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.
Wilderness Ranger District continues prescribed burning this week
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- Published: 03 May 2023 03 May 2023
Projects along New Mexico Highway 35 will reduce hazardous fuels near private lands
MIMBRES, NM, May 3, 2023 – The Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District continues burning this week on the 165-acre Heifer Prescribed Fire project – located adjacent to Gattons Park, and the 1000-acre Gravel Prescribed Fire unit located off the Lincoln Canyon Road (USFS Road 4079-T). The project areas will be signed and posted for public awareness during prescribed fire activities.
“We had an effective prescribed burn on Monday in the Rendezvous project area, which consumed an abundance of dry grasses, shrubs, logs, and slash in a ponderosa pine forest setting,” said Wilderness District Ranger Henry Provencio. “By restoring fire to fire-adapted ecosystems, we are reducing hazardous fuels adjacent to private property and within the wildland urban interface.”
Portions of these prescribed burns will take place along NM State HWY 35. Intermittent delays on Highway 35 should be expected, and coordination with the NM-DOT will take place by district fire management personnel.
Corrected: Priscilla Lucero to speak to Rotary May 9, 2023
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- Published: 02 May 2023 02 May 2023
Priscilla Lucero will be the Rotary speaker on May 9, 2023. Lucero is the Executive Director of the Southwest Council of Governments.
Her topic will be: “Legislative Session completed in March, 2023.” She joined the Council in 1987, and became the Executive Director in 2003.
Lucero provides technical assistance to her region in matters relating to economic development, transportation, housing, water and wastewater.
Lucero has served on numerous boards in Grant County, and was recently appointed by Governor Lujan Grisham to serve on the New Mexico Finance Authority Trust Fund Committee and the New Mexico Water Trust Fund Board.
There is a change of venue for the month of May. The Rotary meetings will be held at the Silver Bowling Center, in the 10th Frame Lounge, 2020 Memory Lane, Silver City, from 12 to 1p m. Meetings are open to the public; lunch can be ordered from the menu before going into the lounge.
Town Hall meeting on homelessness to take place May 16, 2023
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- Published: 01 May 2023 01 May 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE
There will be a Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 to discuss Homelessness in Grant County. The meeting will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Grant County Veterans and Business Center. The meeting will be hosted by Silver City Mayor Pro Tem Guadalupe Cano, Grant County Commission Chairman Chris Ponce and Grant County Treasurer Patrick Cohn. All elected officials in Grant County are being invited to attend and listen to the concerns and proposed solutions expressed by county residents and business owners. Persons wishing to speak will be required to sign in and will be allotted 3 minutes for their comments. For further information, please contact Mayor Pro Tem Guadalupe Cano at 575-654-0148.
Tri-City police department blotters – Apr. 28 through Apr. 30, 2023
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- Published: 01 May 2023 01 May 2023
Bayard Police Department
Saturday, Apr. 29
Welfare check
1101 Tom Foy Blvd.
Female, possibly 15-years-old, had lost consciousness/is trying to leave but keeps losing consciousness/she is outside in the parking lot with her young brother. Officer advised the female left prior to arrival. Deputy made contact with a female and her daughter who has a medical condition and is okay.
Disturbance
1220 Tom Foy Blvd.
Two females fighting.
Gila National Forest works on improving Tularosa River crossing
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- Published: 01 May 2023 01 May 2023
Forest Road 233 to be closed to public during project work, set to begin May 8
RESERVE, NM, April 28, 2023 – The Gila National Forest is partnering with the Federal Highway Administration to repair and improve the crossing of Tularosa River on National Forest System Road (NFSR) 233, which provides access to Eagle Peak in Catron County, New Mexico. The road will be closed to the public during construction activities from May 8 into early July. Authorized permittees and administrative use will be allowed, but delays should be expected.
Water has undercut the existing concrete low water crossing and apron, compromising its stability, and the existing design is a barrier to aquatic organism passage. The new crossing will be built from articulated concrete blocks that allow water to drain through them and are more accessible to passage by fish and other aquatic life. Additionally, the stream and adjacent wetland will be restored in the vicinity of the crossing by placing coarse woody debris in the channel, creating riffle and pool habitats and helping to stabilize streambanks.
Help Fight Hunger this Summer: Join the Silver City Food Truck Unloading Crew and Make a Lasting Impact!
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- Published: 01 May 2023 01 May 2023
As school summer break approaches, it's the perfect time for the community to come together and make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. The Silver City Gospel Mission has an urgent need for dedicated volunteers to assist with unloading our food truck on the first and last Wednesday of each month, or the 1st, 4th, and 5th Wednesdays when there are five Wednesdays in a month.
First, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the students of Calvary Christian Academy for their invaluable assistance during the school year. Your dedication and commitment have made a significant impact on our community, and we couldn't have done it without you. However, as summer break arrives, these amazing students won't be available to help, and we need your support to fill the gap.
We're looking for a regular volunteer crew that we can rely on to help unload the more than 5,000 pounds of food we receive from the Roadrunner Food Bank out of Albuquerque. This is an ideal opportunity for civic groups seeking a meaningful service project, as well as individuals who want to make a positive change in their community.
Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – Apr. 28 through Apr. 30, 2023
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- Published: 01 May 2023 01 May 2023
Friday, Apr. 28
Domestic disturbance
Chukar Drive
Caller advised she is fighting with her fiancé/he is not allowing the youngest child to go with her and is refusing to give her her keys/he put his hands around her neck/negative on drugs or alcohol/caller is outside the home/male is inside with their child.
Welfare check
S. Highway 90 – MM 36 (1 mile south of Tyrone)
Male walking along highway on the southbound side/looked like he was struggling to walk. Deputy advised has contact between MM 35-36/contact with the missing person out of Arizona/attempted to reach mom several times at a 928 area code number/out with SCPD officer at Holiday Inn attempting to make contact with male's mother.
Saturday, Apr. 29
Silver City Police Department blotter – Apr. 28 through Apr. 30, 2023
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- Published: 01 May 2023 01 May 2023
Friday, Apr. 28
Missing persons
SCPD
The missing person is already entered into the system by a PD in Arizona.
Unwanted subject
1810 N. Swan Street
Caller advised they want a female on the property removed. Officer advised units out with female at CVS/she was issued a CTW for all W&N Enterprises/will be going to the SOS.
Harassment
414 N. Bullard Street
Caller received a threat from a named male who is saying he is going to her office and "light her up."/he is a customer who rents from someone they manage a property for. Officer advised clear/caller does not want to take further action at this time, just wants him to leave.