The new VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic opened for business in Silver City on May 7th, but today boasted the grand opening celebration. The ceremony included the posting of the colors, VIP introductions, and of course a ribbon cutting. To follow the opening ceremonies, the new VA clinic held a health fair that allowed Veterans [...]
Delighted residents of Kingston were given special permits by officials yesterday afternoon along with permission to return home. Though the area remains closed to the general public, residents are grateful to be returning after 10 days living with friends or staying in Hillsboro while the Silver Fire ravaged the forest around their homes. Thanks to [...]
Due in part to the warm, dry weather yesterday, the Silver Fire has reached 36,500 acres. The fire continues to grow primarily toward the north, but Fire crews are currently able to maintain containment lines. The fire remains 5% contained. There has been very little fire activity south of NM Highway 152. Indirect line construction [...]
The Silver Fire burns in the Gila National Forest to the east of Silver City and Bayard. The fire is suspected of being started by lightning on June 7, about 7 miles Southwest of Kingston. This fire is one of 44 active fires in the United States right now. As of June 19 at 9 [...]
