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Black Range Ranger Station to be closed part of October 11, 2023

Black Range Ranger Station to be closed part of October 11
For a half-day, district-wide safety training
 
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM, October 6, 2023 – The Gila National Forest, Black Range District office located at 1804 N. Date Street, in Truth or Consequences will be closed from 9:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 11. The closure will allow all staff to attend a district-wide safety training.
“Customer service is a large, critical part of what we do. No less important is investing in my staff’s safety training, so that we can continue to serve the public safely, every day,” said Black Range District Ranger, Bret Mellott. “I appreciate the public’s understanding and support while my team focuses on safety for a half-day next week.”

For those who have business to conduct at the Black Range Ranger District on October 11, please plan your visit to arrive before 9:30 a.m. or after 1:00 p.m. so that we can serve you. For more information contact Maribeth Pecotte at 575-388-8211 or Maribeth.Pecotte@usda.gov

Meeting to discuss Catwalk Road improvement project October 16

Informational meeting 4:30 to 5:30 at Glenwood Community Center

SILVER CITY, NM, October 6, 2023 – The Federal Highway Administration, along with New Mexico Department of Transportation and the Gila National Forest will host an informational public meeting to discuss construction activities coming soon on New Mexico Highway 174 (NM 174), the Catwalk Access Road. We hope you’ll join us Monday, October 16 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Glenwood Community Center, 21 Menges Lane in Glenwood, New Mexico.

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Pick It Up – Toss No Mas October Trick-or-Trash Community Cleanup

Pick It Up – Toss No Mas October Trick-or-Trash Community Cleanup Featuring Costume Contest on Saturday, October 14th at 9 am – 12 pm at Grant County Community Foundation parking lot

Silver City's Pick It Up–Toss No Mas is thrilled to present our Trick-or-Trash Community Cleanup event! Get ready to put on your most enchanting Halloween costume for a chance to win a prize and enjoy a frighteningly fun time as we clean up our community. Join us on Saturday, October 14th, 2023, at the Grant County Community Foundation parking lot from 9 am to noon. You won’t want to miss this spooktacular chance to make a difference in your community!

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Grant Soil and Water Conservation District October 16, 2023

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
 
The regular monthly board meeting of the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District will be held Monday, October 16, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the NRCS Building; 3082 32nd Street Bypass; Suite C; Silver City, NM  88061.   The meeting is open to the public.
 
To request a copy of the agenda or for more information, please call 575-388-1569 or email grantswcdnm@gmail.com 

Trailhead improvements complete in Burro Mountains

Gila National Forest completes upgrades for Continental Divide Trail trailheads

SILVER CITY, NM, October 5, 2023 – The Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District recently completed trailhead improvements along Red Rock Road (Grant County Road 4-24) and Forest Ridge Road (Grant County Road 4-6) for the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail in the Burro Mountains southwest of Silver City.

“Hats off to the forest road crew, who accomplished the upgrade of these parking areas from rutted patches of dirt into attractive parking areas that can better accommodate the use they receive,” said Silver City District Ranger Elizabeth Toney. “With these improvements, the trailheads better reflect the high profile and iconic nature of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and our commitment to provide high-quality recreation facilities.”

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Gila National Forest offices closed Monday, October 9, 2023

SILVER CITY, NM, Oct. 5, 2023 – Gila National Forest offices in Quemado, Reserve, Glenwood, Mimbres, Truth or Consequences, and Silver City will be closed on Monday, October 9 in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Normal hours and operations will resume Tuesday, Oct. 10.

“Fall is a great time to visit the Gila, with warm days and cool nights. This might be your last chance for a long holiday weekend campout before cold winter weather sets in,” said Gila National Forest Supervisor Camille Howes. “With more than 30 developed campgrounds and nearly 1 million acres of designated wilderness on 3.3 million acres of the Gila National Forest, we have something for everyone to enjoy.”

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Southwest Word Fiesta 2023: Novelist Panel

This year’s Southwest Word Fiesta novelist panel features nationally celebrated authors Mary Glickman, Jennifer E. Smith, Rocce Hill, and Elizabeth Millane. The session will be held Friday, October 27, 3:30-4:30 PM at the Besse Forward Global Resource Center in classroom A next to the main auditorium. The panelists, joining the Fiesta via Zoom, will share their broad range of life experiences and literary explorations. A Q & A session will follow.

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United Way of Southwest New Mexico - October 10, 2023

SCAnnivCelI’m thrilled to invite you to our upcoming event in celebration of our organization’s 65th Anniversary!

As a valued community partner, you have always been a part of our success, and we would like to celebrate with you. The celebration event will be held NEXT Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 5:00pm at United Way of SWNM Office- 11587 HWY180E Silver City, NM 88061 (across from J&J Signs). We’ll have delicious food and drinks, so all you have to do is show up and have a good time.

My humble request is that you RSVP to provide our team the opportunity to plan for food. Please RSVP by responding to the email.
Join us as we recognize this milestone for our organization!

Amanda Morales | Chief Executive Officer

United Way of Southwest New Mexico

1401 S Don Roser STE. A2 Las Cruces, NM 88011

Phone: 575-524-7561 |  www.uwswnm.org

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