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By Mary Alice Murphy
Before the ceremony began, while residents gathered under a large tent, and dignitaries came to the venue at the Silver City Henry V. "La Burra" Morales Recreation Center, Western New Mexico University's acclaimed Mariachi de Plata serenaded the hundreds of attendees.
[Editor's Note: Please visit https://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-articles/silver-citys-new-recreation-center-ribbon-cutting-held-july-17-2025 ]
Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments Executive Director Priscilla Lucero organized the event, and served as mistress of ceremonies.
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Goose Fire Update
Saturday July 26, 2025
Reported date: July 9,2025 Containment: 30% Cause: Lightning/Natural Size: 3401 acres
Personnel: 115 Fuels: Timber, Brush Strategy: Full Suppression
Fire behavior: Minimal, Smoldering, Creeping
Operations: Yesterday, crews made good progress on the Goose Fire, as they addressed the remaining areas of suppression repair along Goose Lake Trail #238, Sheep Corral Trail #231, and the 282 and 4083V Forest Service roads. Firefighters also continued securing the fire perimeter and extinguishing any hot spots. A helicopter aided suppression efforts with water bucket drops throughout the day. Firing operations were conducted overnight to secure additional containment areas. Today, rehab work will continue in the same areas as yesterday with crews and heavy equipment, and a helicopter will be available for bucket drops if needed.
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Reseeding efforts in the Gila National Forest, Grant County, aim to jumpstart regrowth, stabilize soils and support wildlife and watershed recovery.
SILVER CITY, N.M. - In the wake of the Trout Fire in Grant County, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) and the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) swiftly reseeded burned areas in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to restore over 1,200 acres of key habitat near the Bear Canyon Lake Wildlife Management Area through targeted reseeding efforts. The state agencies' quick reaction was crucial because the rapid response bypassed the potentially lengthy federal approval process that could have jeopardized seeding efforts due to impending monsoon rains.
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Goose Fire Update
Friday July 25, 2025
Reported date: July 9,2025 Containment: 30% Cause: Lightning/Natural Size: 3401 acres
Personnel: 140 Fuels: Timber, Brush Strategy: Full Suppression
Fire behavior: Minimal Smoldering, Creeping
Operations: Due to more accurate mapping, the Goose Fire is now mapped at 3,401 acres and 30% percent contained. Incident personnel remain actively engaged in suppression actions, repair activities, and hazard mitigation. Yesterday, crews made progress doing fire suppression rehab work along Goose Lake Trail #238, Sheep Corral Trail #231, and the 282 and 4083V Forest Service roads. Heavy equipment was used to do repair work on trails, parking areas, and areas along the wilderness boundary. Helicopter support was active in the afternoon to suppress active areas of the fire.
- Category: Front Page News
By Frost McGahey
Investigative Reporter
SCPD Chief Freddie Portillo (from Silver City Daily Press, July 2023)(Editor's Note: Officers requested their names be withheld for fear of retribution.)
In the past 18 months, 10 experienced police officers have left the Silver City Police Department. These officers have around 115 combined years of experience. The Beat has worked with some of them in the past and was impressed by their competence. Several sources have said the reason for the departures is the failed leadership of Chief Freddie Portillo.
Investigative Reporter
SCPD Chief Freddie Portillo (from Silver City Daily Press, July 2023)(Editor's Note: Officers requested their names be withheld for fear of retribution.)In the past 18 months, 10 experienced police officers have left the Silver City Police Department. These officers have around 115 combined years of experience. The Beat has worked with some of them in the past and was impressed by their competence. Several sources have said the reason for the departures is the failed leadership of Chief Freddie Portillo.
In recently obtained documents from the Silver City Police, it showed that in 2024 the department has 36 officers. The list for 2025 showed 34 officers, but in included 5 officers known to have left the force, leaving only 29 officers, a 20% reduction in the force. The ones remaining are younger and less experienced.
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By Michael LaReaux
The Grant County Commission opened their May 6 work session with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a salute to the state flag. Following an approval of the session agenda, Chairman Chris Ponce opened the floor for public comment.
Former District 3 Commissioner Alicia Edwards took the podium to address the Commission. She quipped about it feeling different to stand on the other side of the microphone and then spoke at length about the controversy surrounding HMS and the possible interruption of services for the county's senior citizens. She asked that the HMS board "take the county's questions seriously for the good of the community." Edwards pointed out that HMS is a federally qualified health center primarily funded by public money, just as the County Commission is, and like the Commission, the HMS board should be accountable to the public. HMS and the county should have a mutually beneficial strategic partnership, where HMS provides healthcare services, and the county provides amenities and infrastructure that allows HMS to attract and retain talented healthcare professionals.
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