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Couple Loses Home to Trout Fire Burning in the Gila National Forest

Evacuations · Silver City

Couple Loses Home to Trout Fire Burning in the Gila National Forest

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

GRANT COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Trout Fire, burning just outside of Silver City, is now 83% contained and has scorched more than 47,000 acres, destroying two homes in the process. Story continues below Trending: Poll: What is the strangest town name in New Mexico? Investigation: Defunded DA hangs onto control of office for now News: VIDEO: Albuquerque police identify suspect in downtown shooting Benjamin Bevel, who lived just 20 miles outside …See the Story

Former WMNU President Accused of Using Funds for Campus Improvements Ahead of Daughter's Wedding

Silver City, New Mexico · Silver City

Former WMNU President Accused of Using Funds for Campus Improvements Ahead of Daughter's Wedding

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) – Former Western New Mexico University President Joseph Shepard is facing more allegations of improper spending while he was head of the university. The allegations are laid out in a civil lawsuit filed by the State Ethics Commission against Shepard on June 27. Shepard, who is already facing allegations for inappropriately using university funds on foreign travel and high-end furniture, as detailed in a state audit, is n…See the Story

Fire, fireworks restrictions continue despite rainfall - Silvercity Daily Press

Fire · Silver City

Fire, fireworks restrictions continue despite rainfall - Silvercity Daily Press

Coverage: 2 sources

The Hurley Town Council passed a resolution that declares a Stage 2 drought and related fire restrictions during a Wednesday special meeting. According to Hurley Town Clerk Darlene McBride, the declaration was made to conform to ongoing restrictions across Grant County. Silver City, Bayard and Santa Clara have ongoing Stage 2 drought fire restrictions as well. Restrictions include use and sale of aerial fireworks due to lack of moisture, as well…See the Story

Crews continue to increase containment on Trout Fire

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Trout Fire, burning north of Silver City, New Mexico, showed a slight increase in containment levels on Thursday, July 3, fire officials reported on Friday in an update. The fire has burned 47,294 acres and is now 85 percent contained, up from 83 percent where it was for nearly a week. There are 263 firefighters still on the scene battling the blaze, which started on June 12. The fire was determined to be caused by l…Silver City, New Mexico · Silver City Read Article

UPDATED: Silver City-Deming highway reopens - Silvercity Daily Press

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Crews with the N.M. Department of Transportation work Thursday morning to repair the shoulder of U.S. 180 north of Deming, which was closed by severe flooding at about midnight.(Courtesy Photo) U.S. 180 between Silver City and Deming reopened in both directions at 10:30 Thursday morning, with a pilot car to guide traffic from mile marker 150 to 153 just north of Deming after flooding damaged a portion of the highway’s shoulder. Maintenance crews…Silver City, New Mexico · Silver City Read Article

Old-fashioned 4th planned in Glenwood - Silvercity Daily Press

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Ramos brings star power to 4th festivities - Silvercity Daily Press

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Joseph Shepard sued by the New Mexico State Ethics Commission • Source New Mexico

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A new lawsuit by the New Mexico State Ethics Commission alleges former Western New Mexico University President Joseph Shepard used American Disabilities Act funds to build a patio where he hosted his daughter's wedding reception (photo courtesy Searchlight New Mexico)In addition to staying at five-star resorts, buying luxury furniture and traveling the world on the taxpayers’ dime, former Western New Mexico University President Joseph Shepard al…Silver City, New Mexico · Silver City Read Article

Trout Fire near Silver City now at 83% containment

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The fire incident command team announced that the Trout Fire is now 83 percent contained, according to a news release issued on Sunday, June 29. The fire, located 12 miles north of Silver City, New Mexico, has burned 47,294 acres and is 83 percent contained, according to fire officials. A total of 553 fire personnel remain on the scene. The fire started on June 12 and was caused by lightning, according to fire officials.…Silver City, New Mexico · Silver City Read Article

Joseph Shepard sued by the New Mexico State Ethics Commission

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

June 28, 2025 | In addition to staying at five-star resorts, buying luxury furniture and traveling the world on the taxpayers’ dime, former Western New Mexico University New Mexico State Ethics Commission sues former WNMU president Joseph Shepard over a walkway and patio that were built for his daughter’s wedding receptionSilver City, New Mexico · Silver City See the Story

Trout Fire Crews Continue to Report ‘Steady Progress’

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The fire incident command team continues to report "steady progress" in the fight against the Trout Fire, burning north of Silver City, New Mexico, in the Gila National Forest. The fire has charred 47,282 acres and is at 71 percent containment, fire officials reported on Saturday morning, June 28. A total of 760 firefighters remain on the scene of the fire. The fire, which is burning 12 miles north of Silver City, starte…Michelle Lujan Grisham · Silver City See the Story

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