Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Following a year in which the men’s team claimed yet another Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference title, the star-studded squad was selected to once again claim the title in the RMAC Preseason Coaches’ Poll. The Lady Mustangs, after placing third last year and fighting near the top throughout the RMAC…
Happy Independence Day! The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and…
The Rico fire started approximately 1.5 miles northwest of Pinos Altos on BLM land, on the west side of Bear Creek on Tuesday afternoon around 3:30 P.M. The cause is still unknown. The fire has grown to over 400 acres. 170 fire personnel have been assigned to the fire. Fuels involved are light logging slash,…
The Gila National Forest has announced that current fire danger levels have been reduced to Low, following recent rainfall that provided temporary relief to the area. However, officials caution that conditions are expected to return to Moderate as the region begins to dry out again. Despite the short-term improvement, long-term drought conditions persist, and forecasts…