The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) with Brasier Asphalt, Inc. will be conducting a Nova Chip process along NM 90 from mile marker 27 to 33.8 in Grant County.  This process will entail an overlay on the existing pavement which is intended to extend the longevity of the roadway.

Motorist traveling between Lordsburg to Silver City will encounter minor delays with a reduction in speed and lanes within the work zone.

The contractor will start the week of April 15^th and is scheduled to be complete by May 2^nd with working hours to be from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Check www.nmroads.com for updates.

The Elkhorn Fire 12 miles east of Reserve that started on Thursday and burned 175 acres is now 100% contained.  Fire crews will remain in the area today to monitor for hot spots.

Grant County and USFS Fire Crews have stopped the spread of the Georgetown Fire 13 miles east of Silver City in the vicinity of the Georgetown Cemetery,  and are mopping up the fire area. They will remain on the fire through the evening, patrolling the perimeter and dealing with hot spots. No structures are threatened. Final acreage is 6.12 acres.  The fire is 50% contained.

The Whitewater Fire that burned south of Tyrone last week is inactive.

For more information about current wildfires in New Mexico, visit www.nmfireinfo.com

A fire was started on Whitewater Road east of Hwy 90 south of Tyrone around 3:15 on April 9th.  The fire has been determined to be human caused: started when burning trash in a burn barrel escaped in the wind and ignited nearby vegetation.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with law enforcement will be closing I-10 in the Lordsburg area from mile marker 5 to 20. Motorists will be detoured in to the City of Lordsburg, and will be advised at the Arizona border alerting the public of the closure.

Motorists are encouraged to proceed with caution as a Weather Advisory is still in effect for southern New Mexico.

Traffic updates will be posted on the department’s web www.nmroads.com which can also be retrieved by calling 511 in New Mexico or 1-800-432-4269 out of state.

The District One office for the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be motoring roadways as a high wind advisory will be in effect. The National Weather Services is reporting there will be two separate troughs moving through southern New Mexico. The first surge will sweep through Wednesday and will continue through early Saturday morning. Motorists are encouraged to reduce speed until conditions change, as low visibility will impact traffic due to strong winds increasing as predicated by local meteorologists.

Below are recommended driving tips.

• Slow down, be patient and drive safely. Plan for extra travel time.
• Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be aware of weather conditions and travel at a safe reduced speed limit.
• Maintain at least a three-quarter full tank of gas.
• Notify someone of your travel route, destination and projected arrival time.
• Carry an emergency preparedness kit in your vehicle.
• Brake slowly to avoid any panic braking or jerking the steering wheel.
• Increase the distance between you and the traffic ahead.
• When pulling off the road, make sure you exit on to the shoulder far enough to where your vehicle is not on the road.
• Carry plenty of food and water and all necessary medications.
• Avoid driving through dust storms.
• Motorists are advised to safely move over in order to allow emergency response vehicles to pass.

Roadway notifications will be posted on the department’s web site www.NMroads.com, and can be retrieved by calling 511 in New Mexico or 1-800-432-4269 out of state.