Wildlife law violation checkpoints start for hunting, fishing seasons. The Department of Game and Fish will conduct checkpoints throughout the state this hunting season to collect biological data and to detect wildlife law violations. As a result, the public may encounter minor delays. Department officers may be assisted by other law enforcement agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau [...]

We received a final update on the Turkey Fire. According to the US Forest Service, the Turkey Fire, which is 9 miles northeast of Cliff, has seen very little fire activity in a week and thus, the Type 3 Incident team will be turning back operational control of the fire to the local unit tomorrow evening. To date, the fire [...]

The National Forest System Roads NFSR 282 and NSFR 878, which cover the entire length of Goose Lake Trail #238 and Dorsey Canyon Trail #239, have been closed due to the Turkey Fire. The purpose of the closure is to protect public health and safety from hazardous road and trail conditions stemming from fire suppression activities. The closure will be [...]

The Gila National Forest is asking all neighboring residents around the Reserve Ranger District to be cautious of the materials that are being thrown in the slash pits. Recently, staff have noticed an increase of trash, used tires, roofing and other construction materials being burned, which creates health and safety hazards and violates air quality regulations. The slash pits are [...]

During the recent Town of Silver City Council meeting, the Police Chief spoke of the new program he put together to help address the substance abuse and criminal activity issue in the city. The program has allowed more police to patrol the downtown area, Brewer Hill and The Big Ditch and allows officers to talk to business owners and community [...]

Western New Mexico University recently hosted The 10th annual International Forum on Local Sustainable Development, which had 30 students, faculty and staff members from UNIVA, a catholic university in Mexico. The forum is held to help promote sustainable social justice through institutional collaboration, equitable policies, and available resources for at-risk populations. Members from UNIVA were given the opportunity to tour [...]