Dispatches from the fire lines in New Mexico

I arrived at the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon fires in North Central New Mexico on May 24 to relieve Ron Granger, owner and operator of Leviathan Inc., a type 1 water tender contracted with the Forest Service. A type 1 water tender is the largest type of water tender used by the Forest Service on wild land fires.

Food for Thought: Depression in men

Every year depression affects more than 11 million Americans, but men account for only one in ten diagnosed cases.

An update from Rep. Ingraham

When the legislature adjourns it does not just go home and wait for the next election, legislators continue to serve their constituents on a personal level, attend meetings and for many of them, serve on interim committees.

Plains Drama Club advances to Nationals

The Plains Drama Club earned the opportunity to compete at the national level with their compelling performance of “Our Diamond” at the state-wide Thespian Festival earlier this month.

Legals for February, 5 2025

Fire danger is low now, but expected to rise in August

The Superior Ranger District saw a cooler and wetter than average late spring and early summer. This has led to a current decrease in fire danger; however, Western Montana expects to see an increased fire potential for August and September.

Navy makes donation to Alberton physics class

St. Regis family loses home in structure fire; fatality reported in DeBorgia fire

On Sunday morning, the St. Regis and West End Volunteer Fire Departments teamed up on the second structural fire within a week, this time at 1130 Highway 135.

Superior School Board trustee election is May 2

Superior School will be holding a mail ballot election for school board of trustee positions on May 2, 2017. Ballot were mailed out last week for two open positions. Current board member, Kate DiGiando, is stepping down and Michelle Parkin, who is the current board chair, is running for re-election.

Mineral County court report

May 29, Tyler Randy Carlson, fail to use retractable axle when weight exceeds max axles

Spotlight on the Arts: Travis Hill

“Spotlight on the Arts” by The Paradise Center honors and encourages students in the arts by highlighting their talent and acknowledging the support they receive through their schools and teachers.

Legals for June, 8 2022

Noxon ousts Hot Springs in rivalry game

Rivalry games are something special for sure.

Former NY Jets player talks about ills of drugs, alcohol

A little star power never hurts when trying to get a message to kids, and Superior locals proved that when they turned up at Superior High School to listen to former professional football player Dennis O'Sullivan talk with local teens about drug and alcohol abuse.

Lady Red Devils continue win streak vs St. Regis

NOXON – The Lady Red Devils have tasted success during their early season, defeating St. Regis and Troy.

Superior students celebrate ‘unique’ graduation

A recurring theme of the Superior High School graduation ceremony on May 24 was the notion of a unique ceremony for an equally unique class.

Doris Marcella Ruthford (Mencel)

Doris Marcella Ruthford (Mencel), 89, died of natural causes Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, in Superior. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.

Member of meth conspiracy sentenced to 30 years in prison

The defendant from a drug bust made in Mineral County was sentenced by the U.S. District Court on Jan. 3, 2018. Chase Ryan Storlie, 33, of Deer Lodge was convicted as part of a conspiracy to distribute up to 20 pounds of methamphetamine through Deer Lodge each month between January 2016 and January 2017. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison with five years supervised release and $100 surcharge for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute the drug.

"Drug take back" event scheduled

The Superior Ambulance Service and the Mineral County Sheriff’s Department, in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration, will host a ‘drug take back’ event on April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the ambulance facility, which is located across from Tamarack Clinic in Superior.

Prescriptions drug take back event planned

The Superior Ambulance Service and the Mineral County Sheriff’s Department, in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration, wants to remind you that they will be hosting a ‘drug take back’ event on April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the ambulance facility, which is located across from Tamarack Clinic in Superior.