The Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District, is assessing conditions in preparation for burning slash piles in the Little Walnut and Pinos Altos areas this fall and winter. The Silver City Ranger District has piles located near the Gomez Peak trailhead and the Wagon Wheel and Feeley subdivisions, with plans for additional piles to be constructed near Wagon Wheel, Feeley, and Little Cherry Creek Road as the district continues its efforts to thin hazardous fuels. This burning process will complete the treatment by removing activity fuels from the forest. While smoke production from the prescribed fires is expected to be minimal and localized, it may persist for several days and be visible from Little Walnut Road, New Mexico Highway 15 near Pinos Altos, and the community of Silver City.
The Council of the Town of Hurley is scheduled to hold a special meeting on Wednesday, October 23rd, at 5:30 p.m. During this meeting, they will discuss several important items, including participation in the Local Government Road Fund Program, renovations to the GO building, improvements to Big Muddy Park, and the bidding and construction of the Lift Station. The meeting will be held at the Hurley Community Center, and Hurley residents, as well as the public, are encouraged to attend.
Gila Regional Medical Center (GRMC) was recently named the winner of the New Mexico Hospital Association Quest for Excellence 2024 Award for its exceptional work in sepsis care. Selected from 33 hospitals across the state, GRMC received this prestigious honor in recognition of its commitment to quality improvement and patient care. The award underscores the significant impact of GRMC’s Sepsis Initiative, which has not only improved sepsis outcomes but also established a new standard for patient care. Through this initiative, GRMC has provided advanced protocols and care coordination, leading to better outcomes for patients at risk of sepsis.
In Hidalgo County news:
Pattern Energy Group’s construction of the 3-GW Sun Zia transmission and 3.5 GW Sun Zia wind projects is fully underway in Lordsburg, marking one of the largest clean energy infrastructure projects in the United States. The company has been actively pulling new conductor lines along Highway 90, which may experience some traffic interruptions due to the installation process involving a crane and pulley system. To enhance safety, a protective structure has been erected over Highway 90 to safeguard traffic in the event of an accident.
