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NM statewide wildfire notification 081423
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- Published: 14 August 2023 14 August 2023
Wildfire Notification #17
The New Mexico Forestry Division would like to update you on several wildfires that are requiring the attention of state, local and federal resources in New Mexico. Increased humidity and precipitation throughout the weekend benefited firefighting efforts throughout the state. This will be the final Forestry Division notification on these fires, unless there are significant changes.
State Managed Fires
246 Fire
Situation: The 246 Fire started August 10 at 11a.m. and is located north of Capitan off Highway 246 near Shippy Ranch. Currently, the fire is 27.7 acres and is 65% contained. This weekend, crews were able to establish and secure containment lines while beginning mop-up in the perimeter. The fire did receive light moisture. Today’s efforts will continue mop-up and securing containment lines, weather permitting. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Turkey Fire Begins Demobilization
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- Published: 14 August 2023 14 August 2023
Silver City, NM – August 14, 2023
The Turkey Fire is located 9 miles northeast of Cliff, New Mexico and remains at an estimated at 5,220 acres with 0% containment. A Type 3 Incident Management Team has been in command of the fire since August 8, 2023.
There is a little activity on the southeast side of the fire. The fire has received light rain over the past few days, slightly easing fire activity. There was some fire movement on the southern side of the fire, as it approached a rocky area near the ridge. As the fire activity winds down, crews are being demobilized from the fire. Some smoke may occasionally still be visible from surrounding communities. The fire will continue to be monitored by ground and air observations.
GRMC new Board of Trustees holds first meeting 072723, part 1
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- Published: 13 August 2023 13 August 2023
[Editor's Note: This is part 1 of a two-part series of articles on the GRMC Board of Trustees meeting on July 27, 2023.]
By Mary Alice Murphy
The Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees, appointed by the Grant County Commission, which had served as the GRMC Governing Board up to July 1, 2023, held their first meeting in the Board Room at the hospital on July 27, 2023.
Their first order of business elected their new officers. Dr. Fred Fox will serve as board chair, Betty Vega as vice chair, and Pat McIntire as secretary-treasurer. Other members include Mike Smith, Seth Traeger, Will Hawkins and Javier "Harvey" Salas.
Fox led off the meeting by reading a prepared statement: "This is the first meeting of the new GRMC Board of Trustees comprised of community members appointed by the Grant County Board of Commissioners. Our role is not to manage, but rather to draw on our collective experiences, knowledge and relationships to the people and constituents of Grant County to provide governance to the hospital."
Bayard police department fully staffed
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- Published: 13 August 2023 13 August 2023
By Lynn Janes
The town of Bayard held a work session July 24, 2023. Attendance included Mayor Chon Fierro councilors Eloy Medina, Frances Gonzales, and Jose Diaz. Mayor Pro Tem Raul Villanueva did not attend. The work session allows the council time to ask questions about items on the agenda and discuss them.
Gonzales pointed out that the correction she had requested in the minutes for June 26, 2023, had not been made.
Diaz had questions about the cell phone contracts. He also wanted to know if the recent requests for phones had included new staff on the new contracts. Another question concerned how the contract had been spread out between departments. Gabriel Ramos, city clerk, said he has been going over them and at the next meeting he would have solid information for the council.
Silver High gets ready for construction
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- Published: 13 August 2023 13 August 2023
[Editor's Note: This is absolutely my fault for not getting this up earlier. My apologies to the author and the community,]
By Lynn Janes
The Silver City Consolidated Schools held a work session on July 24, 2023. President Ashley Montenegro called the meeting to order. Other board members in attendance Michelle Diaz (by phone), Patrick Cohn, Mike McMillan, and Eddie Flores. Superintendent William Hawkins also attended. The Pledge of Allegiance and salute to the New Mexico flag took place.
The board approved the agenda.
The purpose of this work session had to do with the policy F-1400 FF naming facilities. Larry Behrens joined the meeting online to give the board a presentation. He requested that they name the Silver High School band room after the late band director David Kendrick.
Rain Slows the Turkey Fire
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- Published: 13 August 2023 13 August 2023
Silver City, NM – August 13, 2023
A Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the fire on August 8, 2023.
The Turkey Fire is located 9 miles northeast of Cliff, New Mexico and remains at an estimated at 5,200 acres with 0% containment. There is a little activity on the east side of the fire. Some smoke still may become visible from Buckhorn, Cliff, Gila and Silver City if fire behavior increases.
A dozer, road grader, hand crews and several wildland fire engines are assigned to the fire. Resources made significant progress yesterday clearing existing trails and roads in order to contain the fire on the east end.
Turkey Fire Shows a Few Smokes
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- Published: 12 August 2023 12 August 2023
Silver City, NM – August 12, 2023
A Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the fire on August 8, 2023.
The Turkey Fire is located 9 miles northeast of Cliff, New Mexico and remains at an estimated at 5,200 acres with 0% containment. Most of the activity is on the east side of the fire and some smoke still may be visible from Buckhorn, Cliff, Gila and Silver City if fire behavior increases.
A dozer, road grader, hand crews and several wildland fire engines are assigned to the fire. Resources are clearing existing trails and roads in order to contain the fire on the east end. Crews are clearing and repairing Forest Road 282, also known as Sheep Corral Road, which will act as fire breaks.
Turkey Fire Receives Significant Precipitation-081123, including smoke outlook
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- Published: 11 August 2023 11 August 2023
Silver City, NM – August 11, 2023
A Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the fire on August 8, 2023.
The Turkey Fire is located 9 miles northeast of Cliff, New Mexico and estimated at 5,200 acres with 0% contained. Most of the activity is on the east side of the fire and smoke still may be visible from Buckhorn, Cliff, Gila and Silver City if fire behavior increases.
A dozer, road grader, hand crews and several wildland fire engines are assigned to the fire. Resources will focus on clearing existing trails and roads in order to contain the fire on the east end. Crews are clearing and repairing Forest Road 282, also known as Sheep Corral Road, which will act as fire breaks.
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