Gila National Forest restoration promotes old growth development
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- Published: 22 August 2023 22 August 2023
Uses logging as a tool to achieve future old growth conditions
SILVER CITY, NM, August 22, 2023 – The Gila National Forest contains a large amount of mature ponderosa pine forest that is ripe for development into old growth forest conditions. An example of these conditions can be found in a small section of forest in the Negrito Creek basin. The site holds mostly large, old, widely spaced trees, several snags, decadence in the form of live trees with dead or broken tops, and large downed logs. A mix of Gambel oak, juniper, and pine seedlings and saplings provide multiple canopy layers and species and age class diversity.
One of the greatest threats to mature and old growth forests is catastrophic wildfire. Work is needed in many stands to reduce the density of trees and the component of young trees relative to mature trees, as well as to thin ladder fuels that promote crown fires. Logging, hazardous fuels reduction, and fire are the primary tools for meeting those needs.
Woman arrested on warrant
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- Published: 22 August 2023 22 August 2023
By Roger Lanse
A Grant County Sheriff's Office deputy was dispatched to 11858 E. Highway 180 on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, at about 3:13 a.m. in reference to a welfare check on a female who was outside screaming, and who had an active warrant for her arrest for failure to comply, bond to be set. The warrant was issued by Magistrate Judge Scott Chandler.
According to a GCSO offense report, the deputy found Christina Proudlock, 28, address listed as homeless, sitting on the front porch. Proudlock answered the deputy's questions by saying she did not want to talk and denied having a warrant. The deputy confirmed the warrant with the Grant County Regional Dispatch Authority and placed Proudlock under arrest. She was booked into the Grant County Detention Center.
According to GCDC staff. Proudlock was released that same day, Aug. 11.
Female driver attempts to elude local police
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- Published: 22 August 2023 22 August 2023
By Roger Lanse
On Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at about 11:38 p.m., a Silver City Police Department officer noticed a silver 2003 Ford Focus traveling north on Leslie Road near 32nd Street. Checking the license plate disclosed the registered owner to be Valoree Ayala, 34, of Albuquerque, who also, according to an SCPD incident report, had two warrants for her arrest, one a felony warrant out of Bernalillo County for receiving or transferring a stolen vehicle, and a second felony warrant out of Luna County for possession of a controlled substance.
St. Francis Newman Center celebrates Father Bartholomew's 13th anniversary of priesthood
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- Published: 21 August 2023 21 August 2023
Photos by Mary Alice Murphy (in challenging light!)
After Mass Saturday evening, Aug. 19, 2023, St. Francis Newman Center Parish in Silver City held a reception to celebrate Pastor Father Bartholomew Ezenwelm's 13th anniversary of his priesthood. The actual 13th anniversary fell on Aug. 20.
Man resists being arrested
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- Published: 21 August 2023 21 August 2023
By Roger Lanse
A Silver City Police Department officer was dispatched to The Flame, 2800 Pinos Altos Road, on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, at about 1:07 a.m., in reference to a male refusing to leave the property and causing problems with staff.
According to an SCPD incident report, after other officer arrived, they found Jacob Alvarado, 29, of Hanover, outside, highly intoxicated, and refusing to leave the property as the officers directed. Alvarado was issued an indefinite criminal trespass warning to the property and instead of leaving began pushing his finger toward the officers and continued to argue with them. Alvarado was given one last warning to walk off the property by the officers, and when he refused, the officers took the 5'10", 260 lb. Alvarado to the ground.
Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society celebrates Fort Bayard's 157th birthday of its founding 081923
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- Published: 21 August 2023 21 August 2023
Photos and article by Mary Alice Murphy
The Fort Bayard Theater hosted the fort's 157th birthday party on Aug. 19, 2023. The official date of founding is Aug. 21, 1866.
Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society (FBHPS) President Douglas Dinwiddie gave the welcome and an overview of the Buffalo Soldiers from the 125th Colored Infantry, who constructed the first buildings at the site.
Before giving the history, he announced a raffle that would take place after the showing of the movie "Fighting on Two Fronts: The Buffalo Soldiers" produced by the Public Broadcasting System.