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FBI seeks information on cause of South Fork and Salt Fires, offers reward

687 Views   The FBI Albuquerque Division is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the cause of the South Fork and Salt Fires near Ruidoso. The agency said in an emailed media release it is assisting local, state, federal and tribal partners in the ongoing investigation of the fires that

Las Vegas residents face aftermath of burn scar flooding

680 Views   LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – Las Vegas residents are spending most of this weekend dealing with the aftermath of flash flooding that happened Friday night. Many were not expecting the flooding paired with water-filled streets, road closures, and evacuations.

1,400 buildings lost in South Fork fire

769 Views   One person has died from the fire, according to the New Mexico Governor’s Office RUIDOSO, N.M. — The South Fork Fire has claimed about 1,400 buildings, according to New Mexico Forestry Division officials. The fire has grown to 15,276 acres as of Tuesday night. One person has died

High-Heat Advice from a Climate Relief Expert

691 Views   In response to the eat advisory for today we have a word with Nathaniel Matthews-Trigg about the dangers of high temperature situations. He is a board member of Health Climate New Mexico and an associate director for climate and disaster resilience with Americares.

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