Local News Releases

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."

Western New Mexico University will hold its 4th Annual Social Justice and Diversity Symposium on Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. The theme of this year's symposium is "Nourishing Futures: Advancing Food, Education, and Reproductive Justice."

Panelists included Associate Dean of Education and Associate Professor of TESOL/Bilingual Education Alexandra Neves, Assistant Professor of Sociology Dara Naphan-Kingery, and Grant County Commissioner Alicia Edwards. The panel discussion will be moderated by Professor of Social Work Sue McFeaters.

Western New Mexico University

November 14, 2024, 6:00-7:30 PM

  https://wnmu.zoom.us/j/83080349573  

Thursday, November 7
5:30 :: 7:00 PM
Cacao as Plant Medicine and Cacao Medicine Journeys:: Health and Wellness

Join Medicine Woman Nicole Gnutzman on November 7 for a free Public Talk about Cacao as a Plant Medicine in general, and Cacao Medicine Journeys, in particular.

Ceremonial cacao is the purest form of chocolate coming to us from the rainforests of Central and South America. A myth says that cacao emerges out of the rainforest when the earth and its people need to come back into harmony. Anthropological studies have revealed that it was used for many purposes including as medicine, in rituals and as a way to connect to the heart and Spirit.

Jeff Goin of the Lotus Center will address the Silver City Rotary Club on apolitical (and non-religious) meditation. It seems that an opportunity to rest, relax, and unplug is what's called for, especially on election Tuesday. He may also speak briefly and apolitically about commonality.

The Rotary Club meets every Tuesday from 12-1 p.m. for lunch in the WNMU Student Memorial Building, Second Floor, Sunset Room. There is a brief "meet and greet", a short business meeting and then the speaker has the floor. The club welcomes members of the public to the meetings. If lunch is desired, pay the cashier $14 and go through the cafeteria line. If unable to attend in person, a Zoom link for the meeting can be obtained by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..