The lightning-caused Sacaton Fire, first detected June 21 in the Gila Wilderness, has grown to an estimated 5,546 acres as of July 3. The Gila Las Cruces Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the Sacaton Fire today as firefighters continue using indirect tactics to protect the Willow Creek Subdivision and the Mogollon Baldy Lookout and communications site. Additional resources have been ordered to support containment efforts after the fire expanded northeast Thursday into the southwest corner of the earlier Hummingbird Fire burn area. Steep terrain, heavy fuels, active fire behavior, and limited access continue to prevent direct firefighting operations.
The Southwest Solid Waste Authority has completed a $20,000 grant from the New Mexico Environment Department’s Recycling and Illegal Dumping Grant Program, using the funding to purchase 22 new cardboard recycling bins. The new bins have replaced damaged containers at existing business accounts, allowing older bins to be refurbished and expand commercial recycling services across Grant County. Nearly 140 businesses already participate in the program, and the additional bins will help divert more cardboard from the landfill while increasing recycling opportunities for local businesses and residents through existing public drop-off locations.
Last in our News is a list of events going on tomorrow for the 4th of July:
Glenwood will be having a three day celebration, which begins today, July 3rd and will continue to July 5 with a parade, fireworks, food and a Ranch Rodeo. For more information on times and days of events, visit Glenwood, New Mexico’s Facebook page.
The Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating America’s 250th Birthday with music, food, performances and more. The Flag Raising Ceremony will start at 9 a.m. followed by the parade at 10:00 a.m. Festivities will take place afterwards at Gouph Park. A fireworks display will take place at 9 p.m. at the top of Southwest Concrete and Paving in Silver City.
The City of Deming will be having their annual 4th of July celebration and with music, food vendors and fun for the whole family. The parade will start at 10 a.m. with activities starting at 11 a.m. at Trees Lake with the fireworks display starting at 9:15 p.m.
The City of Lordsburg will be holding their annual 4th of July parade and festivities. There will be free swimming from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Lordsburg Municipal Swimming Pool with fireworks beginning at Dusk.
