Bayard starting Mine Mill project plans
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- Published: 11 July 2024 11 July 2024
By Lynn Janes
The town of Bayard held a regular meeting June 24, 2024. Attendance included Mayor John L. Ojinaga, Pro Tem Eloy Medina, councilors, Eloy Gonzales, Frances Gonzales and Gilbert Ortiz. Martha Salas, city clerk/treasurer also attended.
The council approved the consent agenda. It included attendance to the municipal officials leadership institute, police report May 2024, first line supervisors course for Trevor Jensen, wastewater treatment report May 2024, accounts payable June 24, 2024, and minutes for meeting June 10, 2024.
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2024 Fireworks collage
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- Published: 10 July 2024 10 July 2024
Photos and collage by Mary Alice Murphy
Strong thunderstorms 070924
STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL GRANT COUNTY
THROUGH 530 PM MDT...
At 457 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 6 miles east of Mangas Springs, moving southeast at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
Severe thunderstorm over Mimbres 070924
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service El Paso TX
351 PM MDT Tue Jul 9 2024
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
East central Grant County in southwestern New Mexico...
* Until 430 PM MDT.
* At 350 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Mimbres,
moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
Lolo Fire transitions to a type 3 incident management team
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- Published: 09 July 2024 09 July 2024
QUEMADO, NM, July 9, 2024 – The Lolo Fire transitioned to a type 3 incident management team on Monday and is estimated at 378 acres in the Quemado Ranger District. The fire is located between Escondido Mountain and the Continental Divide Trail, roughly 6 miles northeast of Quemado Lake.
"Currently, there are no area closures in place for the fire," said Quemado District Ranger Randall Chavez. "But for the safety of the public and crews, we would appreciate it if they would avoid the immediate area for firefighting efforts."
Complex Incident Management Team ordered for Ridge Fire
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- Published: 09 July 2024 09 July 2024
MIMBRES, NM, July 9, 2024 – The Ridge Fire is approximately 1,100 acres burning in the Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District. One to two-foot flames lengths were observed yesterday as the fire burns in an old fire scar, moving through grass, needle cast, and dead and downed logs. Crews began assessing private residences as they plan for potential structure protection yesterday. Gusty winds and lightning in today's weather forecast may hinder crews who have been conducting prep work on trails and roads that will be used as holding features in future operations.
"Currently, there are no area closures, but we anticipate some areas being impacted when the Complex Incident Management Team assumes command in the coming days," said Silver City District Ranger Elizabeth Toney. "As always, firefighter and public safety is our top priority, and we advise the public to avoid the fire area both on the ground and in the air."