Reckless driver
Highway 180 and Saddlerock Canyon Road
(Redacted) is the company name on a white utility truck that almost ran her off the roadway/vehicle is headed toward Silver City. Lost cell service with caller. Deputy went traffic with vehicle MM 112 (1 mile east of Oakwood Estates)/valid and clear.