The Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District, is preparing to initiate the Redstone prescribed fire project as early as October 1st. The specific ignition date will be determined based on prevailing weather conditions, fuel availability, and the readiness of firefighting resources. This 571-acre prescribed fire project will be located in the Signal Peak area, bordered to the north by [...]

Congratulations to all the winners of the Cliff-Gila Grant County Fair that took place this past weekend. This year's competition was intense across various showmanship categories, including steers, lambs, goats, and swine. Sam McDonald was named the Senior Steer Showmanship Champion, while Cayden Lopez earned the Reserve Steer Award. In Senior Lamb Showmanship, Carson Moore took the top honor. Christopher [...]

Silver Consolidated Schools recently announced that they received a $500,000 grant from the 2024 U.S. Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP). This prestigious award positions Silver Consolidated Schools as the only school district in New Mexico to secure this funding this year. This competitive grant program is dedicated to enhancing security and safety [...]

In honor of “National Hunting and Fishing Day”, New Mexico will also host a “Free Fishing Weekend” on September 28th and 29th. This is a fantastic opportunity for families to enjoy the water, as residents and nonresidents of all ages can fish without a license at public waters statewide. Just remember that all other fishing regulations still apply. For more [...]

The Town of Silver City is planning to construct a road connecting U.S. 180 to the 32nd Street Bypass adjacent to the Ben Altamirano Sports Complex, that will be aimed at facilitating further development in the area. The New Mexico Department of Transportation has allocated $332,880 for a study focused on extending Sheriff’s Posse Road northward toward the bypass. This [...]

Luna County recently honored employees Paul Sanchez and Miguel Carreon for their significant service milestones to the Luna County Detention Center. Paul was recognized for his dedicated 5 years, while Miguel was honored for his impressive 25 years of service. Congratulations to both employees and thank you for the vital role you play in making the County of Luna a [...]

During their meeting last week, the Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Board of Regents approved updates to university handbooks, accepted a financial certification, and reviewed performance goals by WNMU President Shepard. In his report to the board, President Shepard reported steady enrollment numbers similar to last fall's and discussed his 2024-2025 goals, including an objective to increase student persistence by [...]

The Gila National Forest's Glenwood Ranger District plans to burn the Sheridan Slash Disposal site, located off Sheridan Ridge Road (Catron County Road 54), between September 16th and October 11th, depending on weather and fire conditions. This site, which is used exclusively for disposing of vegetative materials, is typically burned once a year by the district’s firefighter crews. While smoke [...]