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🌱 Which incidents kept Grant County deputies busiest around Silver City last week?
Coffee in hand, Silver City? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which incidents kept Grant County deputies busiest around Silver City last week?
- What new AI gun-detection system Silver City schools are using now
- How could courthouse plans and tax hikes hit Silver City homeowners next?
Also on today's calendar: It’s Midnight Somewhere -Time Travelers Masquerade! -NYE Dance Party and 2 more events.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 39 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 70, low: 35.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 70 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – Dec. 7 through Dec. 13, 2025 (grantcountybeat.com) — Grant County deputies handled a busy week of calls in and around Silver City, including weapons reports, loud music complaints, domestic violence, a structure fire, and a rollover crash that led to an arrest. The blotter also notes a recovered stolen ATV, several warrants served, welfare checks, and shoplifting and larceny cases at local businesses residents know well. 
2. New Mexico schools adopt technology solutions amid rising concerns over gun violence (newmexicosun.com) — Silver City Municipal Schools are among ten New Mexico districts now using ZeroEyes, an AI-powered gun-detection system, as part of a broader statewide push to bolster campus safety. State leaders, educators, and parents are weighing how to combine new technology, physical security upgrades, and stronger relationships to address rising concerns about juvenile crime and school gun violence.
3. Taxpayer anger complicates new courthouse funding (scdailypress.com) — Grant County officials are wrestling with how to pay for a new or renovated courthouse while taxpayers in the Silver Schools district react angrily to higher property tax bills from last year’s voter-approved bond. Commissioners reviewed borrowing scenarios, prioritized other projects like roads and the Gila Library, and narrowly renewed a DWI grant that includes a student-created VR education program using local school resources.
4. Wreaths Across America adorns every Fort Bayard grave (scdailypress.com) — Silver City ties run through this year’s Wreaths Across America ceremony at Fort Bayard National Cemetery, where every grave again received a wreath. Families with local roots, volunteers, and Gold Star Mothers gathered to honor veterans, reflect on loved ones’ service and sacrifice, and ensure the tradition continues even as longtime organizer Mary Cowan steps back.
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★ Featured events ★
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Luminarias/Farolitos Lighting
Whiskey Creek Zócalo, 11786 US-180 East, Arenas Valley
5:30 pm
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
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Library Closed
Silver City Public Library , 515 West College Avenue , Silver City -
Closed for Christmas Eve
Silver City Museum , 312 W Broadway , Silver City
9:00 am -
Library Closed
Silver City Public Library , 515 West College Avenue , Silver City -
It’s Midnight Somewhere -Time Travelers Masquerade! -NYE Dance Party
Whiskey Creek Zócalo , 11786 US-180 East , Arenas Valley
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Wednesday December 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Computer Class - Basics
Silver City Public Library , 515 West College Avenue , Silver City
3:00 pm -
Library Closed
Silver City Public Library , 515 West College Avenue , Silver City -
Songwriter’s Showcase
Whiskey Creek Zócalo , 11786 US-180 East , Arenas Valley
6:30 pm -
Silver Slvr Ftg Colts vs Cobre Indians
Silver High School , 3200 N Silver St , Silver City
6:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Saturday December 27
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- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Silver City. Apply here.
- TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Merchandise Associate Temp in Silver City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Silver City here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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