Monthly Archives: June 2025

The Trout Fire, as of this morning, was announced to be 83% contained at 47,294 acres. Today, the local Gila Las Cruces Type 3 Incident Management Team officially assumed command of the Trout Fire. The Gila Las Cruces Type 3 Team looks forward to building on the strong progress made so far and is committed [...]

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a recent scam that has emerged during the Trout Fire. Individuals have reported receiving phone calls from scammers falsely claiming to be Sheriff’s Office employees, stating that the recipient has an outstanding warrant or federal jury fine and demanding payment over the phone. The Sheriff’s Office [...]

In Trout Fire News: As of the morning of June 26th, the Grant County Office of Emergency Management has provided an update on the Trout Fire. All evacuation zones have been reduced in status, indicating improved conditions. Non-residents are respectfully asked to avoid the area to support continued firefighting operations. The public is also reminded [...]

A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team, led by Mike Natharius, is assessing fire damage from the Trout Fire. BAER teams quickly evaluate burned landscapes to determine the risk of post-fire flooding, debris flows, and other hazards on National Forest lands. As threats are found, they recommend emergency stabilization measures to protect human life, property, [...]

In Trout Fire News: The Commons, in partnership with the Gila Community Foundation, will be assuming responsibility for the Salvation Army donation bank to continue providing essential supplies to those affected by the Trout Fire. Distribution of supplies will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays [...]