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Gila National Forest offices closed Monday, October 9, 2023

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Published: 05 October 2023 05 October 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

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Published: 04 October 2023 04 October 2023

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

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Published: 03 October 2023 03 October 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

Gila National Forest prepares for fall prescribed fires

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Published: 03 October 2023 03 October 2023

Silver City Ranger District preparing for Jaybird and Mill prescribed fires

SILVER CITY, NM, October 3, 2023 – The Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District is preparing to implement the Jaybird, and possibly Mill prescribed fire projects as soon as October 14 or the week that follows. The exact date of ignition will depend on weather and fuels conditions and firefighter resource availability.

“Prescribed fire is an important tool for reducing hazardous fuels that threaten communities. Promoting low to moderate intensity fire on these lands today will help reduce future fire impacts,” said Silver City District Ranger Elizabeth Toney. “These activities are coordinated with the State of New Mexico and comply with air quality standards set by the state’s Air Quality Bureau.”

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Westerner's October 2023 Meeting

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Published: 03 October 2023 03 October 2023

Westerners International Silver City Corral #36 Invites You to Our Upcoming Meeting -CrossPoint Church Meeting Room 11600 E. Hwy 180, Milepost 116

Wiley“Buffalo Chips and Company”   - 

Speaker:  Marilyn Wiley

                  Present Day Pioneer

                  Woman Wagoner

                  Adventurer

                  Presenter

                   Homesteader

Tuesday, October 17, 2023  

Time:6:30p.m.                                                          

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NM 159 Vehicle Length Restrictions Study & Analysis

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Published: 03 October 2023 03 October 2023

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is leading the NM 159 Vehicle Length
Restrictions Study and Analysis. With the study, an analysis was conducted to see how different types of vehicles navigate a portion of NM 159 (MP 3.0 to 9.5).

See below for Flyer

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Concerned Catwalk Citizens

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Published: 03 October 2023 03 October 2023

Statement of Purpose
Concerned Catwalk Citizens (CCC) is an alliance of community members formed for the purpose of encouraging public awareness of and participation in the planning of an access road to the Catwalk National Recreation Trail in Glenwood, New Mexico. 

CCC fulfills its purpose by:
·       Following all developments and planning activities
·       Informing the community of plans and developments and opportunities for public meetings, input and comments
·       Gathering and/or coordinating public input for consideration in the planning process
The CCC welcomes all to be informed and to participate in the planning of this important project for the Glenwood community. 

PDF flyer below

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Unfederated Republican meeting Monday, Oct. 9, 2023

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Published: 03 October 2023 03 October 2023

Unfederated Republican meeting Monday, Oct. 9.

Come join us to celebrate Columbus Day, Monday, October 9, 11:30 at Republican Headquarters.

Also learn what’s happening about the upcoming November election.

Time to get involved.

More candy will there to honor Halloween.

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