The Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District, is planning prescribed fire operations this fall, pending all necessary approvals. These operations are expected to continue through the spring, as weather conditions permit. The prescribed burns are part of ongoing forest management efforts to reduce overgrown vegetation and enhance community safety by lowering the risk of large-scale wildfires that could threaten nearby communities and infrastructure. Planned prescribed fire areas include the Little Walnut slash piles near the Feeley Subdivision, the Gomez Peak Trail System, and the Wagon Wheel Subdivision—located approximately seven miles north of Silver City.
At Thursday’s regular meeting, the Grant County Commission received a presentation from NCA Architects outlining two major courthouse proposals. The first involves a $19 million renovation of the historic county courthouse, while the second proposes a $32 million new courthouse to be built on the site of the former county jail behind the current magistrate court. The new construction plan would fully separate courthouse users—staff, the public, and inmates—while meeting fire, electrical, and Americans with Disabilities Act standards. It would also feature a lower-level prisoner sally port, hearing rooms, and courtrooms, as well as an outdoor courtyard linking the new courthouse with the historic courthouse and magistrate court.
The PNM Foundation recently awarded Reduce Your Use Grants to 48 local nonprofit organizations committed to implementing energy-saving upgrades that enhance both their operations and the communities they serve. In Grant County, recipients include the Cliff-Gila Fair Association, Infant Jesus Catholic Shrine, and the Silver City Gospel Mission. These organizations will use the grant funds for projects such as improving insulation, updating heating and cooling systems, upgrading to energy-efficient lighting, purchasing energy-efficient appliances, and, in some cases, installing solar panels.
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The nonprofit organization Single Socks has announced the opening of its Fall Grant Application period. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and local government agencies, such as public schools. To qualify for funding, organizations must demonstrate that at least 20 percent of their combined monetary and food donations come from sources other than Single Socks. Applications are due by November 6, with grant awards to be announced on November 20. For more information and to apply, visit Single Socks Facebook page.
