6/14/25 Trout Fire Update

Grant County OEM would like to provide an update on the Trout Fire. The fire is currently 5,234 acres and 0% contained. As a matter of public safety, residents in the Gattons Park and Camp Thunderbird communities were placed in “Go” status and ordered to evacuate. New Mexico State Police, Grant County Sheriff’s Office and Upper Mimbres VFD evacuated residents in the communities along Highway 35 from the Sapillo Campground to the Wilderness Ranger Station. Highway 35 is closed at Wilderness Ranger Station for all incoming traffic. Additionally, the residents in the Bear Canyon were placed on “Go” status. The Red Cross is staffing the evacuation shelter at the Convention Center in Silver City located at 3031 Highway 180 East in Silver City. Arrangements for evacuations of pets and animals have also been organized. Pets will be accommodated by the High Desert Humane Society and the rodeo grounds at the Southwest Horseman’s Association are open to receive evacuated livestock, and personnel are on site. The evacuation map will be located on the County’s website in the emergency banner and zones 1,2,3 and 6 (green) have been placed in “Go” status.