The Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce has named the non-profit organization “Single Socks” as their June 2024 Member Spotlight. Single Socks was recognized for its dedication to supporting anti-hunger projects and for providing funding to Grant County organizations that work to eradicate hunger and food insecurity. The organization was also recognized for its community-focused approach to its operations, including the respectful engagement of volunteers, welcoming donated goods from the public and for supporting community causes, events and organizations.
The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability in Silver City has hosted a YCC program for young adults to help them learn job skills and build experience for the past three summers. This summer, the program will have a group of eight hardworking young adults who will be working for eight weeks to help beautify the center’s grounds, help with food preparation and distribution, earn their CPR Certifications and Food Handlers License and much more.
Congratulations to the Deming Senior Division Girls Softball team who captured the New Mexico Little League Softball Championship this past week in Albuquerque. The team had an undefeated run through a double-elimination bracket where they came out with an 8-2 victory over Coronado of Bernalillo. The championship secured the team a spot in the Little League Softball Regional Tournament, which is set to take place later this month. Congratulations and good luck at the Regional Tournament ladies!
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As of this morning, July 15th, containment efforts on the Ridge Fire continue along the western edge of the Fireline to protect values at risk, including the Willow Creek community. Firefighters have observed a slight increase in fire activity as temperatures increased, however, containment lines held any fire spread toward the community. Yesterday morning, fire managers completed an aerial reconnaissance flight to record observations of fire movement and behavior where they found minimal fire activity and low backing fire. Along the eastern edge, fire spread has been backing downslope and creeping along the ground with low flame, which are favorable because the fire is cleaning up dead and downed ground litter which helps prevent high intensity burning. Operations for today include increasing containment measures up the canyon to Gilita Creek, holding the Fireline on the western perimeter, and assessing fire activity on the southwestern and northwestern edges of the fire. Crews are also working with Resource Advisors to determine any suppression repair needs and aim to complete roadwork on Forest Road 159.
