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Fall Break

Silver Schools and Cliff Schools will be closed for Fall Break from Monday, October 07, 2024 through Friday, October 11, 2024. Schools will resume on Monday, October 14, 2024.
The Administration office will remain open.

DATED: October 27, 2024 Silver City, New Mexico

/s/ William Hawkins
Superintendent
Silver Consolidated Schools

As part of the university's accreditation process, representatives from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) will be on the Western New Mexico University campus October 7-9, 2024, to meet with members of the campus community. Several of the sessions on the agenda will be open to the public.

As a "gatekeeper" agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, HLC assures that institutions comply with federal and state requirements, assess student learning, engage in institution-wide planning processes, are financially responsible, and evaluate and improve programming and services through analysis of data. WNMU proudly embraces the guiding values that underlie the five Criteria for Accreditation.

Silver City, NM, September 26, 2024—A representative from the League of Women Voters will speak at the monthly support meeting of PFLAG Silver City on Tuesday, October 1st, 6:00 PM, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3845 N. Swan. The public is invited, and light refreshments will be served.

According to the Williams Institute of the UCLA School of Law, 5.5% of US adults (13.9 million people), identify as LGBTQ. "That's a considerable bloc of voters," says PFLAG Silver City spokesperson Damie Nelson. "And when you include the family and friends of those LGBTQ Americans, those numbers could sway the outcome of our local, state and national races. In addition, there are all the parents with LGBTQ children. Those kids can't vote yet, but their parents can."

Visitors are advised to wear blaze orange or other brightly colored clothing

SILVER CITY, NM, Sept. 26, 2024 – Hunting season is here! On Saturday, September 28, youth-only deer and elk rifle hunts will begin in the Fort Bayard area within Game Management Unit 24. Trail users are advised to wear blaze orange or other brightly colored clothing to increase your visibility while in the hiking, biking, or horseback riding in the area.

"While hunting occurs throughout the Gila National Forest, the concentration of trails in the Fort Bayard area demands an extra measure of caution," said Silver City District Ranger Elizabeth Toney. "We recommend wearing bright colors to help ensure everyone stays safe when out and about this hunting season."

Sunday, October 20; 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Resilience; Somatic and Qigong-informed Tools to Survive and Thrive
a "playshop" with Martha Everett

resilience:
/rĭ-zĭl′yəns/
noun 1. The ability to recover quickly from illness, change, or misfortune; buoyancy. 2. The property of a material that enables it to resume its original shape or position after being bent, stretched, or compressed; elasticity. 3. The act of springing back, rebounding, or resiling.

In this fun and informative "playshop," we will explore aspects of our nervous system, noticing sensations and more through Somatic Experiencing exercises, sounds, and Qigong-type movements. We will also discover the myriad resources and strengths we already have in our lives. We will journal or draw, inviting more comfort and peace in our bodies, which is much needed in the world right now. Please wear loose comfortable clothes, bring your favorite pillow or stuffed animal, an altar item that brings you much joy (no live animals please!), and your curious self!

Please register with Martha Everett, by Sunday October 13th. Class size is limited, so reserve your space today. Payments can be made with Martha via Paypal, Venmo, Cash, Check, or Card. Mobile phone: 575-574-7268;
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Gila National Forest prepares for fall burning

SILVER CITY, NM, September 25, 2024 – The Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District is preparing to implement the Redstone prescribed fire project as soon as October 1 or the week that follows. The exact date of ignition will depend on weather and fuels conditions as well as firefighter resource availability.
"Prescribed fire is an important tool for reducing hazardous fuels that threaten communities. Promoting low to moderate intensity fire on these lands today will help reduce future fire impacts," said Silver City District Ranger Elizabeth Toney. "These activities are coordinated with the State of New Mexico and comply with air quality standards set by the state's Air Quality Bureau."

Bayard Police Department

Friday, Sept. 20

Disturbance
Empire Street
Caller's 78-year-old dad with dementia is trying to bite caller and her mother. XCPD officer requested ambulance for 78-year-old male/altered mental status.

Welfare check
Chino Street
Caller wants her grandkids checked on/says the home is unsafe/caller is trying to get custody/stated father is not going to bring the children to her. Made contact with caller who wanted a welfare check.

October 2024

Thursday, October 3
Kimmi Bitter – Full Band
Retro Country Singer Songwriter
Doors: 7:00pm • $15/advance
Centered around the vein of old-school country with a touch of the swinging sixties, Kimmi Bitter and the Westside Twang are here to transport you on a retro journey into the year 1962 through their nostalgic songs. "The future of classic country is Kimmi Bitter," as Saving Country Music boldly states. Effortlessly navigating through Countrypolitan ballads in her mod wardrobe and love of white boots, Bitter has drawn strong comparisons to Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, and Nancy Sinatra.