The New Mexico Department of Transportation has announced that Rt Electric has officially commenced conduit installation along U.S. Highway 180 as part of a comprehensive $1.8 million federally funded safety upgrade project. Planned improvements include signal enhancements at the intersection of US 180 and Swan Street, new signage for bike lanes and “No Turn on Red” regulations at US 180 and NM 90. Additional upgrades include new roadway striping from 14th Street to Rosedale and the installation of signage, flashing beacons, and speed radar detectors in the Arenas Valley area. The project is scheduled to be completed within 106 working days, with final completion anticipated by Fall 2025.
The Gila National Forest has announced that Wilderness District Ranger Brian Stultz is preparing to reauthorize the allotment for grazing 235 head of cattle. In anticipation of this, rangeland fencing and other grazing infrastructure are currently being repaired and maintained. Grazing activities are expected to begin in localized areas and gradually expand to encompass the full allotment over the course of several years. The public is advised to exercise caution while driving in the area, as livestock may be present on local roads. Visitors are also encouraged to support proper livestock management by leaving gates as they are found—leaving open gates open and closing closed gates after passing through.
Following the Trout Fire in Grant County, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) and the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), in coordination with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), promptly implemented restoration efforts to rehabilitate over 1,200 acres of critical habitat near the Bear Canyon Lake Wildlife Management Area. On July 15–16, these agencies collaborated to reseed the affected areas with a carefully selected mix of native grasses and sterile, fast-growing barley designed to stabilize soil, reduce erosion, and promote the recovery of vegetation essential to wildlife and watershed health.
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The New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association is offering a range of scholarships to support student members in pursuing their college and career aspirations, with the goal of strengthening the future of the cattle industry in New Mexico. Available scholarships include the Depot Farm and Ranch Agency, Purina Mills Scholarship, the Allied Industries Committee Scholarship, and the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Committee (YCLC) Scholarship. The deadline to apply is October 15th. For more information and to apply, visit website.
