Gila National Forest Wildfire Roundup - 080823
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- Published: 08 August 2023 08 August 2023
SILVER CITY, NM, Aug. 8, 2023 - The lightning-caused wildfires on the Gila National Forest are in various stages of containment from 94% on the Divide Fire on the Reserve Ranger District to 0% on the Turkey Fire on the Wilderness Ranger District. Containment differs depending on the location and management objectives of the different incidents. The following is a summary of fire activity:
Reserve Ranger District:
The Dark Fire started July 12 southeast of Reserve. It is 3,074 acres, 5% contained. Rain occurred over the area Monday which moderated fire activity. The fire backed down to Dark Canyon Sunday 1 mile south of South Fork campground. Crews and equipment continued to improve containment lines along FR141 to the west to FR 177 and south along FR177. A Hotshot crew scouted the road system east of Dark Canyon to determine the feasibility to work closer to the fire that is in Dark Canyon. Crews will work hot spots to secure the fire from moving further to the west on Rainy Mesa Divide. A dozer will be used to construct fireline up Dark Canyon to keep the fire in its current location. Two crews, three engines, a dozer, and an ambulance for a total of 61 personnel on the incident.
Grant County Commission holds work session 071823 and regular meeting 072023, part 7
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- Published: 06 August 2023 06 August 2023
[Editor's Note: This is part 7 of a series of articles on the Grant County Commission work session on July 18, 2023 and regular meeting on July 20, 2023. This article completes the two meetings.)
By Mary Alice Murphy
The Grant County Commission work session and regular meetings on July 18 and July 20, 2023 continued with a review of agreements at the work session and decisions made on the regular meeting agenda items.
County Manager Charlene Webb introduced the first agreement, which considered a cooperative agreement with the New Mexico Tourism Department for advertising and media-related services for fiscal year 2024 in the amount of $25,284. "The money facilitates advertising of the area by the Grant County Lodgers' Tax Advisory Committee. They receive a total of about $75,000 for marketing every year."
Activity increases on Turkey Fire on Wilderness Ranger District
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- Published: 05 August 2023 05 August 2023
MIMBRES. NM, Aug. 5, 2023 – Increased activity on the Turkey Fire is producing smoke that is very visible from Gila, Cliff and Silver City. The wildfire was flown and mapped at 1,300 acres Saturday.
The wildfire was discovered on July 22 high on a ridge of the Pinos Altos Range on the edge of the Gila Wilderness. It is currently spreading in Shelly and Spring Canyon through ponderosa pine, pinyon-juniper, and brush. The fire is expected to make slope runs when fuels align with topography. To the west, the fire will run into very rugged, rocky, and steep terrain with less fuel continuity. Due to the rugged, inaccessible terrain, Forest Lookouts and aircraft will continue to monitor the fire.
Parental Form for parents who wish to limit what their children "learn" at school
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- Published: 05 August 2023 05 August 2023
Dear Parent,
New Mexico laws passed during the 2023 session (HB 7 and SB 397) could restrict both parental involvement regarding certain types of medical services and instructional materials provided to minors during the school day, regardless of age. Medical services include “gender affirming care,” psychiatric care, and abortion services.
The following form is designed to help parents and guardians explicitly exercise their right to be fully informed prior to their child accessing medical and behavioral health services, including some instructional materials. HB7 and SB397 can be found by clicking the links below:
Warmer, drier conditions expected for Gila National Forest
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- Published: 05 August 2023 05 August 2023
SILVER CITY, NM, Aug. 5, 2023 – Warmer and drier conditions with the potential for increased wind will affect fire activity across the Gila National Forest. Containment is increasing on some wildfires while work continues with mopping up, patrolling, protecting infrastructure and securing roads and trails to be used as firelines. The following is a summary of fire activity:
Reserve Ranger District:
The Divide Fire started July 13 and is estimated at 26,512 acres. It is 54% completed with 137 personnel assigned. Friday, resources patrolled and mopped up the fire perimeter focusing on hotspots along FR30, 28 and 143. Additional containment was identified along FR 30 to Collins Park. A road grader continued improving FR30 to the east to the Forest boundary. On Saturday, crews will continue to patrol and mop up the fire perimeter.
Deadline to file for candidacy in multiple area elections is Aug. 29, 2023
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- Published: 04 August 2023 04 August 2023
For the Nov. 7, 2023 election, the deadline to file comes up in a few weeks. Anyone interested in filing to run for a full list of positions, including municipalities, school boards, as well as soil, water and conservation and watershed districts, found below, must file at the Grant County Clerk's office on the date and time listed below.
The following offices will file with the Grant County Clerk's Office on Tuesday, August 29 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm:
Town of Hurley