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.
- Category: Local News Releases
Friday, July 5
Criminal trespass warning
1313 E. 32nd Street
A named female is refusing to leave/she is still in a room and has alcohol in her system/she has been discharged. Officer advised one female in unit/en route to an A Street address.
Welfare check
Camino de Viento
Caller advised a named subject took and left a lot of unwanted materials on his property/he also trespassed. Deputy out at address.
Dog bite
XYZ Ranch Road — Arenas Valley
Caller's wife got bit by a Chihuahua dog/dog is at caller's house/does not need medical attention/unknown who the dog belongs to. Deputy with one dog in unit en route to animal shelter.
- Category: Local News Releases
[Editor's Note We are aware that this is out of order, but the report given to the reporter was missing July 3, so he awaits the return of someone to be in the SCPD office.]
Friday, July 5
Criminal damage to property
Yucca Street
Stated someone set her fence on fire/eight feet away from the home/she put the fire out. Officer made contact with a named female and a named male/the female stated she was sleeping in a tent in the backyard and woke up hearing an adhesive spray sound.
- Category: Local News Releases
July 14, at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street – "F!ght L!ke a G!rl"
?Mary Ann Sedillo and Linda Ortiz from "F!ght L!ke a G!rl" will talk about the work this group does to support, assist and empower girls and women to encourage the growth of a healthy and powerful workforce. They have had public events like March 8 International Women's Day at WNMU.
?This group helps support and assist women and girls in all aspects of their lives including developing mentally, spiritually and physically. They inspire others to understand the value of women's strengths in order to create a stronger community and better world. ?
- Category: Local News Releases
Looking for volunteers for the upcoming Red Paint PowWow
See flyer below
- Category: Local News Releases
Bayard Police Department
Monday, July 1
Burglary
Orchard Street
Called into the PD.
Domestic disturbance
Virginia Street
Caller advised daughter started a fight with other daughters and is now on her way to caller's house to cause problems. Officer advised daughter has not shown up yet but caller will call if she does.
Welfare check
Bard Street
Caller says her mom, who has dementia, left the house/caller called back advising her mom is back at the house. Officer advised mom is okay/they will give her her meds and will call if there are any issues.
- Category: Local News Releases
Monday, July 1
Domestic disturbance
2069 Cottage San Road – Silver Star
Advised the husband is at the residence and he is being physical with caller/she has a black eye and he has been arguing with her all day/he is under the influence.
Harassment
Mesa Street – Santa Clara
Caller advised his stepmom is having issues with the neighbor/she has people doing work for her out there and they don't want to go back out because of the neighbor. Deputy on scene/issued (redacted) a CTW for (redacted address).
- Category: Local News Releases
Light Art Space invites the public to celebrate the opening of two CLAY exhibitions this Friday, July 5th from 5 pm – 7pm. Join us downtown for First Friday Gallery Walk and enjoy great art and refreshments.  From the Earth, a juried exhibition of clay work by 28 artists from across the county is featured in the North gallery.  In the Flash Gallery an exhibition of clay work by Jared Tso is on display. Â
Gallery hours: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 11 am – 5 pm, Sunday 10 am – 2 pm, First Fridays 11 am – 7 pm, and by appointment.Â
 Please visit www.lightartspace.com for more information
See Flyer below
- Category: Local News Releases
Emphasizes working together to prevent catastrophic wildfire to our communities.
SILVER CITY, NM, July 3, 2024 – New Mexico State Representative Luis Terrazas will host a community wildfire preparedness meeting in coordination with local, state, and federal partners in wildfire management and prevention at 6:00 p.m.on Tuesday, July 9 at the Grant County Business and Conference Center (3031 US Highway 180 in Silver City). The purpose of the meeting is to have a conversation about wildfire threat, how we can all work together to reduce wildfire risk to the community, and resources that are available to help private landowners make their property resilient to wildfire.
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