Gila National Forest prepares for prescribed fire pile burning

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Silver City Ranger District of the U.S. Forest Service informed listeners Thursday, March 17, at the National Guard Armory in Santa Clara of a proposed wildlife improvement project consisting of a 2,010-acre prescribed burn within the Fort Bayard Wildlife Refuge. The project focuses on improving habitat for deer…

The Gila National Forest has experienced a recent increase in vandalism at developed Forest Service sites such as trailheads, campgrounds, and other recreation areas, with some incidents posing serious public health and safety risks. These include biohazard contamination of vault toilets, creation of fire hazards from illegally harvested trees, and improper disposal of food and…

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Notice is given that the Board of County Commissioners will consider the adoption of an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THE 1984 COUNTY OF GRANT EMPLOYEE RELATIONS ORDINANCE, NO. 84-09-04. The purpose of this ordinance is to repeal the 1984 County of Grant Employee Relations Ordinance because it has…

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Bataan Elementary School in Deming is celebrating World Down Syndrome this Saturday in observance of World Down Syndrome Day.  The March 21 date marks the 10th anniversary of World Down Syndrome Day. World Down Syndrome is observed every year on this date because what causes Down syndrome is the…

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: ‘USDA Deming Day’ will be hosted by Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner to celebrate the obligation of four economic development projects in Deming and Luna County.  U.S. Senator Tom Udall will join Director Brunner to present the obligation certificates to the following organizations: Columbus Electric Cooperative, –$14,705,000 to…