USFS: New starts Gila National Forest

Northern Gila Fire Update 6/14/2013 

Below are new starts on the North end of the Gila National Forest. This includes the Glenwood, Quemado, and Reserve Ranger Districts. Sharma Hutchinson will be the Public Information Officer covering those Districts. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Reserve Ranger District Office at (575) 533-6231. Unless there is a significant change in fire activity, there will be no Fire Update for those fires tomorrow but will resume Sunday.

Friday, June 14, 2013 – Fire Update

Quemado Ranger District, (575) 773-4678

Pratt Fire: Detected 6/13/13, and located approximately 12 miles northwest of Luna, New Mexico. Engine resources worked on the fire into the night and today will continue mop up any interior heat. The fire was contained today at 2 acres. 15 personnel are assigned to the fire.

Reserve Ranger District, (575) 533-6231

Sign Camp Fire: Detected 6/14/2013, and located approximately 10 miles south of Reserve, New Mexico. Engine resources and Type 3 Helicopter responded to the lightning ignition this afternoon and completed line. Mop up efforts will continue tomorrow. The fire is currently 1 acre. 10 personnel are assigned to the fire.

Fire and Smoking Restrictions

THE GILA NATIONAL FOREST IS IN STAGE I FIRE RESTRICTIONS. http://firerestrictions.us/nm/

Fire restrictions for the Gila National Forest include allowing campfires only in designated developed campgrounds and picnic areas, which must be in a Forest Service provided grill or fire pit. Fires in rock rings will not be allowed. The use of petroleum-fueled stoves, lanterns or heating devices are acceptable, provided they meet the fire underwriter’s specifications for safety. Smoking is limited to a vehicle, building, or 3-foot area cleared of all flammable materials.

Game Night at the Quemado Senior Center

You are invited to Game Night at the Quemado Senior Center from 5 to 7 pm, Tuesday evening, April 16th.

Get together with friends and neighbors together to play card and/or board games, visit with your neighbors or possibly meet new ones. 

No charge... and it is open to the public. Your admission cost is that you bring a snack to share with all, if you can... it is not mandatory. There will be a popcorn machine set up and running, and we will have hot and cold drinks.

Please come and join us, and help to show your support of YOUR area Senior Center.

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Free Health Screening in Catron County

Project HOPE will be returning to Reserve, Quemado and Glenwood to conduct more free screenings for the community. We provide free testing for glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index and A1C tests for those already diagnosed as diabetics.  Participants do not have to fast in order to take these tests – just drink plenty of water before coming.   Participants will have a written copy of their test results when they leave the screening, which they can share with their doctor.

We will also be conducting an eye exam which will check for diseases of the eye.  This test does not dilate the eyes so there will be no problems with driving afterwards.


Reserve
When: Mon, March 19, 2012
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Where: Reserve PMS
Address:
#1 Foster Lane
Reserve
Phone: (575) 533-6456

Quemado

When: Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Time: 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Where: Quemado PMS
Address:
8 Old Town Loop
Quemado
Phone: (575) 773-4610

Glenwood

When: Thu, March 22, 2012
Time: 9:30am to 2:30pm
Where: Glenwood PMS
Address:
21 Menges Street
Glenwood
Phone: (575) 533-6456