Due to the recent forecast and snowy weather, The Gila National Forest will be continuing to burn slash piles at numerous locations across the forest early next week. The Silver City Ranger District will be burning slash piles in the Little Cherry Creek area near the end of Forest Road 855 and Baca Slash Pit, which is located 3 miles northeast of Quemado Lake. They will also conduct prescribed fires at Brushy Mountain, Pueblo Park Campground and Gomez Peak. Prescribed fire is key in treating landscapes to reduce the risk of destructive wildfire to the American people and to the public lands entrusted to Forest Service care. For more information on the prescribed fires, visit website.
In compliance with the New Mexico Environmental Department Drinking Water Bureau, the New Mexico Department of Transportation has closed Gage Rest Area in Deming indefinitely due to high Nitrate levels in the drinking water. Current Nitrate levels in the water at the rest area are at 14 milligrams per liter, which is above the maximum contaminant level of 10. Further testing will be done and the possibility of a new improved water treatment system is being explored.
The Silver City Public Library will be having a computer basic class for those interested in learning more about how to use a computer. The class will guide students through the basic operation and usage of Windows and will cover mouse and keyboard use, file and folder structure, document creation and other basic tasks that involve using computers. The class will take place tomorrow, January 17th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is free to the public.
Congratulations to Kylee Jones from Arenas Valley who was recently recognized and honored for her academic achievement at West Texas A&M University. Kylee is a freshman who is studying Animal Science and achieved a 4.0 GPA this past fall semester, which earned her a spot on the President’s List.
In Lordsburg News:
Beginning today, January 16th, The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One will begin Fog Sealing on US 70 from milepost 0 to milepost 28 north of Lordsburg. Drivers can expect lane closures in both the eastbound and westbound lanes as needed. Center stripping will not be present in construction zones, therefore it is recommended drivers use caution and reduce speed when driving in that area. Working hours will be Monday through Friday and work is expected to be completed in the Spring.
