Local News Releases

Franky DeAngelis, Playa in Peril #2, 11 x 30", original photo on FugiFlex acrylicThe Silver City Art Association in partnership with Light Art Space Gallery present the annual Fearlessly Independent Artist Showcase, November 14–December 1, 2024 with an opening reception, Friday, November 15th, 5:00–7:00pm at Light Art Space Gallery. Work will be juried and prizes awarded the night of the opening.
There will be refreshments, meet the artists, and vote for "Silver's Favorite, which will be announced at the closing on December 1.

The Silver City Art Association supports members as galleries, studios, and independent artists. Susan Mach, Whimsy Among the Desert Grasses, 7" high x 7" dia, ceramicForty-seven independent artists are currently members of the association. A selection of work by the independent artists will be presented in this exhibition.

Fearlessly Independent, Artist Showcase
Light Art Space, 209 W. Broadway, Silver City, NM
Thursday, November 14, 11:00 AM - Sunday, December 1, 2:00 PM
Opening Reception: Friday, November 15, 5:00 – 7:00pm

Ken Hadlock, Like a Refuge, 36 x 30", metal printAbout Silver City Art Association
The Silver City Art Association is a non-profit organization of galleries, studios, independent artists and friends dedicated to creating a rich and vibrant art scene. We celebrate and support diverse visual arts in our historic town of Silver City and throughout Grant County.

Kathleen Koopman, El Fonografo, 11 x 15, cyanotype with mixed mediaThe Light Art Space Gallery, located at 209 West Broadway was built in 1905 as a hardware store and was used as a department store through the mid 1900's. In Spring of 2017 Karen Hymer purchased the large, neglected building and began major renovations. The main gallery was completed and later a second gallery space, the Flash Gallery, finished in 2018. The studio provides space for workshops with a back door leading to patio and outdoor area ideal for small parties and events.
Kit West, Oasis, 8 x 10", lino-cut print on Japanese rice paper

 Mama Black-tailed Rattlesnake guarding her babies; photographed by Jeff SmithFriday 18 October 2024- the presentation starts at 6pm

Open Space Brewing, 11990 US Highway 180, Santa Clara, NM

Presentation & Meetup with ASP

The Nurturing Nature of Rattlesnakes
Ready to explore the surprising world of rattlesnake families? Through engaging vignettes and videos, you'll experience a day in the life of these remarkable reptiles and learn how they care for and protect their young. We'll also discuss lesser-known aspects of rattlesnake behavior, such as drinking and babysitting.

Return to normal business hours Tuesday, October 15

SILVER CITY, NM, Oct. 7, 2024 – All Gila National Forest offices will be closed on Monday, October 14 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

The day of observance was established in October 2021 by Presidential Proclamation, which states, "Since time immemorial, American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians have built vibrant and diverse cultures — safeguarding land, language, spirit, knowledge, and tradition across the generations. On Indigenous Peoples' Day, our Nation celebrates the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples, recognizes their inherent sovereignty, and commits to honoring the Federal Government's trust and treaty obligations to Tribal Nations."

Bayard Police Department

Sunday, Oct. 6

Welfare check
340 Mayo Street
Subject wrapped in blanket lying in the parking lot. The named male was issued an indefinite CTW for the church.

Welfare check
N. East Street
Caller requesting LE to apartment where a female said there was an earthquake and she fell/unknown if she really fell. Officer- female complaining of body pain/bruise and small laceration to her right area/bruised knee and inebriated.

Friday, Oct. 4

Accident-property damage
Highway 180 – MM 103 (1 mile east of Mangas Terrace) – 3:27a.m.
On Star called to say the owner was in a crash. Deputy has contact with vehicles at the crash site/clear from crash site/en route to MM 106/check two DLs.

Driving while intoxicated
Highway 180 -- MM 106 – 4:16 a.m.
One female in investigative detention/intoxicated/one female in unit/enroute to station. Change call from traffic stop to DWI.

Friday, Oct. 4

Welfare check
1050 E. Pine Street – The Gardens
Open 911 with a named female. Officer- everything is okay.

Criminal trespass warning
855 Silver Heights Blvd.
A female is yelling at employees/they already have a CTW/she is leaving. Officer has contact with Sarah Cyrus on 18th and Cactus/she does have CTW to Exxon issued multiple times/last issued in June 2024/CTW reissued.

October 13, at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street – "The Blessing of the Animals"

Finally, the program your pets have been waiting for! This Sunday, Heidi Ogas will be leading us in a Blessing of the Animals.

Please bring your pets to gather with us out on the patio. For their safety and ours, please leash, cage, crate, harness or otherwise contain your critters. If you have a pet who has passed, or one you don't feel comfortable bringing, feel free to bring a picture, toy or memento. The service will be a bit shorter because of our pets' possible anxiety at being in a strange place.

In response to requests from Senator Martin Heinrich (NM), Senator Ben Ray Lujan (NM), Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) and from Senator Mark Kelly (AZ) and Representative Raul Grijalva (AZ-07), the Air Force has extended the public comment period for an additional 30 days on the draft Environmental Impact Statement for its proposal to expand airspace for its Arizona missions. In their letters to the Air Force, the lawmakers said that "[a]n extension is crucial to ensuring our constituents are afforded the opportunity to provide meaningful comments on the proposal." The Air Force has extended the comment deadline from October 9 to November 12, 2024.