Silver City Daily Press and Independent

06/25/2025

All areas still under evacuation orders related to the Trout Fire were lowered to “Set” on Wednesday around noon, meaning residents can return home.

All areas still under evacuation orders related to the Trout Fire were lowered to “Set” on Wednesday around noon, meaning residents can return home. The Lake Roberts, Thunderbird, Sapillo Creek, Bear Dam, Gila-Cliff Dwellings, Bear Canyon and Cherry Creek areas were all lowered from “Go” to ...

06/22/2025

Mimbres, San Lorenzo and Lampbright moved from “go” status to “set” status as of Sunday morning, meaning that residents can return to their homes but should stay prepared to evacuate again if necessary.

Mimbres, San Lorenzo and Lampbright moved from “go” status to “set” status as of Sunday morning, meaning that residents can return to their homes but should stay prepared to evacuate again if necessary. The Grant County Office of Emergency Management has asked non-residents to stay out of th...

06/22/2025

Several types of fireworks — all the types that can be legally banned by local governments — have been banned in Silver City, and the town will not hold its annual July 4 fireworks display for the first time in more than two decades.

With the threat of more evacuations still possible due to the Trout Fire, extreme drought conditions and July 4 just around the corner, fire officials are asking residents to do everything they can to help prevent fires from starting, including reconsidering the use of fireworks this Independence Da...

06/21/2025

Gray, who spoke at a public meeting about the fire held Friday evening at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center, said PNM teams were allowed into affected areas starting Thursday, and said that the company’s line teams have patrolled from the Wilderness Ranger District office to the cliff dwellings.

He said that the crews have replaced wire and structures in the affected areas and that the lines are holding. Gray said that only four power structures have been lost so far.

The Public Service Company of New Mexico has turned the power back on from the Wilderness Ranger District office to the Gila Cliff Dwellings, including Sapillo and Gila Hot Springs, beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, and utility officials said they hope electricity service will remain on in the area. “...

06/20/2025

A few residents on the northern edge of the Trout Fire were allowed to return home Friday, as Indian Springs Ranch and Cooney Place were moved from "Go" to "Set" status.

https://www.scdailypress.com/2025/06/19/breaking-new-fire-closes-n-m-15/

06/20/2025

Trout Fire Announcement 6-19-25:
Please do not bring donations to the Incident Command Post or fire camps.

We cannot accept them. Please instead take all requested donation types to the Salvation Army at the Silver City Recreation Center at 1016 N Silver St. Silver City, NM 88061 between the hours of 9am-5pm

06/17/2025

Thomas Bird, incident meteorologist, said that they expected the strongest winds for the fire on Tuesday at 25 to 35 mph. He explained that models predict that Tuesday may be peak behavior for burning conditions, based on weather conditions.

“Hopefully from this point forward, we’ll start trending back downward,” Bird said.

Southwest Incident Management Team 4 updated the Grant County community on the latest information regarding the Trout Fire during a special meeting and town hall Monday evening. Thomas Bird, incident meteorologist, said that they expected the strongest winds for the fire on Tuesday at 25 to 35 mph.....

06/13/2025

La-Sky suggests that donations be made to local charities, including but not limited to volunteer fire departments, food banks, shelters, and the humane society. He said that when the team leaves, the community will still be here.“We’re trying to turn it back to where it builds community relations with each other,” he said. “This is the opportunity to build those relationships within your own community.”

https://www.scdailypress.com/2025/06/19/breaking-new-fire-closes-n-m-15/

04/29/2025

Crews are on the scene of a fire on Boston Hill. Reported at about 5:15 pm, it grew to about 10.5 acres according to reports on the Watch Duty wildfire app. Firefighters from the forest service and county fire stations are also on scene.

04/22/2025

Due to a breakdown with our print partners last night, today’s issue has been delayed. As soon as we receive printed newspapers, we’ll deliver them to you by the usual means (mail, carrier, stores, etc.) If you're a subscriber concerned about the grocery ads in today's edition, we will of course deliver them to you with your newspaper as soon as we can, but if you need the ads right away, you’re welcome to pick them up today at our office! Thank you so much for your support of your community newspaper — it matters now more than ever.

Nickolas Seibel, publisher

03/13/2025

Firefighters with Fort Bayard Volunteer Fire and Rescue douse a Pearl Street power pole charred by Thursday’s early morning fire in Bayard that destroyed three homes. For the story, see link in comments…

03/06/2025

UPDATE: U.S. 180 has reopened as of 3:38 p.m. Thursday.

From New Mexico DOT:
ROAD CLOSURE in Silver City to Deming
US 180 eastbound and westbound lanes are closed from milepost 123 (Bayard) to milepost 160 (Deming) due to areas of blowing dust and low to zero visibility. The NMDOT will continue monitoring the roadway. This event will be updated as conditions change.