Tadpole Fire Smoke Report: June 18th, 2020

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Slaughter Mesa Prescribed Fire in the Gila National Forest may be underway again this week as environmental conditions reach appropriate levels for managers to resume the project.  The 2,500-acre project is eight miles southeast of Quemado Lake on the Quemado Ranger District.  Fire managers plan to continue operation…

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Wild, Wild West Pro Rodeo is gearing up to start with Wednesday’s Boys and the Bulls.  The rodeo will start tomorrow at 8:30, and continue at the same time every evening Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Literacy Link – Leamos was recently awarded a $5,000 grant by the Dollar…

The Upper Gila Watershed Alliance recently received funding from the New Mexico Environment Department River Stewardship Program to restore Adair Spring, a tributary of the San Francisco River in the Quemado District of the Gila National Forest. The restoration project’s objective is to help surface water quality and improve the spring and wetland habitat in…

The Silver City Rotary Club recently received a Mayoral Proclamation for their 100 years of service to the Silver City and Grant County community. The organization was first chartered in Silver City in 1923 where they developed their motto “Service above Self” and have provided fellowship, community leadership and civic commitment over the years. Today,…

The Wilderness Ranger District of the Gila National Forest is seeking public comments on a proposal to remove unbranded and unauthorized cattle from the Gila Wilderness. According to a news release, the removal, using lethal and/or non-lethal methods is necessary for the protection of resources. The news release further states that a total of 756…