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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.
- Category: Local News Releases
Library Closed April 18-20
The library will be closed for the holiday Friday, April 18 through Sunday, April 20. We will reopen 9:00am Monday, April 21.
Library Lift Install
Monday, April 21
Silver City Public Library, 515 W. College Ave., Silver City
The library will have a new lift installed starting Monday, April 21. There may be time periods when one library entrance is temporarily closed while the crew brings the lift into the library. Some sections of the library may be cordoned off during installation for safety. There may also be periods of noise while the work is being done.
We look forward to having a functional lift again! Thank you for your understanding.
- Category: Local News Releases
SILVER CITY - The Annual Tour of the Gila Bicycle Race begins Wednesday, April 23, 2025, running through Sunday, Apr. 27, 2025.
Law enforcement agencies will provide traffic control as racers travel through various routes and stationed on NM 90, US 180, NM 152, NM 356, NM 15, and NM 35 to secure the safety of cyclists, spectators, and motorists. For more race information, visit the Tour of the Gila website at www.tourofthegila.com or contact Jack Brennan at (575) 590-2612. Motorists may encounter intermittent closures. Please expect delays.
- Category: Local News Releases
Cliff-Gila Volunteer Fire Department
Tuesday, Apr. 15
Brush fire – 4:12 a.m.
91 McCauley Road
Off Highway 180 three miles in from the Iron Bridge can see flames possibly 15' long/can see a couple of trees on fire/flames are flaring up the trees/two structures are at the address/cannot see flames at this time (4:18 a.m.). Paged CGVFD x 3 with no response.
Whiskey Creek VFD
Tuesday, Apr. 15
- Category: Local News Releases
Bayard Police Department
Tuesday, Apr. 15
Criminal trespass
Runnels Drive
Caller wants a CTW issued to a male currently at GCDC. Officer en route to GCDC and issued the male the CTW.
Shoplifting
1101 Tom Foy Blvd.
Male just walked out with items/he just walked into Family Dollar. Officer was advised.
Graffiti
East Street
Caller says she can see three boys tagging the bus stop. Officer had negative contact, so far.
- Category: Local News Releases
Tuesday, Apr. 15
Domestic disturbance
North Hurley Road – North Hurley
Male and female walking/male has a wirey noose and female holding throat like she was just choked/caller was passing by. Deputies checked warrants/both clear/negative on a domestic.
Smoke
Highway 90
Caller sees smoke coming from the east side of the road. SCFD on scene ATLing/negative contact with anything.
- Category: Local News Releases
Tuesday, Apr. 15
Code enforcement
E. Cain Drive
Requests a phone call from Codes reference beehives he will be putting on his property,
Found
2441 E. Highway 180
Caller advised an unknown male dumped backpacks into his dumpster/they have them inside the store/male left.
Unclassified (Vehicle theft?)
N. Texas Street
Caller stated his tools were stolen from his grey 1999 Chevy truck which was parked at the corner of Broadway and Texas Street.
- Category: Local News Releases
Thursday, May 1
Acoustic Jam
In 'the Lodge'
5:00-7:00pm
Welcome to our monthly Acoustic Jam. This will be a reoccurring event. Hosted the First Thursday of every month in 'the Lodge' by the Mittelstadts. All acoustic styles welcome. We'll be playing by ear and swapping tunes and songs.
All proceeds go to paying the Performers and Supporting Live Music.
- Category: Local News Releases
Public Notice - Announcement
Office Closure
The Town of Silver City Offices
Will be closed Friday April 18, 2025 In observance of Spring Holiday.
Offices will re-open Monday April 21, 2025
8am – 5pm
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