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Crews continue work on wildfires across Gila National Forest
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- Published: 02 August 2023 02 August 2023
SILVER CITY, NM, Aug. 2, 2023 – Crews are employing a variety of strategies on the wildfires across the Gila National Forest. While containment is increasing on some, others are moving at a slow to moderate rate in extremely rough and rugged terrain and still others are being checked by lookouts and aircraft as needed. The following is a summary of fire activity:
Reserve Ranger District:
The Divide Fire started July 13 and is 18,085 acres, 34% contained and 140 personnel assigned. On Tuesday, resources continued patrolling, and mopping up along containment lines from Horse Camp Canyon to the south and west along FR 30. Crews reinforced the containment line along FR 28 to the south toward FR 143 and from West Elk Tank west along FR 143 to Slater Tank. Crews are using aerial ignitions on ridgelines above La Jolla Canyon to the east of the fire perimeter. Wednesday’s plan is to complete firing operations on the southwest corner of the fire, which will establish a secure perimeter.
Cobre Summerfest 072923
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- Published: 01 August 2023 01 August 2023
Photos by Mary Alice Murphy
On a hot Saturday, July 19, 2023, Cobre Consolidated Schools hosted the second annual back-to-school event, Summerfest. The vendor total tripled from 50 last year to 150 this year, with participation from Silver City groups, Mining District representatives, and with music and activities for kids. Each student had a form to fill out with 15 signatures from various entities in order to get a free backpack and school supplies. Students from all area schools were welcome to participate.
Fire personnel dispatched to Dolan Fire on Gila National Forest
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- Published: 31 July 2023 31 July 2023
Black Range Ranger District
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM, July 31, 2023 – Fire crews are working on a new wildfire called the Dolan Fire on the Black Range Ranger District of the Gila National Forest. The fire was reported on July 30 near the Dolan Peak area in Catron County. It is estimated at 113 acres.
Resources assigned to the incident include smoke jumpers and a district engine for a total of 10 personnel. They are assessing FS Road 4052P and the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) for containment options. The vegetation where the fire is located is primarily ponderosa pine, grass and pinyon-juniper. Intermittent precipitation has fallen in this part of the forest over the past few days. Smoke may be visible from Highway 59 around the Beaverhead area.
SC police to increase patrols in specific areas
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- Published: 31 July 2023 31 July 2023
By Lynn Janes
The Silver City Town Council held a regular meeting July 25, 2023. The meeting started with Mayor Ken Ladner calling the meeting to order and leading the Pledge of Allegiance and salute to the New Mexico state flag. Council members attending the meeting included Jose Ray, Nicholas Prince, Guadalupe Cano, and Rudy Bencomo.
The council approved the agenda.
Ceremonies none currently.
Proclamations none currently.
Council comments
Bencomo wanted to apologize to the Trujillo family that recently had suffered a lot of damage to their home and vehicles. “I know it is frustrating and I understand the problems you are facing in your neighborhood.” He asked Police Chief Portillo if they had a plan in place to help. Portillo said he had met with Sheriff Villanueva, and they will be putting together a joint plan to target specific areas in the southeast of town. Bencomo thanked the press for the write up on the incident.
UPDATE:Missing Endangered Person Advisory – Deming, NM – Paige Ella Barthe
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- Published: 31 July 2023 31 July 2023
Deming, NM – Paige Ella Barthe has been located and is safe.
Deming, NM – The following information is for the distribution of a Missing Endangered Person Advisory from the New Mexico State Police.
The New Mexico State Police is asking the public for assistance in locating Paige Ella Barthe, 20, of Lafayette, LA. She was last seen on Interstate 10 around milepost 23 in a white 2021 Buick with a Massachusetts license plate of 2CNV65. She is traveling with Omaree Vijay Tyson, 41, of Fridley, MN. They are believed to be headed toward Arizona, but their destination is not known.
Two men arrested for trespassing
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- Published: 31 July 2023 31 July 2023
By Roger Lanse
On Friday, July 21, 2023, Silver City Police Department officers arrested two men for trespassing.
At 5:19 p.m., an officer saw Eddie Herrera, 36, address listed as homeless, at the Visitor Center.
The officer was advised by the Grant County Regional Dispatch Authority that Herrera had been issued a criminal trespass warning (CTW) for the Visitor Center on July 14, 2023, by an SCPD officer. Herrera was placed under arrest, according to an SCPD incident report, handcuffed, and booked into the Grant County Detention Center.
At 10:34 p.m. officers responded to a call from Gila Regional Medical Center in reference to an unwanted subject. GCRDA told the responding officer that Michael White, 47, address listed as homeless, had been discharged from the ER but was refusing to leave. White had been issued an indefinite CTW for GRMC on June 22. 2023, by an SCPD officer, unless he was receiving medical treatment.
Cobre board approves handbooks
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- Published: 31 July 2023 31 July 2023
By Lynn Janes
The Cobre Consolidated Schools held a board meeting at on July 10, 2023. Gabriella Begay called the meeting to order. Other board members in attendance included, Gilbert Guadiana, David Terrazas (online) and Elizabeth Dean. Acting superintendent Michael Koury also attended. Serena Murillo didn't attend.
Reading of the board norms took place with each board member reading a norm. The norms consist of five rules the board strives to adhere to during the meeting. They are listed as actively listen to all perspectives, respond to concerns and questions as a unified board, professionalism expected, assume positive intent, and be positive and responsive.
The Pledge of Allegiance and salute to the New Mexico flag took place.
Video added: Mimbres Culture Heritage Site's Annual Hummingbird Festival Fascinates
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- Published: 31 July 2023 31 July 2023
Photos, video and article by T.A. Niles
The Mimbres Culture Heritage Site held the first day of its annual Hummingbird Festival on Saturday, July 29 and also hosted the final day Sunday, July 30, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at 12 Sage Drive in Mimbres. If you have never held a delicate hummingbird in your hands or heard its humming right next to your ear, being on hand was an excellent opportunity for you to cuddle a hummingbird and hear its rapid heartbeat up close.
With University of New Mexico Albuquerque experts Drs. Blair Wolf and Bill Talbot, along with undergraduate student Jason Kitting on hand to share their knowledge, and guide attendees in handling the delicate and universally adored hummingbirds, many festival goers took advantage of the opportunity to release banded hummingbirds into the brilliant Mimbres, New Mexico sky.