Local News Releases

The second public meeting for the 2026 update of the Grant County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) will be held January 22nd at 6:00 PM at the Grant County Administration Building in the Commissioners Meeting Room. The public will also have the option of attending the meeting virtually. The focus of the meeting will be on wildfire risk assessment. More information and the virtual link to the meeting can be found in the attached public meeting notice. See below

Favorable conditions in place for hazardous fuels reduction work

QUEMADO, N.M., Jan. 12 — The Quemado Ranger District on the Gila National Forest plans to implement prescribed fire operations this week, pending all required approvals. We estimate this work to continue through the coming weeks as weather and environmental conditions allow. We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.

Prescribed fires planned for the area include:

Raja Yoga

Start time: 3:30 -5:00 pm

January 26 - February 2,9,23 - March 2,9,23,30

This class consists of yoga poses for posture improvement, flexibility and mental and physical relaxation. Suitable for all ages. Bring your mat and any props you use. Led by Colleen Stinar, a yoga instructor for decades with training from many traditions. Cost: $5 per class. 609 N Arizona Street, the Church of Harmony (Arizona between 6th and 7th Streets) Silver City, NM 88061 Contact info: Colleen Stinar 575 574 5451

According to a Hurley Police Department representative, the department has no officers employed at the present time. All calls are being handled by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. However, HPD Police Chief Kevin Vigil is on duty and is accepting applications for police officer positions. 

Tuesday, Jan. 6

Suspicious vehicle – Aspen Street

Friday, Jan. 9

Reckless driver -- Highway 180 -- ATL/unfounded.

Saturday, Jan. 10

Welfare check -- Aguila Street
Welfare check – Highway 180 – ATL for male walking in the traffic lane/unfounded.

Monday, Jan. 5

Vehicle accident
Tom Foy Blvd.
Vehicle vs deer/no injuries to people/deer is in the roadway.

Tuesday, Jan. 6

Citizen assist
East Street
Caller advised the male she lives with is not allowing her to get up and use the bathroom/81-year-old female/he is not helping her. Officer advised the door is locked but she said for him to kick it down/officer has contact.

Santa Clara Volunteer Fire Department

Thursday, Jan. 8

Structure fire
901 Pine Street
Caller advised something in the kitchen is on fire/daughter is trying to put it out/everyone out now. GCSO en route/attempted to reach EMS multiple times. Deputy requested EMS for 57-year-old female with epilepsy/feeling like she may have a seizure.

Silver City Fire Department

Atlantis Fritillaries on Thistle - Photo by Elroy LimmerFor its first evening program of the year, on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 7:00 pm, the Gila Native Plant Society has invited Diane Larson, retired Research Wildlife Biologist, to present a talk exploring "Who's a Pollinator? It Depends…"   

The plight of bees and how that affects pollination of both crops and native plants have rightly received much attention. But bees are not the only insect pollinators. Sometimes, they are not even the best pollinator for a particular plant species.  Diane will delve into different insect taxa that carry – or don't carry – pollen, showing that a diverse fauna is needed for robust pollination services.