Lightning-caused Ridge Fire burns on Gila National Forest
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- Published: 05 July 2024 05 July 2024
Ridge Fire burns in northern Gila Wilderness
MIMBRES, NM, July 5, 2024 – The Gila National Forest is responding to a new lightning-caused wildfire along the northern edge of the Gila Wilderness, about 19 miles northeast of Glenwood, New Mexico. The 55-acre Ridge Fire is burning in the 2012 Whitewater Baldy Fire scar on Iron Creek Mesa, east of Willow Creek Campground.
"The Ridge Fire is burning in a patch of snags created by the 2006 Bear Fire, where it is not safe to place firefighters for direct control measures," said Wilderness District Ranger Brian Stultz. "Firefighters will utilize existing trails and natural features to confine and contain the fire on Iron Creek Mesa."
St. Francis Newman Center Parish gives big sendoff to Father Bartholomew Ezenwelem
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- Published: 05 July 2024 05 July 2024
Photos and article by Mary Alice Murphy
Organizers of the event on the afternoon of June, 30, 2024, chose to hold the farewell potluck lunch at the Bataan Memorial Park Pavilion. Parishioners and friends of Father Bartholomew Ezenwelem, including other priests from the region, Father Kasimir from Hurley and Father Emmanuel from Alamogordo. The attendees filled all tables and extra chairs. The meal was catered and attendees provided side dishes and lots of desserts.
Robert Lopez served as master of ceremonies for the program. His wife, Danna Lopez, parish secretary, served as one of the organizers, as did Shannon Mittica, and others. [Editor's Note: Please email editor@grantcountybeat.com the names this author failed to write down.]
Entertainment included the Silver Stompers and Angelica Padilla, who sang to the audience and serenaded Father Bartholomew.
Tri-City police departments – July 1 through July 4, 2024
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- Published: 05 July 2024 05 July 2024
Bayard Police Department
Monday, July 1
Burglary
Orchard Street
Called into the PD.
Domestic disturbance
Virginia Street
Caller advised daughter started a fight with other daughters and is now on her way to caller's house to cause problems. Officer advised daughter has not shown up yet but caller will call if she does.
Welfare check
Bard Street
Caller says her mom, who has dementia, left the house/caller called back advising her mom is back at the house. Officer advised mom is okay/they will give her her meds and will call if there are any issues.
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Homicide near San Vicente trail head
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- Published: 05 July 2024 05 July 2024
On July 4, 2024 at approximately 0910 hours, Officers were dispatched to Mountain View Road near the San Vicente trail head in reference to an unattended death.
Upon arrival Officers had contact with the reporting party who located the deceased male. Officers observed a male lying on the ground on his right side in a fetal position facing in a westbound direction. Officers identified the male as Efrem Duran (43 years of age Silver City, N.M.). Officers observed what appeared to be blood on the lower portion of his face and on the ground.
Gila National Forest Provides Tour of Supply Cache and Aerial Fire Base
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- Published: 04 July 2024 04 July 2024
Photos, video and article by Cara Staab
On June 26th, the Gila National Forest provided a tour of the Silver City Incident Support Cache and Aerial Fire Base, co-located at the Grant County Airport near Hurley.
Cache Manager Alex Tovar, Assistant Cache Manager Joseph Vega, and Assistant Aerial Fire Base Manager Josh Rascon led members of the Western Institute for Lifelong Learning (WILL) around the facilities, explaining how their crews support federal emergencies across the country. Such emergencies include wildfires, hurricanes, and even once, a space shuttle tragedy. Prescribed fire operations are also supported. Approximately 150 people are employed at the center during the height of fire season.