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.
Visit the Pinos Altos Museum on Memorial Day weekend
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- Published: 11 May 2023 11 May 2023
See the old Wild West come alive! On Memorial Day Weekend tour the historic Pinos Altos Museum for free, and see Doc Holliday’s free Wild West Comedy Show outside the Museum, across from the historic Buckhorn Saloon and Opera House.
Free giveaways! Including the famous photo from the movie “Tombstone” of the Earps and Doc. Shows start at 3:00 p.m. Memorial Day Weekend.
Be there! You’re a Daisy if you do.
For more info. call the Pinos Altos Museum at 575-574-8116 or Karen at 575-313-9445.
Bill Evans Lake Project Nears Completion
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- Published: 11 May 2023 11 May 2023
GRANT COUNTY – Bill Evans Lake, located approximately eight miles south of Cliff, is now open to the public as work to improve boater access and fishing opportunities nears its completion.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has installed a new boat ramp and fishing access points, as well as improved road access on the north side of the lake. The old boat ramp has been modified to provide better access for non-motorized watercraft, and several fishing jetties were also added.
Please note that the new boat ramp will remain closed until the water level comes up enough for boats to launch safely – likely in June – at which time the new boat dock will be installed.
The project cost approximately $800,000, with funding coming from license sales as well as Sportfish Restoration and Boater Access funds.
Become a Fiesta Latina Artisan sponsor
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- Published: 11 May 2023 11 May 2023
Artisans travel from all over Mexico to participate in the Fiesta Latina Artisan Mercado and share their traditional methods and crafts.
Funds provided by Artisan Sponsors are used to support artisans’ food, lodging and travel expenses from Mexico.
More than 2,000 people from throughout the Southwest attend Fiesta Latina during the 4-day event to experience Latin culture, rhythms, flavors and traditions.
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Celebrating Armed Forces Day
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- Published: 10 May 2023 10 May 2023
There will be a celebration of Armed Forces Day Sunday May 21 at Bataan Memorial Park near Ft. Bayard. The event will acknowledge Active-Duty military, Veteran, Gold Star families and the many Veterans Service Organizations in Grant County. The ceremonies start at 1 PM and will include short talks from the Ft. Bayard Historic Preservation Society, a talk on the Bataan Memorial Park and on the Ft. Bayard National Cemetery. At 2 PM the 1st Armored Division Band will perform a concert entitled “As Time Goes By” telling the story of the 1st Armored Division and to commemorate the Band’s 50th anniversary. The Band is one of the premier military bands in the nation well worth seeing.
Armed Forces Day was created in August 1949 by Defense Sec. Louis Johnson to celebrate the unification of the Armed Forces under the Defense Dept and to replace the separate Army, Navy, Marine and Air Force days. It was established as a national holiday in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy.
Monday Meeting With The Mayor May 15, 2023
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- Published: 09 May 2023 09 May 2023
Silver City Mayor Ken Ladner would like to invite your input, ideas and inspirations toward making our town even better.
This month's "Monday Meeting With The Mayor" will be at Future Forge Makerspace, on Monday, May 15, from 8:00am to 11:00am.
Future Forge Makers Space, is located at 307 East College Avenue, just behind Dr. Van Dran’s Optometrist at 900 N. Hudson, and across the street from Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
All are invited to stop by anytime between 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and share your insights and ideas with Mayor Ladner.
And, enjoy a cup of coffee or drink compliments of Future Forge!
Library Concert Features Acclaimed Grant County Band Siempre
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- Published: 09 May 2023 09 May 2023
The Silver City Public Library is bringing library concerts back, starting on Wednesday, May 24, 6:00pm, with Grant County band Siempre. The concert will be in Gough Park, where there will be space to dance. As recently covered in local media outlets, Siempre is a Grant County band making a name for themselves in New Mexico, Texas, and beyond. Keana Huerta, lead singer, has just released her first single, Superhéroe, which is now appearing on Top 20 charts for Tejano music.
The concert is free and open to the public thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Library.
“It has been difficult to schedule concerts in this past year, and I am thrilled that Siempre will join us as we start again,” said Lillian Galloway, library assistant director. “A concert at Gough Park is a great way to gear up for our busy summer season of activities.” The summer reading program will fill up the library’s calendar in June and July, and more concerts will be scheduled afterwards.
Contact the Silver City Public Library at (575) 538-3672 or programs@silvercitymail.com for more information about programs, or visit the website, silvercitypubliclibrary.org.
Baile Encanto Dance Workshop at Gough Park
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- Published: 09 May 2023 09 May 2023
Silver City – Baile Encanto will lead a free dance workshop for children and teens on May 19, 4:00pm at Gough Park, an event hosted by the Silver City Public Library. Participants will learn traditional dances from Lora Sanchez’s ballet folklorico group.
“This event will be a lot of fun,” said Abigail Kipp, youth librarian. “Thank you so much to Baile Encanto for joining the library to offer this opportunity.”
The library is able to offer free events thanks to the Friends of the Library.
The Silver City Public Library is located at 515 W. College Avenue. For more information about programs, contact (575) 538-3672 or programs@silvercitymail.com, or visit the website, silvercitypubliclibrary.org.
Pick It Up – Toss No Mas to hold Dash for Trash- “Plogging” Event on Saturday, May 20
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- Published: 09 May 2023 09 May 2023
Join Silver City Pick It Up-Toss No Mas and Gila Resources Information Project on Saturday, May 20th, from 9 am - 12 pm at the Murray Ryan Visitor Center parking lot in Silver City for the Dash for Trash ”Plogging” Event.
Plogging is a combination of jogging and picking up litter. It began several years ago as an organized activity in Sweden due to growing concerns about plastic pollution. Since then more than 3 million people around the world have participated in organized plogging events. Pick It Up-Toss No Mas is bringing this fun global trend to Silver City. The goal is to help make the community cleaner, healthier and more beautiful while getting some exercise.
Ploggers can walk, jog or run all or a portion of a 3-mile loop while picking up litter in downtown Silver City, Gough Park, Lions Park and Big Ditch Park.