Local News Releases

Friday, May 3, 2024

Welfare check
2545 N. Silver Street – Hillside Apartments
Caller heard screaming. Officer had negative contact.

Unwanted subject
1313 E. 32nd Street
Male who was just released is very upset and threatened to come back with a gun and shoot up the hospital/wants CTW issued. Officer advised William Young was issued an- indefinite CTW. GCSO deputy giving Young a ride to the state (county?) line/dropped off at the rest area.

Welfare check
1304 N. Bennett Street – Silver City RV Park
Caller hasn't heard from his brother in three months. Officer advised brother is okay.

Monday, Apr. 29

Welfare check
E. 20th and Yucca streets
Male sitting on the side of the road/been there for an hour. Officer out with Benjamin Hernandez.

Disturbance
1810 N. Swan Street
Caller is arguing with her 25-year-old son about her having a boyfriend. Caller called back advising that . . .

May 12 at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street  – "Indigenous People on Climate Change"

On May 12, UUFSC will present and discuss two TED Talks related to Indigenous perspectives on climate change. In the first video, "Indigenous Knowledge Meets Science to Take on Climate Change," environmental activist Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim proposes that we need both science and Indigenous wisdom to face climate change.  She shares how her nomadic community in Chad is working closely with scientists to restore endangered ecosystems and offers lessons on how to create more resilient communities.

Event will be at the Fort Bayard Little Theatre. See below for pdf flyer and schedule of events.

Bayard Police Department

Monday, Apr. 29

Breaking and entering
Old Bayard Theater
Someone broke into the old theater across the street from M&A Café.

Mental health complaint
Watson Street
Caller ran out of his meds and needs to be seen at GRMC for his mental health wellbeing/28-years old/he has a lot of stress and no meds.

Some of the elementary classes from the Cliff School will perform a short program on Monday, May 6 at 11:45 at the Gila Senior Center. The public is invited.

Asa Wecks works with Eco-monitoring Photo by Mike FugagliALCS Hosts Internship Showcase    Wednesday, May 8, 4:30-6:00 pm

Ritch Hall on the WNMU Campus  410 West 10th Street

Attending the Internship Showcase is a great way to learn about this award-winning school and about educational programs that prepare students for future careers. Students have worked with Youth Conservation Corps (YCC): water harvesting, eco-monitoring, mural, garden, and trail crews. Other students have learned skills by working with professionals in careers such as engineering, art, welding, clay, theater, and baking. All interns will give presentations about their internships or YCC experiences.

Aldo Leopold Charter School is a tuition-free public school with a focus on stewardship of the community and the natural environment. The school offers small class sizes, AP courses, after-school academic support, opportunity for paid internship with YCC, dual-credit coursework with Western New Mexico University, and the opportunity to play team sports with either Silver High School or Cobre High School.

Monday, Apr. 29

Welfare check
Virginia Street – Bayard
Can hear a male yelling for help/he's on his knees next to a vehicle. Deputy advised made contact with caller who stated everything was okay/it was the neighbor needing help getting up and getting to his . . .

Criminal trespass warning
17 Kirkland Road
Caller advised a named female has a CTW and she is in his boss' office and in the shower. Deputy advised female left prior to arrival.

Mental health complaint
Grenfell Drive – Arenas Valley
35-year-old male with mental health issues/has been off his meds for a while. WCFD had negative response to page.