The Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District’s fire crews will be using live fire during a training session tomorrow, March 6th, as conditions allow in the Fort Bayard area. The project will help support site maintenance by reducing hazardous fuels adjacent to the two housing units and administrative facilities at the Fort Bayard Administrative site and will help develop and prepare personnel for the upcoming wildfire season. Smoke is expected to be minimal, but may be visible from Highway 180 and New Mexico Highway 152 near Santa Clara, Arenas Valley, Bayard and the Hanover areas.
During the Grant County Commission work session, the commissioners presented many awards of recognition to the county and its employees. One of the awards given was to Grant County for completing year 5 of New Mexico Counties RAP and reducing law enforcement claims by 44 percent. Commissioners also presented a certificate to the Grant County Chief Deputy Clerk, Connie Holguin and Bureau of Elections Director, Elizabeth Trujillo for completing the Education Designed to Generate Excellence program.
The City of Deming would like to thank the Deming Wrestling Club and Rotary Club for helping clean up the community this past weekend. The volunteers focused on cleaning up five city blocks around downtown and collected numerous bags of trash and debris, making a significant contribution to the cleanliness of the city.
Future Forge Makerspace of Silver City will be introducing a “Maker of the Month” spotlight to celebrate the projects coming out of the makerspace and to help showcase the outstanding work of a member of the community. It will also highlight their creativity, innovation and the journey behind their volunteering. If you have a project or volunteering you would like to share or if you are interested in getting involved with Future Forge Makerspace, visit website.
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As a reminder, The United Way of Southwest New Mexico is still looking for volunteers to help with the “Mad City Money Reality Simulation” event that will be held at Cobre High School on Tuesday, March 26th. The event will give youth an opportunity to take on the role of an adult and experience the “real world” as they navigate occupation, salary, student and credit card debt and distinguish the difference between wants and needs.If you are interested in volunteering, contact Monica Whitman at United Way at 575-524-7561. That is 575-524-7561.
