The Non-Metro Area Agency on Aging will hold a series of public hearings to address the transition of senior services within the community and to respond to any related questions or concerns. These hearings are scheduled for July 15 at the Gila Senior Center from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., the Santa Clara Senior Center from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and the Mimbres Senior Center from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. The final hearing will be held on July 16 at the Silver City Senior Center from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Community members are encouraged to attend to share their input and ideas.
During the Village of Santa Clara Regular Meeting, Senator Gabriel Ramos provided a legislative update, highlighting recent efforts in the state senate. He reported that 19 bills were introduced during the session, with four successfully passed. Notable projects included funding for several local improvements, including the purchase of a new mower, $75,000 for maintenance, $150,000 for park enhancements, and $100,000 for the demolition of dilapidated homes to make way for affordable housing.
For the month of July, the Silver City Food Co-op has designated Guadalupe Montessori School as the recipient of donations from its Round-Up Donation Program. The funds raised will support the school’s student nutrition program, enabling the use of locally grown, high-quality produce and grains in school lunches. This initiative aims to expand access to nutritious meals for all students at Guadalupe Montessori School.
Last in our news is an update on The Turkeyfeather Wildfire:
As of this morning of July 14, the Turkeyfeather Wildfire—first reported on June 30 and located approximately 22 miles southeast of Reserve—remains 0% contained. The fire continues to burn through areas affected by previous wildfires, consuming downed fuels, forest duff, and heavy debris that have accumulated on the forest floor. Over the weekend, the fire’s northeast perimeter crossed Gilita Creek roughly a quarter mile southwest of Snow Lake Campground, prompting firefighting crews to assess conditions and initiate strategic firing operations along Snow Lake Road to prevent further northern spread. On the southwest flank, the fire advanced toward Willow Creek, where crews are actively monitoring conditions and evaluating the need for additional firing operations. Command of the Turkeyfeather Wildfire will transition to the Gila Las Cruces Zone Type 3 Incident Management Team on Tuesday, July 15.
