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The Quemado Ranger District plans to use prescribed fire to burn the Baca community slash disposal site, with ignitions potentially starting as early as Wednesday, November 20th. Crews are also preparing to continue burning approximately 800 acres of slash piles near Luna, New Mexico. The Baca slash site will be prioritized and is expected to [...]

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has closed the gates on NM 159, also known as Bursum Road, for the winter months. The lower gate is located at milepost 12.3, just past Mogollon, and the upper gate is at milepost 22.6, near the Willow Creek Campground. Travelers are advised to use an alternate route, [...]

Today we celebrate Veterans Day, which is dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Originally established as “Armistice Day” to mark the end of World War I, it has evolved into a day of recognition for all veterans, regardless of when they served. The holiday [...]

On Monday, November 11th, the country will honor veterans of all wars with Veterans Day, a national holiday of observance that coincides with the last designated fee-free day of 2024 for federal public lands. The Gila National Forest is advising all those who plan to visit the forest on Veterans Day to do their part [...]

The Town of Hurley would like to thank all the residents who have come together to support Hurley’s Animal Shelter, helping to transform it into a prominent facility for southwestern New Mexico. With the shelter nearing full capacity over the past several months, volunteers have generously stepped up to care for the animals, including feeding [...]

Congratulations to the Cliff, Silver High, and Cobre High School Boys and Girls Cross Country teams for their impressive performances at the District Championships, where they all placed in the top five. The Cliff teams secured 4th place overall, while Cobre High School finished 2nd, with Jacob Arias and Santiago Peru-Subia earning All-District honors. Silver [...]

Congratulations to Stephanie Provencio, who received the 2024 DAISY Award from Gila Regional Medical Center. The DAISY Award is an internationally recognized program that honors nurses who provide extraordinary care while demonstrating compassion, courage, and integrity in their daily work. Stephanie was recognized for her unwavering commitment to patient care, her impressive 18 years of [...]

Silver City’s Pick It Up-Toss No Mas would like to thank all the volunteers who dedicated their time during the October "Spooky Cleanup Day" event. Thanks to the efforts of 19 volunteers, a total of 49 hours was spent cleaning the community, resulting in the collection of 980 pounds of litter and debris from locations [...]

Silver Consolidated Schools recently welcomed Mrs. Deana Davis as the new principal of Harrison Schmitt Elementary School. Mrs. Davis brings a wealth of experience from her various educational leadership roles at the Cobre Consolidated School District and from her most recent position serving as an elementary principal in Deming Public Schools. Her diverse experience across [...]