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The lightning-caused Sacaton Fire, first detected June 21 in the Gila Wilderness, has grown to an estimated 5,546 acres as of July 3. The Gila Las Cruces Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the Sacaton Fire today as firefighters continue using indirect tactics to protect the Willow Creek Subdivision and the Mogollon Baldy [...]

The Village of Santa Clara has announced the return of the "Beautiful Yard of the Month" contest. This initiative recognizes residents who take pride in maintaining clean, neat, and well-cared-for properties. In addition to general upkeep, creativity is encouraged—unique features such as whimsical yard art, yard sculptures, bird feeders, birdbaths, and other distinctive touches will [...]

The Village of Santa Clara plans to apply for a Community Development Block Grant to continue restoring the historic Bradley Hotel, with the goal of transforming the 1890 adobe building into a community center for local residents. The board also approved a 4.6% increase in water and sewer rates to keep pace with rising operating [...]

The U.S. Forest Service is seeking public comment on a proposed rule to modernize its internal directives system by simplifying procedures, promoting innovation, and giving more decision-making authority to field employees. The proposal would also eliminate most regional and local directive supplements to create more consistent policies across all Forest Service units. The public has [...]

The Western New Mexico University Board of Regents approved a five-year capital outlay plan and infrastructure improvement projects during its recent meeting, establishing priorities for future campus upgrades and state funding requests. The board also approved a student-led solar energy project to expand renewable energy on campus and a revised Student Regent Scholarship resolution to [...]

The Youth Mural Program (YMP) and Youth Conservation Corps (YCC)  have completed several public art projects across Silver City, including the restoration of a tile mural at the corner of Arizona and Broadway. Students also helped finish a new downtown mural on Yankie Street and created the first of five mural panels planned for the [...]

The Western New Mexico University Museum has expanded its permanent collection through a transfer of artifacts from the Museum of Northern Arizona. The acquisition includes Casas Grandes pottery, pre-Hispanic Madera Black-on-red vessels, and Indigenous Mexican cultural items, strengthening areas of the museum’s collection that were previously underrepresented. Many of the objects will be made available [...]

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 8:30 a.m. on June 25, at the Grant County Administration Complex. Commissioners are scheduled to discuss appointments to the Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees, consider a resolution increasing salaries for elected officials and chief deputies, review a revised proposal for bathroom [...]