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SANTA FE – The U.S. Supreme Court today released its opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning the infamous Roe v. Wade decision and upholding the constitutionality of a Mississippi state law banning most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The opinion states, “the authority to regulate abortion is returned to the people and their elected representatives.”

Summer events don’t get much better than the return of the Elephant Butte Balloon Regatta (EBBR) 41st anniversary ascension, August 5 – 7, 2022. One of the country’s most unique balloon adventures, the annual EBBR at Elephant Butte Lake State Park is a family-friendly event and a great opportunity to get out and enjoy the natural beauty of our area. About thirty balloons are expected to take flight from Lions Beach. Mass ascension starts at 7:15 a.m. all three days, weather permitting, along with tethered rides on Saturday and Sunday ($25 for adults and $20 for children). Tethered ride tickets must be purchased the day of at the event. A balloon glow will be held Saturday, from 7:30 – 9 p.m. at Sierra del Rio Golf Course. You won’t want to miss it!

Located north of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, lies a desert oasis. Elephant Butte is a lakeside town full of fun things to do. While it’s a reservoir and not a natural lake, it still provides all the joy and activities a lake can offer. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the city of Elephant Butte comes alive with summer vacationers who want to escape the heat and the hustle and bustle of daily life at a waterfront paradise. Rest, relaxation, and fun are the goals. Let’s explore!

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES −After climbing through the driver's side window of his minivan, with his shoes and socks soaked in mud, Noah Charleson-Sterritt peered across the surrounding ranchlands and assessed his options. His mobile phone had no signal, meaning he could not call or text his teammates who were waiting for him at Spaceport America, several miles away. ...

Fire crews are on their way to fully containing the second largest wildfire in New Mexico history thanks to a little help from Mother Nature. Three-quarters of an inch to an inch of rain fell on parts of the western Gila National Forest over the weekend, quelling Black Fire hotspots and allowing firefighters to make substantial progress in battling the blaze, which has for the last month burned a mostly uninhabited region about half the size of Rhode Island.

On Thursday, June 16, at 6:00 p.m., the Southwest Area Type 2 Incident Management Team 4 will host an event at Hillsboro Community Center, 316 Elenora Street in Hillsboro, New Mexico. To learn about the current evacuation status for the Black Fire, please access the real-time, interactive evacuation map or...

GILA NATIONAL FOREST – It's been over a month since the Black Fire was discovered in the Gila National Forest and while the blaze continues to threaten communities and natural structures, monsoonal flooding is now a concern for the residents who live at the southern edge of the forest. Nearly the entirety of Gila National Forest land in Sierra County has been “destroyed,” according to Lt. Joshua Baker with the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office. He was one...

Location: 31 miles NW of Truth or Consequences, NM. Highlights: The Southwest Area Type 2 Incident Management Team 4 will host a community meeting tonight, Thursday, June 16, at 6:00 PM at the Hillsboro Community Center, 316 Elenora Street in Hillsboro, NM. To learn about the current evacuation status for...

Elephant Butte Irrigation District’s Irrigation Systems Director James Narvaez reports that the season is off to a strong start, looking much like last year’s. His method of running a tight system of “fast and furious” irrigation deliveries requires intense coordination among EBID staff, employees and the district’s farmer members. Systematic surface water deliveries take into account agricultural producers’ varying crops and water needs, helping prevent frequent wetting and drying of the canal delivery system.

Marilyn Pope, 78, passed away on the morning of May 22, 2022, in Las Cruces, NM. Born on July 12, 1943, to William and Rebekah Botkin Ruddell in Maryville, Marilyn was active in the Burr Oak community as a 4-H sewer, flutist and farmer’s daughter. She graduated from Skidmore High School in 1961 and from Northwest Missouri State University in 1965 with a bachelor of science in education.

GILA NATIONAL FOREST – The Black Fire has broken another record this fire season and burned more acreage than the 2012 Whitewater-Baldy Fire, making it the second largest wildfire in New Mexico’s recent history. The Black Fire has been burning since May 13 in parts of the Gila National Forest that are largely...

NEW MEXICO -- The Black Fire is threatening two mountain communities, coming within seven miles of Hillsboro and Kingston. Residents have been told to have a plan in place to evacuate with personal belongings, family, pets, and other supplies. Click here for a real-time, interactive evacuation map. The Black Fire started May 13. It is The post Firefighters work nonstop to fully suppress Black Fire as concerns grow for two communities appeared first on KVIA.

This article was updated to reflect that the community of Hillsboro is in the Planning status. GILA NATIONAL FOREST – The community of Kingston and other homesteads along Percha Creek have been elevated to a more urgent evacuation status as the Black Fire grows closer The Sierra County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday, June 7 that residents in the...

Acres: 296,895 acres Start Date: Friday, May 13, 2022. Location: 31 miles NW of Truth or Consequences Cause: Human-caused, under investigation. Community Meeting Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Black Range Lodge in Kingston, NM. Road Closures: NM Hwy 59 will remain closed to traffic from Forest Road 150 to...

Here’s a look at some local news brought to you by Silver City Radio. In Gila National Forest news, as of 6:00 A.M. this morning, the Black Fire has covered 296,895 acres with 45% containment. A total of 905 personnel is working the fire. According to the U.S Forest Service, as the Southwestern monsoon season draws nearer, thunderstorms are forecast for the next few days. These storms will increase relative humidity levels but are also expected to bring strong, gusty wind and dry lightning. In addition, a new fire camp is being established to the east of Hillsboro and the fire camps in Winston and Kingston will be closed. This allows for firefighters working in this area to have a shorter drive time, thereby providing safety for our firefighters. There is a Black Fire Community Meeting scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday evening at 6:00 P.M. at the Black Range Lodge Hall in Kingston. View a video of the daily Black Fire Update and Plan in addition to current maps on the U.S. Forest Service Gila National Forest Facebook page.