More than 137 million Americans live in areas with poor air quality, report finds
541 Views Dustin Jones, NPR Despite decades of environmental efforts, over 40% of Americans — more than 137 million people — live in cities and states with poor air quality, a new report says. And, in addition to cars and factories, wildfires are increasingly contributing to unhealthy air.
Alec Baldwin’s attorney responds to New Mexico’s citation
505 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Alec Baldwin and his attorney are responding to New Mexico’s citation against the production company behind the movie, Rust, following the deadly shooting on set in 2021. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed when Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun, not knowing it contained a live round. The bullet also injured the movie’s director […]
Simona Fire: Crews respond to bosque fire in Jarales
378 Views VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. — Multiple fire crews are responding to a bosque fire Wednesday. The fire is burning south of Belen, near Jarales Road and St. Thomas Lane west of the Rio Grande, near New Mexico Highway 346. Southbound Jarales Road is closed near the intersection.
Cooks Peak Fire grows to 21,000 acres, mandatory evacuations issued
391 Views Multiple fire units are working to contain a fire that broke out on April 17, near the Mora County-Colfax County line. The Cooks Peak Fire has burned 21,000 acres with no containment. Fire officials say significant winds, drought conditions and an abundance of fuels continue fuel the rapid spread of the fire. The eastern […]
