Here’s a look at today’s headlines: 052917 The Hidalgo Medical Services Student Health Advisory Council at Cobre High School recently coordinated an engaging day of “Summer Safety Tips” for students and community members. Student activities and dialogues during the event addressed the consequences of underage drinking, the importance of saying “no” to distracted driving, and [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: As a reminder, the Black Range Ranger District on the Gila National Forest is planning to conduct the Area 74 Prescribed Fire beginning Sunday, May 28th as conditions allow. The overall project is approximately 10,000 acres in size and the boundaries of the prescribed burn are FR521 on the [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Red Flag Warning through tomorrow for strong winds and low relative humidities. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are occurring. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme [...]
Uncle Bill’s Bar in Reserve will hold their annual Way Out West Local Trade on Saturday, June 10th from 3 to 9 pm. There will be New Mexico Wine tastings from Southwest Wines and Spirits and distillery beer tastings by Tractor Brewing Company and Premier Distributing. There will be music by CW Ayon and food by [...]
AARP of New Mexico is offering a series of events in Silver City on Thursday, May 25th and Friday, May 26th. On Thursday from 4 to 6 pm, those providing unpaid care to an older loved one are invited to an evening of relaxation and rejuvenation at the Buckhorn Opera House. On Friday from 9:30 [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The New Mexico Department of Transportation along with Southwest Concrete & Paving will begin north side ditch grading, east of and including the Iron St/Florida St. intersection in Deming. Traffic will encounter equipment on the shoulders and a closure on Iron St. will be in effect. Motorists are asked [...]
The Town of Silver City will be offering a Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification Course from Friday, June 2nd through Sunday, June 4th. Course will cost $125 per person. Checks must be made to the instructor, Will Schalip. Course will be held at the Municipal Pool at 2700 N. Silver Street with Friday’s class beginning at [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Interstate Highway Construction will be performing bridge jacking operations on May 30th in order to repair bearing assemblies on the NM 90/Hudson Street Bridge. The contractor will utilize single lane closures with reduced speed during jacking operations. Traffic will be allowed across [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Kerr Fire on the Reserve Ranger District was reported this morning at 9,300 acres and 55% contained. Interior aerial ignitions occurred yesterday and are expected to continue today. Hand ignition will also continue along FR289 from South Squirrel Springs Canyon toward FR94. Resources will be holding, patrolling, and [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Baca Fire 6 miles northeast of Quemado Lake grew marginally yesterday, reaching an acreage of 672 acres. Command of the incident today transferred to an incident 4 commander. The fire received a moderate amount of moisture, however; heat remains within the perimeter and it is anticipate smoke and [...]
