Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Wilderness Ranger District fire managers are planning to conduct various prescribed fires beginning Tuesday, Jan. 19 and continuing into the spring as conditions allow. The projects include broadcast burning and pile burning. Pile burns are planned in these locations: Off Hwy 35, and Elkhorn Road, behind Desert West Auction; Lake Roberts off Forest Drive and [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: At Tuseday’s January 12th town meeting, Town Manager Alex Brown informed council members that the opening of the Highway 90 Bridge would be delayed until around early February. The reason for the holdup is that paving can’t commence until the temperature averages 40 degrees. Also at the meeting, a [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Area children attending Growing Tree, a program of the Early Childhood Programs at Western New Mexico University, will soon benefit from a grant awarded by the Brindle Foundation. The $15,000 grant will support the Growing Tree program, a 5 star, nationally accredited infant and toddler program, located at Silver [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: On Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, crews mobilized to the Catwalk on the Glenwood Ranger District to begin repair work. In the initial construction phase, rock slides will be cleared from the trails and large boulders will be removed from the creek. Silt traps and other debris traps will be set [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Smoke may be visible in various locations across the Reserve Ranger District as fire management personnel burn slash piles throughout the winter as conditions allow. These areas will be signed and posted for public awareness. Objectives of these burns include removing hazardous fuels and reducing the threat of severe wildfires. Locations [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Western New Mexico University plans to develop a unique student-mentoring program if at least $133,000 is raised through a matching campaign initiative with the state of New Mexico. New Mexico has made available $400,000 to help WNMU provide the mentorship and research opportunities, if the university raises $133,000 before [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: On December 23rd, a red 1997 Ford pickup collided with a white 1996 Chevrolet pickup at the intersection of Highway 180 and Ranch Club Road. The Ford reportedly ran a red light on US 180 and slammed into the driver’s side of the Chevrolet as the driver was pulling [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Luna County officials are asking for the public's patience as Road Department crews work to improve conditions worsened by recent winter storms. Road Department personnel have been scouring county roads during the first week of the year assessing dryness in order to schedule maintenance and other repairs. Until the [...]
The Town of Silver City Bicycle Master Plan public meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 5, 2016 has been cancelled due to the weather. It will be rescheduled in the near future. For additional information contact the Office of Sustainability at 597-8989 or email denisesmithnpc@gmail.com.
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 2 pm Tuesday. The National Weather Service in El Paso issued the Winter Weather Advisory for the Gila Region, including much of northern Grant County. Snow was expected to begin around 2 this afternoon around 7500 feet, and drop to near [...]
