Heart of the Gila, in partnership with Sierra Club Service Project volunteers from across the country, recently dedicated their time and effort to preserving and maintaining the natural beauty of the Gila Wilderness. Over the course of the project, volunteers completed two miles of trail work and maintenance along the popular Middle Fork of the Gila Trail, as well as an additional mile of trail improvements, re-routes, and invasive species removal on the West Fork of the Gila River Trail #724. Their collective efforts help ensure these trails remain accessible and sustainable for outdoor enthusiasts.
The City of Deming will commence construction at the intersection of Gold Avenue and Pine Street on October 27 as part of the Gold Avenue Construction Project. This project involves the installation of new traffic signals designed to enhance safety and improve traffic flow through the intersection. During construction, Spruce Street will remain closed to eastbound and westbound through traffic, and Pine Street will be reduced to a single lane in each direction. The construction work is anticipated to continue for approximately two months.
Silver City Street Outreach is reminding Grant County residents about the Emergency Warming Center, which provides a safe place for individuals seeking overnight shelter from freezing temperatures. When temperatures fall below freezing, the center opens its doors to anyone in need of warmth, safety, and community. Warm meals and snacks are offered while supplies last, and all individuals are welcome without judgment or barriers. The Emergency Warming Center operates from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and is located at 215 W. College Avenue.
In New Mexico News:
Beginning November 1, new federal requirements will alter how energy assistance is factored into the determination of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for more than 32,000 New Mexicans. Mandated under federal law H.R.1, the change affects the way energy assistance payments are applied during SNAP eligibility evaluations. As a result, some individuals and families may lose the standard home heating and cooling cost deduction, potentially leading to reduced monthly SNAP benefit amounts. For more information, residents are encouraged to contact their local Health Care Authority field office or visit website for more information.
