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Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District is planning on conducting a 220 acre broadcast burn located on and around the Negrito Firebase Administrative site compound.  The burn will be conducted mid to late April as weather and fire conditions permit, and should be completed within a two to [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District personnel will be opening five campgrounds for the season on Monday, April 3rd.  The campgrounds are Iron Creek Campground, Upper Gallinas Campground, Railroad Canyon Campground, Cherry creek Campground, and McMillan Campground. Veronica Valenzuela, 41, of Columbus, N.M., was sentenced Thursday in [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: A large portion of Southwest New Mexico, including all of Grant, Luna and Hidalgo Counties, is under a Red Flag Warning for Friday.  Extremely critical fire weather conditions are expected as strong west-southwest winds, warm temperatures, and low relative humidities will create dangerous fire weather conditions.  The highest threat [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: A robbery suspect is back in jail after failing to meet the conditions of his release.  David Benny Dunnavan allegedly robbed the Family Dollar in December of last year and was required at a hearing later that month to keep in constant communication with an adult probation officer, which [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Operation "We Care" is a one-stop opportunity for local veterans, National Guard, Reserve or transitioning active-duty personnel to learn more about Veterans Administration services at the state and national level. The program will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, at the Mimbres Valley [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: At the Grant County Commissioners meeting, Gila Regional Medical Center Interim CEO Alfredo Ontiveros informed the commission that the CEO selection committee is looking at candidates and will, in a closed meeting today, decide who to interview initially before the final three to five are sent to the board [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Rudy Marquez III of Bayard has been charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, a felon in possession of a firearm, and tampering with evidence in connection with the March 12th shooting of another man in the leg during an argument.  He was arrested on Tuesday without incident. [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Grant County Commission held a work session on Tuesday, March 21st.  During the meeting, management of the Grant County Veterans Memorial Conference Center was discussed.  A number of proposals were submitted for management of the location.  Contract negotiations are expected to begin with the Grant County Chamber of [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: A high wind warning was issued for Hidalgo County due to low visibility from blowing dust.  The NMDOT is asking high profile vehicles to please use caution.  Check current road conditions on NMRoads.com. The Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District and the Sapillo Volunteer Fire Department invite the public [...]