In our Goose Fire update:
As of the morning of July 17, the Goose Wildfire—first reported on July 9 and located approximately 18 miles northwest of Silver City in the Gila National Forest—remains at 0% containment. The northern portion of the fire remains unstaffed due to steep, rugged, and inaccessible terrain. On the southeast corner, hotshot crews have constructed handlines in select areas along the Goose Lake Trail #238 into Johnson Canyon. Today, a 12-person module will be deployed to the southwest corner to continue mop-up operations and monitor hotspots. Two hotshot crews will remain active on the southeast flank, focusing on limiting the fire’s spread while constructing both direct and indirect control lines.
In other news: The Grant County Public Health Office, located at 2610 N. Silver Street in Silver City, is offering no-cost back-to-school vaccinations for all children aged 18 and under, regardless of insurance status or patient affiliation. Vaccinations will be available throughout the months of July and August. For specific dates, times, or additional information, individuals are encouraged to call (575) 538-5318.
The City of Deming has announced two upcoming public hearings regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Both hearings will be held at the Andrea Z. Silva Conference Center, with the first scheduled for July 21 at 12:00 p.m. and the second on July 25 at 5:00 p.m. The CDBG Program is designed to support communities in developing essential public facilities, providing adequate housing, promoting economic development, and maintaining a suitable living environment. The purpose of these hearings is to report on current CDBG activities and to gather public input on community development needs and potential future projects.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is inviting public comment on proposed changes to the fees currently charged by hunting and fishing license vendors. Following the passage of Senate Bill 5—which authorizes license vendors to collect and retain a fee for each license or permit issued, provided the fee is just and reasonable—the Department conducted a statewide survey of its license vendors. A majority of respondents indicated support for an increase in the existing vendor fee, as well as the introduction of a new fee for issuing carcass tags. In response, the Department has developed three fee structure proposals and is now soliciting public feedback. Comments on one or more of the proposed vendor fee structures must be submitted by July 25. For additional information and to submit comments visit the website.