The Gila Community Foundation has announced the opening of the Spring 2026 Southline Grant Cycle, offering funding opportunities for organizations addressing critical needs across Southwest New Mexico. The competitive program will support projects benefiting Grant, Hidalgo and Luna counties, with funding priorities determined by the Southline Advisory Committee based on community needs and the strength of applications. Applications are due [...]

First in our news is an update on the Hummingbird Fire: The Hummingbird Fire, which began April 20 about 15 miles east of Glenwood, remains at zero percent containment as of April 29, with continued activity driven by dry, breezy conditions. Fire growth has been reported in Iron Creek and above the South Fork of Willow Creek, while crews worked [...]

The Gila National Forest is hosting a National Fire Prevention and Education Team for a two-week period to support outreach and public messaging during Stage 1 fire restrictions. The team will focus on promoting adherence to fire safety measures and protecting forest resources, while appearing at local and regional events such as Continental Divide Trail Days and the Tour of [...]

The Santa Clara Board of Trustees renewed its Stage 1 fire restrictions during its regular meeting, citing unchanged conditions since the initial April 9 proclamation. During the mayor’s report, officials announced that construction of a bicycle pump track is expected to begin in early May and be completed before July 4, with fencing work occurring simultaneously. The board also addressed [...]

The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability is accepting applications for its 2026 Youth Conservation Corps program, a paid summer opportunity for Grant County youth ages 16 to 18. The program is expected to run for eight weeks and will provide participants with hands-on experience in conservation and community improvement projects. In addition to fieldwork, participants will build practical [...]

Luna County officials have announced the upcoming “Dumpster Initiative,” a community clean-up effort designed to provide residents with access to dumpsters for large-scale disposal projects. The initiative will take place from Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April 26, with dumpsters scheduled for delivery Thursday afternoon and pickup on Monday morning. The designated drop-off location is at the corner of San [...]

The Bayard City Council recently discussed proposed amendments to its emergency abatement ordinance, focusing on streamlining the process for addressing urgent public safety hazards. The revisions aim to shorten response times by keeping decision-making within the executive branch, allowing the mayor, with legal guidance, to authorize emergency abatements rather than requiring approval from a municipal judge. The ordinance would also [...]