Local News Releases

Silver City Police Department blotter – Nov. 1 through Nov. 3, 2024

Friday, Nov. 1

Harassment
Hilltop Road
Caller advised two named males who usd to be his employees were fired for stealing their tools/it will be "life or death if things are not figured out tonight." Officer – made contact with caller and set up frequent patrol for one month.

Larceny
Hugh Mc Keen Drive
Caller advised a female just tried to use her credit card at Family Dollar/card was possibly stolen from her mailbox/Family Dollar will have video available of the female. Officer - 54-year-old female/ending mileage 60223 at jail.

The Silver City Friends of the Library (FOL) is holding its November Book Sale on Saturday, November 9, at the FOL Bookstore, 1510 Market Street, from 10:00am-2:00pm.

Hardback and trade paperback books are priced at $1.00 each and paperbacks at $0.50 each. In some cases, books may be priced higher. Weather permitting, clearance item sales take place in the FOL parking lot where visitors can purchase a bag of books (special bags are provided in the parking lot) at $2.00 per bag. There is no limit on the number of bags a visitor can buy.

November 10, at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street – "In These Hard Times, Learn How to Find Hope in Unitarian History"

As the country faces the task of trying to come together after this year's election, Rev. Claudia Elferdink will talk about lessons from Unitarian Universalist history that may prove helpful.

"With a difficult election, I will share my personal story of finding strength to persevere. Who are the Unitarians? Where do they come from? Unitarian Universalists stand on the shoulders of courageous ancestors. How does it matter, today, that in 1568 Transylvanian Unitarians stood up for religious freedom in the face of the oppressive and corrupt Roman Church?" she said.

Susan and Bert Mittlestadt and special guest Ken Keppeler will provide music for the service.

Bayard Police Department

Tuesday, Oct. 29

Welfare check
101 Tom Foy Blvd.
Female yelling about murder/walking around scaring people/walking toward the bus stop/now walking in front of Cobre High School/walking toward Santa Clara.

Assault
Main Street
Stated her son got jumped by a named male who took everything from her son – shoes, wallet, backpack, etc./son does not need an ambulance he is just in shock that he got jumped. Caller called back stating there were eight males who jumped him and they were kicking and punching/27-year-old male/negative on bleeding or bruising/sides of abdomen are hurting.

Monday, Oct. 28

Welfare check
Highway 180 – MM 137 (4 miles west of Highway 61 junction)
Vehicle parked on the side of the roadway/passenger side door open/someone outside/they have been there for at least 20 minutes. Deputy – vehicle broke down/she is okay.

Domestic disturbance
Tabor Drive
Translator used. Caller advised her 28-year-old grandson is fighting with her/he is leaving the house in a dark green Ford truck. Deputies went traffic with vehicle at Cooper Street and cemetery.

Tuesday, Oct. 29

Accident-property damage
S. Ridge Road
Five miles south of GCDC/in the arroyo on all tires/by the old abandoned bridge/black Chrysler Sebring.

Friday, November 15, 2024, 7:00 pm
Presentation by Donna Stevens and Jim McGrath

Donna Stevens and Jim McGrath, seasonal botanists with the Gila National Forest, will present a program about their 2024 fieldwork and current projects. Topics will include invasive plant status and removal strategies, invasive plant problems in the wilderness, inventory and monitoring of the Gila's rare plant populations, and the history and current status of the Cherry Creek restoration project. The program will be live at Harlan Hall, Room 111, on the WNMU Campus or online via Zoom (a link will be available on request from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. a week ahead) .

Monday, Oct. 28

Larceny
Canal Street
Caller advised a named female took his phone a couple of hours ago.

Criminal damage to property
West Street
Caller advised another tenant stole the key to her apartment/they used a knife to open the door/cut some bags in her room. Officer made contact with caller.

Parking upgrades are ready for public use at Gomez Peak picnic pavilion and local trailheads

SILVER CITY, NM, October 31, 2024 – The Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District has recently completed parking upgrades at three popular recreation areas, including Dragonfly Trailhead, Bear Creek Continental Divide Trailhead, and Gomez Peak picnic pavilion.

"Expanded, gravel parking areas, improved drainage and new signage are now complete and available for public use at Dragonfly Trailhead and the Bear Creek access to Continental Divide Trail," said Silver City District Ranger Elizabeth Toney. "These enhancements reflect our commitment to providing high quality recreation facilities and outdoor experiences for local communities and the visiting public; for connecting people with the outdoors and their shared public lands."