Silver City News
AARP of New Mexico is offering a series of events in Silver City on Thursday, May 25th and Friday, May 26th. On Thursday from 4 to 6 pm, those providing unpaid care to an older loved one are invited to an evening of relaxation and rejuvenation at the Buckhorn Opera House. On Friday from 9:30 [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The New Mexico Department of Transportation along with Southwest Concrete & Paving will begin north side ditch grading, east of and including the Iron St/Florida St. intersection in Deming. Traffic will encounter equipment on the shoulders and a closure on Iron St. will be in effect. Motorists are asked [...]
The Town of Silver City will be offering a Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification Course from Friday, June 2nd through Sunday, June 4th. Course will cost $125 per person. Checks must be made to the instructor, Will Schalip. Course will be held at the Municipal Pool at 2700 N. Silver Street with Friday’s class beginning at [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Interstate Highway Construction will be performing bridge jacking operations on May 30th in order to repair bearing assemblies on the NM 90/Hudson Street Bridge. The contractor will utilize single lane closures with reduced speed during jacking operations. Traffic will be allowed across [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Kerr Fire on the Reserve Ranger District was reported this morning at 9,300 acres and 55% contained. Interior aerial ignitions occurred yesterday and are expected to continue today. Hand ignition will also continue along FR289 from South Squirrel Springs Canyon toward FR94. Resources will be holding, patrolling, and [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Baca Fire 6 miles northeast of Quemado Lake grew marginally yesterday, reaching an acreage of 672 acres. Command of the incident today transferred to an incident 4 commander. The fire received a moderate amount of moisture, however; heat remains within the perimeter and it is anticipate smoke and [...]
Hidalgo Medical Services Prepares for Transition and Adjusts to State and Federal Budget Cuts While Remaining Committed to Seniors in Grant County Silver City, NM (May 16, 2017) – Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) is gearing up to take over operations of the four Grant County Senior Center sites, effective July 1, 2017. “HMS is pleased [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Kerr Fire on the Reserve Ranger District grew 2,868 acres due to the hand and aerial ignitions conducted yesterday. The total fire size is now 6,604 acres, and the fire is 38% contained. Weather will dictate operations today, and resources will continue to monitor and patrol the northern, [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Kerr Fire, located 17 miles northeast of Reserve, is now 3,736 acres and 28% contained. The fire is expected to slowly grow to the west over the next several days. It is anticipated with the increase in fire activity to the West in Arizona that Mule Creek, Glenwood, [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Kerr Fire on the Reserve Ranger District remained active yesterday, though all fire lines held. Operations included conducting interior aerial ignitions to even out the fire edge before expected winds impacted the area. The Kerr Fire is 3,388 acres and 25% contained. In addition, strong southwest winds are [...]
