The U.S. Forest Service is considering a major change to national forest policy: the possible rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. That rule currently restricts road construction on about 44 million acres of national forest lands across the country, including nearly 730,000 acres in the Gila National Forest. Supporters say the restrictions have [...]
The Gila National Forest has announced plans for prescribed fire operations this fall, pending all required approvals. Planned projects include the SU Community Slash Pit in the Reserve Ranger District, the Sheridan Community Slash Pit in the Glenwood Ranger District and slash piles at the Fort Bayard Administrative Site in the Silver City Ranger District. [...]
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Cruces District is preparing to implement a 150-acre prescribed burn between September 22 and October 31, pending favorable conditions, to reduce hazardous fuels near the community of Pinos Altos. This effort is part of a series of projects aimed at minimizing the risk of wildfire impacts to wildlife [...]
Tomorrow, September 17th, over 20 PNM employees will volunteer their time to support local community projects across southwest New Mexico. Employees will visit the Indian Springs Ranch in Mimbres where the team will assist with tree thinning, weed removal, landscaping tasks, and hauling away unwanted vegetation or debris. That same day, PNM employees will also [...]
The South Fork Negrito Creek bridge replacement project on the Gila National Forest’s Reserve Ranger District is nearing completion. Delivery of the major prefabricated steel bridge components is scheduled for September 17–22, which may impact travel along Forest Road 141 between Reserve and the project site, located 27 miles southeast of town. Final construction activities [...]
Visitors to the Gila region will now find expanded amenities at Woody’s Corral Trailhead near the Gila Cliff Dwellings, thanks to the installation of eight new 20-by-30-foot corrals complete with nearby water troughs. The upgraded site offers space for parking and camping, with many trails to ride and explore. This project was made possible through [...]
Gila Regional Medical Center is continuing their Community Town Hall sessions to help provide updates on hospital initiatives, present community benefit reports, and engage in open discussion with community members. The sessions will take place this evening, September 11 at 6:00 p.m. at the Tyrone Community Center, September 16 at 6:00 p.m. at the Bayard [...]
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will convene its Regular Meeting tomorrow, September 11, at 9 a.m. in the Grant County Administration Center. The agenda features several significant items, including proclamations recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the 2025 Grant County Fair Days. Commissioners will also hear presentations from the Community Health Council and Gila [...]
The Community Work Group will convene this evening, September 9, at 6 p.m. at the Bayard Community Center to discuss and provide informed recommendations regarding decisions made under the Chino Administrative Order of Consent (AOC). The AOC is a voluntary yet legally binding agreement between the New Mexico Environment Department and Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company, [...]
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to a new scam in circulation. The scheme falsely claims that a federal bench warrant has been issued for the recipient’s arrest by Sheriff Alejandro Gomez, Badge Number 529, and demands a $3,000 payment to avoid arrest. Officials emphasize that law enforcement will never request payment by [...]
