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Photos and article by Mary Alice Murphy
[Editor's Note: Th is part 1 of the reception. Writing this article has been a challenge that this photographer and author has been working on for weeks, but her notes and the audio have been hard to decipher and she has had to do a lot of research to make sure of correct spellings of names and places.]
Beginning at 2:30 p.m. and ending at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2026, 84 years after the death of Private Jose Garcia Jaurequi, as a Japanese prisoner of war as part of the activities ,including Bataan Death March, in the Philippines during World War II, a memorial reception in his honor took place in Silver City, NM at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center.
Dr. Larry Jaurequi, a nephew of Jose, organized the event, with the help of the Silver City LULAC Council 8003. Fred Baca of the council served as master of ceremonies.
The Grant County Sheriff's Office has been made aware of a phone scam in which individuals are impersonating Sheriff's Deputies.
Scammers are spoofing the Grant County Sheriff's Office phone number, making it appear that the calls are coming directly from our office. These callers may falsely claim that you have an outstanding warrant, missed a court date, or have unpaid tickets, and may attempt to pressure you into making an immediate payment.
Please be advised: The Grant County Sheriff's Office does not contact individuals by phone to demand payment for warrants, missed court appearances, or unpaid citations.
If you receive one of these calls:
Grant County has terminated the fire restrictions for the unincorporated portions of Grant County this morning effective today at 10:00 am July 21, 2026. Thank you
Roger Groves
Gant County Fire Chief
ROAD ADVISORY
DIFFICULT DRIVING – ANIMAS
NM 9 east and westbound from milepost 56 to 60 will be rough driving. Roadway is open for travel, but travelers should expect uneven pavement. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and watch for construction personnel and equipment. Please use caution and expect delays.
FLOODING – Animas Area
Closure, NM 145 eastbound and westbound from mile marker 0, at NM 80 to mile marker 3, 3 miles east of NM 80, is closed due to flooding. Use extreme caution.
When the roadway is flooded do not cross and seek an alternate route. Turn around, don’t drown.
ROAD ADVISORY
FLOODING – Mimbres Area
Difficult Driving Conditions, NM 35 northbound and southbound at mile marker 9 (Allie Canyon), 9 miles north of NM 152, has running water over the roadway at low water crossings, roadway is not passable. NMDOT is currently monitoring and will notify as conditions change.
When the roadway is flooded do not cross and seek an alternate route. Turn around, don’t drown.
NM 11 northbound at mile marker 4 (Columbus) to mile marker 17 is now open. Removed from NM Roads.
Road Closure, NM 11 northbound at mile marker 4 (Columbus) to mile marker 17, 9 miles south of Sunshine. Roadway is closed due to flooding. Use extreme caution.
FLOODING – Deming/Columbus Area, as well as Cotton City
Difficult Driving Conditions, NM 11 northbound and southbound at mile marker 17, 9 miles south of Sunshine, .there is running water on roadway. Use extreme caution.
When the roadway is flooded do not cross and seek an alternate route. Turn around, don’t drown.
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