The Gila National Forest has temporarily closed the Ben Lilly and Willow Creek campgrounds until October 16 or until the order is lifted, due to hazardous monsoonal flooding conditions. The closure is intended to protect public health and safety, and visitors are urged to obey all barricades and posted signs. For more information and updates, visit the Gila National Forest’s website and Facebook page for updates, to check current conditions before traveling, and avoid low-lying areas that may be prone to flooding.
The Deming City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. today, July 21, at Deming City Hall to consider a wide range of city business, including approval of the preliminary Fiscal Year 2027 budget, acceptance of Local Government Road Fund and Municipal Arterial Program awards, and adoption of the city’s Fiscal Year 2027 Comprehensive Plan. Council members will also consider awarding a construction contract for improvements to Runway 8-26 and Taxiway A at the Deming Municipal Airport and conduct public hearings on a proposed general obligation bond ordinance.
The Grant County Office of Emergency Management announced that the 2026 update to the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) has been completed and is now available for public review. The county, in partnership with H2O Partners Inc., began updating the 2020 plan in September 2025 to help reduce the long-term risk of wildfire to lives and property through effective mitigation strategies. Residents are encouraged to review the draft plan on the Grant County website and submit comments by August 1.
Last in our news: As of today, July 21, at 10 a.m., pursuant to County of Grant Ordinance 14-02, the Grant County Fire Chief and the Grant County Manager have cautiously observed various areas within the unincorporated portions of the County as well as up to date local forecasts from the U.S. Forest Service and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Based on observations and reports, all fire restrictions within the unincorporated portions of the County are now lifted. Over the past few days and weeks, the County has recorded several storms resulting in measurable precipitation, significantly reducing fire danger. The County has now received adequate rainfall, and the weather forecast is calling for normal cooler weather temperatures due to increased humidity and additional precipitation in the projected forecast. As with any open burning the County asks that citizens conduct these activities in a safe manner taking into consideration all weather and ground conditions at the site when burning, and remember to always use safe practices.
