Here’s a look at today’s headlines: A fire weather watch is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening for strong winds and low relative humidities. The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued the Fire Weather watch for all of southwest New Mexico, including all of Grant, Luna, and Hidalgo Counties. The Wilderness [...]
The 5th Annual Lori Norris Memorial Scholarship Dinner and Dance will be held this Saturday, April 8th, in the Cliff Exhibit Building of the Grant County Fairgrounds. The cost is $15 per person for the dinner and dance, $5 for children 6 years and under, and $5 to attend the dance only. Dinner and the [...]
Here's a look at today's headlines: The Silver Consolidated Schools are considering a four-day week. The meeting is today at 5:00 at the district administration building at 2810 North Swan Street. The budget will also be discussed as the district is looking a potential $2 million dollar shortfall due to state-level budget cuts due to [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Gila National Forest is looking for students, ages 17 and older, who are interested in a “call-when-needed” summer job that will provide an environment to learn about Fire Management and the Forest Service. The recruitment meeting will be held on April 18th at the Supervisor’s Office. The Deming [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The New Mexico Department of Transportation this afternoon issued a high wind warning in Hidalgo County. Visibility is low due to blowing dust. High profile vehicles are advised to use caution. The NMDOT will continue to monitor the roadway. View updated road conditions at nmroads.com. This past Thursday and [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District is planning on conducting a 220 acre broadcast burn located on and around the Negrito Firebase Administrative site compound. The burn will be conducted mid to late April as weather and fire conditions permit, and should be completed within a two to [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District personnel will be opening five campgrounds for the season on Monday, April 3rd. The campgrounds are Iron Creek Campground, Upper Gallinas Campground, Railroad Canyon Campground, Cherry creek Campground, and McMillan Campground. Veronica Valenzuela, 41, of Columbus, N.M., was sentenced Thursday in [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: A large portion of Southwest New Mexico, including all of Grant, Luna and Hidalgo Counties, is under a Red Flag Warning for Friday. Extremely critical fire weather conditions are expected as strong west-southwest winds, warm temperatures, and low relative humidities will create dangerous fire weather conditions. The highest threat [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: A robbery suspect is back in jail after failing to meet the conditions of his release. David Benny Dunnavan allegedly robbed the Family Dollar in December of last year and was required at a hearing later that month to keep in constant communication with an adult probation officer, which [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Operation "We Care" is a one-stop opportunity for local veterans, National Guard, Reserve or transitioning active-duty personnel to learn more about Veterans Administration services at the state and national level. The program will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, at the Mimbres Valley [...]
