Luna County recently honored two dedicated employees for their exceptional service and commitment to the community. Christopher Quarrell, from the Maintenance Department, and Georgina Martinez, from the Detention Center, were each recognized with a service award for their five years of hard work. These employees were commended for their contributions to the county, demonstrating a strong commitment to their respective [...]

The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s (EDD) Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) has announced the allocation of $851,400 in grants to 43 organizations as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 Outdoor Equity Fund (OEF). These grants will support programs across 15 counties and seven Tribal communities, with a focus on enhancing youth access to outdoor activities throughout the state. Notable recipients [...]

On November 12th, the Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District began burning accumulated slash at the SU and Gilita community slash disposal sites, as well as 427 acres of post-timber sale slash piles resulting from the Doe Gun timber sale. The Doe Gun slash piles are situated along National Forest System Road (NFSR) 141, on the west side of Bull [...]

Congratulations to the Silver FFA junior high members for their impressive performances this past weekend. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies team placed 3rd, which earned them a spot at the state competition. In the Creed competition, Lilyanna Ortiz secured 2nd place, while Lisa Bernstein placed 3rd qualifying both students for the state competition as well. These achievements reflect the hard [...]

The Quemado Ranger District plans to use prescribed fire to burn the Baca community slash disposal site, with ignitions potentially starting as early as Wednesday, November 20th. Crews are also preparing to continue burning approximately 800 acres of slash piles near Luna, New Mexico. The Baca slash site will be prioritized and is expected to take one to two days [...]

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has closed the gates on NM 159, also known as Bursum Road, for the winter months. The lower gate is located at milepost 12.3, just past Mogollon, and the upper gate is at milepost 22.6, near the Willow Creek Campground. Travelers are advised to use an alternate route, taking US 180 to NM [...]

Today we celebrate Veterans Day, which is dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Originally established as “Armistice Day” to mark the end of World War I, it has evolved into a day of recognition for all veterans, regardless of when they served. The holiday serves as a reminder of [...]

On Monday, November 11th, the country will honor veterans of all wars with Veterans Day, a national holiday of observance that coincides with the last designated fee-free day of 2024 for federal public lands. The Gila National Forest is advising all those who plan to visit the forest on Veterans Day to do their part in protecting these shared public [...]

The Town of Hurley would like to thank all the residents who have come together to support Hurley’s Animal Shelter, helping to transform it into a prominent facility for southwestern New Mexico. With the shelter nearing full capacity over the past several months, volunteers have generously stepped up to care for the animals, including feeding and walking them on weekends. [...]

Congratulations to the Cliff, Silver High, and Cobre High School Boys and Girls Cross Country teams for their impressive performances at the District Championships, where they all placed in the top five. The Cliff teams secured 4th place overall, while Cobre High School finished 2nd, with Jacob Arias and Santiago Peru-Subia earning All-District honors. Silver High School excelled by taking [...]