Warmer, drier conditions expected for Gila National Forest
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- Published: 05 August 2023 05 August 2023
SILVER CITY, NM, Aug. 5, 2023 – Warmer and drier conditions with the potential for increased wind will affect fire activity across the Gila National Forest. Containment is increasing on some wildfires while work continues with mopping up, patrolling, protecting infrastructure and securing roads and trails to be used as firelines. The following is a summary of fire activity:
Reserve Ranger District:
The Divide Fire started July 13 and is estimated at 26,512 acres. It is 54% completed with 137 personnel assigned. Friday, resources patrolled and mopped up the fire perimeter focusing on hotspots along FR30, 28 and 143. Additional containment was identified along FR 30 to Collins Park. A road grader continued improving FR30 to the east to the Forest boundary. On Saturday, crews will continue to patrol and mop up the fire perimeter.
Deadline to file for candidacy in multiple area elections is Aug. 29, 2023
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- Published: 04 August 2023 04 August 2023
For the Nov. 7, 2023 election, the deadline to file comes up in a few weeks. Anyone interested in filing to run for a full list of positions, including municipalities, school boards, as well as soil, water and conservation and watershed districts, found below, must file at the Grant County Clerk's office on the date and time listed below.
The following offices will file with the Grant County Clerk's Office on Tuesday, August 29 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm:
Town of Hurley
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Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-Central Tularosa Basin-Otero Mesa-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-Southern Hudspeth Highlands-
Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs,
Mule Creek, Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard,
Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport,
Three new wildfires sparked by lightning on Gila National Forest
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- Published: 03 August 2023 03 August 2023
SILVER CITY, NM, Aug. 3, 2023 – Resources responded to several new lightning-caused fires on the Gila National Forest Thursday. Every wildfire response is based on a careful evaluation of firefighter and public safety and risk to communities and infrastructure. Here is a summary of the new fires:
The Porcupine Fire (T11 R15 Sec 6) is in the Gila Wilderness, 3 miles south of Aeroplane Mesa trailhead near Porcupine Canyon. It is estimated at 60 acres. Two helicopters will be used to drop water on the fire Friday. Additional resources will hike into the fire area to assist.
Revised: Confused about the mail-in ballot you received?
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- Published: 03 August 2023 03 August 2023
Confused about the mail-in ballot you received?
Here is an explanation in layman's terms.
By Mary Alice Murphy
A mail-in ballot was sent out to all Grant County, NM, registered voters.
Why are you being asked to vote in this election?
The purpose of the ballot and the special vote is to consider an amendment that would repeal the sunset clause from the countywide emergency communications and emergency medical and behavioral health tax increment passed by the County Commission in 2012.
If you vote in favor of the ordinance amendment, your taxes will not increase, but the continuing revenue from the tax increment will maintain a stable stream of revenue to fund Grant County Dispatch services.
Road closure for road maintenance US 180 mm 90-92 080323
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- Published: 03 August 2023 03 August 2023
ROAD ADVISORY
LANE CLOSURE – Cliff Area
US 180 from milepost 90 to 92 will be closed for road maintenance. A flagging operation will be in place. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and be cautious of personnel and equipment in the area. The closure will be lifted at approximately 3:00 p.m.