During a brief meeting held yesterday morning, the Grant County Board of Commissioners reviewed and unanimously approved Resolution R-25-41, presented by the County Manager. The resolution addresses the urgent need for additional resources to combat the Trout Fire, which ignited on Thursday, June 12. As outlined in the resolution, the declaration authorizes the use of all available county resources and activates emergency procurement procedures necessary to protect public health and safety. Additionally, Grant County formally requests support and assistance from the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, along with other relevant agencies, to aid in both response efforts and post-fire recovery operations.
A notice has been provided to the Communities of Santa Clara, Bayard, and Hurley: In light of the ongoing wildfire activity in the region, a Clean Air Shelter is being established at Cobre High School starting today, June 17th to help support community health and safety. This shelter is intended to provide a safe, smoke-free environment for residents affected by the deteriorating air quality. Residents are encouraged to bring essential items such as medications, personal necessities, and comfort supplies. Shelter staff will be present to provide assistance and ensure a safe, supportive environment. For additional information or assistance, please contact your local fire department.
The City of Deming will hold its City Council Meeting this evening, June 17th at 5:30 p.m. at 1275 East Pine Street. The meeting agenda includes several key items, such as the discussion and potential adoption of an Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan, the City Manager’s report, and a closed session to address limited personnel matters. Additionally, a public input session will be held, allowing community members up to three minutes each to speak. The meeting is open to the public.
Last in our news is an update on the fire occurring in Catron County:
As of 10:45 a.m. this morning, June 17, the Buck Fire—which began on June 11 and is located southeast of Highway 60 near Aragon—has burned approximately 57,736 acres and remains 15% contained. On June 16, firefighting crews worked late into the evening along the Shaw Canyon access road on the fire’s northeast perimeter to limit its eastern spread. Night operations continued with personnel monitoring for hotspots and potential fire growth along established containment lines. Crews also scouted for potential control features in the northern and northwestern areas, while additional resources were mobilized in support of upcoming operations. Today, firefighting efforts are focused on preparing control lines in anticipation of critical fire weather and reinforcing existing lines to help prevent further spread. The increase in reported acreage reflects more accurate mapping, and fire managers were able to confidently add containment in select areas.
