July 31st, 2013: Elephant Butte Shows Drastic Signs of Drought

Despite most of Grant County having received over 2 inches of rain this month, and more than one flash-flood warning alert sent to all of our cell phones, we are still depressingly in the midst of a drought.  If you want proof, just compare the above satellite photo, courtesy of the NASA Earth Observatory, to [...]

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July 31st, 2013: Silver City FFA Chile Sales

It's Green Chile Season again here in southwest New Mexico, and we all know what that means.  This is the best time of year to drive around with your windows rolled down, because every time you pass by Wal Mart you can smell fresh Hatch Green Chile being roasted by our local FFA. The Silver [...]

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July 30th, 2013: Registration is Open for Guadalupe Montessori School

Guadalupe Montessori School is now enrolling 3 and 4 year-olds for the 2013-2013 school year.  They are also enrolling other levels as space is available for ages 14 months through sixth grade. "Give your child a jump start that will last a lifetime." The school year begins on August 19th.  To register your child, call [...]

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July 26th, 2013: Silver Fire BAER Project Underway

"The Gila National Forest's Silver Fire Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) seeding and mulching are progressing well on the high burn severity areas" stated BAER Implementation Leader Tracy Weber in a press release from July 25th.  Over 11,000 acres of severely burned areas will be seeded, with nearly 3,000 additional acres being mulched.  Additional seeding [...]

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July 25th, 2013: Road Closure for NM-211

Posted July 25, 2013: 4:30 pm The New Mexico Department of Transportation has closed NM 211 between mile markers 3 and 4 in the Bear Creek area due to heavy erosion from the rains.  This region is expected to experience additional showers this evening, which will continue to impact roadways and crossings.  Motorists are advised [...]

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July 25th, 2013: MRAC Prepares for two Youth Mural Dedications

Join the Mimbres Region Arts Council July 27th and August 3rd as they dedicate two Youth Mural Projects.  Everyone is invited to attend either one or both and "celebrate the creative spirit and talent of our community youngsters." This Saturday's Youth Mural Dedication will be held at Penny Park at noon.  The mural dedicated will [...]

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July 24th, 2013: Battle of the Badges Blood Drive this Weekend

There will be a Battle of the Badges Blood Drive this weekend in Silver City with the United Blood Services-Rio Grande.  Head out to Wal-Mart this Friday, Saturday and Sunday to donate on behalf of your favorite department and receive a Battle of the Badges T-shirt.  The Battle of the Badges wages on between the [...]

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July 23rd, 2013: Clay at the Gila Cliff Dwellings with John Heisey

The Silver City Public Library, in conjunction with the Silver City Museum, the Bayard Public Library, and the Gila Valley Library, will host a talk by John Heisey about clay in the Gila Cliff Dwellings.  The presentation will be held this Thursday, July 25th, at 5:30 pm at the library.  Mr. Heisey will be discussing [...]

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July 22nd, 2013: Road Advisory for NM 152

The New Mexico Department of Transportation will be assisting the US Forest Service with traffic control as seeding and mulching projects begin in the area of the 2013 Silver Fire.  NM 152 from mile marker 22 through 39 will be closed beginning tomorrow, July 23rd beginning at 6 am, through August 5th at 6 pm [...]

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July 22nd, 2013: Silver Fire Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Enters Phase 1 Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation for the Silver Fire burn area began on Sunday, July 21st.  The USDA Forest Service, Washington Office has approved funding, and a contract has been awarded to begin seeding on over 11,000 acres of severely burned areas of the Gila Wilderness.  Mulching operations for nearly 3,000 acres will begin in the Hillsboro mining district [...]

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