Here’s a look at some local news brought to you by Silver City Radio. The Gila National Forest has implemented forest-wide Stage 1 fire restrictions that will begin tomorrow, May 5th at 8:00 A.M. The decision was made based on high fire danger and persistent severe weather conditions. According to a news release, under State 1 fire restrictions, igniting, [...]

Here’s a look at some local news brought to you by Silver City Radio. The Luna County Fire Department is implementing an open burn ban beginning today, May 3rd. This ban will remain in effect for 30 days or until conditions change to reduce the fire danger, at which time they will re-evaluate the need for the open burn [...]

Here’s a look at some local news brought to you by Silver City Radio. A new wildfire named the “Turkey Fire”, was initially reported at approximately 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 1st and located in close proximity to Bursum Road, 18 miles southeast of Reserve and 10 miles north of Snow Lake on the Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger [...]

Here’s a look at some local news brought to you by Silver City Radio. The U.S. Forest Service – Gila National Forest has responded to a new wildfire near the East Fire and the town of Mimbres. According to the Forest Service, the “Water Fire” began on Thursday, April 28th and at the time of this report the fire [...]

Here’s a look at some local news brought to you by Silver City Radio. The Silver City Fire Chief and Town of Silver City has declared that conditions currently exist to enact Stage One Fire Restrictions. The following restrictions are now in effect until further notice: No building or maintaining of campfires No open burning to include yard waste, [...]

Here’s a look at some local news brought to you by Silver City Radio. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed an executive order urging New Mexico municipalities and counties to ban the retail sale of fireworks in their communities. According to a news release, the request for additional preventative action comes as numerous wildfires burn throughout New Mexico and [...]

Here’s a look at some local news brought to you by Silver City Radio. Over the weekend, firefighters we able to build a containment line around the East Fire located near the Town of Mimbres in Grant County. According to the U.S Forest Service-Gila National Forest at the time of this report, the fire is 183 acres and is [...]