The Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society will host a dedication ceremony on Saturday, April 12th, followed by an Open House at the Fort Bayard Museum. The ceremony will begin at 5:00 p.m. with the formal dedication of the Spanish-American War Veterans Flagpole, located at the north end of the parade ground. Following the dedication, the Preservation Society will celebrate the re-installation of electricity to the Fort Bayard Museum, a project made possible through funding from the New Mexico State Legislature, with support from the Village of Santa Clara and local legislators.
The Grant County Emergency Manager has announced that, effective April 8th, fire restrictions will be enforced throughout the County due to persistent severe and extreme drought conditions, which have led to a declared fire emergency. In accordance with Grant County Fire Code Ordinance No. 14-2, these restrictions are intended to minimize potential ignition sources. As part of the measures, all open fires are prohibited, with the exception of those in developed campgrounds and picnic areas where agency-installed fire rings or grills are available. The restrictions will remain in place until conditions improve and may only be lifted under the authority of the Fire Management Officer or the Grant County Manager.
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The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is inviting the public to provide feedback on its proposed Occupational Health and Safety regulations concerning Heat Illness and Injury Prevention. As authorized by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Department has initiated the early stages of drafting the state’s Heat Illness and Injury Prevention rule, which outlines the necessary measures for New Mexico employers to mitigate the recognized hazard of heat exposure in the workplace. The 60-day public comment period for these proposed regulations is currently open and will end on May 30th at 5:00 p.m. For additional information and to submit comments, individuals can visit the website.
