In our Goose Fire update: 

As of this morning, July 22, the Goose Wildfire—remains at 0% containment. Firefighters continued efforts yesterday to construct a handline on the northeast corner of the fire toward the Gila River, while also improving nearby helispots to support helicopter operations. Today, crews are extending hose lays in the same area as they work to reinforce the eastern control line in preparation for planned firing operations to eliminate unburned fuel between the fire’s active edge and established containment lines. Preparatory work has been completed along the southern perimeter near Goose Lake Trail (#238) and Forest Road 282. Helicopter support will continue to aid in slowing the fire’s eastward progression, while ground crews focus on strengthening and improving containment lines.

In other news:

The Grant County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to convene for its Second Regular Meeting on Thursday, July 24, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Commission Meeting Room at the Grant County Administration Center. The tentative agenda includes several items of interest, such as the consideration of a resolution adopting the 2025 Grant County Hazard Mitigation Plan, an executive session limited to personnel matters, and a public input session.

The Gila National Forest, Black Range Ranger District, has announced that recent monsoon rains and flash flooding have caused significant washouts along Forest Road 226 (Chloride Canyon Road). While the road remains open, visitors are strongly advised to proceed at their own risk. The affected areas feature steep drop-offs at frequent creek crossings, posing entrapment hazards for passenger vehicles and some trucks. For safety, the use of non-motorized transportation or off-highway vehicles is recommended when traveling this route.

The New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) has announced the allocation of $3.8 million in grant funding to 45 recipients through its Cooperative Marketing Grant Program for fiscal year 2026. Among the awarded entities are the City of Deming, receiving $78,420; Grant County, awarded $45,633; the Lordsburg Economic Advancement Project, granted $33,779; and the Town of Silver City, which will receive $119,046. This funding supports collaborative marketing efforts aimed at promoting tourism and economic growth throughout New Mexico.