Silver City Daily Digest Saturday, July 11, 2026
Ty's Take
The Sacaton Fire's got people watching the Gila from both sides of the fence today—some worried about the wilderness they love disappearing into smoke, others hoping the burn clears out fuel before the next dry season gets worse. Weather's not helping much: we've got thunderstorm warnings and flood advisories stacked up while the fire teams work closures that'll pinch hikers and hunters for weeks. Fire management in country like ours was always going to be messy, mixing what we need to do with what we want to protect, and some days it just comes down to which thing we lose less of.
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Silver City Daily Press
Sacaton Fire closes some of Gila Wilderness
The Sacaton Fire in Catron County has grown to 1,229 acres since igniting on June 21, prompting officials to close a portion of the Gila Wilderness effective Wednesday morning. The blaze is spreading through terrain scorched by a 2012 wildfire, with monsoon rains expected next week to potentially...
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Grant County Beat
It's happening again today 071026 dust blowing and officers slow rolling traffic- latter now REMOVED
High winds and blowing dust created hazardous driving conditions across Hidalgo and Luna Counties on Friday, with visibility severely reduced in the Lordsburg Playa area. State transportation officials monitored highways closely and temporarily deployed officers to manage traffic safely through the...
SEvere Thunderstorm Warning 071026
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning Friday evening for south-central Grant County and portions of Luna and Hidalgo Counties, with strong storms moving through primarily rural areas. The warning remained in effect until 6:15 p.m.
A flood advisory was issued for Grant County Friday afternoon as heavy rain from thunderstorms created concerns about water accumulation in low-lying areas and low-water crossings. Minor flooding and ponding was expected through mid-afternoon as storm cells continued producing rainfall.
Steady Progress Continues on Sacaton Fire - July 10, 2026
The Sacaton Fire has grown to nearly 9,700 acres since mid-June with crews now 35 percent contained, as 165 personnel continue steady progress with helicopter support and ground operations. Light precipitation during the week aided suppression efforts, though conditions remain challenging in the...
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