The Grant County Air Information and Research for a Well-Informed Society (Grant County AIRWISE) is informing residents that, due to poor air quality caused by the Trout Fire, they can monitor local air conditions in real time through the Grant County AIRWISE community air quality monitoring network. This network provides critical, up-to-date data to help individuals make informed decisions to protect their health. Residents are encouraged to use the color-coded air quality values displayed on the network’s map and compare them to the health guidelines provided by the Air Quality Index (AQI). Visit website for more information.
In response to the Trout Fire, Harvest Church, in partnership with Convoy of Hope, is hosting a community outreach event to provide free essential items to those in need. Available supplies will include diapers, bottled water, non-perishable food, hygiene products, and more. The event will take place on Sunday, June 22 at 3:00 PM at 1500 N Hudson Street in Silver City.
Arise Community Church, located at 2 Arroyo Seco Road in Silver City, is providing essential support services to individuals affected by the Trout Fire. Available resources include on-site shelters and showers, with additional shower facilities offered at the Red Cross location through the Baptist Convention. The church is also offering hot meals, food assistance, and RV parking. The facility is open 24/7 for emergency relief. For more information or to inquire about volunteer opportunities, please contact Pastor Cody Landers at (225) 444-8751.
Cobre Consolidated Schools has announced that the Summer Lunch in the Park program will be relocated to the Bayard Elementary School cafeteria due to ongoing heavy smoke advisories. As a precaution, Viola Stone Park, Bayard Park, and Hurley Park will remain closed until further notice. Meanwhile, Silver Consolidated Schools will continue to offer their summer lunch programs at the regularly scheduled times and locations.
As a reminder, The Southwest Area Incident Management Team 4 is scheduled to hold a community meeting regarding the Trout Fire this evening, June 20, at 6:00 p.m. at the Grant County Business and Conference Center. Team representatives will provide updates on current fire activity, response efforts, and safety information. Community members are encouraged to attend. Those who cannot attend can view the meeting live on the Gila National Forest’s Facebook page.
