Effective this morning, August 11 at 7:00 a.m., the ad hoc Type 3 Incident Management Team transferred command of the Daisy Fire to a Type 4 organization from the Gila National Forest. The fire remains at 46 acres with containment now increased to 80 percent. On Sunday, firefighters conducted an aerial inspection and confirmed that the fire remained within established containment lines despite variable weather conditions. Crews have completed suppression repair work, restoring the indirect handline along trails and roads near the Willow Creek community to its natural state. This update will be the final news release for the Daisy Fire.
In other news: The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold its Regular Meeting on August 14 at 9:00 a.m. at the Grant County Administration Center. The agenda will include a presentation from the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program, consideration of Agreement A-25-20 — a Cost of Care Agreement between the Counties of Grant and Bernalillo, New Mexico, regarding the Youth Services Center — and discussion of a New Business item involving the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) application for funding. The meeting will also feature a public input session to provide community members with an opportunity to share suggestions and express concerns.
The Mayor of the Village of Columbus has clarified that recent claims regarding unsafe drinking water are inaccurate. The Village’s water supply is in full compliance with all state and federal drinking water quality regulations. Routine monitoring and testing are conducted to ensure the water meets these strict standards, and recent results consistently confirm that it is safe and healthy for consumption. Residents seeking a copy of the latest water quality test report may obtain one at the Village of Columbus City Hall.
The New Mexico Department of Health is offering free Pack ‘n Play portable cribs to all parents and caregivers of children under two years of age who complete the free Safe Sleep Ambassador training. This training equips participants with essential knowledge about creating and maintaining a safe sleep environment for infants. The initiative is part of a broader Safe Sleep campaign aimed at reducing the risk of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) and other sleep-related infant fatalities. For more information and to take the Safe Sleep Ambassador training, visit website.
