Local News Releases

September 7, at 11:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street – "The Seven Tasks of a Folktale"

Connie Thibeau-Catsis will discuss the tasks proposed in the analysis of the folktale, "Vasalisa the Beautiful." This tale is retold from Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D.'s book, "Women Who Run with Wolves."

Pinkola Estes analyzes the tales based on her background as a Jungian analyst and cantadora storyteller. Thibeau-Catsis will present an abbreviated version of the story renamed as "Vasee, the Bold." This version still addresses the issues of retrieving one's intuition, releasing past issues, and facing challenging times. Elise Stuart will share two of her poems, and the singing will be led by the "No Wrong-Note Singers."

SILVER CITY, NM— For the first time this fall, Western New Mexico University will be partnering with TimelyCare, an online platform that provides medical and mental health care to colleges and universities.

TimelyCare services will be a supplement to in-person care provided by Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS)—which offers medical, behavioral health and dental care—and to the mental health care provided through the campus counseling center. Services will be available to both undergraduate and graduate students.

The Southwest New Mexico Community Forestry Network will be removing dead and dying trees and safety pruning branches at the Murray Ryan Visitor Center during the month of September.   Southwest Tree Solutions, owned and operated by Joseph Franklin-Owens, will carry out the work.

The Southwest New Mexico Community Forestry Network aims to plant trees and provide technical support to community partners in southwest New Mexico to ensure that our trees are cared for like the valuable resources we know them to be.

Iris Nolasco, director of the Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability, will speak to the Rotary Club at the Silver Lanes on Tuesday September 2 at noon. She will discuss food programs delivered by the Commons, as well as current issues in the food supply chain.

The mission of the Commons is to meet the immediate needs of Grant County residents who are food insecure and strive to build community around the concepts of food justice, local self-sufficiency and sustainability. The Commons staff and dedicated community volunteers organize and support Grant County Food Pantry programs in Silver City, Santa Clara, and Cliff, including emergency food box delivery. Its Alimento Para Los Niños weekend backpack program provides food for kids who don't get enough to eat on the weekends. 

Silver City, NM, Aug. 26, 2025— As our nation gears up for the holiday weekend this Labor Day, Gila National Forest reminds visitors that ranger district offices and visitor centers will be closed and also encourages everyone to help prevent human-caused fires with a few helpful tips while visiting public lands.

Nationally, nine out of 10 wildfires are caused by humans, including half of all wildfires on national forests. Keep these tips in mind to help prevent human-caused wildfires:

Leave fireworks at home

Reserve, NM, Aug. 26, 2025—Archery, muzzleloader, and early rifle hunting access to the Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District is likely to be affected by the ongoing closure of a 4.5-mile segment of Forest Road 141 and South Fork Campground. The forest closure was implemented in May 2025 and is expected to remain in effect through mid-October, unless the South Fork Negrito Creek bridge replacement project is completed sooner. 

Those wishing to hunt in the area around the closure may park outside of the road closure to access National Forest System lands adjacent to the closed road on foot. The nearest alternative for a developed campground is Gwynn Tank Campground, and there are many dispersed campsite options in the area.

City of Rocks State Park and Rockhound State Park in conjunction with the Astronomy Friends of The Parks announce the '25 fall/winter and '26 Spring astronomy program schedule. 

Weather permitting, about 45 minutes after sunset, a laser guided tour is given on the highlights of that evening sky.  Followed by visual observations with telescopes with assistance from members of the park friends, lasting approximately 2 hours.  Please try to arrive around sunset to 15 minutes after sunset to become familiar with the program layout.  Chairs are limited, so if not an inconvenience, bring your own would-be good advice.  When the planets are out, we can view them until it is dark enough to begin the presentation.

Upper Mimbres Volunteer Fire Department

Fire, other
Georgetown Road – 8:19 p.m.
Caller is camped there. UMVFD received page out.

Whiskey Creek Volunteer Fire Department