Yearly Archives: 2024

Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) has partnered with Animas Public Schools to offer a work-study program for current Juniors and Seniors at Animas High School. The program began with an organizational orientation, where students received education on key topics such as Federally Qualified Health Centers (the designation held by HMS), patient privacy, hand hygiene, bloodborne pathogens, [...]

Luna County recently honored two dedicated employees for their exceptional service and commitment to the community. Christopher Quarrell, from the Maintenance Department, and Georgina Martinez, from the Detention Center, were each recognized with a service award for their five years of hard work. These employees were commended for their contributions to the county, demonstrating a [...]

The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s (EDD) Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) has announced the allocation of $851,400 in grants to 43 organizations as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 Outdoor Equity Fund (OEF). These grants will support programs across 15 counties and seven Tribal communities, with a focus on enhancing youth access to outdoor activities [...]

On November 12th, the Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District began burning accumulated slash at the SU and Gilita community slash disposal sites, as well as 427 acres of post-timber sale slash piles resulting from the Doe Gun timber sale. The Doe Gun slash piles are situated along National Forest System Road (NFSR) 141, on [...]

Congratulations to the Silver FFA junior high members for their impressive performances this past weekend. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies team placed 3rd, which earned them a spot at the state competition. In the Creed competition, Lilyanna Ortiz secured 2nd place, while Lisa Bernstein placed 3rd qualifying both students for the state competition as well. [...]

The Quemado Ranger District plans to use prescribed fire to burn the Baca community slash disposal site, with ignitions potentially starting as early as Wednesday, November 20th. Crews are also preparing to continue burning approximately 800 acres of slash piles near Luna, New Mexico. The Baca slash site will be prioritized and is expected to [...]

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has closed the gates on NM 159, also known as Bursum Road, for the winter months. The lower gate is located at milepost 12.3, just past Mogollon, and the upper gate is at milepost 22.6, near the Willow Creek Campground. Travelers are advised to use an alternate route, [...]

Today we celebrate Veterans Day, which is dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Originally established as “Armistice Day” to mark the end of World War I, it has evolved into a day of recognition for all veterans, regardless of when they served. The holiday [...]

On Monday, November 11th, the country will honor veterans of all wars with Veterans Day, a national holiday of observance that coincides with the last designated fee-free day of 2024 for federal public lands. The Gila National Forest is advising all those who plan to visit the forest on Veterans Day to do their part [...]