Joseph B. Richie 76 of Silver City, NM passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Fort Bayard Medical Center.

Bright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, "Traditional Services and Care for your family and friends", 210 W. College Ave., Silver City, NM 88061, 575-388-1911.

Online remembrances can be made at www.brightfuneral.net

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Silver City, 3845 N. Swan Street, April 2, 2017, 10 am. "Rethinking Our Conservation Strategies" Conservation advocates have used a number of different tools to achieve conservation outcomes; yet in this time of flux, what has happened to the toolbox? Join Ron Troy, Southern Project Manager for the New Mexico Land Conservancy, as he talks about resiliency of conservation easements and the work that he and his organization are forging ahead with across southern New Mexico and southeast Arizona. There will be coffee and conversation after the service and visitors are welcome.

It’s been a long month, so no food pantries of any type this week.

And the 3 year grant for the parents of 6th Street kids food pantry is up in May and they will not be renewing. Roadrunner has sent grant applications to Harrison Schmidt Elementary and Stout Elementary to see if they would like a pantry at one of their schools.

It takes a strong coordinator to run it and lots of volunteers, but when you can get around 12,000 pounds of food each month to help the parents of these kids, it is well worth it.

Thanks students from Calvary Christian Academy for cooking last Friday and this Friday! Your help is always appreciated

VILLAGE OF SANTA CLARA
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday March 30, 2017 at 3:00 p.m.
Village of Santa Clara Municipal Building

I. Call Meeting to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Approval of Agenda
V. Approval of Department Reports and Minutes for Regular Meeting March 9, 2017
VI. Mayor Pro-Tem Albert Esparza- Safety Committee Report
VII. Trustee Olga Amador- Action Committee Report
VIII. Trustee Richard Esparza- Cemetery Committee Report
IX. Chairperson Neta Pope/Maria Elena Sanchez – Historical Committee Report
X. Chairperson Robert Pedilla – Neighborhood Watch Report
XI. Mayor’s Report
XII. Old Business (Possible Action)
1. Los Compas Proposal to rent Armory kitchen
XIII. New Business (Possible Action) –NONE
1. Ruben Holguin- water/sewer hook up to travel trailer
2. Install Stop Signs at Maple and Bayard
3. MOA with NMDOT to Provide electrical service, and maintenance to the lights, sidewalks,
multi-use path, and pedestrian signals. Lighting costs are estimated to be about $300.00 per month
based on 65 street lights.
4. Intergovernmental Agreement Between the New Mexico Development Department and the
Village of Santa Clara for St. Claire’s Organics.
5. Project Participation Agreement Between the Village of Santa Clara and St. Claire’s Organics
XIV. Resolutions – (Approve or Disapprove) NONE
1. Resolution 2017-19 Budget Adjustments
2. Resolution 2017-20 A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Santa Clara, New
Mexico, Authorizing the Submission of a New Mexico Community Development Block Grant
Program Application to the Department of Finance and Administration/Local Government Division;
and Authorizing the Mayor to Act as the Board of Trustees Chief Executive Officer and Authorized
Representative in all matters Pertaining to the Village of Santa Clara’s Participation in the
Community Development Block Grant Program
XV. Proclamations (Approve or Disapprove) NONE
XVI. Ordinances (Approve or Disapprove)
1. Permission to publish the intent to adopt an amendment to Ordinance 2017-04 Establishing A
Village of Santa Clara Historic Landmark Commission: Providing for Appointments, Terms, and
Duties of Members: Establishing a Village of Santa Clara Historic Register; Providing for the
Establishment of Historic Districts and Landmarks in the Village of Santa Clara; Establishing
Standards for such Districts and Landmarks; Repealing all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith.
XVII. Public Comments
XVIII. Closed Session Limited to Personnel Matters Pursuant to 10-5-1 H (2) NMSA 1978 for Anticipated
and Pending Litigation, Police, Administration, Maintenance and Fire Departments.
XIX. Open Session
XX. Roll Call
XXI. Hiring, Raises, Terminations, etc. (Possible Action)
XXII. Next Regular Meeting to be held Thursday April 13, 2017 at 3:00 pm
XXIII. Adjournment
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the office of the Clerk/Treasurer at (575) 537-2443 at least one (1) week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and
minutes can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Clerk/Treasurer at (575) 537-2443 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.

MARCH 2017
UPDATES FROM Virus Theater

We are still looking to cast the roles of Oberon and Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream.

We're holding auditions for those two roles only on Tuesday March 28th at 5:30pm in the back room at the Toad.

Bottom is a very silly, fun, comedic character, and Oberon is a very poetic and movement-oriented character. Both characters are very physical, and we need actors who are willing and able to move a lot to play them.

Please help spread the word! Gracias!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!

Virus Theater is looking for volunteers to do childcare of a small group of children whose parents are in A Midsummer Night's Dream. We are excited to further develop roles for children IN our plays, starting with this one, and also want to support parents to participate. This is all part of our wonderful scheme of building community through theater!

If interested, please email us at virustheater@gmail.com and we can talk more about the details! We welcome artists and teachers who would enjoy sharing activities with children, and/or kind souls who are up for spending mellow time with children.

March 2017

There are many benefits associated with homeownership. The American Dream offers financial gain and stability and many social benefits. A real estate agent will tell you that one of the biggest benefits associated with homeownership can be found when filing your taxes, and depending on your situation, there may be thousands of dollars coming back your way.

“Homeownership is an investment in your future,” said Cassie Carver, President, Silver City Regional Association of Realtors®. “It is where we make memories and feel comfortable and secure, it strengthens communities, and it offers homeowners financial security. Tax breaks are just one of many benefits of being a homeowner, and even those who have owned a home for years may be unaware of all of the opportunities for savings.”’

As the deadline to file taxes approaches, the Silver City Regional Association of Realtors® wants to remind homeowners of the many tax benefits, savings and deductions they can take advantage of simply by owning a home.

The mortgage interest deduction. This may be the most notable and advantageous tax benefit that homeowners enjoy. The mortgage interest deduction allows homeowners to deduct the interest paid on a mortgage debt of up to $1 million on a primary residence and one additional residence. This deduction is especially helpful in the early years of a mortgage when the monthly payment goes largely toward interest.

Property taxes. It is widely known that being a homeowner means paying taxes on your property to local government, whether it is the city, county or state. What you might not know is that these taxes are entirely deductible from your federal income tax, which is more great tax news for homeowners.

Mortgage insurance premium deduction. Homeowners with incomes of no more than $100,000 can deduct their mortgage insurance premiums if they were required to obtain insurance as a condition of receiving financing for the home. With the current obstacles that prospective homebuyers face, such as student loan debt, the deduction is a benefit that can save homeowners a great deal of money.

“If you are on the fence about buying a home, taking advantage of these tax benefits can help put your dream home within reach. By working with a Realtor® a member of the National Association of Realtors® you can better understand the homebuying process and the many benefits that come with owning a home,” said Carver.

Buying a home can sometimes be a challenging process, but with a little work and a Realtor® at your side, 2017 may be a good time to start looking.

Visit www.silvercityrealtors.org to connect with a Realtor® to learn more about buying a home.

LEGAL NOTICE
The Town of Silver City Historic Design Review Committee will hold a regular meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in the Community Development Department at the City Hall Annex/Washington Federal building, 1203 N. Hudson St., Silver City, New Mexico. The public is invited to attend. Action items on the agenda are:
Approval of Minutes –March 8, 2017 regular meeting
New Business HD 17-01: Certificate of Compliance for the modification of the residence addressed as 609 N Arizona Street, Silver City, NM. The applicant is the owner, Rebecca Smith.
Committee Discussion
Updating Section 4.2 of the Land Use Code in the Code of Ordinances
Adjournment
The complete agenda is available on the Town's website at www.townofsilvercity.org, at City Hall, 101 W. Broadway, or at the Community Development Department at the City Hall Annex, 1203 N. Hudson St. If you have any questions regarding an item, the file may be reviewed at the Community Development Department during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am to 4:30pm), located on the second floor of the Washington Federal/City Hall Annex Building at 1203 N. Hudson Street, or call 534-6348. If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, contact the Town Clerk at 534-6346 at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats.

LEGAL NOTICE
The Town of Silver City Planning and Zoning Commission has canceled their regular meeting scheduled for 6:00 pm on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at the Grant County Administration Center, 1400 Hwy 180 East, Silver City, New Mexico. There were no business items to take action on or to discuss, therefore the meeting was canceled.

Windy With Blowing Dust Across New Mexico and West Texas
Tuesday Afternoon and early Evening...

.An upper level disturbance with a surface low pressure system will affect the region on Tuesday causing windy conditions with blowing dust. Winds will gust around 50 mph causing blowing dust with areas of visibility below a mile. Dangerous driving conditions are expected including along Interstate 10 near Lordsburg and Deming and also between El Paso and Las Cruces.

Chaplains and chaplain assistants from the 1st Armored Division at Fort Bliss, Texas, pose for a photo in front of the Fort Bayard Commanding Officer's Quarters, used as a museum by the Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society.

Photo and article by Mary Alice Murphy

On Thursday afternoon, March 23, 2017, 26 chaplains and chaplain assistants from the 1st Armored Division at Fort Bliss, Texas, in El Paso, visited Fort Bayard.

Chaplain Maj. Todd Morrison, in the middle of the photo above, with a red collar visible under his jacket, requested a visit to the museum and said he would talk to those gathered about Chaplain Allen Allensworth, who began his service at Fort Bayard in 1886.

Morrison said he, his wife and daughter had visited Fort Bayard during a trip to the Gila Cliff Dwellings. He learned of Allensworth and his significance to the chaplains' corps, as an African-American, and began to research him.

"Allen Allensworth was born as a slave in Kentucky," Morrison said. "His owners taught him to read and write. Some masters taught their slaves and let them continue their education. Others didn't.

For the weekend beginning Friday March 24, 2017 at 4:00 pm and ending Monday March 27, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. Officers of the Silver City Police Department responded to 64 calls for service and had 101 self-initiated activity, and made 11 arrests Including 1 for DWI

Included in the above calls for service are 2 Fight calls, 2 Domestic Disturbances, 1 Criminal Damage To Property, 3 Loud Music, 1 Fraud, 1 Private Property Accident, 1 Hit & Run Accident

SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) joins the American Diabetes Association in recognizing Tuesday, March 28 as "Diabetes Alert Day", to raise awareness about the disease and to encourage New Mexicans to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

NMDOH estimates more than 230,000 New Mexican adults have diabetes, and that one in five is not aware of the condition. Additionally, an estimated 620,000 New Mexico adults have prediabetes, a condition that precedes type 2 diabetes in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal. Unfortunately, four out of five persons with prediabetes are unaware of their condition.

The New Mexico Department of Health encourages New Mexicans to access the Diabetes Risk Test through the Department Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nmdoh.

"Early diagnosis is critical to successful treatment and delaying or preventing some of its complications such as heart disease, blindness, kidney disease, stroke, amputation and death," said Department of Health Secretary Lynn Gallagher. "Diabetes Alert Day serves as a wake-up call to the dangers of diabetes, and emphasizes the importance of being screened for pre-diabetes and diabetes, and to treat it."

Higher body weight increases risk for type 2 diabetes for everyone. So does increasing age, especially after turning the age of 40. Type 2 diabetes is more common in African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. Women who have had gestational diabetes during pregnancy are also at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

For more information on diabetes, log onto the Department of Health's Diabetes Prevention and Control Program website at www.diabetesnm.org or call (505) 850-0176.

Editor's Note: This article is a compilation of comments from local presenters of the Southwest Region's Water Plan to the NMISC and a news release from the ISC annoucing the acceptance.

On March 23, 2017, the Interstate Stream Commission accepted the final two of 16 regional water plans. One of the final plans accepted came from the Southwest Region.

Priscilla Lucero, Chair of the SW Region RWP and Executive Director of the SWNM Council
Of Governments, and Alex Brown, City Manager, Town of Silver City and Vice Chair of the SWNM
Council of Governments, presented the Southwest Regional Water Plan.

Lucero described the public involvement in the process. It included eight meetings, which were held mostly in Silver City, with one in Deming. The meetings were open to the public and interested stakeholders. From attendees, a master list was developed and continues to be updated. A list of Steering Committee members was created and also continues to be updated.

Photos by Mary Alice Murphy

The Grant County Art Guild had the opening for its Birds of the Southwest Show at Bear Mountain Lodge on Friday, March 24, 2017. Prizes were awarded in two categories, paintings and photography. Paul Geisler judged the show. Guild member Jackie Blurton organized the show.

Bruce Bloy, a newer member of the guild, took Best of Show with his 30-second exposure of a walking egret at Goose Island, Texas, several years ago.

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Grant County Community Concert Association proudly presents the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Music Director Lonnie Klein and with world-renowned pianist Dmitri Ratser on Friday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. in the W.N.M.U. Fine Arts Theater. The Symphony is one of the premiere arts organizations in Southern New Mexico with a long tradition of providing symphonic music to area audiences. Under Klein's direction it has achieved new levels of artistic excellence and acclaim.

The Las Cruces Symphony Association strives to promote public interest and support for orchestral music in Southern New Mexico, and it also provides scholarships for talented New Mexico State University music students, giving these students the opportunity to play in the Orchestra alongside professional musicians from the area and around the world. They hope to cultivate a new generation of music enthusiasts, performers and audience members.

In addition to an extensive regular concert season with the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra, Lonnie Klein has guest conducted regularly with orchestras in Mexico, Canada, Italy, Germany, Turkey, and Colombia as well as orchestras in the United States. As a pops conductor, he has produced and conducted concerts with such celebrated artists as Doc Severinsen Mariachi Cobre, The Temptations, The Dukes of Dixieland and Broadway stars Anne Runolfsson and Doug LaBrecque. Klein has conducted the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra since 1999. Joseph Schwantner, noted American composer, said, "Lonnie's industry and energy knows no bounds and he has propelled the orchestra into an ensemble that possesses great musical integrity and an ability to engage new and challenging music in a manner that is truly exceptional."

On March 31, the orchestra will perform Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky/Rosenblatt, Preludes by Liszt, and Rimsky-Korsakoff's Russian Easter Overture. Featured at the piano is world-renowned Dmitri Ratser.

Prior to 1990, Dmitri Ratser remained one of the best-kept secrets of the former Soviet Union. He was born into a family of professional musicians and was raised in the musical tradition of his homeland. Because of his unusual talent he was accepted while still a child to study under the great Soviet pianist Yakov Flier, Professor of the Moscow Conservatory. Ratser's artistry reveals a unique combination of the European pianistic style of Liszt and the Russian pianistic traditions of the great Sergei Rachmaninoff. He has performed at Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall and in over thirty-five U.S. cities as well as all over the world. The reason for his popularity can perhaps be found in the words of a writer for the Los Angeles Times: "Ratser's performance took one's breath away with its mesmerizing single-mindedness, its inexorable force, its stunning virtuosity."

This performance is a joint venture of the Grant County Community Concert Association, the Mimbres Regions Arts Council and Western New Mexico University. It is part of the regular season subscription for Grant County Community Concert Association patrons. Individual tickets for non-GCCCA subscribers are $20 for adults and $5 for students to age 17 not accompanied by an adult ticket holder. Students coming with an adult ticket holder are admitted free of charge. Tickets can be purchased at Blackwell Antiques (Bullard St. at Yankie St.) or Western Stationers (Broadway St. at Texas St.) in Silver City, online at www.gcconcerts.org, or in the lobby at the time of the concert.

For further information, call 538-5862 or go to www.gcconcerts.org.

Friday, Mar. 24

Criminal trespass warning
A Street
Walk-in needs CTW issued.

Welfare check
N. Arizona Street – 12 noon
Male yelling at a child.

Welfare check
N. Arizona Street – 1 p.m.
Caller advised that a named male is going to get keys from the realtor and clear house because realtor was in the house earlier and the male residing there went crazy/realtor locked the door and requested welcheck. Officer made contact with child and advised everything is okay.

Unwanted subject
Vicky Place
A named female has returned to her property and she wants her removed.

Battery
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that two days ago her boyfriend dragged her around the parking lot and stole all her belongings.

Welfare check
E. 7th and N. Hudson streets
Male lying in the street. Officer advised a 60-year-old male has leg pain/male is okay/he got up and walked away.

Welfare check
Visitor Center
Caller advised that a male is lying by the footbridge and is trying to get up. Officer had negative contact.

Fraud/embezzlement
La Plata Middle School
Caller wants to talk to someone about a counterfeit bill.

Intoxicated driver
32nd Street Bypass
Officer out with vehicle by 32nd Street fire station.

Disturbance
1814 N. Swan Street
Two males are yelling at each other in the parking lot. Officer advised both left prior to arrival/viewed camera footage/no fight occurred.

Criminal trespass warning
2260 E. Highway 180
Caller’s son was harassed by a named female at his work and she has a court order not to harass him.

Request officer
N. Swan Street
Caller advised that her runaway daughter is home.

Disturbance
Virginia Street
Caller advised two males appear to be high and one is punching the stop sign. Officer advised negative contact and the stop signs don’t have any damage.

Welfare check
Little Walnut Road
One-half mile up from Chavez Lane is a large party and kids are running in and out of traffic. Officer made contact and advised everything is okay/they are going to shut it down and bring everyone inside.

Harassment
E. Broadway
Caller is being harassed. Officer set up frequent patrol.

Saturday, Mar. 25

Shoplifting
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that a male took a 30-pack of beer and ran toward Dollar Tree/she recovered the beer. Officer had negative contact.

Disturbance
103 E. College Avenue
Caller advised that a male with a child threw a bike through the door. Male is outraged and yelling. The bike he threw was his daughter’s. Caller advised none of his property was damaged, just the daughter’s bike. Officer had negative contact.

Shoplifting
2501 E. Highway 180
Two females with a child are now leaving in a blue Saturn.

Accident-property damage
Hudson Bridge
Two vehicles in the roadway, a black Nissan Altima and a silver Toyota Avalon.

Disturbance
206 N. Hudson Street
Caller advised that a named male and three others are drinking and yelling at people walking by.

Unwanted subject
206 N. Hudson Street
Male outside with a knife on his belt is harassing customers. Dispatch advised officers the male does have an indefinite CTW for the Hudson Snappy issued on 12/3/16. Officer with one in custody.

Welfare check
330 W. Highway 180
Male lying by trash bin not moving. Officer made contact and advised everything is okay/he is reading a book and will be on his way shortly.

Criminal trespass warning
2501 E. Highway 180
A named male is on the grocery side and he has an indefinite CTW issued 11/29/15. Officer advised one in custody/released on a CTA.
Fight

Silco
Three people have one guy down. Caller advised someone is killing a male/they are stepping on his head. Officer out at Texas Street.

Suspicious vehicle
Jose Barrios School
Officer advised the vehicle is secure and unoccupied.

Loud party
Tracy Circle and 36th Street
Caller advised that a party with a bonfire and loud music is taking place behind the house. Officer advised units clear/they will turn it down. Caller advised the music is back up and waking up the kids. Officer advised units clear/they will shut it down.

Welfare check
Glenda Circle
Caller advised that she thought she heard a gunshot. Officer made contact and advised to send deputy to location/found blood on front step and male is not coming to front door. Officer advised everything is okay/made contact with caller and her son/cancel county. Caller said that they light fireworks to . . .

Domestic disturbance
710 Silver Heights Blvd.
Room 133, advised it is physical. Caller advised that a male took her phone and is not letting her leave/he hit her in “the body area.”

Sunday, Mar. 26

Disturbance
N. Swan Street
Caller advised that a group of intoxicated subjects just walked out of the trailer park and are being loud in the street. Officer had negative contact.

Welfare check
Debby Drive
Negative contact.

Welfare check
100 N. Rosedale Road
Caller advised that she was in Walgreens for about 10 minutes and there were no employees but several customers. Officer did a walk-through and advised everything is okay.

Domestic disturbance
Motel 6
Caller advised that a named male just tried to choke her and shoved his hand is her face. Advised she didn’t want an ambulance just him away from her. Officer had contact.

Game and Fish
Mississippi Street
Caller advised the fawn has been on the property all morning and hasn’t gotten up. G&F is going to put the deer down/one shot only/clear.

Disturbance
1040 E. Highway 180
Officer advised she was flagged down by someone at Motel 6 who was having problems with a guest. Officer advised everything is okay.

Harassment
Kimberly Drive
Caller would like to file charges.

Shoplifting
100 N. Rosedale Road
Caller recovered tweezers and something else but the female won’t give it to him. Officer had contact with vehicle on south side of parking lot.

Criminal damage to property
N. Juniper Street
Caller advised someone smashed his mailbox and he would like advice because he rents the home.

Unwanted subject
105 N. Rosedale Road
Caller believes a female is attempting to shoplift as she keeps putting clothes in her purse and taking them out when caller passes by. Caller just wants an officer to ask them to leave. Officer advised both individuals are clear for CTWs and warrants.

Disturbance
Bullard Street
Three intoxicated males on the sidewalk, yelling and going through trash. Officer had negative contact but did see two subjects walking away.

Game and Fish
W. Highway 180 @Western Hills
EMS2 hit deer. Officer advised deer is in the roadway/will move to side of road.

Harassment
N. Bennett Street
A white Pontiac has been following caller’s mom for quite a while/it just passed twice while caller was on the phone with dispatch.

Unwanted subject
Cactus Street
A named female refuses to leave. Officer advised female left prior to arrival.

Welfare check
216 N. Hudson Street
Male has been lying there for two hours. Officer requested ambulance for a 50-year-old male with elbow pain/male transported to GRMC.

Paul E. Farris passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 at his residence.

Mr. Farris moved his family to the Silver City area in 1967 where he worked as a plumber, all around handyman and raised his family. He served in the Army overseas where he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star after being injured in battle. He was a lifetime member of the VFW.

Mr. Farris was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, he is survived by two sons, Jay Farris (Gloria), Ross Farris (La Vonda) both of Silver City, NM, one daughter Sandy Millard of Hurley, NM, five grand-children Jason Cox of Hurley, NM, Chad Cox (Lynsey) of Watford City, ND, Krista Arambula (Ernie), Wesley Farris (Elizabeth), Shannon Farris (Crystal) all of Silver City, NM. He was blessed with 13 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, one brother and one sister of Hobbs, NM.

A Memorial Service will be held at Bright Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 11:30am. Interment will follow at Fort Bayard National Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Jason Cox, Ed Carney, Westley Farris and Shannon Farris. In Lieu of flowers please make a donation to a local Veterans Association or the Silver High School FFA.
Bright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, "Traditional Services and Care for your family and friends", 210 W. College Ave., Silver City, NM 88061, 575-388-1911.

Online remembrances can be made at www.brightfuneral.net.

Saturday, Mar. 25

Welfare check
Basalt Drive
Caller advised that a named female under the influence just left caller’s house in a white SUV. Advised the female has been high for days and left to buy more drugs. Advised the female was yelling and screaming and left at a high rate of speed.

Welfare check
Highway 15 – MM 4-5
Male who appears homeless looks to be in distress. Deputy had contact and advised everything is okay.

Weapons fired
Wendy Road
Caller advised shots were being fired but did not know which house. Deputies searched area and talked to residents who also heard shots but had negative contact.

Harassment
Rio de Arenas Road
A named female is harassing caller because her daughter doesn’t want to go see her. Deputy advised the female would be contacted and told to stop harassing caller.

Welfare check
Mesa Road – Cliff
Caller advised she cannot get hold of her mother. Deputy advised mother is okay.

Suspicious vehicle
Torbernite Road
Deputy out with male and vehicle off of Turquoise.

Sunday, Mar. 26

Welfare check
S. Bear Creek Road – Gila
Two girls, ages 6 and 7, are possibly around drug paraphernalia. Officer had negative contact.

Criminal damage to property
N. Hurley Road @mine entrance
Unknown vehicle hit a construction barrel and it is all over the roadway. Deputy advised everything moved from roadway.

Agriculture women from 14 to 90 will be in Las Cruces, New Mexico from May 30th to June 1st for the 2017 Women in Agriculture Leadership Conference (WALC). Agriculture continues to face significant challenges that affect, the viability and economic strength of the industry. To face these challenges, leaders must be developed who more fully understand the world around them in terms of social, economic, and political realities as they exist among the people they help feed and clothe. For those reasons, the Women in Agriculture Leadership Conference (WALC) was developed. The 2017 biennial conference will be held May 30-June 1, 2017 in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Attendees come from across the agricultural spectrum with common goals including networking and strengthening and promoting the industry. Agriculture is as diverse as the culture and lands in which we live and women are key players within this businesses. The conference was created to help address these issues, create a vital network, provide education to build something of value.

This year's theme will be WALCing into the Future, 200 plus attendees from across the southwest are expected to attend. We will celebrate the fire agriculture women have while honoring the grace only women hold. We'll come together to forge partnerships and develop innovative ideas with awareness, enthusiasm, leadership, education and networking opportunities.
WALC will reach young women who also share a love of agriculture and want to improve themselves to make the industry better. Junior High, High School and College students are provided reduced registration fees along with special sessions designed to appeal to their leadership needs.

Planning organizations include Farm Credit of New Mexico, ACA; New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association; New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau; New Mexico Agriculture Leadership; Waid and Associates; New Mexico Department of Agriculture, as well as individuals from the private sector. Participants come from a variety of backgrounds including education, extension, production, finance, and marketing.

Not only will the 2017 conference include items such as Ag policy, legislation and southwest border tours, it will be held during the same week as the New Mexico State FFA Convention! Please join us for three days of nonstop leadership experience as well as see our industries up and coming NM frontrunners shine.

We encourage to you to register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-agriculture-leadership-conference-tickets-29078826553.

More information is available on our Facebook page: "Women in Agriculture Leadership Conference"

Contact: Shacey Sullivan, Planning Committee Co-Chair
(505) 875-6042 or shacey.sullivan@farmcreditnm.com

Bayard Police Department

Saturday, Mar. 25

Welfare check
Orchard Street
Caller advised her son received a call advising a 10-year-old female had run away and they can’t find her. Advised that the son is out looking for the female. Caller was so upset dispatch could not get more info. Caller advised the female just walked in the door.

Hurley Police Department

Saturday, Mar. 25

Reckless driver
Highway 180 – MM 149 (near the Mimbres River crossing by the rest area)
Officer on stationary patrol for vehicle.

Sunday, Mar. 26

Reckless driver
McGee Street
Caller advised a bunch of 4-wheelers are spinning out in the street. Officer had contact and advised he told the kids to park it for the day.

Welfare check
Arizona Avenue
Caller advised that her son is schizoid, on drugs, and causing problems. Officer made contact and advised the son advised he will stay in his room for the night.

Santa Clara Police Department

Saturday, Mar. 25

Welfare check
W. Cottonwood Street
Caller advised that her neighbor is possibly having a mental breakdown/she can hear a lot of yelling and screaming and banging. Officers made contact advising everything is okay/male does have meds and he advised he will go take them.

Sunday, Mar. 26

Loud music
N. Prescott Street
Upon arrival officers checked around the residence where there was no signs of a party going on at this residence/no further action taken at this time.