The Town of Silver City will implement Stage One fire restrictions beginning Wednesday, March 25th due to severe drought conditions, unseasonably warm and windy weather, and widespread bark beetle infestations that have weakened trees across the region. Officials said the restrictions are being enacted earlier than usual to reduce wildfire risk and align with measures in surrounding areas. The rules [...]

During its regular meeting Tuesday, the Hurley Town Council approved the hiring of Marcus Salas as a patrol officer and authorized several additional actions. The council also approved the return of a historic artillery piece to the Veterans of Foreign Wars for relocation to Veterans’ Park in Santa Clara, where it will be restored and displayed. Additionally, the council approved [...]

The Gila National Forest is planning on implementing Stage 1 fire restrictions on March 23 due to prolonged drought, increased tree mortality, and forecasts calling for warmer, drier weather through June. Under these restrictions, campfires will only be allowed in designated campgrounds with proper fire rings to help reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires. Officials indicate there is a strong [...]

The Western New Mexico University Board of Regents officially appointed Jose Coll, Ph.D., as the institution’s 16th president following a hybrid meeting yesterday. He will serve under a three-year contract that includes an automatic two-year extension upon successful completion of his first year. During the meeting, Dr. Coll briefly addressed regents and the university community, emphasizing a leadership approach centered [...]

The Western Institute of Lifelong Learning is inviting community members to attend their “Lunch & Learn” on March 18 at 12 p.m. at the Besse-Forward Global Resource Center on the campus of Western New Mexico University. During the presentation, the deputy fire chief and fire marshal for the Silver City Fire Department, will discuss key wildfire-related topics, including practical mitigation [...]