Trout Fire near Silver City now at 4K acres, 0% containment
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Trout Fire, burning north of Silver City in the Gila National Forest, has nearly doubled in size, fire officials reported on Saturday morning, June 14.
The Trout Fire is now estimated to be 3,910 acres in size and remains 0 percent contained, fire officials reported.
Management of the fire also was transferred to larger command team as of 6 a.m. Saturday.
Gila National Forest closes part of its land due to Trout Fire
Nearly 300 fire personnel are on scene fighting the fire, which started on Thursday, June 12. The cause remains under investigation.
During the day Friday, firefighters worked on securing the fire on the west side of New Mexico Highway 15.
Helicopters and aircraft delivered retardant and water to help slow the fire's advance, fire officials said. Heavy equipment reopened lines used during past fires to create firelines in all directions around the fire.
'Priorities are protecting private residences in Lake Roberts and Mimbres, agricultural infrastructure, endangered species habitats, and both recreation and cultural values,' fire officials said in their update.
Hot temperatures are expected to continue through the week ahead with very low humidity and fuel moisture. As a result, fire conditions will remain elevated into much of next week. Winds will be relatively light until Monday and Tuesday when 10- to 20-mph winds are forecasted.
The public is asked to avoid New Mexico highways 15 and 35 due to the large volume of firefighter traffic and limited entry and exit options for area residents.
Smoke is widely visible around Grant County during peak fire activity. Smoke impacts can be expected in the Mimbres and Sapillo valleys and other low-lying areas, especially overnight and during early morning hours.
For real-time smoke conditions, click here.
Grant County Sheriff's Office and New Mexico State Police issued an evacuation order for private lands at the western end of New Mexico Highway 35, from the Highway 15/35 intersection east to Sapillo Campground. Private lands east of Sapillo Campground remain in 'Set' mode under the Ready, Set, Go program.
The Gila National Forest has issued a closure order for all developed recreation sites along Highway 35 and a swath of Highway 15, as well as adjacent National Forest System lands.
A temporary flight restriction is in effect within a 7-mile radius of the fire area to allow firefighters to do their work.
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in place on the Gila National Forest. For full details, click here.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
36 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Rain Forces Trump to Rush 79th Birthday Parade Past Empty Bleachers
President Donald Trump's birthday tank parade, which is costing taxpayers an estimated $45 million, was a relatively lackluster affair—especially considering the hefty price tag. The parade was forced to start early, with events kicking off approximately 30 minutes earlier than planned, in an attempt to beat the storms forecast for Saturday evening. While only light rain fell on the parade, the drizzly forecast could have been one reason why so many people stayed home, resulting in a muted crowd for Trump's big, beautiful birthday extravaganza. While television cameras at the event were largely trained on the soldiers, tanks, aircraft, and other military vehicles as they made their way down Constitution Avenue, footage posted to social media shows empty bleachers, sparse crowds, and near-silence owing to the lack of speakers along the parade route. A New York Times reporter in attendance said of the crowds, 'The energy level at the military parade here is a bit desultory. The crowds are calm and light, a bit sapped after waiting in the oppressive D.C. humidity for hours to make it to this point.' The energy onstage didn't appear to be much better, with commenters on social media highlighting footage of Secretary of State Marco Rubio yawning and seemingly having a difficult time 'hiding his boredom.' Others, including an Irish newspaper, noted that Melania Trump, in attendance alongside her husband, looked like she was falling asleep at several points, as cameras caught her with her eyes closed and appearing to doze off. It wasn't just Trump's supporters who failed to show up in mass numbers for his birthday parade; several of his own family members were not in attendance, including daughter Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner. Those who were in attendance included Vice President JD Vance, his wife and their two children, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, UFC CEO Dana White, and Trump's Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, as well as several senior military officials. UFC was one of the sponsors of the parade, alongside Coinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange, Oracle, a software company, and Lockheed Martin. We learned this as their names were shouted out by the parade emcee as the parade progressed. The parade came late in the day, following more than 2,000 "No Kings' protests around the country planned to coincide with Trump's birthday. Hundreds of thousands of people across the U.S. participated in these protests. While attendee numbers are hard to estimate, the New York City Police Department estimated a crowd of roughly 50,000, while an estimated 80,000 protestors marched in Philadelphia. Protestors were also present at the parade; The New York Times reported that a group had gathered in a spot near the parade zone, with people bearing signs that read, 'Stop fascists now!' and 'Army, do your job - 86 47.' Trump's parade, planned to coincide with his birthday but ostensibly designed to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Army, drew significant criticism in the weeks leading up to the event as a result of the massive cost to taxpayers and concerns from D.C. officials over the potential damage the tanks might do to city streets.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Lovina completes sewing Verana's wedding dress and focuses on finishing last-minute chores
It is a nice sunny Sunday afternoon with a pleasant temperature of 75 degrees. It is great porch sitting weather. We attended church services this morning hosted by our neighbors. My cousin Lovina, her husband Pete and some of their families were there. It was good to visit with her again. I was surprised to see her. Cousin Lovina's daughter is getting married in July so we both are extra busy in our lives at the moment. I was surprised to hear this is the sixth of her children getting married. She has eighteen grandchildren. I don't know why I forget that while our family is growing, others also have children getting married and having children. It's probably because we don't see each other often and that reality doesn't sink in right away. Lovina's Dad, Chris, was my mother's only brother. We spent a lot of our childhood days together. We would help each other butcher hogs or cook apple butter in large quantities. Lovina and Pete live on Uncle Chris and Lizzie's farm. Lots of memories of years gone by. Yesterday was a busy workday here. A lot of jobs were completed for the upcoming wedding of daughter Verena and Daniel Ray. Daniel Ray's family and all of our family assisted with our work. The house siding was power washed, the pole barn was washed out well, flower and garden beds weeded, and sidewalks, pavement, and cement were all power washed. Windows, doors, cabinets, and walls were cleaned in the pole barn. Basement and breezeway windows were also cleaned. The younger children scrubbed the porch railings. Trimming was done around the fence lines, etc. We sure appreciated all of their help. Joe grilled forty pounds of chicken for lunch. I made creamed potatoes and dinner rolls to go along with that. Desserts were brought in. Friday evening most of our family had supper at daughter Loretta and Dustin's. We enjoyed spaghetti, banana poppers, grilled whole chicken, chips, applesauce, cookies, and cake. I had washed a lot of my clothes that day plus finished with my sewing, so it was a treat to not cook supper. Plus, I got to enjoy some time with my children and grandchildren while not working. Little Kylie is now five months and is at such a fun age. She's a real chatterbox. She weighs thirteen pounds now. She's a petite little girl. I sewed my son Kevin a new pair of pants for the wedding. I finished my dress, cape, and apron and also sewed my daughter Verena's wedding dress. She will wear a colonial blue colored wedding dress with a white cape and apron. The moms will wear dresses in a color called happy teal. The cooks will wear royal blue, and the sisters will wear a peacock color. The table waiter girls will wear aqua. This coming Wednesday my daughters and daughter in-law will come help do the last-minute cleaning. We have a new garage door ordered and the plans are to install it Tuesday evening. We also want to stain the ramp, steps, and the garden beds. Our to-do list is gradually getting jobs crossed off. The cook wagon, cooler, and wedding supply wagon will all come on Friday. On Saturday we will set the tables for the wedding. We usually can seat around 350 at one setting. This is a lot of plates, glasses, silverware, coffee cups, serving bowls, etc. to unpack. The wedding wagon owners usually want you to take a count of how many of each item there is then it is recounted when it's put back in. If anything gets lost or broken, then we have to pay the cost of it. On the bright side though we don't have to borrow dishes, stoves, etc. for the wedding. When Joe and I were married we didn't have the wedding wagons available to rent and everything was borrowed. Daughter Elizabeth will have her thirty-first birthday on Saturday, June 14. I wish her many more happy, healthy years. She was our first born and we named her after my mother. God bless you dear daughter on your birthday and always. On Saturday, Aug. 2, I will be at the Farmer's Market in South Bend, Indiana, from 8 to 11 a.m. for a book signing. I also will have books there to sell. The market is located at 1105 Northside Blvd., South Bend. I will be seated near the main office. I hope to meet some of you there! God bless! CREAMED POTATOES6-8 potatoesSeasoning of your choice to taste2 heaping tablespoons flour1 cup milk8 oz shredded Colby cheese or sliced cheese can also be usedPeel and dice potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Put potatoes in a 4-quart pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes. Mix flour and milk together and whisk until smooth. Stir into potatoes. Add seasoning. If you need thicker just mix more flour and milk. Add cheese and stir. Lovina's Amish Kitchen is written by Lovina Eicher, Old Order Amish writer, cook, wife, and mother of eight. Her three cookbooks, "The Cherished Table," "The Essential Amish Cookbook," and "Amish Family Recipes," are available wherever books are sold. Readers can write to Eicher at Lovina's Amish Kitchen, P.O. Box 234, Sturgis, MI 49091 (please include a self-addressed stamped envelope for a reply); or email questionsforlovina@ and your message will be passed on to her to read. She does not personally respond to emails. This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Amish Kitchen: The Eichers are busy preparing for Verena's wedding
Washington Post
an hour ago
- Washington Post
Why the best part of storm chasing isn't the storms
I've been a meteorologist and storm chaser for years. Public interest in storm chasing has skyrocketed since last year's debut of 'Twisters' — but it's nothing like the movies, in which predictably located and dramatically shaped funnels perform dramatic dances for dazzled onlookers. In real life, chasing storms isn't a convenient choreography between the chaser and the clouds; it's a painstaking pursuit that, even for the best chasers, is endlessly frustrating.
