Silver City News
As of the morning of July 24, the Goose Wildfire is 30% contained. Fire crews made significant progress yesterday toward full suppression objectives, resulting in the increase in containment. Handline construction was completed along Snow Creek Trail #233, while work continued on preparing the eastern control line and securing the fire perimeter. Today, rehabilitation efforts [...]
During the recent Regular Bayard City Council meeting, representatives from the Southwest New Mexico Community Forestry Network presented the Bayard Community Forest Plan. According to the executive summary distributed at the meeting, the plan identified nine priority locations for improvement, including the Bayard Community Garden initiative, Bayard Community Park and Community Center, Old Fire Station [...]
In our Goose Fire update: As of this morning, July 22, the Goose Wildfire—remains at 0% containment. Firefighters continued efforts yesterday to construct a handline on the northeast corner of the fire toward the Gila River, while also improving nearby helispots to support helicopter operations. Today, crews are extending hose lays in the same area [...]
The Town of Hurley will hold a Special Meeting tomorrow, July 22nd at 3:00 p.m. at the Hurley Town Hall. The agenda will include the consideration of a Purchase Order to the New Mexico Department of Public Safety for the acquisition of a police unit, as well as the consideration of Resolution No. 2-2025/2026, which [...]
The Grant County Assessor’s Office has announced that, through the end of August, field staff will be conducting property reviews throughout the Village of Santa Clara. During this period, staff will be identifying and documenting any changes to properties, such as additions, carports, garages, sheds, or remodels. These updates will be incorporated into the assessment [...]
