The Gila National Forest has closed Quemado Lake and several surrounding recreation areas after the New Mexico Environment Department detected dangerously high levels of microcystins, a harmful algal toxin, in the water. The closure includes the lake, parking lot, boat dock, dam area, and nearby access trails to protect public health. Officials warn that the water is unsafe for drinking, [...]

The New Mexico Tourism Department is awarding more than $831,000 through the New Mexico Clean and Beautiful Program to a record 76 community partners for fiscal year 2027, supporting beautification, litter reduction and waste management efforts across the state. About 72 percent of the funding is dedicated to reducing waste, eliminating litter and improving community appearance, while the remainder will [...]

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced that 41 rural health care providers and facilities across New Mexico will receive a combined $50 million through the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund to help sustain essential health care services and prevent facility closures. This round of funding prioritizes primary care, behavioral health, maternal and child health services, and specialty care. Local recipients [...]

Silver Consolidated Schools has officially completed the transfer of ownership of the former Jose Barrios Elementary School campus to Aldo Leopold Charter School, marking a historic milestone for both institutions and the state. The transaction represents two New Mexico firsts: Aldo Leopold Charter School is the first charter school in the state to successfully complete the Charter School Revolving Loan [...]

The Gila National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations at the Sheridan slash disposal site off Sheridan Ridge Road, also known as Catron County Road 54, between August 3 and September 30, weather and fire conditions permitting. The prescribed slash pile burns are intended to reduce overgrown vegetation and help protect local communities, infrastructure, and natural resources from wildfires. Smoke [...]

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Education from terminating the School-Based Mental Health Services Grant, preserving funding for programs at Silver Consolidated Schools while a lawsuit filed by 15 states, including New Mexico, moves forward. The temporary restraining order, which remains in effect through Aug. 24, protects a multiyear $5 million grant that Silver Schools has [...]