Crews continue work on wildfires across Gila National Forest
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- Published: 02 August 2023 02 August 2023
SILVER CITY, NM, Aug. 2, 2023 – Crews are employing a variety of strategies on the wildfires across the Gila National Forest. While containment is increasing on some, others are moving at a slow to moderate rate in extremely rough and rugged terrain and still others are being checked by lookouts and aircraft as needed. The following is a summary of fire activity:
Reserve Ranger District:
The Divide Fire started July 13 and is 18,085 acres, 34% contained and 140 personnel assigned. On Tuesday, resources continued patrolling, and mopping up along containment lines from Horse Camp Canyon to the south and west along FR 30. Crews reinforced the containment line along FR 28 to the south toward FR 143 and from West Elk Tank west along FR 143 to Slater Tank. Crews are using aerial ignitions on ridgelines above La Jolla Canyon to the east of the fire perimeter. Wednesday’s plan is to complete firing operations on the southwest corner of the fire, which will establish a secure perimeter.
Extended through Monday: Heat Advisory 0804-080723
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Northern Dona Ana County-
Southern Tularosa Basin-
Including the cities of Deming, Columbus, Garfield, Hatch,
Radium Springs, Chaparral, Orogrande,
and White Sands Range Headquarters
312 PM MDT Wed Aug 2 2023
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
SUNDAY NIGHT...
CANCELED: Flood advisory 080223 - 2
[Editor's Note: This only one of about five that the Beat has received. If you're in one of the thunderstorms or downstream from one, be aware, be careful.]
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following
county, Grant.
*
Flood Advisory 080223
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following
county, Grant.
* WHEN...Until 430 PM MDT.
Cobre Summerfest 072923
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- Published: 01 August 2023 01 August 2023
Photos by Mary Alice Murphy
On a hot Saturday, July 19, 2023, Cobre Consolidated Schools hosted the second annual back-to-school event, Summerfest. The vendor total tripled from 50 last year to 150 this year, with participation from Silver City groups, Mining District representatives, and with music and activities for kids. Each student had a form to fill out with 15 signatures from various entities in order to get a free backpack and school supplies. Students from all area schools were welcome to participate.
Fire personnel dispatched to Dolan Fire on Gila National Forest
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- Published: 31 July 2023 31 July 2023
Black Range Ranger District
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM, July 31, 2023 – Fire crews are working on a new wildfire called the Dolan Fire on the Black Range Ranger District of the Gila National Forest. The fire was reported on July 30 near the Dolan Peak area in Catron County. It is estimated at 113 acres.
Resources assigned to the incident include smoke jumpers and a district engine for a total of 10 personnel. They are assessing FS Road 4052P and the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) for containment options. The vegetation where the fire is located is primarily ponderosa pine, grass and pinyon-juniper. Intermittent precipitation has fallen in this part of the forest over the past few days. Smoke may be visible from Highway 59 around the Beaverhead area.