Fire Information: (575) 388-8300 The Signal Fire is currently 5,740 acres and 25% contained Possible burnout operations may occur over the next few days to help prevent the fire from spreading to the northeast and east. Expect to see smoke. Alerts will be sent out when the burnout operation begins. *A public meeting will be held [...]
Here’s a look at the local headlines: As of the latest report, the Signal Fire north of Silver City had reached 5,740 acres, and was 15% contained. Nearly 600 personnel are fighting the fire, including 5 helicopters, 18 engines, and 1 bulldozer. Crews continue to build lines on the northeast and east sides, and continue [...]
The latest Signal Fire update is from late last night. As of yesterday, the fire had spread to 5,740 acres, but is now 15% contained. Nearly 600 personnel are now fighting the blaze, including 5 helicopters, 18 engines, and 1 dozer. So far, no structures have been lost. Yesterday, crews strengthened existing fire lines and [...]
As of the last update yesterday evening, the Signal Fire north of Silver City was estimated at 4,700 acres. The fire continues to spread north and east, and remains 0% contained. Last night, ever 500 personnel had been assigned to fight the blaze, including several air-tankers and a DC-10, known as a Very Large Air [...]
Tune in to KSCQ 92.9 and KNFT-FM 102.9 for your chance to win! For the next two weeks, Silver City Radio will be giving away twenty-one Lottery Bucks from the New Mexico Lottery that can be redeemed for "Fantasy Blackjack" scratchers at any New Mexico Lottery retailer. What do you have to do to win? [...]
According to www.nmfireinfo.com, as of 9 pm last night, the Signal Fire, located on Signal Peak outside of Pinos Altos, is estimated at 2,700 acres. The fire was reported Sunday afternoon, and crews fighting the fire include One Type I Hotshot Crew, Smoke Jumpers, 3 Heli-tankers, 1 Type 2 Helicopter, and 3 Engines. Highway 15 from [...]
For our Deming listeners: Please be advised all school sites will release 2 1/2 hours early from regular dismissal time today due to weather forecast of dangerously high winds. The following are the dismissal times for each school site: All Elementary Schools - 12:30 pm Deming Intermediate School - 12:55 pm Red Mountain Middle School [...]
Today, May 6th, introduces Give Grande New Mexico, a 24-hour time of giving to non-profit organizations throughout New Mexico. To support your favorite non-profit organization, go to www.givegrandenm.org and follow the simple steps to donate. Give Grande is best viewed in Internet Explorer Version 9 or higher, and can also be viewed in Firefox and [...]
Silver City’s Tour of the Gila, powered by SRAM, "Gila Monster Road Race" concludes the race week Sunday with a grueling 105.7 mile race with over 9100 feet of climbing and more than 8200 feet of descent. Race starts at Golf Park in Silver City and ends in P.A. near the museum. Start time is [...]
Day 4 of Silver City's Tour of the Gila, powered by SRAM, is the Downtown Silver City Criterium that will begin at 8 am, Saturday. Downtown roads affected by the race will have closures put in place starting at 4am Saturday morning. Streets affected include College Avenue, 6th Street, Bullard Street, and Cooper Street. Residents [...]
