THE WESTERNER: Home Town Newspapers Facing Economic Realities: Liberalism over regional identity
By Stephen L. Wilmeth
"Another example of the trend in response to the dearth of regional and heritage advocacy is the arrival of unaffiliated news sources like the Glenwood Gazette...." Read the full article
Monday, December 30, 2013
Monday, December 23, 2013
Catron County Senior Citizens to Lose Home
By Christy Burns
Jerry and Kathy Hudson of Reserve, New Mexico recently received news that they would soon be required to move from the house in which they have been living for the past two years. For the couple it was a devastating blow. The owner has a potential buyer and has informed them that they will be given 30 days notice to vacate the premises when the deal is finalized. Actually, they first were told they had to be out several months ago, but arrangements have been made allowing them to remain in the house on a month-by-month basis. Although they are without the means to start anew, these two refuse to give up. They are in a community they love, which only fuels their determination to withstand any present trial.
They continue to be ever-present supporters at athletic events, as they have been for the past two decades, and are well beloved by the students and facility of Reserve Independent Schools. Also, they have long been active at Reserve Senior Center, both playing bingo, Jerry playing pool, and Kathy puzzle making and quilting. They are faithful and active members of Joy Fellowship. In their many activities they make significant contributions to the well-being of others of all ages in the community.
Jerry Hudson is a native son. He recalls his days of yesteryear in Reserve when he spent countless hours rambling throughout the rugged landscape in search of boyhood adventures, and enjoying winter days filled with skiing and sledding the snow-laden hills near his now long-gone home in Saliz Pass. He loves to tell the stories of the old school that burned down years ago in the Saliz and of the young teacher, Ima Jean McClure, who lived with his family, and of riding to school aboard a “bus,” that was merely an open bed with benches along the sides, driven my his mother and her helper, Teflo Rodriquez, who kept the kids settled down in the back. Among his many reminiscences, at the very young age of five, Jerry recalls wrangling horses alongside the grown men, igniting a spark that would fuel his life passion for the creatures.
Born Geraldi Wayne Hudson, the youngest of five children to Dick and Cora Nell Hudson, Jerry took his first lung-filled breath in Reserve, New Mexico on March 24, 1926, and found his heart tethered to the place thereafter despite a stint in military service and years of other wanderings, mostly in regard to horses.
Jerry embarked upon a career of training racehorses. The majority of that time was spent on the east coast where he found racing to be the most prosperous. Jerry’s love for the horses was boundless, yet his heart longed for the place of his birth.
The summer of 1978 found Jerry back home in Reserve. Although he had traveled extensively during the war and while training racehorses, he never found a place that felt so good to return to as he did Reserve. His return that summer also brought change to a lovely woman by the name of Kathleen “Kathy” Newlin, whom Jerry eventually married on Valetine’s Day 1981. Shortly thereafter, the two set off to further pursue his career in the world of racehorses until his retirement at the age of sixty-five.
Kathy Newlin Hudson began life on May 24, 1935 in Kodel, Kansas. Kathy was the second to the youngest of eight children born to Russell and Clara Newlin. During a camp meeting, when Kathy was but a young child, her mother proclaimed to a visiting missionary that she would be willing to let her children serve on the mission field. It wouldn’t be until Kathy was in high school that the words her mother professed would become her own personal calling.
After high school Kathy studied to become a nurse. It would be three years before the door to her long expected dream of becoming a missionary was opened. In 1961 Kathy finally went onto the mission field. For sixteen years she served in Northern Transball, South Africa. Sadly, during a return trip stateside, Kathy received a diagnosis that would wrench her dream from her. She had multiple sclerosis. Advised not to return to South Africa, Kathy began a new career by attending Nurse Practitioner school.
At the end of two years, Kathy finished school and set out to find work. Her search led her to Reserve, New Mexico in 1978. She was reminded instantly of her South African home. Kathy found work at the local clinic as the Nurse Practitioner, where she came to know and love the many families, young and old, in need of her care. It was at that time she met her future husband, a horse trainer by the name of Geraldi Hudson.
Soon after being married, Jerry and Kathy left Reserve for a span of nearly thirteen years, but the thought of “home” would spur their hearts with longing to return. After retirement the two succumbed to that homesickness and returned to Reserve in February 1993 where they have lived in a trailer park that they purchased and operated for many years, living in one of the homes.
Two years ago, upon seeing the condition of the aged mobile home in which they were living, a relative of Kathy felt they needed a better place to reside, moving them into their current dwelling with the hope of purchasing it on their behalf. Now, because the contract to purchase the house has fallen through, and because their former mobile home is in such severe deterioration as to be unlivable, they are in the unthinkable position of facing homelessness at the ages of 87 and 78.
So while Jerry is somewhat anxious about his uncertain housing situation, Kathy feels hopeful because she realizes that they are in a community that deeply cares for one another, including them. They have had many people express their love and concern, with several already making financial contributions.
In fact, their church, Joy Fellowship in Reserve, has established a fund at First State Bank to raise funds to purchase a dwelling where they may live out their lives without having to be displaced from the community they so love. The church has set a goal of raising the necessary funds via free-will offerings, raffle ticket sales, fundraiser dinners, and street vending. The first raffle will begin in January and will feature a beautifully handmade quilt, an original painting by a local artist, a powerful chain saw, and a load of firewood with a dozen fire starters. For more information as to how you may help, please contact Keith Riddle at 575-533-6373 (home) or 575-533-6400 (work).
Jerry and Kathy Hudson of Reserve, New Mexico recently received news that they would soon be required to move from the house in which they have been living for the past two years. For the couple it was a devastating blow. The owner has a potential buyer and has informed them that they will be given 30 days notice to vacate the premises when the deal is finalized. Actually, they first were told they had to be out several months ago, but arrangements have been made allowing them to remain in the house on a month-by-month basis. Although they are without the means to start anew, these two refuse to give up. They are in a community they love, which only fuels their determination to withstand any present trial.
They continue to be ever-present supporters at athletic events, as they have been for the past two decades, and are well beloved by the students and facility of Reserve Independent Schools. Also, they have long been active at Reserve Senior Center, both playing bingo, Jerry playing pool, and Kathy puzzle making and quilting. They are faithful and active members of Joy Fellowship. In their many activities they make significant contributions to the well-being of others of all ages in the community.
Jerry Hudson is a native son. He recalls his days of yesteryear in Reserve when he spent countless hours rambling throughout the rugged landscape in search of boyhood adventures, and enjoying winter days filled with skiing and sledding the snow-laden hills near his now long-gone home in Saliz Pass. He loves to tell the stories of the old school that burned down years ago in the Saliz and of the young teacher, Ima Jean McClure, who lived with his family, and of riding to school aboard a “bus,” that was merely an open bed with benches along the sides, driven my his mother and her helper, Teflo Rodriquez, who kept the kids settled down in the back. Among his many reminiscences, at the very young age of five, Jerry recalls wrangling horses alongside the grown men, igniting a spark that would fuel his life passion for the creatures.
Born Geraldi Wayne Hudson, the youngest of five children to Dick and Cora Nell Hudson, Jerry took his first lung-filled breath in Reserve, New Mexico on March 24, 1926, and found his heart tethered to the place thereafter despite a stint in military service and years of other wanderings, mostly in regard to horses.
Jerry embarked upon a career of training racehorses. The majority of that time was spent on the east coast where he found racing to be the most prosperous. Jerry’s love for the horses was boundless, yet his heart longed for the place of his birth.
The summer of 1978 found Jerry back home in Reserve. Although he had traveled extensively during the war and while training racehorses, he never found a place that felt so good to return to as he did Reserve. His return that summer also brought change to a lovely woman by the name of Kathleen “Kathy” Newlin, whom Jerry eventually married on Valetine’s Day 1981. Shortly thereafter, the two set off to further pursue his career in the world of racehorses until his retirement at the age of sixty-five.
Kathy Newlin Hudson began life on May 24, 1935 in Kodel, Kansas. Kathy was the second to the youngest of eight children born to Russell and Clara Newlin. During a camp meeting, when Kathy was but a young child, her mother proclaimed to a visiting missionary that she would be willing to let her children serve on the mission field. It wouldn’t be until Kathy was in high school that the words her mother professed would become her own personal calling.
After high school Kathy studied to become a nurse. It would be three years before the door to her long expected dream of becoming a missionary was opened. In 1961 Kathy finally went onto the mission field. For sixteen years she served in Northern Transball, South Africa. Sadly, during a return trip stateside, Kathy received a diagnosis that would wrench her dream from her. She had multiple sclerosis. Advised not to return to South Africa, Kathy began a new career by attending Nurse Practitioner school.
At the end of two years, Kathy finished school and set out to find work. Her search led her to Reserve, New Mexico in 1978. She was reminded instantly of her South African home. Kathy found work at the local clinic as the Nurse Practitioner, where she came to know and love the many families, young and old, in need of her care. It was at that time she met her future husband, a horse trainer by the name of Geraldi Hudson.
Soon after being married, Jerry and Kathy left Reserve for a span of nearly thirteen years, but the thought of “home” would spur their hearts with longing to return. After retirement the two succumbed to that homesickness and returned to Reserve in February 1993 where they have lived in a trailer park that they purchased and operated for many years, living in one of the homes.
Two years ago, upon seeing the condition of the aged mobile home in which they were living, a relative of Kathy felt they needed a better place to reside, moving them into their current dwelling with the hope of purchasing it on their behalf. Now, because the contract to purchase the house has fallen through, and because their former mobile home is in such severe deterioration as to be unlivable, they are in the unthinkable position of facing homelessness at the ages of 87 and 78.
So while Jerry is somewhat anxious about his uncertain housing situation, Kathy feels hopeful because she realizes that they are in a community that deeply cares for one another, including them. They have had many people express their love and concern, with several already making financial contributions.
In fact, their church, Joy Fellowship in Reserve, has established a fund at First State Bank to raise funds to purchase a dwelling where they may live out their lives without having to be displaced from the community they so love. The church has set a goal of raising the necessary funds via free-will offerings, raffle ticket sales, fundraiser dinners, and street vending. The first raffle will begin in January and will feature a beautifully handmade quilt, an original painting by a local artist, a powerful chain saw, and a load of firewood with a dozen fire starters. For more information as to how you may help, please contact Keith Riddle at 575-533-6373 (home) or 575-533-6400 (work).
Sunday, December 1, 2013
December/January Gazette
The December 2013/January 2014 Glenwood Gazette print edition is being distributed now, and the website has been updated. Happy Holidays to all.
Friday, November 22, 2013
Winter Storm Warning - SW Mountains NM
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 AM MST MONDAY...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ALBUQUERQUE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 AM MST MONDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...3 TO 5 INCHES BELOW 7500 FEET WITH 5 TO 10 INCHES AT HIGHER ELEVATIONS. LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE ON THE HIGHEST PEAKS.
* TIMING...THE GREATEST SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED BETWEEN SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND MONDAY MORNING.
* WINDS...NO SIGNIFICANT WINDS ARE EXPECTED.
* SNOW LEVELS...RAIN MAY MIX WITH SNOW AT TIMES SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AFTERNOONS IN VALLEY LOCATIONS NEAR THE ARIZONA BORDER. TEMPERATURES WILL BE COLD ENOUGH FOR SNOW AT ALL OTHER LOCATIONS.
* LOCAL IMPACTS...ROADS WILL BECOME SNOW-PACKED AND ICY...AND MAY BECOME IMPASSIBLE...ESPECIALLY OVER THE HIGHER TERRAIN. THIS INCLUDES THE INTERSTATE 40 CORRIDOR.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT...FOOD... AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ALBUQUERQUE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 AM MST MONDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...3 TO 5 INCHES BELOW 7500 FEET WITH 5 TO 10 INCHES AT HIGHER ELEVATIONS. LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE ON THE HIGHEST PEAKS.
* TIMING...THE GREATEST SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED BETWEEN SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND MONDAY MORNING.
* WINDS...NO SIGNIFICANT WINDS ARE EXPECTED.
* SNOW LEVELS...RAIN MAY MIX WITH SNOW AT TIMES SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AFTERNOONS IN VALLEY LOCATIONS NEAR THE ARIZONA BORDER. TEMPERATURES WILL BE COLD ENOUGH FOR SNOW AT ALL OTHER LOCATIONS.
* LOCAL IMPACTS...ROADS WILL BECOME SNOW-PACKED AND ICY...AND MAY BECOME IMPASSIBLE...ESPECIALLY OVER THE HIGHER TERRAIN. THIS INCLUDES THE INTERSTATE 40 CORRIDOR.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT...FOOD... AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.
Adobe user data breach
Make sure your passwords are different for each account you have!
Adobe user data found on Web after breach
BY JIM FINKLE
Thu Nov 7, 2013 6:25pm EST
(Reuters) - A computer security firm has uncovered data it says belongs to some 152 million Adobe Systems Inc user accounts, suggesting that a breach reported a month ago is far bigger than Adobe has so far disclosed and is one of the largest on record.
LastPass, a password security firm, said on Thursday that it has found email addresses, encrypted passwords and password hints stored in clear text from Adobe user accounts on an underground website frequented by cyber criminals.
Adobe said last week that attackers had stolen data on more than 38 million customer accounts, on top of the theft of information on nearly 3 million accounts that it disclosed nearly a month earlier.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/07/us-adobe-cyberattack-idUSBRE9A61D220131107
Adobe user data found on Web after breach
BY JIM FINKLE
Thu Nov 7, 2013 6:25pm EST
(Reuters) - A computer security firm has uncovered data it says belongs to some 152 million Adobe Systems Inc user accounts, suggesting that a breach reported a month ago is far bigger than Adobe has so far disclosed and is one of the largest on record.
LastPass, a password security firm, said on Thursday that it has found email addresses, encrypted passwords and password hints stored in clear text from Adobe user accounts on an underground website frequented by cyber criminals.
Adobe said last week that attackers had stolen data on more than 38 million customer accounts, on top of the theft of information on nearly 3 million accounts that it disclosed nearly a month earlier.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/07/us-adobe-cyberattack-idUSBRE9A61D220131107
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Catwalk Fundraiser Nov 23
Catwalk Fundraiser Dinner/Dance
Hello my name is Leisil Luera and we are putting on a benefit dinner and dance in Reserve, NM at Uncle Bills Bar for the Catwalk that was damaged in the flood in September. The Catwalk in Glenwood is a very historic site in our rural county in NM. This attraction brings 20,000 to 30,000 people a year to our small county. The Catwalk is a very beneficial asset and brings much needed revenue to all of our local businesses. It is also a place that so many love to visit throughout the whole year. It is in terrible shape since the flood, so we are hoping to help reopen this wonderful site.
Saturday, November 23, 3-7 PM
Uncle Bill's Bar, Reserve NM
Hello my name is Leisil Luera and we are putting on a benefit dinner and dance in Reserve, NM at Uncle Bills Bar for the Catwalk that was damaged in the flood in September. The Catwalk in Glenwood is a very historic site in our rural county in NM. This attraction brings 20,000 to 30,000 people a year to our small county. The Catwalk is a very beneficial asset and brings much needed revenue to all of our local businesses. It is also a place that so many love to visit throughout the whole year. It is in terrible shape since the flood, so we are hoping to help reopen this wonderful site.
The benefit, at Uncle Bill's Bar, will be from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 23. The minimum to attend the benefit is $10, this includes dinner as well as the dance, if anyone would like to donate more they are welcome to. If you cannot make it and would like to donate please send donations to Uncle Bill's Bar 230 N Main, Reserve, NM 87830. ID is required to enter the benefit.
If anyone has questions call Uncle Bill's Bar at 575 533 6369 or 575 5381582
Uncle Bill's Bar also has a Facebook page
If anyone has questions call Uncle Bill's Bar at 575 533 6369 or 575 5381582
Uncle Bill's Bar also has a Facebook page
Thursday, November 14, 2013
SAWC meeting Nov 18
The San Augustin Water Coalition will hold a Board meeting on Monday, November 18th, at 6 p.m. at the Datil Baptist Church. The Public is invited.
Friday, November 8, 2013
WNMTC voice mail problems - again
If your phone company is WNMTC and you've got voice mail and it's not working, call the repair line 800 535-0611. I was told that the voice mail switch had been "turned off" (all by itself???) for some customers but that messages wouldn't have been lost. Of course, there's no way to know if messages have been lost unless someone who tried to leave one lets you know.
It's not the customers' fault, but for some reason WNMTC won't simply go and turn the switches back on unless you call, so if you haven't been hearing that stuttering dial tone that lets you know you've got voice mail waiting, and if you try to check and you can't access voice mail, call the repair line.
It's not the customers' fault, but for some reason WNMTC won't simply go and turn the switches back on unless you call, so if you haven't been hearing that stuttering dial tone that lets you know you've got voice mail waiting, and if you try to check and you can't access voice mail, call the repair line.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Wolves in Government Clothing
Free to the public!
A film about the impacts of the Mexican Gray Wolf Reintroduction Program
Filmed in our local area and region.
Featuring local ranchers, businesses and interviews.
Free viewing
Eagar Town Hall
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Thursday November 7, 2013
A film about the impacts of the Mexican Gray Wolf Reintroduction Program
Filmed in our local area and region.
Featuring local ranchers, businesses and interviews.
Free viewing
Eagar Town Hall
22 W 2nd St, Eagar, AZ 85925
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Thursday November 7, 2013
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Friday, November 1, 2013
November Glenwood Gazette
The November issue of the Glenwood Gazette will be delivered around the southwest in the next few days. Meanwhile, you can check out the website and read the PDF version. Don't forget to look at the calendar for November and December events, and the classified section too.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Beta Screening of Wolves in Government Clothing
You are invited to a free screening of the documentary Wolves in Government Clothing (Part One) at the Eagar AZ Town Hall on Thursday, November 7, 6 PM. The screening will be followed by open discussion.
This is the movie everyone's been talking about! Much of its footage was taken right from our area of AZ and NM, and features interviews of local residents and portions of the Apache County Predator Symposium.
See trailer (3:32 minutes) and Part One (31 minutes) at http://veritasresearchconsulting.com/ if you can't come on Nov. 7.
Missing Cattle Alert
Missing from a Deming New Mexico Ranch: 30 Cows, black and black baldy mixed.
The cows are branded with a 77 Slash on the left hip or a 96 Slash on the left rib. The cows also have a “swallow fork” ear mark in the left ear.
If you have any information regarding the possible whereabouts or disposition of these cows, please contact Inspector Janice Blandford, 575-544-7062.
Reserve Bridge Replacement Project
Public Information Meeting
Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Time: 6:00 PM with presentation at 6:15
Location: Catron Count Court Room, 101 Main Street, Reserve NM
NMDOT is developing plans for the replacement of the NM 12 Bridge over Starkwater Wash, approximately 5 miles east of the US 180 intersection with NM 12.
The purpose of the meeting is to present information on the condition of the existing bridge, discuss the recommended alternative, and receive comments from the public.
Written comments will be accepted at the meeting or can be mailed, emailed or faxed to:
Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Time: 6:00 PM with presentation at 6:15
Location: Catron Count Court Room, 101 Main Street, Reserve NM
NMDOT is developing plans for the replacement of the NM 12 Bridge over Starkwater Wash, approximately 5 miles east of the US 180 intersection with NM 12.
The purpose of the meeting is to present information on the condition of the existing bridge, discuss the recommended alternative, and receive comments from the public.
Written comments will be accepted at the meeting or can be mailed, emailed or faxed to:
Eric Johnson, Marron and Associates
7511 Fourth Street NW
Albuquerque NM 87107
EMAIL: eric@marroninc.com
FAX: 505.897.7847
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Oversight Hearing on Federal Land Management Agency Bullying
Subcommittee To Hold Oversight Hearing on Federal Land Management Agency Practices
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 22, 2013
CONTACT: Press Office 202-226-9019
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation will hold an oversight hearing on Tuesday, October 29th entitled “Threats, Intimidation and Bullying by Federal Land Managing Agencies.” The hearing will feature testimony from Americans across the country who will discuss personal experiences of abusive conduct by federal land management agencies.
WHAT:
Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation oversight hearing on “Threats, Intimidation and Bullying by Federal Land Managing Agencies”
WHEN:
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 10:00AM
WHERE:
1324 Hearing Room in the Longworth House Office Building, Washington DC.
Visit the Committee Calendar for additional information, once it is made available. The meeting is open to the public and a live video stream will be broadcast at http://naturalresources.house.gov/live.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Found: German Shepherd in Catron County
German shepherd dog found near Catron/Grant County line on US 180. Male, 2-3 years old (?). Black/tan. Well behaved, very good looking dog. Finder is at: 928 358-8389 or 8433. Anyone claiming the dog must be able to describe the collar and tag and answer other identification questions.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Panel Discussion in Silver City on Transfer of Federal Lands to State
Panel discussion on transfer of public lands from the federal government to western states.
WNMU Miller Library in Silver City October 24, 2013 at 5:30 pm
The panel contributors include NM State Representative Yvette Herrell, District 51, Otero County, Alex Thal, Joe Delk as well as other concerned New Mexicans from the local area who have been involved in the movement to transfer public lands from the federal government to the western states.
Yvette will give a presentation on legislation presented at the last legislative session in Santa Fe to address the federal government's overreach and restoring Constitutionally-limited government. She will also provide an update on the proposed legislation for New Mexico.
“The purpose of our meeting on 24 October 2013 is to help educate the state legislators, counties, soil and water conservation districts and other interested parties on the importance of passing legislation such as Utah's HB 148.
New Mexico has over 45% of our public land managed by the federal government. We should have been given title to these lands at statehood according to our Enabling Act. As a state, we are sending OVER HALF of the revenues generated from royalties to the federal government. If we were managing our own lands, those dollars would stay in New Mexico and provide the revenues we need to provide adequate education, create jobs and manage our forests and other natural resources.
Please visit http://www.americanlandscouncil.org/ to get more detailed information about the purpose of this bill. New Mexico is not alone. You will see that clearly the western states are at a disadvantage. Only 5% of the lands east of Colorado are controlled by the federal government and over 50% of the lands in the western states.
I look forward to this opportunity to visit with folks in southwest New Mexico about this very important effort.”
- State Representative Yvette Herrell
Bring your friends & food and join us for a potluck after the forum!
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Human Remains Found After Luna Fire
by Richard Torres
LUNA, NM - Tuesday evening, 10-15-13, Volunteer fire fighters from Luna, Rancho Grande, and Reserve responded to a structure fire in Luna. The structure was a complete loss. Several out buildings and neighboring houses were protected and saved through the efforts of the fire departments' volunteers.
The next day, Wednesday, human remains were removed from the rubble. This incident, labeled the "Derrick Fire", is in an active investigation process.
LUNA, NM - Tuesday evening, 10-15-13, Volunteer fire fighters from Luna, Rancho Grande, and Reserve responded to a structure fire in Luna. The structure was a complete loss. Several out buildings and neighboring houses were protected and saved through the efforts of the fire departments' volunteers.
The next day, Wednesday, human remains were removed from the rubble. This incident, labeled the "Derrick Fire", is in an active investigation process.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Lif Strand: Quemado WNMTC Voice Mail alert!
Lif Strand: Quemado WNMTC Voice Mail alert!: If you haven't gotten any voice mail messages lately, here's why: At least three weeks and maybe more ago, Western NM Telephone di...
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
USFS Shutting Down Logging Operations
Forest Service stopping logging on national forests across country due to government shutdown
October 4 2013 The U.S. Forest Service confirmed Friday it is shutting down logging operations on national forests across the country due to the partial shutdown of the federal government.
The agency plans to notify 450 timber purchasers across the country early next week that timber sales and stewardship contracts will be suspended, Forest Service spokesman Leo Kay said in an email.
“We regret the continued impact on the American public; however we must cease activities that require Forest Service oversight and management during the funding lapse,’ he said.
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By Tiffany Stecker
Washington Post
October 4 2013 The U.S. Forest Service confirmed Friday it is shutting down logging operations on national forests across the country due to the partial shutdown of the federal government.
The agency plans to notify 450 timber purchasers across the country early next week that timber sales and stewardship contracts will be suspended, Forest Service spokesman Leo Kay said in an email.
“We regret the continued impact on the American public; however we must cease activities that require Forest Service oversight and management during the funding lapse,’ he said.
READ MORE
Saturday, September 28, 2013
USDA Funding to Support Small, Socially Disadvantaged Producers
Release No. 0192.13
Contact: Candice Celestin (202) 690-2385
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced grants to support small, socially disadvantaged agriculture producers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a time of significant budget uncertainty. Today's announcement is one part of the Department's efforts to strengthen the rural economy.
"These grants will help socially-disadvantaged business owners get the tools they need to succeed and expand markets across the nation," said Vilsack. "This funding is an example of the Obama Administration's dedication to the economic stability of rural communities throughout the country."
Funding is provided through USDA's Small Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant program, which offers technical assistance to help producers develop new markets and grow their operations. For example, the Latino Economic Development Center in Minneapolis has been selected to receive a $200,000 grant to provide legal and business training to small Latino and Hmong agricultural producers.
A complete list of grant recipients follows below. The funding is contingent upon the recipient meeting the terms of the grant agreement.
Secretary Vilsack noted that today's funding announcements are another reminder of the importance of USDA programs for rural America. A comprehensive new Food, Farm and Jobs Bill would further expand the rural economy – and he said that's just one reason why Congress must get a Food, Farm and Jobs Bill done as soon as possible.
President Obama's plan for rural America has brought about historic investment and resulted in stronger rural communities. Under the President's leadership, these investments in housing, community facilities, businesses and infrastructure have empowered rural America to continue leading the way – strengthening America's economy, small towns and rural communities. USDA's investments in rural communities support the rural way of life that stands as the backbone of our American values. President Obama and Agriculture Secretary Vilsack are committed to a smarter use of Federal resources to foster sustainable economic prosperity and ensure the government is a strong partner for businesses, entrepreneurs and working families in rural communities.
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USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 (Toll-free Customer Service), (800) 877-8339 (Local or Federal relay), (866) 377-8642 (Relay voice users)
Under the Small Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant Program, five grants were awarded in Mississippi totaling nearly $1 million in investment. The objective of this program is to provide technical assistance to qualified producers to help expand and improve their operation. For example, a Mississippi organization is receiving a grant to conduct seven training sessions for small meat goat producers that will focus on risk management.
Additionally, Secretary Vilsack announced funding for seven Rural Energy for America Program projects that will help agriculture producers and small businesses in rural Mississippi reduce energy consumption and adopt renewable energy tools. REAP is authorized under the soon-to-expire 2008 Farm Bill. Since the start of the Obama Administration, REAP has helped fund nearly 8,000 renewable energy and energy efficiency projects nationwide.
Vilsack also announced the award of grants for three projects in Mississippi to meet the healthcare needs of residents living in the Delta region. More than $1.8 million in healthcare grants is being provided through the Delta Health Care Services Grant Program. This program was established in the 2008 Farm Bill to address the unmet health needs of Delta residents. The program is a collaborative effort among healthcare professionals, institutions of higher education, research institutions and other entities.
The funding announced today is contingent upon the recipient meeting the terms of the grant agreement.
Small Socially Disadvantage Producer Grant Program
Rural Energy for America Program – Mississippi Recipients
Delta Health Care Services Grant Program
Mississippi
Secretary Vilsack noted that today's funding announcements are another reminder of the importance of USDA programs for rural America. A comprehensive new Food, Farm and Jobs Bill would further expand the rural economy – and he said that's just one reason why Congress must get a Food, Farm and Jobs Bill done as soon as possible.
Contact: Candice Celestin (202) 690-2385
Agriculture Secretary Announces Funding to Support Small, Socially Disadvantaged Producers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced grants to support small, socially disadvantaged agriculture producers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a time of significant budget uncertainty. Today's announcement is one part of the Department's efforts to strengthen the rural economy.
"These grants will help socially-disadvantaged business owners get the tools they need to succeed and expand markets across the nation," said Vilsack. "This funding is an example of the Obama Administration's dedication to the economic stability of rural communities throughout the country."
Funding is provided through USDA's Small Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant program, which offers technical assistance to help producers develop new markets and grow their operations. For example, the Latino Economic Development Center in Minneapolis has been selected to receive a $200,000 grant to provide legal and business training to small Latino and Hmong agricultural producers.
A complete list of grant recipients follows below. The funding is contingent upon the recipient meeting the terms of the grant agreement.
- New Mexico - Southwest Development Center Inc. – $150,000 grant. Funds will be used to help set up and manage two food hubs at a food cooperative.
Secretary Vilsack noted that today's funding announcements are another reminder of the importance of USDA programs for rural America. A comprehensive new Food, Farm and Jobs Bill would further expand the rural economy – and he said that's just one reason why Congress must get a Food, Farm and Jobs Bill done as soon as possible.
President Obama's plan for rural America has brought about historic investment and resulted in stronger rural communities. Under the President's leadership, these investments in housing, community facilities, businesses and infrastructure have empowered rural America to continue leading the way – strengthening America's economy, small towns and rural communities. USDA's investments in rural communities support the rural way of life that stands as the backbone of our American values. President Obama and Agriculture Secretary Vilsack are committed to a smarter use of Federal resources to foster sustainable economic prosperity and ensure the government is a strong partner for businesses, entrepreneurs and working families in rural communities.
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Under the Small Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant Program, five grants were awarded in Mississippi totaling nearly $1 million in investment. The objective of this program is to provide technical assistance to qualified producers to help expand and improve their operation. For example, a Mississippi organization is receiving a grant to conduct seven training sessions for small meat goat producers that will focus on risk management.
Additionally, Secretary Vilsack announced funding for seven Rural Energy for America Program projects that will help agriculture producers and small businesses in rural Mississippi reduce energy consumption and adopt renewable energy tools. REAP is authorized under the soon-to-expire 2008 Farm Bill. Since the start of the Obama Administration, REAP has helped fund nearly 8,000 renewable energy and energy efficiency projects nationwide.
Vilsack also announced the award of grants for three projects in Mississippi to meet the healthcare needs of residents living in the Delta region. More than $1.8 million in healthcare grants is being provided through the Delta Health Care Services Grant Program. This program was established in the 2008 Farm Bill to address the unmet health needs of Delta residents. The program is a collaborative effort among healthcare professionals, institutions of higher education, research institutions and other entities.
The funding announced today is contingent upon the recipient meeting the terms of the grant agreement.
Small Socially Disadvantage Producer Grant Program
- Mississippi Association of Cooperatives –$199,998 grant. Funds will be used to help eligible producers develop business and marketing plans, coordinate strategic planning sessions, and conduct training workshops.
- Mississippi Meat Goat Producers – $200,000 grant. Funds will be used to conduct seven training sessions focusing on five key risk management areas for goat meat producers.
- North Delta Producer Growers Association – $185,000 grant. Funds will be used to provide technical assistance to transfer the management and operation of the Alcorn State University vegetable processing facility to the cooperative.
- Tri Country Agricultural Cooperative – $199,842 grant. Funds will be used help producers develop of diversified marketing strategies and develop agricultural businesses.
- Winston County Self Help Association, Inc. – $200,000 grant. Funds will be used to provide business development, resource management, and legal assistance to eligible producers.
Rural Energy for America Program – Mississippi Recipients
- Seward and Son Planting Company, Louise, Miss. – $49,625 grant. Funds will be used to replace a grain dryer.
- Tuyet T. Vo, Union, Miss. –$26,446 grant. Funds will be used to replace lighting, doors, fans, brooders and insulation in poultry houses.
- John Nguyen, Decatur, Miss. – $22,115 grant. Funds will be used to install controllers, baffle curtains, fans, brooders and doors in poultry houses.
- Synergetics DCS, Inc., Starkville, Miss. – $230,122 grant. Funds will be used to install a solar energy system.
- Synergetics Properties, LLC, Starkville, Miss. –$125,000 grant. Funds will be used to install a solar energy system.
- David Palmer, LLC, Starkville, Miss. – $40,625 grant. Funds will be used to install a solar energy system.
- Willie R. Gilbert, Lake, Miss. – $23,067 grant. Funds will be used to install brooders, doors, cool cells, fans, vents and lighting in poultry houses.
Delta Health Care Services Grant Program
Mississippi
- Delta Health Alliance, Inc. – $900,000 grant. Funds will be used to improve facilities at a rural health clinic and establish a telehealth network linking several medical facilities.
- Delta State University – $477,452 grant. Funds will be used to provide advanced training for mental health counselors, and provide mental health care services to children and teens.
- University of Mississippi Medical Center – $461,405 grant. Funds will be used to establish a telehealth network, support continuing education for health care workers, and provide health and wellness education services.
Secretary Vilsack noted that today's funding announcements are another reminder of the importance of USDA programs for rural America. A comprehensive new Food, Farm and Jobs Bill would further expand the rural economy – and he said that's just one reason why Congress must get a Food, Farm and Jobs Bill done as soon as possible.
Flood damage repair funds for low income rural NM homeowners
Release No. 13-76-01 For Immediate Release
(September 17, 2013 Albuquerque, NM) USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner announced today his staff is prepared to provide information and take applications to help fix homes damaged in rural communities devastated from the recent rain storms.
In making the announcement Brunner said, “I’ve directed my staff to be prepared to provide as much service as possible to help qualified homeowners fix their homes damaged by the rain fall and flooding.” Brunner added, “We will do everything we can to help those homeowners that need the most help to fix their homes.”
The funding is through USDA Rural Development’s Section 504 housing loan and grant program which provides financial help to very low income home owners living in a rural community to rehabilitate their home. The program can provide a $7,500 grant to rural residents who are 62 years old or older who own their home and have a very low income. The money can be used to fix a roof and other types of repairs including window repair and other needed necessities. The 504 loan program is also available to all very low income homeowners also living in a rural community. It provides up to a $20-thousand loan for one percent interest to repair or refurbish a home.
“This program will be especially helpful to those low income residents that need additional financial support because they don’t have the insurance to cover the damage that was done to their home because of the recent rains,” said Brunner.
Those wanting to apply for the Section 504 housing repair program should contact one of USDA Rural Development’s offices to see if they qualify for a loan or a grant and to set up an appointment to make an application.
Aztec
1427 West Aztec Blvd Suite 1
Aztec, NM 87410
505-334-3090 Extension #4
Las Cruces
2510 Telshor
Las Cruces, NM 88011
575-522-8775 Extension #4
Las Vegas
1927-A North 7th Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
505-425-3594 Extension #4
Los Lunas
2600 Palmilla Road Suite C
Los Lunas, NM 87031
505-865-4643 Extension #4
Roswell
1011 Atkinson Ave.
Roswell, NM 88203
575-622-8745 Extension #4
USDA, through its Rural Development mission area, has a portfolio of programs designed to improve the economic stability of rural communities, businesses, residents, farmers and ranchers and improve the quality of life in rural America. USDA has made a concerted effort to deliver results for the American people, even as the Department implements sequestration – the across-the-board budget reductions mandated under terms of the Budget Control Act.
USDA has already undertaken historic efforts since 2009 to save more than $828 million in taxpayer funds through targeted, common-sense budget reductions. These reductions have put USDA in a better position to carry out its mission, while implementing sequester budget reductions in a fair manner that causes as little disruption as possible.
Applications to Be Taken for Home Repairs Caused by
Rain Damage and Flooding in Rural New Mexico
USDA RD Prepared to take applications from qualified very low income homeowners
(September 17, 2013 Albuquerque, NM) USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner announced today his staff is prepared to provide information and take applications to help fix homes damaged in rural communities devastated from the recent rain storms.
In making the announcement Brunner said, “I’ve directed my staff to be prepared to provide as much service as possible to help qualified homeowners fix their homes damaged by the rain fall and flooding.” Brunner added, “We will do everything we can to help those homeowners that need the most help to fix their homes.”
The funding is through USDA Rural Development’s Section 504 housing loan and grant program which provides financial help to very low income home owners living in a rural community to rehabilitate their home. The program can provide a $7,500 grant to rural residents who are 62 years old or older who own their home and have a very low income. The money can be used to fix a roof and other types of repairs including window repair and other needed necessities. The 504 loan program is also available to all very low income homeowners also living in a rural community. It provides up to a $20-thousand loan for one percent interest to repair or refurbish a home.
“This program will be especially helpful to those low income residents that need additional financial support because they don’t have the insurance to cover the damage that was done to their home because of the recent rains,” said Brunner.
Those wanting to apply for the Section 504 housing repair program should contact one of USDA Rural Development’s offices to see if they qualify for a loan or a grant and to set up an appointment to make an application.
Aztec
1427 West Aztec Blvd Suite 1
Aztec, NM 87410
505-334-3090 Extension #4
Las Cruces
2510 Telshor
Las Cruces, NM 88011
575-522-8775 Extension #4
Las Vegas
1927-A North 7th Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
505-425-3594 Extension #4
Los Lunas
2600 Palmilla Road Suite C
Los Lunas, NM 87031
505-865-4643 Extension #4
Roswell
1011 Atkinson Ave.
Roswell, NM 88203
575-622-8745 Extension #4
USDA, through its Rural Development mission area, has a portfolio of programs designed to improve the economic stability of rural communities, businesses, residents, farmers and ranchers and improve the quality of life in rural America. USDA has made a concerted effort to deliver results for the American people, even as the Department implements sequestration – the across-the-board budget reductions mandated under terms of the Budget Control Act.
USDA has already undertaken historic efforts since 2009 to save more than $828 million in taxpayer funds through targeted, common-sense budget reductions. These reductions have put USDA in a better position to carry out its mission, while implementing sequester budget reductions in a fair manner that causes as little disruption as possible.
Friday, September 27, 2013
October Gazette
The October Gazette is on its way to the printer, but you can see it right now at http://www.glenwoodgazette.com/
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Fur & Feather Open House Rescheduled
RE-SCHEDULED OPEN HOUSE
FALL OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, October 19th
12 pm - 4pm
- The public is invited to come out and learn about our rescue mission and rehabilitation efforts for abused and unwanted animals.
- Meet our rescued dogs and cats ready to be adopted and have some fun!
- There will be refreshments, a craft table and give-a-ways.
- For directions email us at furandfeatheranimalassistance@gmail.com or call 575-772-2661
- Pet food, cat litter and monetary donations are always welcomed.
- Fur and Feather Animal Assistance is a 501(c)(3) charity.
Monday, September 23, 2013
AZ Game & Fish Wolf Meetings This Week
Arizona Game and Fish Department to hold informational meetings this week on federal proposals regarding Mexican wolf conservation
Sept. 22, 2013
The Arizona Game and Fish Department will hold public meetings this week in Payson, Tucson and Pinetop to share information with constituents on two proposed U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rules dealing with Mexican wolf conservation, and how the public can provide comments to the Service.
The first federal rule proposes delisting the gray wolf from the federal list of threatened and endangered species but maintaining endangered status for the Mexican wolf. The second federal rule proposes expansion of the geographic boundaries of the Mexican Wolf Experimental Population Area in Arizona and New Mexico, as well as modification of the 10(j) rule for managing the experimental Mexican wolf population. Public comments to the Service on both proposed rules are due by Oct. 28, 2013.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the agency responsible under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for taking comments from the public regarding the two proposals, but the Service is not holding any public hearings in Arizona. It has only scheduled public hearings in three out-of-state locations: Washington, D.C. and Sacramento, Calif., on the first rule, and Albuquerque, N.M. on both rules.
"Since the Service has not scheduled any public hearings in our state, we feel it's important for Arizona Game and Fish, as the state agency responsible for managing wildlife in Arizona, to meet with constituents so they are informed about these proposals and are aware of how they can provide formal comment to the Service," said Jim deVos, assistant director for Game and Fish’s Wildlife Management Division. "The questions and input we hear at these meetings will also continue to inform us of the desires and concerns of our diverse constituency."
The meetings will be held from 4-7 p.m. on the following dates:
Arizona Game and Fish also plans to post a video of the presentation on its website at www.azgfd.gov sometime the week of Sept. 23.
More information about the proposals and how to submit comments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is on the Service's website at www.fws.gov/graywolfrecovery062013.html and http://www.fws.gov/southwest/es/mexicanwolf/index.cfm.
Sept. 22, 2013
The Arizona Game and Fish Department will hold public meetings this week in Payson, Tucson and Pinetop to share information with constituents on two proposed U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rules dealing with Mexican wolf conservation, and how the public can provide comments to the Service.
The first federal rule proposes delisting the gray wolf from the federal list of threatened and endangered species but maintaining endangered status for the Mexican wolf. The second federal rule proposes expansion of the geographic boundaries of the Mexican Wolf Experimental Population Area in Arizona and New Mexico, as well as modification of the 10(j) rule for managing the experimental Mexican wolf population. Public comments to the Service on both proposed rules are due by Oct. 28, 2013.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the agency responsible under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for taking comments from the public regarding the two proposals, but the Service is not holding any public hearings in Arizona. It has only scheduled public hearings in three out-of-state locations: Washington, D.C. and Sacramento, Calif., on the first rule, and Albuquerque, N.M. on both rules.
"Since the Service has not scheduled any public hearings in our state, we feel it's important for Arizona Game and Fish, as the state agency responsible for managing wildlife in Arizona, to meet with constituents so they are informed about these proposals and are aware of how they can provide formal comment to the Service," said Jim deVos, assistant director for Game and Fish’s Wildlife Management Division. "The questions and input we hear at these meetings will also continue to inform us of the desires and concerns of our diverse constituency."
The meetings will be held from 4-7 p.m. on the following dates:
- Monday, Sept. 23 -- Payson, Greater Payson Moose Lodge, 4211 E. Highway 260, Star Valley.
- Tuesday, Sept. 24 -- Tucson, Arizona Game and Fish Department Region 5 office, 555 N. Greasewood Road.
- Thursday, Sept. 26 -- Pinetop, Arizona Game and Fish Department Region 1 office, 2878 E. White Mountain Blvd.
Arizona Game and Fish also plans to post a video of the presentation on its website at www.azgfd.gov sometime the week of Sept. 23.
More information about the proposals and how to submit comments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is on the Service's website at www.fws.gov/graywolfrecovery062013.html and http://www.fws.gov/southwest/es/mexicanwolf/index.cfm.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Catwalk Receives Major Flood Damage
Glenwood, NM; September 19, 2013—Preliminary assessment of flood damage to the popular Catwalk National Recreation Trail has determined that major damage has occurred due to the recent unusually intense rainstorms in the area. The entire Catwalk area will remain closed indefinitely due to the inaccessibility of the area.
N.M. Highway 174 to the Catwalk is impassable due to landslides, damage to the highway and high water levels at the low water crossings. Water levels in Whitewater Canyon remain high and dangerous. Complete assessment of the Catwalk and Whitewater Picnic Area will occur when it is safe to do so and access has been restored.
“Decisions about reopening the facility will wait until safe vehicle access has been restored and the entire trail has been evaluated as the full extent and severity of the damage to the Catwalk is unknown at this time,” District Ranger Pat Morrison said.
The National Weather Service indicates that very little additional rainfall is needed to trigger flooding. Despite the overall decrease in rain activity, flood advisories or warnings can still be expected.
Flood damage to the Catwalk area at this time includes:
Andrea G. Martinez
Public Affairs Officer
GILA NATIONAL FOREST
3005 Camino del Bosque
Silver City, NM 88061
575.388.8211 office
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GilaForestPAO
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gilaforest/sets/
N.M. Highway 174 to the Catwalk is impassable due to landslides, damage to the highway and high water levels at the low water crossings. Water levels in Whitewater Canyon remain high and dangerous. Complete assessment of the Catwalk and Whitewater Picnic Area will occur when it is safe to do so and access has been restored.
“Decisions about reopening the facility will wait until safe vehicle access has been restored and the entire trail has been evaluated as the full extent and severity of the damage to the Catwalk is unknown at this time,” District Ranger Pat Morrison said.
The National Weather Service indicates that very little additional rainfall is needed to trigger flooding. Despite the overall decrease in rain activity, flood advisories or warnings can still be expected.
Flood damage to the Catwalk area at this time includes:
- Portions of the Civilian Conservation Corps rock stairs were damaged including the trail’s metal grillwork.
- A 30 foot section of the cement bridge that crosses Whitewater Creek has been washed away.
- Several landslides and rockslides have occurred along both the “universal trail” and the “old” trail
- Debris including trees, branches, boulders, rocks and sediment are present in the Whitewater Picnic Area, parking area, and access road.
Andrea G. Martinez
Public Affairs Officer
GILA NATIONAL FOREST
3005 Camino del Bosque
Silver City, NM 88061
575.388.8211 office
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GilaForestPAO
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gilaforest/sets/
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Catron County flood report for Gov. Martinez
Catron County Flood Response
Incident Status 9-17-13 1600 Hours
Issued by: Catron County, NM
Arrival 1600-1630
Introductions - Blue Front Café.
Review Work at Highway 180 Bridge in Glenwood.
Look at flood damage to private property along Whitewater Creek – Circle Drive.
Drive to Highway 180 bridge at Alma.
Look at flood damage to private property up Mineral Creek.
Return to Blue Front Café.
Overflight of Hwy 159 into Mogollon.
Possible overflight of Willow Creek Subdivision.
Alan Beaty – Incident Commander
Lorenzo Espinoza DHSEM Liaison
Bucky Allred - County Commissioner District #3
Cathlyn Snider – County Manager
Doug Boykin – Public Information
Incident Status 9-17-13 1600 Hours
Issued by: Catron County, NM
Arrival 1600-1630
Introductions - Blue Front Café.
Review Work at Highway 180 Bridge in Glenwood.
Look at flood damage to private property along Whitewater Creek – Circle Drive.
Drive to Highway 180 bridge at Alma.
Look at flood damage to private property up Mineral Creek.
Return to Blue Front Café.
Overflight of Hwy 159 into Mogollon.
Possible overflight of Willow Creek Subdivision.
Alan Beaty – Incident Commander
Lorenzo Espinoza DHSEM Liaison
Bucky Allred - County Commissioner District #3
Cathlyn Snider – County Manager
Doug Boykin – Public Information
STATUS
In response to flooding brought on by a week of intense rains, officials are in the process of cleaning up and re-establishing basic services to residents along several drainages in and around the communities of Glenwood (Whitewater Creek), Mogollon ( Silver Creek) and Alma (Mineral Creek). While most of the county received over 8 inches of rain in the last 7 days, the area around Glenwood was the most effected by the devastating floods, where waters breached levees, flooded homes and businesses and destroyed a portion of NM 159 into the mountain community of Mogollon, leaving 13 residents stranded.
Mineral Creek
Crews are working with heavy equipment to re-establish the main road up Mineral Creek where multiple homes are located. Twenty-two residents are still unable to get out of the upper part of the canyon. Work is progressing to pioneer a new road in areas where Mineral Creek jumped its banks so that food and water can be taken to those residents if they are in need. This work should be done within 48 hours. After that, as resources permit, work will be started to restore the road to the original condition, which may take several weeks. One home was directly affected by the flood waters, multiple homes received minor flood damage, an RV park and a mobile home park were damaged and several others close to the new channel are in immediate threat. Power and phone lines that were damaged have been restored. One Catron County bulldozer is on scene with one more due to arrive this afternoon.
Glenwood
Whitewater Creek crested the US Hwy 180 bridge on Sunday night and flooded several low-lying areas adjacent to the creek. Currently, there is less than 3 feet of freeboard under the bridge and officials are working with NM DOT to try to clean the channel in the event of additional rain fall in upper Whitewater Creek, which was devastated by the 2012 Whitewater Baldy Fire. Currently there is one business and 3 homes that were directly impacted by the flood waters, along with several outbuildings. The NM Game and Fish Hatchery is threatened and the Game and Fish Department is mobilizing equipment to build up the dike separating Whitewater Creek from the hatchery.
Mogollon (Silver Creek)
From pictures received by sources inside the community, Mogollon has received the most damage and flood effects associated with the rains. NM Hwy 159 has been totally destroyed from where it enters Deadwood Canyon , southwest of Mogollon, east to where it climbs out of Silver Creek about 3 miles upstream of the town site. Based on best available information, there are still 13 residents still in Mogollon. Power and phones are still working and officials are working with local crews from the Glenwood Ranger Station/Gila National Forest in packing in food and water. Heavy equipment from NMDOT is working east on Hwy 159 to pioneer a 4 wheel drive road down Deadwood Canyon and the south fork of Silver Creek into Mogollon. Work is slow because there are spots on NM 159 (a single lane, paved highway) that may have been damaged and there are reports of sink holes associated with washed out culverts. Best available estimate is that the initial ATV/OHV/4 wheel drive road access will be established by late tomorrow if things go according to plan. There are reports of one person missing from Mogollon. The last time anyone heard from him was when he left Mogollon on Sunday night and headed towards Glenwood. Crews are searching in the area in case he did not make it out.
There has been a media report that the NM National Guard has been called in to supply Mogollon with food and water. Due to the narrow, steep and extreme terrain around Mogollon, there are not landing zones where a National Guard Helicopter can land. As a result of this, supplies are being taken in on foot to the citizens of Mogollon.
Due to the unprecedented damage to NM 159, it may be several months before it is open for public travel.
Resources Assigned
Representatives of NM Dept. of Homeland Security, Catron County, NM State Forestry, USDA APHIS Wildlife Services, NM State Police, NM DOT and the US Forest Service have set up an Incident Command Post at the Blue Front Café in Glenwood. A Type 3 Incident Management Team from the City of Santa Fe has been ordered to assist Catron County with recovery and re-construction. Heavy equipment from Catron County and NM DOT are either on scene or en-route to start clearing roads, bridges, repairing dikes, etc. The Red Cross has set up a shelter at the Glenwood Elementary School.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
September Gazette
September 2013 Gazette is at the printer now. Glenwood Gazette website is updated, too, and you can view the PDFs there if you can't wait for your printed copy!
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
The Glenwood Gazette begins 14th year
Autumn and its many festivals and celebrations are just on the horizon ---
The closing date for "The Glenwood Gazette's" SEPTEMBER issue ~ will be Monday, August 19. With this issue, The Glenwood Gazette begins its 14th year of publication!
September's Glenwood Gazette goes to the printer on August 26. Distribution will be made the last week of August before the Labor Day Weekend.
The September Gazette will also feature . . . photos, community news, articles by rural writers, recipes, a Southwestern history, an oldtimer interview, and . . . an extensive Regional Calendar of Events for September and October (EVENTS LISTED FREE as space permits).
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Your advertising --- whether regularly or whenever possible --- is always appreciated.
Ad Rates . . . begin at $ 45 for a business-card size ad (3.5" x 2") per issue. ( Gazette rates have only slightly increased ONCE in thirteen years of publication.) Your ad can be created at no extra charge --- just submit your ad information and logo or image. A complete list of ad sizes and rates can be emailed on request. You may advertise occasionally, or each month, as you wish. Discounts are available for 6 and 12 month periods when an advertiser pays in advance. Unlike other publications, The Gazette accepts advertising based on the advertiser's wishes . . . no signing up for a year at a time unless you just want to!
Submissions of articles and photos . . .
The closing date for "The Glenwood Gazette's" SEPTEMBER issue ~ will be Monday, August 19. With this issue, The Glenwood Gazette begins its 14th year of publication!
September's Glenwood Gazette goes to the printer on August 26. Distribution will be made the last week of August before the Labor Day Weekend.
The September Gazette will also feature . . . photos, community news, articles by rural writers, recipes, a Southwestern history, an oldtimer interview, and . . . an extensive Regional Calendar of Events for September and October (EVENTS LISTED FREE as space permits).
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Each issue features photos, POSITIVE community news from many small towns, a Southwestern history, articles by different rural writers, an oldtimer's interview, recipes, and . . . an extensive Regional Calendar of Events.
The paper covers news and events of small communities and rural towns, and is distributed throughout, the regions of Southern and Southwestern New Mexico, Southern and Eastern Arizona, and West Texas. There are also over 100 subscribers throughout the U.S. and The Gazette has over 250 distribution locations. The Gazette is published monthly with the exception of the combination issues of July/August and December/January.
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Advertise, and reach Readers far beyond your own area!
Consider advertising this month --- or any month --- to reach customers far beyond your region.
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Wherever you are in our Southwest region, remember that folks often travel to nearby communities and other regions for shopping, recreation and for personal errands ... so let our readers know about your business or events.
The Gazette's printing and distribution is made possible only through the advertising support of individual businesses and organizations.
Your advertising --- whether regularly or whenever possible --- is always appreciated.
Ad Rates . . . begin at $ 45 for a business-card size ad (3.5" x 2") per issue. ( Gazette rates have only slightly increased ONCE in thirteen years of publication.) Your ad can be created at no extra charge --- just submit your ad information and logo or image. A complete list of ad sizes and rates can be emailed on request. You may advertise occasionally, or each month, as you wish. Discounts are available for 6 and 12 month periods when an advertiser pays in advance. Unlike other publications, The Gazette accepts advertising based on the advertiser's wishes . . . no signing up for a year at a time unless you just want to!
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Best regards, Gale Moore, Publisher
The Glenwood Gazette & "Forever Frontier" The Visitors Guide
PO Box 4077
Silver City, NM 88062 575.388.4806
new email . . . . galemoore@q.com
Forever Frontier Deliveries
Continuing this month (August) and into the fall months --- I will continue to deliver Forever Frontier Visitor Guides to familiarize travelers with our special regions of the Southwest. So when you email me, please know that I WILL answer once I return from my deliveries.
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I would like to find delivery helpers in the areas of Las Cruces, Deming, and North Catron County, so if anyone in those areas is interested please contact me for details.
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Thank you to our readers, contributors and advertisers who have made The Gazette one of the most popular publications in the Southwest for the last thirteen years!
Best regards, Gale Moore, Publisher
The Glenwood Gazette & "Forever Frontier" The Visitors Guide
PO Box 4077
Silver City, NM 88062 575.388.4806
new email . . . . galemoore@q.com
Forever Frontier Deliveries
Continuing this month (August) and into the fall months --- I will continue to deliver Forever Frontier Visitor Guides to familiarize travelers with our special regions of the Southwest. So when you email me, please know that I WILL answer once I return from my deliveries.
Delivery Helpers Wanted:
I would like to find delivery helpers in the areas of Las Cruces, Deming, and North Catron County, so if anyone in those areas is interested please contact me for details.
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Thursday, August 1, 2013
Job Opportunity: Reserve NM MVD
Business Operations Specialist Position - Reserve NM Motor Vehicles Dept.
Oversee operations of the Reserve MVD (one-person office).
$10.99 - $19.53/hourly
Opening date: 07/25/13
Closing date: 05/08/13 11:59 PM
Contact: Josie.Ortiz@state.nm.us
Agency: www.tax.newmexico.gov
How to apply: www.spo.state.nm.us/State_Employment.aspx
Oversee operations of the Reserve MVD (one-person office).
$10.99 - $19.53/hourly
Opening date: 07/25/13
Closing date: 05/08/13 11:59 PM
Contact: Josie.Ortiz@state.nm.us
Agency: www.tax.newmexico.gov
How to apply: www.spo.state.nm.us/State_Employment.aspx
Job opportunity: Pie Town PO
Pie Town NM Postmaster Relief position
Arizona District Posting 7/30/13 to 8/8/13
4 hours a day $11.76 an hour
Finance Number 346741
Apply on www.usps.com
Arizona District Posting 7/30/13 to 8/8/13
4 hours a day $11.76 an hour
Finance Number 346741
Apply on www.usps.com
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
SAWC Board Meeting July 23
The next San Augustin Water Coalition Board meeting will be Tuesday, July 23rd at 6pm at the Datil Baptist Church.
Agenda-----July 23, 2013
• Call to Order
• Additions or Changes to the Agenda by the Board
• Reading and Acceptance of the Minutes of the previous meeting
• Treasurer’s Report
• Public Comments (limited to 3 minutes each)
• OLD BUSINESS
*Highway Signs
* Election of Officers
• NEW BUSINESS
* Reports from Board Members
*Fund raising ideas.
*Discuss possibility of monthly meetings
* Other New Business
• Executive Session
• Motion to Adjourn
Agenda-----July 23, 2013
• Call to Order
• Additions or Changes to the Agenda by the Board
• Reading and Acceptance of the Minutes of the previous meeting
• Treasurer’s Report
• Public Comments (limited to 3 minutes each)
• OLD BUSINESS
*Highway Signs
* Election of Officers
• NEW BUSINESS
* Reports from Board Members
*Fund raising ideas.
*Discuss possibility of monthly meetings
* Other New Business
• Executive Session
• Motion to Adjourn
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Financial Assistance Available for Wildfire-Impacted Farmers and Ranchers
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting applications for financial assistance from agricultural producers in New Mexico impacted by wildfires of 2011, 2012 and 2013 under the new Burned Lands Initiative.
The financial assistance will help address resource concerns on private land through NRCS’ Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP).
Applications will be accepted through Friday, July 19, 2013 for producers impacted by wildfires such as the Jaroso Fire, Las Conchas Fire, Little Bear Fire, Silver Fire, Thompson Ridge Fire, Track Fire, Tres Lagunas Fire, Wallow Fire and Whitewater-Baldy Complex Fire.
“New Mexico’s farmers and ranchers have suffered substantial losses from wildfires over the past few years.” NRCS State Conservationist Xavier Montoya said. “Our hope is that if we can restore parts of their operations and put conservation on the land, we can ultimately improve producers’ long-term resilience to droughts, fires and floods.”
Key conservation practices available for assistance under the Burned Lands Initiative include fencing, troughs and tanks, pipelines, diversions, critical area planting, wildlife management, ponds, forest stand improvement and others that relate to water quality, soil erosion, plant health and wildlife habitat concerns.
For more information on how to apply for financial assistance, contact your local NRCS field office (http://go.usa.gov/jczJ) or visit the NRCS EQIP (http://go.usa.gov/jcuY) or WHIP (http://go.usa.gov/jcuB) pages for more details.
The financial assistance will help address resource concerns on private land through NRCS’ Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP).
Applications will be accepted through Friday, July 19, 2013 for producers impacted by wildfires such as the Jaroso Fire, Las Conchas Fire, Little Bear Fire, Silver Fire, Thompson Ridge Fire, Track Fire, Tres Lagunas Fire, Wallow Fire and Whitewater-Baldy Complex Fire.
“New Mexico’s farmers and ranchers have suffered substantial losses from wildfires over the past few years.” NRCS State Conservationist Xavier Montoya said. “Our hope is that if we can restore parts of their operations and put conservation on the land, we can ultimately improve producers’ long-term resilience to droughts, fires and floods.”
Key conservation practices available for assistance under the Burned Lands Initiative include fencing, troughs and tanks, pipelines, diversions, critical area planting, wildlife management, ponds, forest stand improvement and others that relate to water quality, soil erosion, plant health and wildlife habitat concerns.
For more information on how to apply for financial assistance, contact your local NRCS field office (http://go.usa.gov/jczJ) or visit the NRCS EQIP (http://go.usa.gov/jcuY) or WHIP (http://go.usa.gov/jcuB) pages for more details.
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Monday, July 8, 2013
Gila National Forest Lifts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Gila National Forest Lifts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
July 8, 2013- Silver City, NM- With the onset of summer rains, the Gila National Forest will be lifting Stage 1 Fire Restrictions tomorrow morning, July 9th, at 6:00 A.M. MDT, allowing forest visitors to enjoy campfires again in undeveloped areas across the Forest.
“The Forest experienced minimal human-caused fires this fire season,” states Kelly Russell, Gila National Forest Supervisor, “visitors were diligent in following the restrictions and we appreciate their efforts.” Fewer human-caused fires allowed Forest and Fire personnel to focus on the Silver Fire and other lightning-strike fires, of which there were many.
Forest visitors are still encouraged to practice campfire and smoking safety by using their ashtrays and ensuring campfires are cold to the touch before leaving their camp or retiring for the night. Always have a shovel and water available and place their fire away from low-hanging branches and dry grasses.
For further information on fire safety practices and reducing fire risk in the Home Ignition Zone, please contact Ellen Brown at 575-388-8262, or the Gila National Forest at 575-388-8201.
Andrea G. Martinez
Public Affairs Officer
Gila National Forest
3005 E. Camino del Bosque
Silver City, NM 88061
575.388.8211 office
575.388.8204 fax
Twitter: @GilaForestPAO
July 8, 2013- Silver City, NM- With the onset of summer rains, the Gila National Forest will be lifting Stage 1 Fire Restrictions tomorrow morning, July 9th, at 6:00 A.M. MDT, allowing forest visitors to enjoy campfires again in undeveloped areas across the Forest.
“The Forest experienced minimal human-caused fires this fire season,” states Kelly Russell, Gila National Forest Supervisor, “visitors were diligent in following the restrictions and we appreciate their efforts.” Fewer human-caused fires allowed Forest and Fire personnel to focus on the Silver Fire and other lightning-strike fires, of which there were many.
Forest visitors are still encouraged to practice campfire and smoking safety by using their ashtrays and ensuring campfires are cold to the touch before leaving their camp or retiring for the night. Always have a shovel and water available and place their fire away from low-hanging branches and dry grasses.
For further information on fire safety practices and reducing fire risk in the Home Ignition Zone, please contact Ellen Brown at 575-388-8262, or the Gila National Forest at 575-388-8201.
Andrea G. Martinez
Public Affairs Officer
Gila National Forest
3005 E. Camino del Bosque
Silver City, NM 88061
575.388.8211 office
575.388.8204 fax
Twitter: @GilaForestPAO
Friday, July 5, 2013
Donation locations for Granite Mountain Hotshots (Yarnell Firefighters)
Nineteen firefighters of the Granite Mountain Hotshots lost their lives on Sunday, June 30, 2013 battling the Yarnell Hill Fire in and near Yarnell, Arizona. Glenwood Gazette offers heartfelt condolences to their family and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, July 9, 2013 from 1100-1300 in Prescott Valley.
How you can help... consider a donation to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, YarnellFallenFireFighters, or 100 Club of Arizona. (these donation sites were posted on the Southwest Coordination Center Wildfire Information website).
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Note that the fire info website is down right now; fire info for Silver Fire in NM is not available. However, that fire seems to be slowing down and unless things change with it, we won't be providing further updates.
A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, July 9, 2013 from 1100-1300 in Prescott Valley.
How you can help... consider a donation to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, YarnellFallenFireFighters, or 100 Club of Arizona. (these donation sites were posted on the Southwest Coordination Center Wildfire Information website).
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Note that the fire info website is down right now; fire info for Silver Fire in NM is not available. However, that fire seems to be slowing down and unless things change with it, we won't be providing further updates.
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Silver Fire update - 137,326 acres estimated
Estimated Acres: 137,326
Containment: 59%
Yesterday’s Summary: Although some areas of the fire received rainfall, heavy fuels are not responding much to the small amounts of rainfall as some pockets of timber burned intensely. Overall, low to moderate fire intensity was observed. Direct line was constructed on the northwest corner of the fire in the Cooney Canyon area. Crews continued chipping along Forest Road 150 and Highway 152. Helicopters dropped water on the spot fires on the west side of the fire. Direct and indirect line was constructed in Hefner Canyon. Fire crews safely monitored the west, east and south ends of the fire perimeter.
Today’s Actions: Crews will continue full suppression strategies, constructing direct and indirect line on the west and northwest sides of the fire. Chipping and rehab of firelines will proceed in the south and western part of the fire. The eastern and southern perimeter will be monitored by air.
The New Mexico Type II Incident Management Team is preparing to transition the management of the fire to a smaller Type III team on Friday morning. The Type III Team will continue suppression efforts to reach further containment on this fire.
Weather: Temperatures will be in the upper 70’s and 80’s. Relative Humidity continues in the mid 30’s. Today’s forecast remains partly cloudy with scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
Open Areas: New Mexico State Highway 152 and New Mexico State Highway 35 into San Lorenzo and the Mimbres Valley remain open. Particularly on Highway 152 expect heavy traffic and watch for livestock, wildlife, rocks, fallen trees and debris. The public is reminded that Forest Service campgrounds on Highway 152 are still closed. Emory Pass Vista remains open. The majority of the Gila National Forest is open for recreational opportunities with Stage One fire restrictions in effect. For more information on restrictions, go to firerestrictions.us.
Closures: There is an emergency closure on the Gila National Forest for the fire area. For more information about the fire closure go to http://www.fs.usda.gov/gila. For information on any road closures, go to www.nmroads.com.
For additional fire information, visit the following websites: www.facebook.com/SilverFireNM
www.flickr.com/gilaforest www.twitter.com/SilverFireNM
Yesterday’s Summary: Although some areas of the fire received rainfall, heavy fuels are not responding much to the small amounts of rainfall as some pockets of timber burned intensely. Overall, low to moderate fire intensity was observed. Direct line was constructed on the northwest corner of the fire in the Cooney Canyon area. Crews continued chipping along Forest Road 150 and Highway 152. Helicopters dropped water on the spot fires on the west side of the fire. Direct and indirect line was constructed in Hefner Canyon. Fire crews safely monitored the west, east and south ends of the fire perimeter.
Today’s Actions: Crews will continue full suppression strategies, constructing direct and indirect line on the west and northwest sides of the fire. Chipping and rehab of firelines will proceed in the south and western part of the fire. The eastern and southern perimeter will be monitored by air.
The New Mexico Type II Incident Management Team is preparing to transition the management of the fire to a smaller Type III team on Friday morning. The Type III Team will continue suppression efforts to reach further containment on this fire.
Weather: Temperatures will be in the upper 70’s and 80’s. Relative Humidity continues in the mid 30’s. Today’s forecast remains partly cloudy with scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
Open Areas: New Mexico State Highway 152 and New Mexico State Highway 35 into San Lorenzo and the Mimbres Valley remain open. Particularly on Highway 152 expect heavy traffic and watch for livestock, wildlife, rocks, fallen trees and debris. The public is reminded that Forest Service campgrounds on Highway 152 are still closed. Emory Pass Vista remains open. The majority of the Gila National Forest is open for recreational opportunities with Stage One fire restrictions in effect. For more information on restrictions, go to firerestrictions.us.
Closures: There is an emergency closure on the Gila National Forest for the fire area. For more information about the fire closure go to http://www.fs.usda.gov/gila. For information on any road closures, go to www.nmroads.com.
For additional fire information, visit the following websites: www.facebook.com/SilverFireNM
www.flickr.com/gilaforest www.twitter.com/SilverFireNM
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Silver Fire update - 137,326 acres
Estimated Acres: 137,326
Containment: 54%
Yesterday’s Summary: Fire activity remains moderate due to thunderstorm activity. Most of the fire activity was to the northwest and fire growth remains slow. There was only slight heat detected on the west side. No fire was observed to the east and south. Crews continued chipping operations along Highway 152, around Kingston and in the Cooney area.
Today’s Update: Crews will construct and prep line from Rabb Park southwest to Rosencran cabin. Resources will also continue to hold and mopup the spot fire near Rabb Park. Fire crews will continue to monitor the west, east and south perimeter of the fire. Direct line will be constructed on the northwest corner of the fire in the Cooney Canyon area as conditions allow and can be done safely. Crews will also continue to prep Forest Road 150.
While things are winding down, crews continue to mop up and rehab suppression lines. Within the next few days, the demobilization of resources will begin. The BAER (Burned Area Emergency Response) Team will continue to assess the area.
Smoke: Information on wildland fire smoke and your health can be found on the New Mexico Department of Health's website at https://nmtracking.org/fire.
Weather: There will be a 50% chance of thunderstorms today. Daytime relative humidity will remain at 30 to 40% this week and temperatures will range from upper 70’s to lower 80’s.
Open Areas: Highway 152 is now completely open to the public including San Lorenzo to Kingston. Safety is still a concern; watch for livestock, wildlife, rocks, fallen trees and debris on the Highway. Silver City, Hillsboro, and Winston remain open. Businesses along New Mexico State Highways 15 and 35 remain open, all the way to the Gila Cliff Dwellings. The majority of the Gila National Forest is open for recreational opportunities with Stage One fire restrictions in effect. For more information on restrictions, go to www.firerestrictions.us.
Closures: For more information about any fire closures go to http://www.fs.usda.gov/gila. For information on road closures, go to www.nmroads.com.
For additional fire information, visit the following websites: www.facebook.com/SilverFireNM
www.flickr.com/gilaforest www.twitter.com/SilverFireNM
Yesterday’s Summary: Fire activity remains moderate due to thunderstorm activity. Most of the fire activity was to the northwest and fire growth remains slow. There was only slight heat detected on the west side. No fire was observed to the east and south. Crews continued chipping operations along Highway 152, around Kingston and in the Cooney area.
Today’s Update: Crews will construct and prep line from Rabb Park southwest to Rosencran cabin. Resources will also continue to hold and mopup the spot fire near Rabb Park. Fire crews will continue to monitor the west, east and south perimeter of the fire. Direct line will be constructed on the northwest corner of the fire in the Cooney Canyon area as conditions allow and can be done safely. Crews will also continue to prep Forest Road 150.
While things are winding down, crews continue to mop up and rehab suppression lines. Within the next few days, the demobilization of resources will begin. The BAER (Burned Area Emergency Response) Team will continue to assess the area.
Smoke: Information on wildland fire smoke and your health can be found on the New Mexico Department of Health's website at https://nmtracking.org/fire.
Weather: There will be a 50% chance of thunderstorms today. Daytime relative humidity will remain at 30 to 40% this week and temperatures will range from upper 70’s to lower 80’s.
Open Areas: Highway 152 is now completely open to the public including San Lorenzo to Kingston. Safety is still a concern; watch for livestock, wildlife, rocks, fallen trees and debris on the Highway. Silver City, Hillsboro, and Winston remain open. Businesses along New Mexico State Highways 15 and 35 remain open, all the way to the Gila Cliff Dwellings. The majority of the Gila National Forest is open for recreational opportunities with Stage One fire restrictions in effect. For more information on restrictions, go to www.firerestrictions.us.
Closures: For more information about any fire closures go to http://www.fs.usda.gov/gila. For information on road closures, go to www.nmroads.com.
For additional fire information, visit the following websites: www.facebook.com/SilverFireNM
www.flickr.com/gilaforest www.twitter.com/SilverFireNM
Monday, July 1, 2013
Public meeting - Motor Vehicle Department office in Catron County
Monday, July 15th 10am – Catron County Town Hall Meeting – Reserve Community Center. The Town Hall meeting agenda is the Motor Vehicle Department issue in Catron County. MVD Director Mark Williams will attend and listen to our concerns. This is your chance to voice your concerns. Everyone in Catron County is encouraged to attend. For additional information call Richard at 575-533-6744.
Silver Fire update - 133,625 acres
Estimated Acres: 133,625
Containment: 50%
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF THE GRANITE MOUNTAIN HOTSHOTS
Yesterday’s Summary: Fire activity was moderate. Precipitation was primarily on the northern aspect of the fire, and lightly on the south. The southwest side of the fire has been contained to the Raab Park Trail. In addition to the southwest perimeter, minimal activity remains on the east and south. Fire growth continues to the north, including the Reed’s Peak vicinity.
Today’s Update: Crews will be monitoring the perimeter of the fire. The Cooney structure protection is in its final stage, with only minimal work remaining. Today fuels are expected to carry slower than previous days. Slower fuel carrying will possibly bring creeping and smoldering in the morning; transitioning into low to moderate surface fire throughout the day.
A total of 83 Gila Trout were successfully relocated to the Mora Fish Hatchery by the Gila National Forest and cooperators.
Anyone seeking information regarding the Yarnell Fire please contact: Mike Reichling at the AZ State Forestry Division (928-427-3347) or Carrie Dennett (602-399-3078).
Smoke: Much like yesterday, variable winds are expected near the Silver Fire. Communities of Mimbers Valley and surrounding areas can expect smoke from the Silver Fire intermittently at different times of the day as the winds shifts directions.
Additional smoke may be visible along the north and northwest part of the fire if the burnout operations are initiated. For information about health effects of smoke, including actions individuals can take to protect themselves, and guidance on distances and visibility based on location of current fires, please visit https://nmtracking.org/fire.
Today’s Weather: A high pressure system is moving south over the fire. With this system brings a greater chance of storms, anticipating much needed precipitation. Strong erratic winds are possible, with wind shifts out of the southwest. The temperature today is expected to be lower than the last few days; most likely staying around the mid 70 to 80 degree range.
Open Areas: Silver City, Hillsboro, and Winston remain open. Businesses along NM State Highways 15 and 35 remain open, all the way to the Gila Cliff Dwellings. The majority of the Gila National Forest is open for recreational opportunities with Stage 1 fire restrictions in effect. For more information on restrictions, go to firerestrictions.us. There is an emergency closure on the Forest for the fire area. For more information about the fire closure go to http://www.fs.usda.gov/gila
Roads: NM Highway 152 is open as of 10:00 a.m. July 1, 2013 from Kingston to San Lorenzo. Although NM Highway 152 is open, there is a forest closure still in effect for some areas. Safety is still a concern, watch for domestic livestock, wildlife, rocks, fallen trees and debris. For additional information go to www.nmroads.com.
www.facebook.com/SilverFireNM www.flickr.com/gilaforest www.twitter.com/SilverFireNM
Containment: 50%
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF THE GRANITE MOUNTAIN HOTSHOTS
Yesterday’s Summary: Fire activity was moderate. Precipitation was primarily on the northern aspect of the fire, and lightly on the south. The southwest side of the fire has been contained to the Raab Park Trail. In addition to the southwest perimeter, minimal activity remains on the east and south. Fire growth continues to the north, including the Reed’s Peak vicinity.
Today’s Update: Crews will be monitoring the perimeter of the fire. The Cooney structure protection is in its final stage, with only minimal work remaining. Today fuels are expected to carry slower than previous days. Slower fuel carrying will possibly bring creeping and smoldering in the morning; transitioning into low to moderate surface fire throughout the day.
A total of 83 Gila Trout were successfully relocated to the Mora Fish Hatchery by the Gila National Forest and cooperators.
Anyone seeking information regarding the Yarnell Fire please contact: Mike Reichling at the AZ State Forestry Division (928-427-3347) or Carrie Dennett (602-399-3078).
Smoke: Much like yesterday, variable winds are expected near the Silver Fire. Communities of Mimbers Valley and surrounding areas can expect smoke from the Silver Fire intermittently at different times of the day as the winds shifts directions.
Additional smoke may be visible along the north and northwest part of the fire if the burnout operations are initiated. For information about health effects of smoke, including actions individuals can take to protect themselves, and guidance on distances and visibility based on location of current fires, please visit https://nmtracking.org/fire.
Today’s Weather: A high pressure system is moving south over the fire. With this system brings a greater chance of storms, anticipating much needed precipitation. Strong erratic winds are possible, with wind shifts out of the southwest. The temperature today is expected to be lower than the last few days; most likely staying around the mid 70 to 80 degree range.
Open Areas: Silver City, Hillsboro, and Winston remain open. Businesses along NM State Highways 15 and 35 remain open, all the way to the Gila Cliff Dwellings. The majority of the Gila National Forest is open for recreational opportunities with Stage 1 fire restrictions in effect. For more information on restrictions, go to firerestrictions.us. There is an emergency closure on the Forest for the fire area. For more information about the fire closure go to http://www.fs.usda.gov/gila
Roads: NM Highway 152 is open as of 10:00 a.m. July 1, 2013 from Kingston to San Lorenzo. Although NM Highway 152 is open, there is a forest closure still in effect for some areas. Safety is still a concern, watch for domestic livestock, wildlife, rocks, fallen trees and debris. For additional information go to www.nmroads.com.
www.facebook.com/SilverFireNM www.flickr.com/gilaforest www.twitter.com/SilverFireNM
One Still Free: Fire, Death and Taxes
One Still Free: Fire, Death and Taxes: My condolences to families and friends of the firefighters who were killed in the Yarnell fire in AZ yesterday. It is a terrible tragedy, all the worse because it might have been prevented.
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Silver Fire Update - 125,757 acres
Silver Fire Update
Containment Increases to 45%
Yesterday’s Summary: Fire activity was moderate with light precipitation over some of the fire area. The fire was actively backing down the western perimeter. On the west side the, fire is burning into piñon and juniper where it is going out. Fire crews continued work on containing spot fires to the west side of the fire within the Rabb Park Trail area. The infrared flight last night could not determine the exact size of the growth due to heavy smoke and cloud cover.
Today’s Update: Burnout operations may be utilized on the west and northwest side of the fire today if conditions warrant, helping reduce the fire’s intensity. If the burnout operation is initiated, there may be an increase in smoke. The south and east sides of the fire will continue to be monitored by air.
The Gila National Forest will be coordinating a retrieval of Gila Trout from South Diamond Creek as a precautionary measure.
Smoke: Variable winds are expected near the Silver Fire. Communities of Mimbers Valley and surrounding areas can expect smoke from the Silver Fire intermittently at different times of the day as the winds shifts directions.
Additional smoke may be visible along the north and northwest part of the fire if the burnout operations are initiated. For information about health effects of smoke, including actions individuals can take to protect themselves, and guidance on distances and visibility based on location of current fires, please visit https://nmtracking.org/fire.
Today’s Weather: Moisture is starting to move into the area bringing more cloud cover, slightly lower temperatures, an increase in relative humidity, and light winds. There is also a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms on the Black Range that may bring dry lightning.
Open Areas: Silver City, Hillsboro, and Winston remain open. Businesses along NM State Highways 15 and 35 remain open, all the way to the Gila Cliff Dwellings. The majority of the Gila National Forest is open for recreational opportunities with Stage 1 fire restrictions in effect. For more information on restrictions, go to firerestrictions.us. There is an emergency closure on the Forest for the fire area. For more information about the fire closure go to http://www.fs.usda.gov/gila
Road Closure: NM Highway 152 is closed from Kingston to San Lorenzo. For additional information go to www.nmroads.com.
Yesterday’s Summary: Fire activity was moderate with light precipitation over some of the fire area. The fire was actively backing down the western perimeter. On the west side the, fire is burning into piñon and juniper where it is going out. Fire crews continued work on containing spot fires to the west side of the fire within the Rabb Park Trail area. The infrared flight last night could not determine the exact size of the growth due to heavy smoke and cloud cover.
Today’s Update: Burnout operations may be utilized on the west and northwest side of the fire today if conditions warrant, helping reduce the fire’s intensity. If the burnout operation is initiated, there may be an increase in smoke. The south and east sides of the fire will continue to be monitored by air.
The Gila National Forest will be coordinating a retrieval of Gila Trout from South Diamond Creek as a precautionary measure.
Smoke: Variable winds are expected near the Silver Fire. Communities of Mimbers Valley and surrounding areas can expect smoke from the Silver Fire intermittently at different times of the day as the winds shifts directions.
Additional smoke may be visible along the north and northwest part of the fire if the burnout operations are initiated. For information about health effects of smoke, including actions individuals can take to protect themselves, and guidance on distances and visibility based on location of current fires, please visit https://nmtracking.org/fire.
Today’s Weather: Moisture is starting to move into the area bringing more cloud cover, slightly lower temperatures, an increase in relative humidity, and light winds. There is also a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms on the Black Range that may bring dry lightning.
Open Areas: Silver City, Hillsboro, and Winston remain open. Businesses along NM State Highways 15 and 35 remain open, all the way to the Gila Cliff Dwellings. The majority of the Gila National Forest is open for recreational opportunities with Stage 1 fire restrictions in effect. For more information on restrictions, go to firerestrictions.us. There is an emergency closure on the Forest for the fire area. For more information about the fire closure go to http://www.fs.usda.gov/gila
Road Closure: NM Highway 152 is closed from Kingston to San Lorenzo. For additional information go to www.nmroads.com.
www.facebook.com/SilverFireNM www.flickr.com/gilaforest www.twitter.com/SilverFireNM
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Silver Fire - 107K acres estimated
Silver Fire Update - Saturday, June 29, 2013 9:34 AM
Cause: Lightning
Start Date: June 7, 2013
Containment: 35%
Containment: 35%
Location: Vicinity of Kingston, NM
Fuels: Timber
Total Personnel: 728
Total Personnel: 728
Terrain: Steep, rugged
Containment Increases to 35%
Yesterday’s Summary: The fire was extremely active yesterday to the northwest, and partially to the north, causing a smoke plume to reach 39,000 feet in the air early in the day. An infrared flight last night could not determine the exact size of the growth due to heavy smoke and cloud cover. One large spot fire on the west side of the fire in Quaking Aspen Canyon continued to grow. Crews are actively trying to suppress that spot fire. Helicopters were not utilized due to extreme fire behavior and heavy smoke. Aerial ignition was utilized on ridgetops on the northwest corner of the fire near the fire’s edge which was successful in easing the burn severity in that area.
Today’s Update: As conditions allow, aerial firing operations will continue to help reduce the fire’s intensity. Fire crews will continue work on containing fire that spotted to the west and constructing indirect fireline further out from fires edge on the west side of the fire within the Cooney Canyon area. The south and east sides of the fire will be monitored by air as no fire activity has be detected for several days. Smoke observed on the east side of the fire is within the North Seco Canyon near the Forest Service boundary.
The Incident Management Team has a land use agreement with the State to utilize their allotment of water from Bear Canyon Lake for water drops. The Team is keeping close records of how much water they are taking out of the Lake to make sure they stay within the terms of the agreement.
Smoke: Winds will initially push smoke to the west but will eventually be out of the southwest changing the direction of smoke to the northeast away from the Silver City and Mimbers Valley areas. Smoke columns may again be visible along the northern part of the fire, especially when mixed conifer fuels burn. For information about health effects of smoke, including actions individuals can take to protect themselves, and guidance on distances and visibility based on location of current fires, please visit https://nmtracking.org/fire.
Today’s Weather: Moisture is starting to move into the area bringing more cloud cover, slightly lower temperatures, an increase in relative humidity, and light winds. There is also a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms on the Black Range that may bring dry lightning.
Open Areas: Silver City, Hillsboro, and Winston remain open. Businesses along NM State Highways 15 and 35 remain open, all the way to the Gila Cliff Dwellings. The majority of the Gila National Forest is open for recreational opportunities with Stage 1 fire restrictions in effect. For more information on restrictions, go to firerestrictions.us. There is an emergency closure on the Forest for the fire area. For more information about the fire closure go to http://www.fs.usda.gov/gila
Road Closure: NM Highway 152 is closed from Kingston to San Lorenzo. For additional information go to www.nmroads.com.
www.facebook.com/SilverFireNM www.flickr.com/gilaforest www.twitter.com/SilverFireNM
Containment Increases to 35%
Yesterday’s Summary: The fire was extremely active yesterday to the northwest, and partially to the north, causing a smoke plume to reach 39,000 feet in the air early in the day. An infrared flight last night could not determine the exact size of the growth due to heavy smoke and cloud cover. One large spot fire on the west side of the fire in Quaking Aspen Canyon continued to grow. Crews are actively trying to suppress that spot fire. Helicopters were not utilized due to extreme fire behavior and heavy smoke. Aerial ignition was utilized on ridgetops on the northwest corner of the fire near the fire’s edge which was successful in easing the burn severity in that area.
Today’s Update: As conditions allow, aerial firing operations will continue to help reduce the fire’s intensity. Fire crews will continue work on containing fire that spotted to the west and constructing indirect fireline further out from fires edge on the west side of the fire within the Cooney Canyon area. The south and east sides of the fire will be monitored by air as no fire activity has be detected for several days. Smoke observed on the east side of the fire is within the North Seco Canyon near the Forest Service boundary.
The Incident Management Team has a land use agreement with the State to utilize their allotment of water from Bear Canyon Lake for water drops. The Team is keeping close records of how much water they are taking out of the Lake to make sure they stay within the terms of the agreement.
Smoke: Winds will initially push smoke to the west but will eventually be out of the southwest changing the direction of smoke to the northeast away from the Silver City and Mimbers Valley areas. Smoke columns may again be visible along the northern part of the fire, especially when mixed conifer fuels burn. For information about health effects of smoke, including actions individuals can take to protect themselves, and guidance on distances and visibility based on location of current fires, please visit https://nmtracking.org/fire.
Today’s Weather: Moisture is starting to move into the area bringing more cloud cover, slightly lower temperatures, an increase in relative humidity, and light winds. There is also a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms on the Black Range that may bring dry lightning.
Open Areas: Silver City, Hillsboro, and Winston remain open. Businesses along NM State Highways 15 and 35 remain open, all the way to the Gila Cliff Dwellings. The majority of the Gila National Forest is open for recreational opportunities with Stage 1 fire restrictions in effect. For more information on restrictions, go to firerestrictions.us. There is an emergency closure on the Forest for the fire area. For more information about the fire closure go to http://www.fs.usda.gov/gila
Road Closure: NM Highway 152 is closed from Kingston to San Lorenzo. For additional information go to www.nmroads.com.
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Friday, June 28, 2013
Silver Fire - 101,311 acres
Acres: 101,311
Cause: Lightning
Start Date: June 28, 2013
Containment: 20%
Location: Vicinity of Kingston, NM
Fuels: Timber
Total Personnel: 758
Terrain: Steep, rugged
WIND SHIFT – SMOKE IN SILVER CITY and MIMBRES VALLEY
PUBLIC MEETING TONIGHT IN SAN LORENZO
LOCATION CHANGE: ROUND-UP LODGE
FRIDAY, JUNE 28 AT 6 P.M.
Today’s Update: After three days of extreme drying in southern New Mexico, the Silver Fire grew to 101,311 acres Thursday. Winds that originated from the east fueled flames on the west flank and pushed smoked over the Mimbres Valley, Silver City and beyond. The southernmost fire activity is about 5 ½ miles north and away from highway 35, which remains open.
With Thursday’s wind shift, fire activity increased on the west flank. A total of three small spot fires broke out in the Rabb Park Trail area; however, the trail was not compromised. Two of the three spot fires were put out. While heavy smoke socked in the Mimbres Valley, the majority of fire growth and extreme activity occurred on the northwestern edge of the fire. The east side of the fire, near Winston, did not have much activity; crews remain there to monitor. Last night the fire was south of the Spud Patch Ridge Trail and west of Lake Mountain.
Today, residents can expect to see fire crews and helicopter water drops around the Highway 35 / McKnight area. Additional crews are posted in the Cooney area for further protection there.
Containment: The containment remains at 20% due to the new fire growth and expansion to the northwest matched or exceeded the fire perimeter.
Smoke: Residents from the Mimbres Valley to Silver City will still see smoke today; it will begin to dissipate as a new weather system moves in. Afternoon smoke columns are likely, especially when mixed conifer fuels burn. Information on wildland fire smoke and your health can be found on the New Mexico Department of Health's website at https://nmtracking.org/fire.
Today’s Weather: It will be slightly less dry, but weather conditions remain extreme. An upper ridge weather system will move in today, slowly moving smoke away, and allowing clouds to form. There is an opportunity for dry lightning this weekend, and a slight potential for precipitation on Monday.
Opened Access: Silver City is accessible. Businesses along New Mexico State Highways 15 and 35 remain open, all the way to the Gila Cliff Dwellings. The majority of the Gila National Forest is open for recreational opportunities with Stage One fire restrictions in effect. For more information on restrictions, go to firerestrictions.us.
Road Closure: NM Highway 152 is closed from Kingston to San Lorenzo. For additional information go to www.nmroads.com.
For additional fire information, visit the following websites: www.facebook.com/SilverFireNM
www.flickr.com/gilaforest www.twitter.com/SilverFireNM
Cause: Lightning
Start Date: June 28, 2013
Containment: 20%
Location: Vicinity of Kingston, NM
Fuels: Timber
Total Personnel: 758
Terrain: Steep, rugged
WIND SHIFT – SMOKE IN SILVER CITY and MIMBRES VALLEY
PUBLIC MEETING TONIGHT IN SAN LORENZO
LOCATION CHANGE: ROUND-UP LODGE
FRIDAY, JUNE 28 AT 6 P.M.
Today’s Update: After three days of extreme drying in southern New Mexico, the Silver Fire grew to 101,311 acres Thursday. Winds that originated from the east fueled flames on the west flank and pushed smoked over the Mimbres Valley, Silver City and beyond. The southernmost fire activity is about 5 ½ miles north and away from highway 35, which remains open.
With Thursday’s wind shift, fire activity increased on the west flank. A total of three small spot fires broke out in the Rabb Park Trail area; however, the trail was not compromised. Two of the three spot fires were put out. While heavy smoke socked in the Mimbres Valley, the majority of fire growth and extreme activity occurred on the northwestern edge of the fire. The east side of the fire, near Winston, did not have much activity; crews remain there to monitor. Last night the fire was south of the Spud Patch Ridge Trail and west of Lake Mountain.
Today, residents can expect to see fire crews and helicopter water drops around the Highway 35 / McKnight area. Additional crews are posted in the Cooney area for further protection there.
Containment: The containment remains at 20% due to the new fire growth and expansion to the northwest matched or exceeded the fire perimeter.
Smoke: Residents from the Mimbres Valley to Silver City will still see smoke today; it will begin to dissipate as a new weather system moves in. Afternoon smoke columns are likely, especially when mixed conifer fuels burn. Information on wildland fire smoke and your health can be found on the New Mexico Department of Health's website at https://nmtracking.org/fire.
Today’s Weather: It will be slightly less dry, but weather conditions remain extreme. An upper ridge weather system will move in today, slowly moving smoke away, and allowing clouds to form. There is an opportunity for dry lightning this weekend, and a slight potential for precipitation on Monday.
Opened Access: Silver City is accessible. Businesses along New Mexico State Highways 15 and 35 remain open, all the way to the Gila Cliff Dwellings. The majority of the Gila National Forest is open for recreational opportunities with Stage One fire restrictions in effect. For more information on restrictions, go to firerestrictions.us.
Road Closure: NM Highway 152 is closed from Kingston to San Lorenzo. For additional information go to www.nmroads.com.
For additional fire information, visit the following websites: www.facebook.com/SilverFireNM
www.flickr.com/gilaforest www.twitter.com/SilverFireNM
Silver Fire - Location change for Mimbres Public Meeting
From: Gila National-Forest [mailto:silverfiregila@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 9:12 PM
Subject: Location change for Mimbres Public Meeting
The location of the Silver Fire Public Meeting for the Mimbres Valley has moved to the Round Up Lodge in San Lorenzo. The time will still be at 6PM on Friday, June 28.
Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 9:12 PM
Subject: Location change for Mimbres Public Meeting
The location of the Silver Fire Public Meeting for the Mimbres Valley has moved to the Round Up Lodge in San Lorenzo. The time will still be at 6PM on Friday, June 28.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Silver Fire - 90,217 acres
Acres: 90,217
Cause: Lightning
Start Date: June 7, 2013
Containment: 20%
Location: vicinity of Kingston, NM
Fuels: Timber
Total personnel: 705
Terrain: steep, rugged
Public Meeting Friday at the Upper Mimbres Volunteer Fire Department Station 2 (Thunderbird) 6 p.m.
Today’s Actions: Full suppression efforts will continue today. Significant fire activity is expected today; as weather conditions will be hot, dry and unstable. The fuels in the fire area are critically dry and the fire is expected to keep moving toward the north, east of the Forest Trail No. 307 (Crest Trail).
Crews remain focused on the west flank of the fire. Burnout operations will be conducted south of McKnight Road, and east of the Crest Trail, south of Spud Patch Trail to minimize fire effects to the upper North Seco Watershed. Helicopter water drops continue on the west perimeter, utilizing all possible hours of allotted flight time. Minimal fire activity today is expected on the east side, as the fire is reaching lighter fuels in the lower elevation. Fire personnel continue to monitor the east flank of the fire to detect any hot spots. The area around Kingston and State Highway 152 remains secure. The north perimeter of the fire as of 10:00 p.m. last night was in North Seco Canyon, south of Marshall Spring.
THERE ARE CURENTLY NO EVACUATIONS AND NO STRUCTURES HAVE BURNED. The fire is approximately 3 miles southwest of Hermosa and 16 miles southwest of Winston. Firefighters completed structure protection in Hermosa, and have moved their efforts to the Cooney and Bloodgood area. Firefighters have completed structure protection at the McKnight Cabin.
Access to Silver City is open. Businesses along New Mexico State Highways 15 and 35 remain open, all the way to the Gila Cliff Dwellings. The majority of the Gila National Forest is open for recreational opportunities with Stage One fire restrictions in effect. For more information on restrictions, go to firerestrictions.us. There is an emergency closure in place for the fire area. For more information about the fire closure go to http://www.fs.usda.gov/gila .
Today’s weather: Today the area will experience westerly winds. Temperature will be in the mid to upper 90’s, with a few more clouds expected. Relative humidity will be between 5-8%.
Smoke: Smoke will be seen in the Mimbres Valley and the communities of Hillsboro and Kingston. Smoke could extend across a wide area from Silver City south towards Deming and along the I-10 corridor towards Las Cruces. Information on wildland fire smoke and your health can be found on the New Mexico Department of Health's website at https://nmtracking.org/fire.
Road Closure: NM Highway 152 is closed from Kingston to San Lorenzo. For additional information go to www.nmroads.com.
For additional fire information, visit the following websites: www.facebook.com/SilverFireNM
www.flickr.com/gilaforest www.twitter.com/SilverFireNM
Cause: Lightning
Start Date: June 7, 2013
Containment: 20%
Location: vicinity of Kingston, NM
Fuels: Timber
Total personnel: 705
Terrain: steep, rugged
Public Meeting Friday at the Upper Mimbres Volunteer Fire Department Station 2 (Thunderbird) 6 p.m.
Today’s Actions: Full suppression efforts will continue today. Significant fire activity is expected today; as weather conditions will be hot, dry and unstable. The fuels in the fire area are critically dry and the fire is expected to keep moving toward the north, east of the Forest Trail No. 307 (Crest Trail).
Crews remain focused on the west flank of the fire. Burnout operations will be conducted south of McKnight Road, and east of the Crest Trail, south of Spud Patch Trail to minimize fire effects to the upper North Seco Watershed. Helicopter water drops continue on the west perimeter, utilizing all possible hours of allotted flight time. Minimal fire activity today is expected on the east side, as the fire is reaching lighter fuels in the lower elevation. Fire personnel continue to monitor the east flank of the fire to detect any hot spots. The area around Kingston and State Highway 152 remains secure. The north perimeter of the fire as of 10:00 p.m. last night was in North Seco Canyon, south of Marshall Spring.
THERE ARE CURENTLY NO EVACUATIONS AND NO STRUCTURES HAVE BURNED. The fire is approximately 3 miles southwest of Hermosa and 16 miles southwest of Winston. Firefighters completed structure protection in Hermosa, and have moved their efforts to the Cooney and Bloodgood area. Firefighters have completed structure protection at the McKnight Cabin.
Access to Silver City is open. Businesses along New Mexico State Highways 15 and 35 remain open, all the way to the Gila Cliff Dwellings. The majority of the Gila National Forest is open for recreational opportunities with Stage One fire restrictions in effect. For more information on restrictions, go to firerestrictions.us. There is an emergency closure in place for the fire area. For more information about the fire closure go to http://www.fs.usda.gov/gila .
Today’s weather: Today the area will experience westerly winds. Temperature will be in the mid to upper 90’s, with a few more clouds expected. Relative humidity will be between 5-8%.
Smoke: Smoke will be seen in the Mimbres Valley and the communities of Hillsboro and Kingston. Smoke could extend across a wide area from Silver City south towards Deming and along the I-10 corridor towards Las Cruces. Information on wildland fire smoke and your health can be found on the New Mexico Department of Health's website at https://nmtracking.org/fire.
Road Closure: NM Highway 152 is closed from Kingston to San Lorenzo. For additional information go to www.nmroads.com.
For additional fire information, visit the following websites: www.facebook.com/SilverFireNM
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Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Silver Fire - USFS areas closed
Aldo Leopold Wilderness, Adjacent Forest Lands, & Forest Road 150 Closed
Silver City, NM; June 26, 2013-- Due to continued fire activity on the Silver Fire and concerns for public safety, as of June 23rd, the entire Aldo Leopold Wilderness and adjacent forest lands to the south, southeast, and to the eastern boundary of the Forest including Forest Road 150 from the Mimbres Valley at N.M. 35 north to Forest Road 4069G located at Main Diamond Creek are closed to all public entry until further notice.
Rocky Canyon, Upper and Lower Black Canyon Campgrounds including all forest trails east of Forest Road 150, and within the Aldo Leopold Wilderness are part of this closure.
Forest Road 150 is open south from Beaverhead off N.M. 59 to Forest Road 4069G, the Main Diamond Creek road.
“I am thankful for the public’s support during another year of wildfire on the Gila National Forest; the public’s fire prevention awareness and support is at an all-time high,” says Forest Supervisor Kelly Russell.
The boundary description of the closure includes:
A partial closure of the Aldo Leopold Wilderness had gone into effect on June 12th . With the active fire behavior, a complete closure of the wilderness, adjacent forest lands, and Forest Road 150 was required. -
Andrea G. Martinez
Public Affairs Officer
Gila National Forest
3005 E. Camino del Bosque
Silver City, NM 88061
575.388.8211 office
575.388.8204 fax
Twitter: @GilaForestPAO
Silver City, NM; June 26, 2013-- Due to continued fire activity on the Silver Fire and concerns for public safety, as of June 23rd, the entire Aldo Leopold Wilderness and adjacent forest lands to the south, southeast, and to the eastern boundary of the Forest including Forest Road 150 from the Mimbres Valley at N.M. 35 north to Forest Road 4069G located at Main Diamond Creek are closed to all public entry until further notice.
Rocky Canyon, Upper and Lower Black Canyon Campgrounds including all forest trails east of Forest Road 150, and within the Aldo Leopold Wilderness are part of this closure.
Forest Road 150 is open south from Beaverhead off N.M. 59 to Forest Road 4069G, the Main Diamond Creek road.
“I am thankful for the public’s support during another year of wildfire on the Gila National Forest; the public’s fire prevention awareness and support is at an all-time high,” says Forest Supervisor Kelly Russell.
The boundary description of the closure includes:
• Starting at the intersection of Forest Road 150 and State Hwy 35 (T15S, R12W, sec. 23) and proceeding north along and including
Forest Road 150 to Forest Road 4069G (T11S, R12W, sec34),
• then east to the Aldo Leopold Wilderness Boundary (T11S, R12W, sec 35),
• then north and east along the Aldo Leopold Wilderness boundary to the junction with Forest Trail 813 (T12S, R09W sec 6),
• then east along Forest Trail 813 (Byers Run) and Forest Road 895 to the Forest boundary T12S, R08W sec 6),
• then south and east along the Forest boundary to the Sierra/Grant county line (T18S, R9W, sec 13).
• From the Sierra/Grant County line along the Forest Boundary west and north to the intersection with State Hwy 152 (T16S, R10W, sec13)
then north and west along the Forest boundary to its intersection with State Hwy 35, then north and west along the Forest boundary
on the east side of State Hwy 35 to the intersection of State Hwy 35 and Forest Road 150 (T15S, R12W, sec. 23).
A partial closure of the Aldo Leopold Wilderness had gone into effect on June 12th . With the active fire behavior, a complete closure of the wilderness, adjacent forest lands, and Forest Road 150 was required. -
Andrea G. Martinez
Public Affairs Officer
Gila National Forest
3005 E. Camino del Bosque
Silver City, NM 88061
575.388.8211 office
575.388.8204 fax
Twitter: @GilaForestPAO
Silver Fire Update - 85,920 acres
Silver Fire Update - 85,920 acres
SILVER, Gila NF, Silver City Dispatch, located 6 miles West of Kingston, NM (32.8888N, 107.8097W). Full suppression strategy.
85,920 acres (IR Flight), (+4,557). 20% contained (0). EC: N/R. T/D/D: 4 residence (0), 21 outbuildings (+7), 0/0/0
FM-10 (Timber).High to extreme fire behavior on the northern perimeter. Minimal fire activity south of Hwy 152. GP: Extreme. DT: Extreme.
Type 2 IMT (Reidy, IC). NM T2 IMT (Pierson, IC). 6 T1 crews (+1), 7 T2 crews (0), 3 T1 Helos (0), 2 T2 Helos (0), 1 T3 Helo (0), 14 engines (-3). Total 691 personnel (+86). CRN: None.
InciWeb. GeoMac Perimeters. Report: 6/25, 1900
SILVER, Gila NF, Silver City Dispatch, located 6 miles West of Kingston, NM (32.8888N, 107.8097W). Full suppression strategy.
85,920 acres (IR Flight), (+4,557). 20% contained (0). EC: N/R. T/D/D: 4 residence (0), 21 outbuildings (+7), 0/0/0
FM-10 (Timber).High to extreme fire behavior on the northern perimeter. Minimal fire activity south of Hwy 152. GP: Extreme. DT: Extreme.
Type 2 IMT (Reidy, IC). NM T2 IMT (Pierson, IC). 6 T1 crews (+1), 7 T2 crews (0), 3 T1 Helos (0), 2 T2 Helos (0), 1 T3 Helo (0), 14 engines (-3). Total 691 personnel (+86). CRN: None.
InciWeb. GeoMac Perimeters. Report: 6/25, 1900
Monday, June 24, 2013
Silver Fire Update - 76,062 acres
Silver Fire Update - June 24, 2013 8:00 AM
Red Flag Warning for Silver Fire –The Silver Fire grew to 76,062 acres yesterday as firefighters look for locations to engage the fire. The fire was most active in the northeast. Some areas of the fire in the south are in monitor status with resources shifting to the northwest, north and northeast parts of the fire.
Today is a transition day on the Silver Fire as Matt Reidy’s Northern Arizona Incident Management Team transfers the fire this evening to John Pierson’s New Mexico Incident Management Team. Residents of the Mimbres Valley should see more fire vehicles and some additional firefighters today.
Yesterday crews continued to mop up around Kingston and Reeds Cabin was wrapped for protection. State Forestry crews worked on fire hazard mitigation thinning on private property in Cooney subdivision to protect homes from wildfire.
Crews will continue to construct indirect fire line today in the northwest part of the fire and prepare for possible firing operations along the west. A Red Flag warning is in place again today for hot, dry and windy conditions.
Resources assigned to the fire include five 20-person hotshot crews, three 20-person crews, six helicopters, 18 engines, one dozer, nine water tenders for a total of 499 personnel.
Silver Fire updates can be found on Inciweb at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3414. For additional fire information, visit the following websites: www.facebook.com/SilverFireNM, www.flickr.com/gilaforest, www.twitter.com/SilverFireNM.
Red Flag Warning for Silver Fire –The Silver Fire grew to 76,062 acres yesterday as firefighters look for locations to engage the fire. The fire was most active in the northeast. Some areas of the fire in the south are in monitor status with resources shifting to the northwest, north and northeast parts of the fire.
Today is a transition day on the Silver Fire as Matt Reidy’s Northern Arizona Incident Management Team transfers the fire this evening to John Pierson’s New Mexico Incident Management Team. Residents of the Mimbres Valley should see more fire vehicles and some additional firefighters today.
Yesterday crews continued to mop up around Kingston and Reeds Cabin was wrapped for protection. State Forestry crews worked on fire hazard mitigation thinning on private property in Cooney subdivision to protect homes from wildfire.
Crews will continue to construct indirect fire line today in the northwest part of the fire and prepare for possible firing operations along the west. A Red Flag warning is in place again today for hot, dry and windy conditions.
Resources assigned to the fire include five 20-person hotshot crews, three 20-person crews, six helicopters, 18 engines, one dozer, nine water tenders for a total of 499 personnel.
Silver Fire updates can be found on Inciweb at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3414. For additional fire information, visit the following websites: www.facebook.com/SilverFireNM, www.flickr.com/gilaforest, www.twitter.com/SilverFireNM.
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Sunday, June 23, 2013
Silver Fire - 70,002 acres
For Immediate Release
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Contact: Fire Information: 575 536-3385
June 23, 2013 – 8 a.m. 575-536-3285
Infrared flight measures Silver Fire growth
SAN LORENZO, NM –Evening infrared flight over the Silver fire measured Saturday’s fire growth at 13,302 acres, resulting in a total of 70,002. Night aerial photography provides the team with accurate high-quality imagery of acreage.
The fire continued to grow north reaching Animas Canyon yesterday, triggering firefighters who were working on containment lines to move to a safe location. Crews will continue constructing indirect fire line today.
According to Silver Fire meteorologist, Carl Cerniglia, “we have experienced higher winds recently and hot and dry conditions are expected over the next 6 days.”
To ensure public and firefighter safety in around the fire, Incident commander Matt Reidy said “residents and the general public can expect an increase in firefighter traffic in the area as new crews move into the area over the next several days.”
Resources assigned to the fire include five 20-person hotshot crews, three 20-person crews, five helicopters, 15 engines, one dozer, eight water tenders for a total of 463 personnel.
Silver Fire updates can be found on Inciweb at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3414. For additional fire information, visit the following websites: www.facebook.com/SilverFireNM, www.flickr.com/gilaforest, www.twitter.com/SilverFireNM.
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June 23, 2013 – 8 a.m. 575-536-3285
Infrared flight measures Silver Fire growth
SAN LORENZO, NM –Evening infrared flight over the Silver fire measured Saturday’s fire growth at 13,302 acres, resulting in a total of 70,002. Night aerial photography provides the team with accurate high-quality imagery of acreage.
The fire continued to grow north reaching Animas Canyon yesterday, triggering firefighters who were working on containment lines to move to a safe location. Crews will continue constructing indirect fire line today.
According to Silver Fire meteorologist, Carl Cerniglia, “we have experienced higher winds recently and hot and dry conditions are expected over the next 6 days.”
To ensure public and firefighter safety in around the fire, Incident commander Matt Reidy said “residents and the general public can expect an increase in firefighter traffic in the area as new crews move into the area over the next several days.”
Resources assigned to the fire include five 20-person hotshot crews, three 20-person crews, five helicopters, 15 engines, one dozer, eight water tenders for a total of 463 personnel.
Silver Fire updates can be found on Inciweb at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3414. For additional fire information, visit the following websites: www.facebook.com/SilverFireNM, www.flickr.com/gilaforest, www.twitter.com/SilverFireNM.
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Saturday, June 22, 2013
Silver Fire Update - 56,000 acres
For Immediate Release
Contact: Fire Information 575-536-3382
June 22, 2013 – 8:30 a.m. 575-536-3285
12,000 Acre Growth on Silver Fire
SAN LORENZO, NM. – The Silver Fire grew almost 12,000 acres yesterday from north of Noonday Canyon to Animas Canyon due to dry, windy conditions, steep slopes and low fuel moisture. The fire is more than 56,000 acres and additional growth is anticipated today as similar conditions will remain present over the area. A red flag warning is in effect from noon to 9 p.m. tonight. Crews will continue their efforts north of NM State Highway 152 in the construction of indirect fire lines, taking advantage of areas to work directly on the fire’s edge.
Motorists are reminded that the 25-mile route on NM State Highway 61 from its junction with NM 152 to U.S. Highway 180 is open. Motorists traveling along NM 61 pass through the communities of San Juan, Sherman, and the City of Rocks State Park. Forest and road closure information can be found at: http://fs.usda.gov/gila or www.nmroads.com.
Silver Fire updates can be found on Inciweb at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3414. For additional fire information, visit the following websites: www.facebook.com/SilverFireNM, www.flickr.com/gilaforest, www.twitter.com/SilverFireNM.
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June 22, 2013 – 8:30 a.m. 575-536-3285
12,000 Acre Growth on Silver Fire
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SAN LORENZO, NM. – The Silver Fire grew almost 12,000 acres yesterday from north of Noonday Canyon to Animas Canyon due to dry, windy conditions, steep slopes and low fuel moisture. The fire is more than 56,000 acres and additional growth is anticipated today as similar conditions will remain present over the area. A red flag warning is in effect from noon to 9 p.m. tonight. Crews will continue their efforts north of NM State Highway 152 in the construction of indirect fire lines, taking advantage of areas to work directly on the fire’s edge.
Motorists are reminded that the 25-mile route on NM State Highway 61 from its junction with NM 152 to U.S. Highway 180 is open. Motorists traveling along NM 61 pass through the communities of San Juan, Sherman, and the City of Rocks State Park. Forest and road closure information can be found at: http://fs.usda.gov/gila or www.nmroads.com.
Silver Fire updates can be found on Inciweb at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3414. For additional fire information, visit the following websites: www.facebook.com/SilverFireNM, www.flickr.com/gilaforest, www.twitter.com/SilverFireNM.
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Friday, June 21, 2013
Silver Fire Update - 44,600 acres
For Immediate Release
Contact: Fire Information 575-536-3382
June 21, 2013- 8:30 a.m. 575-536-3285
Red Flag Warning to Challenge Firefighters
SAN LORENZO, NM – A red flag warning is in effect for the Silver Fire area today and will continue to challenge firefighters. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the warnings are issued to warn fire managers about “critical weather and fuel moisture conditions that could lead to rapid or dramatic increases in wildfire activity.” Warnings are generated as a result of low relative humidity, strong winds, dry fuels, or a combination of these factors. A similar warning was in effect for the fire area yesterday when the fire grew to 44,600 acres. Containment remains at 20 percent.
A public meeting will be held tonight at the Round Up Lodge in San Lorenzo at 6 p.m. to provide information on the current status of the fire and to answer questions from the public.
Silver Fire resources include five helicopters, five 20-person hotshot crews, four 20-person hand crews, 15 engines, one dozer and eight water tenders for 498 total personnel.
Cooperators include the Grant and Sierra County Sheriff’s Departments, NM State Police, Las Cruces BLM District, NM State Forestry and NM Department of Transportation.
Forest and road closure information can be found at: http://fs.usda.gov/gila and www.nmroads.com.
Silver Fire updates can be found on Inciweb at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3414. For additional fire information visit the following websites: www.facebook.com/SilverFireNM, www.flickr.com/gilaforest, www.twitter.com/SilverFireNM.
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June 21, 2013- 8:30 a.m. 575-536-3285
Red Flag Warning to Challenge Firefighters
SAN LORENZO, NM – A red flag warning is in effect for the Silver Fire area today and will continue to challenge firefighters. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the warnings are issued to warn fire managers about “critical weather and fuel moisture conditions that could lead to rapid or dramatic increases in wildfire activity.” Warnings are generated as a result of low relative humidity, strong winds, dry fuels, or a combination of these factors. A similar warning was in effect for the fire area yesterday when the fire grew to 44,600 acres. Containment remains at 20 percent.
A public meeting will be held tonight at the Round Up Lodge in San Lorenzo at 6 p.m. to provide information on the current status of the fire and to answer questions from the public.
Silver Fire resources include five helicopters, five 20-person hotshot crews, four 20-person hand crews, 15 engines, one dozer and eight water tenders for 498 total personnel.
Cooperators include the Grant and Sierra County Sheriff’s Departments, NM State Police, Las Cruces BLM District, NM State Forestry and NM Department of Transportation.
Forest and road closure information can be found at: http://fs.usda.gov/gila and www.nmroads.com.
Silver Fire updates can be found on Inciweb at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3414. For additional fire information visit the following websites: www.facebook.com/SilverFireNM, www.flickr.com/gilaforest, www.twitter.com/SilverFireNM.
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Thursday, June 20, 2013
Kingston Residents Return Home
For Immediate Release
Contact: Fire Information 575-536-3382
June 20, 2013- 10 a.m. 575-536-3285
Kingston Residents Return Home
SAN LORENZO, NM – “We are pleased to announce the evacuation order for the community of Kingston is lifted at noon today. This is lifted for residents of Kingston only,” said Incident Commander Matt Reidy.
June 20, 2013- 10 a.m. 575-536-3285
Kingston Residents Return Home
SAN LORENZO, NM – “We are pleased to announce the evacuation order for the community of Kingston is lifted at noon today. This is lifted for residents of Kingston only,” said Incident Commander Matt Reidy.
“The residents have been very understanding and their cooperation was appreciated during this trying time period. We understand residents have been away from their homes and are very anxious to return home.” Special entry permits will be issued at the Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Department to residents only. The Kingston area will remain closed to everyone except residents until further notice.
Reentry into the community has resulted through coordination between multiple agencies including: Sierra County Sheriff’s Department, NM State Police, NM Department of Transportation, Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Department, NM State Forestry, US Forest Service.
Several forest closures remain in place. For more information see http://fs.usda.gov/gila or www.nmroads.com.
Silver Fire updates can be found on Inciweb at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3414. For additional fire information visit the following websites: www.facebook.com/SilverFireNM, www.flickr.com/gilaforest, www.twitter.com/SilverFireNM.
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Reentry into the community has resulted through coordination between multiple agencies including: Sierra County Sheriff’s Department, NM State Police, NM Department of Transportation, Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Department, NM State Forestry, US Forest Service.
Several forest closures remain in place. For more information see http://fs.usda.gov/gila or www.nmroads.com.
Silver Fire updates can be found on Inciweb at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3414. For additional fire information visit the following websites: www.facebook.com/SilverFireNM, www.flickr.com/gilaforest, www.twitter.com/SilverFireNM.
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