The Hummingbird Fire, which began April 20 about 15 miles east of Glenwood, has grown to 5,298 acres and is 7 percent contained as of the morning of May 1. Crews working overnight in the Willow Creek Subdivision patrolled fire lines and extinguished spot fires, while firefighters on the northwestern perimeter held containment lines along the Willow Creek ridgeline following [...]

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 [...]