The Henry V. Morales Recreation Center is set to open its doors in mid-July, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony tentatively scheduled for July 17. The 27,426-square-foot facility includes three maple-floored courts for basketball, volleyball, and nine pickleball courts, all surrounded by a three-lane walking track. Additional amenities include a 1,422-square-foot multi-generational lounge with billiards, air hockey, a gaming area, and interactive [...]

The Trout Fire, as of this morning, was announced to be 83% contained at 47,294 acres. Today, the local Gila Las Cruces Type 3 Incident Management Team officially assumed command of the Trout Fire. The Gila Las Cruces Type 3 Team looks forward to building on the strong progress made so far and is committed to maintaining momentum in containment, [...]

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a recent scam that has emerged during the Trout Fire. Individuals have reported receiving phone calls from scammers falsely claiming to be Sheriff’s Office employees, stating that the recipient has an outstanding warrant or federal jury fine and demanding payment over the phone. The Sheriff’s Office emphasizes that it will never [...]

In Trout Fire News: As of the morning of June 26th, the Grant County Office of Emergency Management has provided an update on the Trout Fire. All evacuation zones have been reduced in status, indicating improved conditions. Non-residents are respectfully asked to avoid the area to support continued firefighting operations. The public is also reminded that a Forest closure remains [...]

A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team, led by Mike Natharius, is assessing fire damage from the Trout Fire. BAER teams quickly evaluate burned landscapes to determine the risk of post-fire flooding, debris flows, and other hazards on National Forest lands. As threats are found, they recommend emergency stabilization measures to protect human life, property, and critical natural and cultural [...]