Pass Fire Update

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: In cooperation with the Allingham-Golding American Legion Post 18 and donations from the public, the Silver City Police Department have prepared five turkey baskets to present to needy families in the community.  Baskets include turkey and all the trimmings, and the receiving families were recommended by schools and others…

The 2025 Grant County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan (HMAP) was recently approved by FEMA last week. This multi-jurisdictional plan includes Grant County, the City of Bayard, the Town of Hurley, the Village of Santa Clara, and the Town of Silver City. Designed to protect people and structures, the HMAP also aims to reduce the financial…

 In our Goose Fire update:  As of this morning, July 22, the Goose Wildfire—remains at 0% containment. Firefighters continued efforts yesterday to construct a handline on the northeast corner of the fire toward the Gila River, while also improving nearby helispots to support helicopter operations. Today, crews are extending hose lays in the same area…

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Gila National Forest planner Matt Schultz spoke at the Chamber luncheon last week about the Forest Management Plan updating process.  Schultz said the forest plan provides guidance for the forest over the next 10 to 15 years.  The revision is an opportunity for the Forest to have community knowledge…

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: At the Silver City Town Council Meeting yesterday, the council approved an ordinance, first introduced by District 1 Councilor Cynthia Bettison, which allows only reusable bags, recyclable paper backs, and/or cardboard boxes to be provided to customers by retailers at checkout.  The ordinance will go into effect six months…