Congratulations Grant County 4-Hers

The Mimbres Hand Crew is working toward achieving elite hotshot status by undergoing intensive evaluation and training to become an Interagency Hotshot Crew, one of the highest designations in wildland firefighting. Through peer-reviewed assignments, the crew is being assessed on complex skills such as line construction, firing operations, and coordination with air support and other…

The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s (EDD) Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) has announced the allocation of $851,400 in grants to 43 organizations as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 Outdoor Equity Fund (OEF). These grants will support programs across 15 counties and seven Tribal communities, with a focus on enhancing youth access to outdoor activities…

Last week, Crooked Forest Institute completed the purchase of 52 acres of land for its education campus in Grant County. Located on Route 35 in the Mimbres Valley, east of Silver City, the property’s northeastern corner is situated across from the Mimbres Valley transfer station. Although no final decisions will be made until the local…

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Spur Fire on the Quemado Ranger District, six miles northeast of Luna, was reported about 7 pm last night at around 350 acres with about 80 personnel on the incident.  The lightning-caused fire is being managed under a confine/contain strategy within a defined area north of Reserve.  The increase…

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: On Sunday afternoon, Marines from Gaffney-Oglesby Marine Corps Detachment 1328 gathered for a luncheon on the Wrangler’s Patio to honor Gold Star Mothers, those who have lost children in combat. Grant County has three, Mary Cowan, Mary Lou Grijalva and Kay Beeman. In sports, Junior middle blocker Shannon Rich…