Silver City News
According to reports, the Silver Fire grew roughly another 5,000 acres yesterday, reaching over 81,000 acres overnight. The fire remains 20% contained, and management is now in the hands of John Pierson’s New Mexico Type 2 Incident Management Team. Today, 605 personnel work the rugged terrain in an effort to further contain the Silver…
Dream Big, Hope Big, Relay Big. The Relay for Life of Grant County will be in Silver City June 28th and 29th to celebrate the American Cancer Society’s 100th Birthday. Head out to the Silver High School Football Field this Friday and Saturday to show your support and get involved. Events begin at 5 pm…
A Red Flag warning remained in effect through the weekend as firefighters continued to fight high temperatures and dry winds over the weekend. On Friday, the Silver Fire had reached 44,000 acres, but over the weekend grew to over 76,000 acres as of this morning. The fire remains 20% contained. Most of the growth has…
The new VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic opened for business in Silver City on May 7th, but today boasted the grand opening celebration. The ceremony included the posting of the colors, VIP introductions, and of course a ribbon cutting. To follow the opening ceremonies, the new VA clinic held a health fair that allowed Veterans…
Delighted residents of Kingston were given special permits by officials yesterday afternoon along with permission to return home. Though the area remains closed to the general public, residents are grateful to be returning after 10 days living with friends or staying in Hillsboro while the Silver Fire ravaged the forest around their homes. Thanks to…
Due in part to the warm, dry weather yesterday, the Silver Fire has reached 36,500 acres. The fire continues to grow primarily toward the north, but Fire crews are currently able to maintain containment lines. The fire remains 5% contained. There has been very little fire activity south of NM Highway 152. Indirect line construction…
The Silver Fire burns in the Gila National Forest to the east of Silver City and Bayard. The fire is suspected of being started by lightning on June 7, about 7 miles Southwest of Kingston. This fire is one of 44 active fires in the United States right now. As of June 19 at 9…