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Thursday. July 17, 2025
Acres: 24,128 Location: 22 miles south of Reserve, NM NM Containment: 23%
Start Date: Monday, June 30, 2025 Personnel: 130 Cause: Natural/Lightning
On Wednesday afternoon, the Turkeyfeather fire received precipitation. Prior to the rain, the area experienced minimal fire activity, with a small amount of growth to the east near Moonshine Canyon. The fire is 23% contained and is 24,128 acres.
Firefighters are closely monitoring the northwestern part of the fire in the vicinity of the Willow Creek subdivision. They will continue to assess whether there is a need for firing operations in the future in order to protect the subdivision.
Article by Michael LaReaux
Commissioners present proclamation of National Correctional Officers wee to Detention Center Administrator Joseph Andazola, third from left.Photos by Mary Alice Murphy
Chelsea Cooper of SASS presents recognitions to Detective Randy Orosco and Sheriff Raul Villanueva, with other officers joining.
After the Pledge of Allegiance and a salute to the state flag, the Grant County Commission at its April 24, 2025 regular meeting opened the floor for public comment.
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following county, Grant. Specifically Silver City, and the surrounding area.
* WHEN...Until 715 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 521 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen.
Grant NM-
254 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following county, Grant. Specifically over the Trout Fire Burn Scar.
* WHEN...Until 600 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poordrainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
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Tuesday July 16, 2025
Reported date: July 9, 2025 Containment: 0% Cause: Lightning/Natural Size: 800 acres
Personnel: 115 Fuels: Timber, Brush Strategy: Full Suppression
Fire behavior: Short Crown Runs, Backing, Flanking
Operations: Yesterday, two hotshot crews focused efforts on the southeast corner of the fire along the 238 (Goose Lake) Trail, working to limit fire spread and identify opportunities for future containment lines. While helicopters supported suppression efforts with bucket drops, no helicopters are currently assigned to the incident. Engine crews continued line preparation along Forest Road 282 toward the 238 Trail.
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