August 20th, 2013: Little Walnut Picnic Area to Close for a Day

According to a news release, the Silver City Ranger District, Gila National Forest, will implement a temporary one-day closure for the Little Walnut Day Use Picnic Area tomorrow, August 21st, 2013, to remove hazardous trees and branches. For public and employee safety, the public is asked to instead use the Gomez Peak Trailhead to access [...]

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August 19th: Susana Martinez in Silver City August 20th

Governor Susana Martinez will be in Silver City tomorrow, August 20th, 2013.  A Press Conference is scheduled for 10 am at the Silco Theater, 311 North Bullard Street in downtown Silver City.  The purpose of Governor Martinez' trip is to "announce Mainstreet Capital Outlay funding for a portion of the renovation costs of the Silco [...]

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August 15th, 2013: Patriot Day Memorial Planned for 9-11 at Gough Park

In the famous words of Alan Jackson, "Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day?"  The Patriot Day Memorial is a time to remember the thoughts, feelings, and prayers for over 3,000 men, women, and children who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001. Five years ago, James and Connie Zawaki began [...]

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August 14th, 2013: Pancake Breakfast This Saturday with the Upper Mimbres Valley Volunteer Fire Department

The Upper Mimbres Valley Volunteer Fire Department will have a Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale Fundraiser this Saturday, August 17th, from 8 to 11 am.  The cost is $5 per person and the plate includes pancakes, sausages, eggs, and your choice to drink of either coffee, orange juice or tea.  There will also be a [...]

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August 12th, 2013: Catwalk Trail Re-opens After June 2nd Rockfall

Repairs to the Catwalk after a rockfall damaged a portion of the trail have been completed.  According to a release from the Gila National Forest Office, the Catwalk Trail is once again open from the Whitewater Picnic Area to 1/2 mile along the primitive trail, including the suspended trail, to the Octagon.  The park remains [...]

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August 12th, 2013: Road Advisory for I-10 at Mile 76

August 12, 2013: 11:00 am The New Mexico Department of Transportation has closed the passing lane on I-10 Eastbound at mile marker 76 due to guardrail repairs.  The closure will last until 4:00 pm today, August 12th.  Please reduce speed and use caution.  Motorists are advised to expect delays and, if possible, avoid this area [...]

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August 8th, 2013: Beso, the Unofficial Mascot, and the Puppy Dog Ranch Rescue Fundraiser

Isn't he just the cutest thing on three legs? Beso's leg had to be removed when he was only 6 weeks old, but that hasn't stopped everyone he meets from falling in love with him, according to Laurie West, owner of the Puppy Dog Ranch Rescue where Beso has been taken care of since losing [...]

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August 8th, 2013: Road Advisory

August 8, 2013: 2:45 pm The New Mexico Department of Transportation continues to work on clearing roadways that have been overtaken with heavy debris due to large volumes of rainfall recently.  The following routs are currently closed: NM-152 near Kingston from mile marker 22 through 36.  The road is scheduled to re-open by the end [...]

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August 7th, 2013: Silver Schools Kindergarten Home Visits and First Day

The start of the new school year is just around the corner for students in Silver City.  The Silver Consolidated School District has released the schedule for their largest group of new students: Kindergartners. Home visits for Kindergartners attending Jose Barrios Elementary, Harrison Schmitt Elementary, and G.W. Stout Elementary will be held next week, the [...]

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August 7th, 2013: Gila National Forest Set to Re-Open

The Gila and Aldo Leopold Wilderness areas of the Gila National Forest are scheduled to re-open this Friday, August 9th, 2013 at 6:00 am.  Areas had been closed due to fire activity and after-fire effects such as flooding, erosion, and hazard areas. Forest Supervisor Kelly Russell says "I am pleased to announce that these previously [...]

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