Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Interstate Stream Commission voted Monday to go ahead with plans to divert the Gila River by a vote of eight to two. The decision ended eight years of debate on the issue. The recommended diversion project would divert the river into storage areas and conserve an average of [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission voted in a public meeting yesterday to support water conservation projects, rural communities and the environment in Southwestern New Mexico through the Arizona Water Settlement Act (AWSA). The Commission’s recommendation includes municipal water conservation, capturing and saving flood waters for future use, and [...]
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Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a re-dedication ceremony of the Historic Marker at the Catwalk this Saturday. The marker was originally dedicated in 1966 and was recently repaired and reinstalled. The historic sign was taken down when flooding of Whitewater Canyon was anticipated. Patricia Barger, New Mexico [...]
Fire Information: (575) 388-8300 The Signal Fire is currently 5,740 acres and 25% contained Possible burnout operations may occur over the next few days to help prevent the fire from spreading to the northeast and east. Expect to see smoke. Alerts will be sent out when the burnout operation begins. *A public meeting will be held [...]
It's time again for Silver City's Annual Tour of the Gila, Powered by SRAM, and the Kiwanis/Rotary Bike Rodeo. Head out this Saturday for your kids to ride the monitored safety course, get their bike checked, and enter to win a free bicycle from the Bike Works. Plus, get an exciting view of the racers [...]
New Mexico Search and Rescue Council Media Alert SEARCH AND RESCUE INCIDENT Search for Missing Hiker near Reserve OCTOBER 22, 2013, 4:00 p.m. Incident Contact: Dave Baldridge NM State Police Mission Number: 13-11-12 Mission Start Date: October 20, 2013 Cause: Missing Man Search initiated: Afternoon, October 20 October 21 Incident Commanders: Sunday, Dave Denali [...]
WATER QUALITY TESTING PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE Sponsored by the New Mexico Department of Health and the New Mexico Environment Department WHO: Residents of Mimbres, Bayard, Silver City and surrounding communities of Grant County WHAT: Free water testing for residents with private wells serving homes not connected to a public water utility WHEN: October 5, [...]
Fireworks are a popular tradition used by American families to celebrate our Independence Day, and setting off fireworks around your home can be exciting. It can also be dangerous. When setting off fireworks, remember to be safe. Our local Fire Marshall wants to remind everyone to always set off fireworks on a barren or paved [...]
The Silver Fire reached 83,920 acres as of this morning, and remains 20% contained. Currently, 691 personnel are fighting the lightning-caused fire. Crews today are expected to concentrate on the west flank of the fire, conducting burnout operations south of McKnight Road as conditions allow. Fire-fight yesterday saw great effort from helicopters along the west [...]
