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
SILVER CITY, NM: The Silver City Jacob Bennett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is pleased to present an educational program by Thomas E. Chávez, PhD on September 19 from 7:00-8:00 PM at The Murray Hotel Ballroom, 200 West Broadway in Silver City. Dr. Chávez will speak on "Spain and the World War that Resulted in the Independence of the United States." Attendees will learn about lesser-known American Revolutionary War Spanish and Native American patriots who served in what is now the State of New Mexico and played a significant role in gaining America's freedom and independence. The cost to attend is $10/person at the door. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Advance reservations are required. To reserve, email
- Category: Local News Releases
Bayard Police Department
Friday, Aug. 23
Unwanted subject
Central Avenue
Caller's son left a female at location and caller wants her to leave and she won't/caller called back advising the female left. Caller advised her son gave the gate combo out to everyone and now people keep trespassing/wants to speak with BPD about the trespassing.
Welfare check
101 Tom Foy Drive
Husband went in the store intoxicated with her son. Deputy – negative contact/clear.
- Category: Local News Releases
The Silver City Public Library is participating in National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 17, by offering extra assistance to community members who want to register to vote, or check the status of their registration.
"Library staff can offer guidance in completing the voter registration form any time that we are open. However, there will be extra people on hand to help on Tuesday, September 17," explained Lillian Galloway, library assistant director. "We also offer resources to help citizens stay informed, many of which are posted on our website under 'Your Government.'"
- Category: Local News Releases
Friday, Aug. 23
Shooting
Highway 152 – MM 9 (Hi-Spot)
(Redacted) was shot at from a motor vehicle/Lamp Bright Canyon. Deputy – down Lamp Bright Road approx. 3 miles. That is where (redacted's) address is/en route to Hwy 152 between MM 10 and 11. Deputy made contact with (redacted), (redacted) is possibly the one who shot at him. There are 12 bullet holes in his GMC pickup. Deputy – en route to (redacted's) house.
Criminal damage to property
N. Hurley overpass
Someone cut the chainlink fencing on the south side of the overhead bridge. GCSO can call caller/he repaired it yesterday.
- Category: Local News Releases
The McCray Gallery of Contemporary Art will present "Meandro," an exhibition by Assistant Professor of Sculpture Erin Monet Wheary. In 2023, Wheary embarked on an inspiring residency in Colombia, collaborating with fellow artists to create "Meandro"—a site-specific, time-based installation that embodies the elemental force of water etching its passage through the earth. Viewers will do more than just observe this exhibition; they will also create art as they stroll through the gallery.
- Category: Local News Releases
SILVER CITY, NM, Aug. 26, 2024 – All Gila National Forest offices will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Labor Day stems from the late 1800's, when labor organizers pushed for a holiday in recognition of the many contributions of the American worker to our nation's strength, prosperity, and well-being.
"The Gila National Forest is the ideal place to come out and celebrate one of the last long weekends of summer this Labor Day weekend," said Gila National Forest Supervisor Camille Howes. "What better place to gather with friends for a day or a weekend of relaxation as we honor the American worker."
- Category: Local News Releases
Friday, Aug. 23
Unwanted subject
Cielo Azul Street
Female stated to get LE to location and hung up/tried to call back with negative contact. Officer – out with caller.
Welfare check
Yucca and E. 19th streets
Caller walking his dog and heard a named male yelling and heard a lot of banging. Caller did not stop to check on him/stated "He doesn't like to bother him."
Unwanted subject
206 N. Hudson Street
A named male is in a green truck and is destroying the trash cans. Officers – Broadway Bridge/send another unit/"Eddie" was re-issued a CTW for location/en route to Snappy to check for damage.
- Category: Local News Releases
Art Opening "NEXUS", Paintings by Gabrielle Becenti 5-8 pm. A recent graduate of The Institute of American Indian and Alaskan Native Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Gabrielle's multi-media visual works are inspired by her late grandfather's stories of history and morality of the HAA'KUU (HAA-KOO) "Acoma" people. Live dancers will perform with drumming. Pueblo refreshments. 110 West 7th Street.
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