Monthly Archives: July 2016

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Grant County Commission held a special meeting on Wednesday to make final adjustments to the fiscal year 2016 budget, including a $153,000 increase in property tax receipts and a $390,200 increase in the federal Payment in Lieu of Taxes. In sports news, the Lone Star Conference pre-season football [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Gila National Forest Reserve Ranger District plans district-wide pile burns, weather and fire conditions permitting.  These areas will be signed and posted for public awareness, and burns are scheduled to being the week of August 1.  The burns will be conducted in the following areas: Negrito Fire Base [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: In response to a complaint filed by former New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission Director Norm Gaume, the New Mexico Attorney General determined that the New Mexico Central Arizona Project Entity violated the New Mexico Open Meetings Act. In a July 12, 2016 letter sent to NM CAP Entity attorney [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The final update regarding the Black Range Complex Fires was released this morning by the Gila National Forest office.  The Kline, Cooney, Corduroy, and Boiler Fires burn within pre-determined management areas and are currently a combined 4,297 acres.  Fire Management will be transferred back to the Black Range Ranger [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Range Ranger District, located 65 miles northwest of T or C, are currently 10% contained.  Today, the Black Range Complex Fire will begin demobilizing fire line personnel.  Dozer operations are being considered for road repairs and a reconnaissance flight will occur [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Gila National Forest, Silver City District is rescinding portions of the Silver and Signal Fire Emergency Road and Trails Closure Order effective Monday, July 25, 2016.  The Silver portion of the closure remains in effect in its entirety.  The areas to be open were initially closed due to [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Range Ranger District consist of four fires: the Kline and Cooney Fires started July 8, the Corduroy Fire on July 17, and the Boiler Fire on July 18.  These lightning-caused fires are located in the Black Range Mountains, 65 miles northwest [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: At the Silver school board meeting on Tuesday, Vice President Tony Egan announced that as of 5 pm, he would be resigning from the board.  Former board member Tom Laws said he could now withdraw his support for the recall, and Billy Billings, another former board member said this [...]