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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
A Spring Market will be held at the Murray Hotel Ballroom. See flyer below
- Category: Local News Releases
Open House during Give Grandly, Saturday, April 18, 2026, at KURU 89.1 FM – Gila/Mimbres Community Radio
KURU 89.1 FM ( www.KURU891.org ) – Gila/Mimbres Community Radio
April 18, 2026, 10-4
Visit the studios of KURU and support your community radio station during Give Grandly, 2026. We're at 519-B North Bullard in Silver City (corner of 6th and N. Bullard). Enjoy light refreshments and conversation with the people whose local voices you hear on the air. Your donations will be matched dollar for dollar until we reach the total of $5,000 in challenge grants from generous listeners who want to encourage new donations to KURU.
- Category: Local News Releases
This April 17 City Nature Challenge "Introduction to iNaturalist" event is happening 2:00-4:00pm at the Silver City Public Library https://grantcountybeat.com/events-calendars/icalrepeat.detail/2026/04/17/77921/-/city-nature-challenge-introduction-to-inaturalist
This April 27 "iNaturalist for Photographers" event is happening 12:00-2:00pm, also at the Silver City Public Library: https://grantcountybeat.com/events-calendars/icalrepeat.detail/2026/04/27/77929/-/city-nature-challenge-inaturalist-for-photographers
See flyer below
- Category: Local News Releases
DEMING –Bridge deck repairs on Interstate 10 at mile marker 81 in the eastbound lanes will begin on Wednesday, April 15.
During construction, traffic on the bridge will be reduced to one lane. Crews will begin work in the passing (left) lane and once completed, will shift operations to the driving (right) lane.
Lane closures will be in place throughout the duration of the project. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and anticipated to be completed by May 2026, weather permitting.
Motorists are advised to reduce speeds and follow all posted signage when traveling through the work zone.
NMDOT thanks the public for their patience and cooperation during this important infrastructure improvement project. For updated road conditions, visit www.nmroads.com or call 511.
- Category: Local News Releases
April 19 at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street – "Meditation"
William Smith has been practicing meditation on the inner Divine Light and Sound current for 53 years. He was initiated in this meditation by Sant Kirpal Singh Ji Maharaj in 1973 and spent two months with him in India in 1974. He has continued to study under the guidance of the successors, Sant Darshan Singh Ji Maharaj and Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Marharaj, the current Master of this meditation and head of Science of Spirituality.
Smith is a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel engineer and has a master's degree in Geographic Information Systems. As an Army officer, he pioneered this new technology within the Department of Defense. He is a graduate of the Command and General Staff College and has held many leadership positions during his successful 20-year military career.
William Smith has always been passionate about meditation. Since retiring he has spent 22 years volunteering as a summer camp director teaching children how to meditate and inspiring them to incorporate ethical living into one's life. He has taught numerous classes on this important topic to a variety of audiences. He enjoys traveling and giving talks on meditation in the US and internationally.
All ages are welcome to attend the Sunday program.
UUFSC Safety Protocol as pursuant to our most recent UUA Guidelines:
Masks are now optional, but their use is encouraged. We will continue to serve refreshments on the patio and in the building. Visitors are always welcome.
- Category: Local News Releases
SOUTHWEST CATCH OF THE WEEK
Brenda Hume caught two striped bass, including a 28-inch, 13-pound, 14-ounce fish, using small umbrella rigs on April 3.
SOUTHWEST FISHING REPORT
Bear Canyon Lake: Fishing conditions have been adversely affected in the aftermath of the Trout Fire.
Bill Evans Lake: The most recent report was received April 2. At that time, fishing for largemouth bass was very good when using HendrixFishing 6-inch VooDoo Finesse Worms and fair to good when using square bills.
- Category: Local News Releases
Join us to learn more about community programs. See flyer below
- Category: Local News Releases
American Legion Post 18, 409 W. College Ave, Silver City, NM
Line dance for the absolute beginner to learn basic dance steps and Latin dance fundamental work shop
Open to all. Youth under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Free
Sunday April 12, 2026. Beginner line dance from 2-3 PM. Latin dance fundamentals workshop from 3:15-5:15 PM
Please contact Jean Drake at
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