Crews continue to work on fires across the Gila National Forest

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: A Red Flag Warning was in effect for most of the southwest corner of the state today.  Fire Weather Watch in effect through this evening for strong winds and low relative humidity.  Dry and windy conditions exist due to an upper disturbance moving across New Mexico.  Dew points yesterday…

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…

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Education from terminating the School-Based Mental Health Services Grant, preserving funding for programs at Silver Consolidated Schools while a lawsuit filed by 15 states, including New Mexico, moves forward. The temporary restraining order, which remains in effect through Aug. 24, protects a multiyear $5 million…