Grant County, NM — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is announcing the lifting of the evacuation orders for Zones 1,2,3,4, 5, 6 and 7 and the re-opening of Highway 35. The Sheriff’s Office strongly urges non-residents to avoid the area entirely. The area remains at high risk for flooding, and numerous fire personnel and emergency responders are actively working in and around the affected zones.
There is still an area closure on the Gila National Forest in the vicinity of the Trout fire, and road access via Highway 15 remains fully restricted due to continued suppression repair. In addition, fire restrictions are still fully in effect throughout the region. Residents and visitors must comply with all fire safety regulations to prevent additional fire starts and support ongoing suppression efforts.
To ensure public safety and the integrity of firefighting efforts, local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies will be heavily patrolling the Mimbres area and will strictly enforce all applicable local and state laws.
We understand the publics’ concern and interest, but now is not the time for sightseeing. Our priority is the safety of our residents, first responders, and the integrity of the recovery efforts.
For further updates, please follow official channels (Grantcounty Sheriff Facebook, Grant County Facebook, and Gila National Forest Facebook) and avoid speculation or unofficial reports.
