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McCray Gallery to Feature Studio 118 Exhibition

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Published: 24 April 2024 24 April 2024

SILVER CITY, NM—The WNMU Francis McCray Gallery of Contemporary Art and the Expressive Arts Department will present an exhibition of recent ceramics by two post-baccalaureate students, Hugh Remar and Allyson George, and BFA student, Victoria Prejean. The opening reception for the exhibit will begin at 6:00 p.m. on May 10, with artists’ talks beginning at 6:30 p.m.

May 10-15. Gallery hours are M-F 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

WNMU Francis McCray Gallery of Contemporary Art, Silver City, NM

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Heinrich Applauds Passage of National Security Supplemental

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Published: 24 April 2024 24 April 2024

Package includes legislation Heinrich cosponsored to keep deadly fentanyl out of New Mexico communities  

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement after voting to pass a bipartisan supplemental package that will strengthen America's national security, support our democratic allies, and provide critical humanitarian assistance, including to Palestinian civilians in Gaza. The package includes the FEND Off Fentanyl Act, which Heinrich cosponsored, to tackle the opioid epidemic and protect New Mexico communities from fentanyl. 

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Black Range Ranger District preparing for prescribed fire

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Published: 24 April 2024 24 April 2024

Area 74 prescribed fire project to be burned between April 28 and May 10

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM, April 23, 2024 – The Gila National Forest, Black Range Ranger District is preparing to implement a prescribed fire in the 3,321-acre Area 74, Unit 3 prescribed fire project between April 28 and May 10. Staff are keeping a close eye on weather and fuel moisture and coordinating with other units to have resources available when conditions are right to achieve the objectives of this prescribed fire. The Area 74, Unit 3 project is located approximately 3 miles west of Poverty Creek, north of New Mexico Highway 59, east of Forest Road 521, and west of the Continental Divide Trail. 

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New Art Show at Silver City Public Library

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Published: 24 April 2024 24 April 2024

April 2nd through May 30th 2024 all hours that the library is open and the meeting room is unoccupied

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Fort Bayard Museum Summer Hours Starting May 5, 2023

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Published: 23 April 2024 23 April 2024

The Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society wishes to announce that beginning on May 5th, the museum, located at Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark, will be open both Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors are welcome to tour the museum, located in the former Commanding Doctor’s house, and to also receive a guided tour of the recently installed artillery exhibit in the New Deal Theater. 

The theater display includes a full size replica of a Mountain Howitzer, donated by local military expert William Kupke.  Fort  Bayard is the only military post and hospital in New Mexico that is designated as a National Historic Landmark, and is also the only site in Grant County officially designated as a National Historic Landmark.  Admission is free, donations are welcome.  For additional information, please call 575-388-4862, or visit historicfortbayard.org .

Gila National Forest lifts area closure of Fort Bayard trails

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Published: 23 April 2024 23 April 2024

Prescribed fire area now open for public entry

SILVER CITY, NM, April 23, 2024 – The Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District is lifting the area closure that was implemented for the protection of public safety during the Cameron Creek Prescribed Fire on Monday, April 15.

“The area closure allowed crews to focus on their own safety and conduct a safe, efficient burn,” said Silver City District Ranger Elizabeth Toney. “While the prescribed fire itself is no longer a threat, the public should exercise caution when entering into any recently burned area, because they contain hazards such as falling trees, rolling debris, and stump holes.” Fire-weakened trees may appear to be solid, but can be prone to toppling or uprooting, especially during windy conditions. Rocks and logs on slopes are easily dislodged and may roll downhill. Stump holes can be hidden by ash, can be several feet deep, and may hold hot ash and coals for multiple days after a fire. 

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National Day Of Prayer - May 2, 2024

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Published: 23 April 2024 23 April 2024

You are invited to the 73rd National Day of Prayer. Tell your friends about this special event and bring the whole family! - Noon to 1:00 pm

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Mimbres Culture Heritage Site will be collecting items for re-sale

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Published: 22 April 2024 22 April 2024

The Mimbres Culture Heritage Site in Mimbres, NM . . . will be collecting items for re-sale for our Annual Yard Sale & Fund Raising event.

May 11 – 12, 2024  Saturday & Sunday 9 am – 3 pm

Please donate clean, working items from your spring cleaning, garage remodel, home office , garden shed, etc.   No clothing.

Drop at 12 Sage Drive, MM# 3.7. On the riverside.        Off highway 35, see the signs.

Drop off on April 27 – 28, Saturday & Sunday 11 am – 3 pm.

And May 4 – 5, Saturday & Sunday 11 am – 3 pm. And May 10, Friday from 11 am – 3 pm.

 Questions . . . call Kathy 307-640-3012 and 575-536-3161.

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