The Gila National Forest, in partnership with Bat Conservation International and Fowler Brothers Construction, will complete critical road repairs on National Forest System Road 150 (“North Star Road”) near Diamond Creek in late April and early May. The project will upgrade a 1.7-mile segment of the roadway between mileposts 33 and 35, just north of Diamond Creek. Planned improvements include [...]

Homes in Silver City’s Silver Heights neighborhood received 27 new trees through a coordinated community planting effort focused on expanding the area’s urban canopy. Supported by the Southwest New Mexico Community Forestry Network and grant funding, the initiative provided drought-resistant trees at no cost to participating homeowners, along with site preparation and professional oversight to ensure proper placement and long-term [...]

In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Grant County is recognizing the dedicated professionals of the Grant County Regional Dispatch Authority, whose voices are often the first lifeline in moments of crisis. These public safety telecommunicators work tirelessly behind the scenes, delivering critical information to first responders while providing calm, compassionate support to those in need. Their unwavering professionalism, [...]

Gila National Forest Silver City District Ranger recently presented an update on the Black Fire Recovery Project during the Grant County Commission meeting. The Gila National Forest and its partners previously held public meetings in June and August 2025 to gather early input on an Environmental Assessment based on restoration efforts outlined in the 2024 Watershed Restoration Action Plan. A [...]

During a recent Silver City Town Council meeting, state legislators provided an update, highlighting key accomplishments and ongoing priorities. Major successes included passage of a medical malpractice reform bill aimed at retaining and attracting doctors, and securing $5.5 million for cancer center equipment at Gila Regional Medical Center, along with approximately $15 million in capital outlay funding for 27 projects [...]