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5 days ago | 
grantcountybeat.com | Mary Alice Murphy
By Mary Alice Murphy
[Editor's Note: This second and final article will cover the questions from the public with answers from officials and the fire team.
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5 days ago | 
grantcountybeat.com | Mary Alice Murphy
The Grant County Sheriff's Office, in coordination local fire personnel, continues to respond to the Trout Fire incident.
As of this update, two structures have been confirmed lost due to the fire in the N. Lockney Canyon (Signal Peak Area). The homeowners of both properties have been notified.
Crews were previously unable to access all areas due to dense smoke and active fire conditions. With improved visibility, fire personnel have begun to identify and assess affected properties.
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5 days ago | 
grantcountybeat.com | Mary Alice Murphy
Southwest Area Complex Incident Management Team TEAM 4 – Andrew Mandell – Incident Commander Firefighting efforts gain ground as flood warnings are issued for the Trout Fire area Daily Update for June 23, 2025 Fire Information Phone: 575-323-8964 (8 am – 8 pm) Acres: 46,796 Start Date: June 12, 2025 Location: 12 miles north of Silver City, NM Cause: Under investigation Personnel: 1,425 Fuels: Grass, brush, and timber Containment: 22% Highlights: Residents are encouraged to maintain heightened...
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5 days ago | 
grantcountybeat.com | Mary Alice Murphy
Buck Fire UpdateMonday June 23, 2025
Reported date: June 11, 2025 Containment: 88 % Cause: Lightning
Size: 57,753 acres Personnel: 203 Fuels: Grass, timber Strategy: Full Suppression
Fire behavior: Minimal, Smoldering
Operations: Crews successfully secured the northern section of uncontained fireline.
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6 days ago | 
grantcountybeat.com | Mary Alice Murphy
By Mary Alice Murphy
[Editor's Note: This is part 1 of the public meeting. It includes all the presenters. Part 2 will include the questions and answers. This writer is going as fast as she can to get this article out in a timely manner, For the latest updates on the Trout Fire, please visit www.grantcountybeat.com, where the daily updates are posted as soon as possible each day.
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6 days ago | 
grantcountybeat.com | Mary Alice Murphy
By Lynn Janes
On May 23, 2025, the board of regents held a regular meeting at Western New Mexico University. The board consisted of Steven Neville, chair (online), Joseph "Dean" Reed (online), John Wertheim (online) and WNMU student Keana Huerta.
New business
Neville said he and Wertheim had found a firm to help with the interim president search. The firm contacted was AGB (association of governing boards) interim search service. Wertheim said they recommend using this firm.
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6 days ago | 
grantcountybeat.com | Mary Alice Murphy
By Mary Alice Murphy
[Editor's Note: This was from the Monday night meeting and we are going to start writing the Friday night meeting. In the effort to get to the second article, this one was not proofed. Excuse typos and if something is confusing, contact, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.]
Forest Service Public Information Officer Starr Farrell served as the facilitator for the June 12, 2025 public meeting on the Trout Fire.
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6 days ago | 
grantcountybeat.com | Mary Alice Murphy
By Michael LaReaux
The Grant County Commission April 8, 2025 work session began with the Pledge of Allegiance and a salute to the flag of New Mexico. When no citizens came forward to take advantage of the opportunity to address the Commission, the meeting moved on to presentations.
Dan Otero, DBA, of Hidalgo Medical Services, spoke first. He outlined the organization's recent history, speaking about the 2018 grant which enabled HMS to serve the needs of seniors in Hidalgo County.
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6 days ago | 
grantcountybeat.com | Mary Alice Murphy
Buck Fire Update Sunday June 22, 2025
Reported date: June 11, 2025 Containment: 88 % Cause: Lightning
Size: 57,753 acres Personnel: 264 Fuels: Grass, timber
Strategy: Full Suppression Fire behavior: Minimal, Smoldering
Operations: Yesterday, crews successfully secured the northern section of uncontained fireline.
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1 week ago | 
grantcountybeat.com | Mary Alice Murphy
Southwest Area Complex Incident Management Team TEAM 4 – Andrew Mandell – Incident Commander Trout Fire suppression efforts are ongoing Evacuations remain in place for public safety amid flash flooding potential Evening Update for June 21, 2025 Fire Information Phone: 575-323-8964 (8 am – 8 pm) Acres: 46,359 Start Date: June 12, 2025 Location: 12 miles north of Silver City, NM Cause: Under investigation Personnel: 1,421 Fuels: Grass, brush, and timber Containment: 19% Highlights: Crews...
