The second public meeting for the 2026 update of the Grant County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP), which is being developed to help reduce wildfire risk within the community, will take place on January 22 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room at the Grant County Administration Building. Members of the public will also have the option to attend the meeting virtually. The primary focus of the meeting will be a comprehensive assessment of wildfire risk. More information and the virtual link to the meeting can be found by visiting website.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reminding visitors that the National Visitor Use Monitoring Survey is currently being conducted on the Cibola and Gila National Forests through September 30. The survey will provide national forest managers with estimates of visitation levels, the types of recreational activities visitors engage in, overall visitor satisfaction, and the economic impact of forest-related recreation on local economies. Participation in the survey also helps assess and improve visitor experiences on the national forests.
Following a change in regional senior-program management, the City of Lordsburg assumed responsibility for maintaining operations at the Ena Mitchell Senior Center. The center continues to serve as a vital community resource, providing congregate meals, social programming, and transportation assistance that many local seniors depend on. Congregate meals are available to adults aged 60 and older, while transportation services support access to medical appointments, prescription pickups, grocery shopping, and center activities. For meal schedules, eligibility requirements, and transportation arrangements residents can call (575) 542-9414.
In New Mexico news:
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an executive order Monday prohibiting children in state custody from sleeping overnight in government offices. Effective March 1, no child may stay overnight in a Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) office under any circumstances, and the agency is required to ensure that all youth are placed in appropriate care settings. The executive order emphasizes the state’s commitment to providing suitable care for children in its custody and directs CYFD to expand collaboration with service providers, other agencies, and community organizations to strengthen placement capacity and prevent future office stays.
