Trout Fire Emergency Closure 6-18-25

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Activity has increased on the McKenna Fire, located 8 miles west of the Gila Cliff Dwellings, with the warm, dry weather pattern in place over the region. Due to continued growth on the fire, firefighters rode into the Gila Wilderness on horseback Tuesday to install structure protection (a sprinkler system) around…

Grant County Community Health Council partner, Frank Merritt, will be discussing “The Keys to a Happy, Healthy, Long Life in Silver City” to help contribute to the overall health and wellness of seniors in Grant County. The content of his presentation is based on the recent assessment of senior health needs in Grant County, recent…

Western New Mexico University was recently awarded a $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to help support Fiesta Latina, the university’s signature cultural event. Fiesta Latina is a celebration of New Mexico’s ties to Mexico and Mexican folk art through Mexican films, musical performances, cultural dances and much more. The funding is…