Fire Report 062218 The Ranch Fire was reported at approximately 3:15 p.m. in the Reserve Ranger District yesterday appears to have begun north of Saliz Pass. The fire is approximately 300-400 acres and is now on the west side of US Hwy 180. Retardant drops earlier in the evening were very effective in protecting [...]
Fire Report 062118 The Ranch Fire was reported at approximately 3:15 P.M. today north of Saliz Pass in the Glenwood Ranger District, and at last report has encompassed approximately 50 acres and crossed Highway 180. Therefore, U.S Highway 180 is closed both north and southbound from Mule Creek to the junction of NM Hwy [...]
Here’s a look at today’s news: New Mexico Attorney General, Hector Balderas, is warning the public about scam callers posing as IRS agents. The calls are aggressive in nature and range from threats of monetary penalties to immediate arrest for lack of tax payments. The public is advised to not engage or send money [...]
Here’s some local news: A Burned Area Emergency Response team is assessing post fire conditions for the Buzzard Fire, located in the Reserve Ranger District, Gila National Forest. The team addresses situations in burned areas to recommend emergency treatments to protect life, property, water quality, and natural and cultural resources on National Forest lands. [...]
Here’s a look at today’s news in our area: The New Mexico Central Arizona Project Entity, the responsible party for the design and construction the Gila diversion project, has agreed that the National Environmental Policy Act or NEPA process can begin. The submission of the project confirmation package by the CAP Entity has opened [...]
SkyWest Media hosted a KNFT-FM radio remote on Thursday, June 14th at 1st New Mexico Bank in Silver City. The celebration included valuable give-aways, a meet and greet with members of the Hi Lo Rodeo Team, Rodeo Royalty, and other special guests.
Here’s a look at today’s news: The Hurley Town Council has approved the hiring of two part-time positions to take on the jobs of code enforcement officer and animal control officer. Both jobs had been combined into one full time position, until that individual resigned to work as a veteran’s service officer for the [...]
The Gila National Forest is rescinding the order for Stage 2 Fire Restrictions and moving to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective immediately. In addition, Fire Danger has been modified down to Very High from Extreme. Campfire and smoking restrictions will be re-implemented on the Gila National Forest in order to protect public health and reduce [...]
Fire Report 061818 Our goal here at Silver City Radio is to keep you, our listeners, up to date on the latest forest fire news. Regarding the Buzzard Fire that started on May 22nd, located 10 miles NE of Reserve in the Gila National Forest. According to the last report, the fire has covered [...]
Fire Report 061518 Our goal here at Silver City Radio is to keep you, our listeners, up to date on the latest forest fire news. The Willow Fire that started on June 10th at 2:10 P.M, is currently burning on Willow Mountain and the headwaters of Willow Creek in the Whitewater-Baldy Fire scar of [...]
