Monthly Archives: May 2017

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Grant County Administrative Officials will conduct a Public Forum on Tuesday, May 16th in light of recent controversial changes to the Gila Regional Cancer Center.  The meeting will take place in the Commission Meeting Room of the Grant County Administration Center beginning at 6 pm.  Interested parties are invited [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District announced today that the Dipping Vat Campground is now open.  Dipping Vat Campground is located adjacent to the west side of Snow Lake approximately 52 miles southeast of Reserve off Forest Road 141.  Campgrounds on the Gila National Forest are first-come, first [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: New Mexico`s top two youth volunteers of 2017, Peter Alarid, 18, of Silver City and Alexandra Burnham, 13, of Farmington, were honored in the nation`s capital Monday night for their outstanding volunteer service during the 22nd annual presentation of The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Peter and Alexandra – [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Kerr Fire on the Reserve Ranger District remains 2,800 acres and 17% contained.  Measurable amounts of precipitation fell over a majority of the fire yesterday afternoon.  Fire managers continue to utilize and maintain low intensity fire within the area to reduce fuel loading and improve forest health. The [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Kerr Wildfire, located 17 miles northeast of Reserve, is currently reported at 2800 acres and 17 percent contained.  The fire was lightning-caused on May 1st, and 52 personnel are on location.  Fire managers anticipate low to moderate fire to create a mosaic across the designated fire area.  The [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The lightning-caused Kerr Fire on the Reserve Ranger District, located on John Kerr Peak 17 miles northeast of Reserve, continues to grow slowly in the pine, oak and juniper-rich habitat.  Smoke may be visible in the surrounding area of Apache Creek, Cruzville, Aragon, and Reserve.  Continental Divide Trail hikers [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Kerr Fire located 17 miles northeast of Reserve on the Gila National Forest was reported today at 175 acres.  The fire is lightning-caused and started on Monday. Fire managers are managing the Kerr Fire along Forest Road 289B to FR7037N to reduce the fuel load and help restore [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Kerr Fire burning on National Forest Lands 17 miles northeast of Reserve is currently reported as 110 acres.  The fire was caused by a lightning strike on May 1st.  Fire management officers are taking this opportunity to improve natural resource values by improving forest health and watershed conditions. [...]