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Here’s a look at some local news brought to you by Silver City Radio. Silver City Police Chief, Freddie Portillo, has completed a review of 2020 crime statistics that revealed most incidents of criminal activity remained steady or declined, while aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, vehicle thefts, and residential burglaries were on the rise. Larcenies, including damage to motor vehicles, shoplifting, and other property damage decreased overall. In addition, motor vehicle crashes decreased 32% from 2019 which could be attributed to proactive enforcement of safety laws and less traffic due to COVID-19. The New Mexico Department of Health has announced that the state has administered over 500,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. According to a release from the NMDOH, as of February 22nd, the state has partially vaccinated more than 16.5% of New Mexicans, and fully vaccinated more than 8%. New Mexico is currently vaccinating the 1A group in addition to residents 75 years ....
By LISA JIMENEZ Daily Press Correspondent With total novel coronavirus cases in Grant County approaching 700, and nine new cases reported last week, Silver City Police Chief Freddie Portillo is once again asking Silver City residents to comply with the town’s public mask ordinance, which requires that anyone aged 13 years and older wear a mask or proper face covering in any public place including while exercising on any of the town’s many trails, or in local parks and other recreational facilities. Face shields alone are not considered proper face coverings under the ordinance. Silver City police officers will be engaged in a proactive enforcement operation just before Christmas, Portillo said, which means officers will be visiting retailers to help ensure compliance with the mask ordinance. To date, 16 citations have been issued, he said, and while officers have discretion whether or not to cite people, the department’s overall recommendation is zero tolerance for ....