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During the most recent session of the New Mexico State Legislature, the Town of Silver City was designated to receive nearly $2 million for various capital improvement projects. According to a release from the Town, the largest budget item is to go toward “improvements to Little Walnut Road, including right-of-way acquisitions of land to support the redesign, rebuilding the expansion of the town roadway north of Chavez Lane to include the addition of bicycle lanes, improved curb and gutter for improved drainage, in addition to ADA-compliant sidewalks, drive pads, signage and striping. It is reported that an additional $500,000 will support ongoing renovation of the historic Waterworks building on Little Walnut that include plans for a layover station for Continental Divide Trail users, camp sites for hikers and bikers, and future restrooms and kitchen facilities that can be available for use by area residents.
(Press Staff Photo by Annastashia Goolsby)
Besides no longer feeling comfortable burning candles in their home, Donald and Rita Perry installed fire-resistant plants around their new home off of Little Walnut Road. Donald Perry suggested watering them Saturday morning because they were turning brown. The Perrys lost nearly everything when their former home in Silver Acres burned in the Quail Ridge Fire 10 years ago.
By ANNASTASHIA GOOLSBY
Daily Press Staff
With flames quickly devouring dead grass, jumping 30 feet to cross Ridge Road driven by wind speeds of more than 70 mph, the Quail Ridge Fire still brings back tragic memories of destroyed homes and lost nostalgia, even 10 years later.
(Press Staff Photo by Makayla Grijalva)
Gila National Forest road crew worker Patrick Garcia helps direct a bulldozer during refurbishment of the Little Walnut trailhead near Silver City.
Grant County is moving one step closer to developing a master plan to guide improvements to outdoor recreation opportunities opportunities that community leaders say will play a key role in diversifying southwest New Mexico’s mining-reliant economy.
On Tuesday, a review committee recommended to Grant County commissioners that they award a contract for developing the master plan to SE Group, a national company with offices in Utah, Colorado and Vermont that specializes in community planning and outdoor recreation enhancement strategies. The company has designed trails and open space master plans for Colorado communities like Frisco, Estes Valley and Snowmass, as well as for outdoor recreation destinations in other states.
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