The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a recent scam that has emerged during the Trout Fire. Individuals have reported receiving phone calls from scammers falsely claiming to be Sheriff’s Office employees, stating that the recipient has an outstanding warrant or federal jury fine and demanding payment over the phone. The Sheriff’s Office emphasizes that it will never request payment of any kind by phone. Residents are strongly advised not to share any personal or financial information if they receive such a call. Instead, they should report the incident immediately by contacting the Grant County Sheriff’s Office or Central Dispatch.
The Gila National Forest has issued a special use permit to the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish to host a community archery event at Apache Creek Campground on June 28. The event, known as the Catron County 3-D Archery Shoot, will feature 15 archery targets arranged around the exterior of the campground, utilizing existing campsites. This community-focused event offers an opportunity for residents of Catron County to engage with representatives from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, Gila National Forest staff, and fellow community members through a fun and educational outdoor activity. Participants of all ages are welcome; however, youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Last month, The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability successfully concluded the Alimento Food School Partnership program for the 2024–2025 school year. Due to the dedication of the Alimento volunteers, they were able to pack and distribute over 250 food bags each week to schools in the Cobre and Silver School Districts. With the school year now complete, the program will pause weekly packing operations for the summer break and transition to bulk food packing. During this period, volunteers will focus on repackaging staple items such as rice and grains into single-family servings for continued community distribution.
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The Grant County 4-H Horse Program has experienced significant growth this year, largely due to the efforts of Katee McSpadden, a local resident and former agricultural education teacher. Driven by a passion for youth development and hands-on learning, McSpadden organized and managed a regional 4-H horse show series. Sponsored by the Hidalgo 4-H program and hosted in Silver City, the series attracted participants aged 9 to 16 from Grant, Sierra, and Socorro counties. Beyond offering a platform for youth to explore and refine their horsemanship skills, the series also emphasized horse judging, providing valuable practice that greatly benefited the junior horse judging teams of Grant County 4-H.
