SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health is urging New Mexicans to consider air quality safety and wildfire preparation in response to wildfires in the state – particularly in the Lincoln and Otero County areas where the Village of Ruidoso and the lands of the Mescalero Apache Tribe.
“Breathing in smoke can...
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New Mexico fires burn over 23,000 acres, leaves two people dead
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Between the South Fork Fire and the Salt Fire, the New Mexico Forestry Department has estimated that about 23,000 acres of land has been burned as of June 19.
Two people were reportedly found dead on June 18 in separate locations.
Patrick Pearson, one of the victims, loved music. In a June 19 interview with KOB 4, his children remembered him for his incredible talent.
“He was one of the best singers in New Mexico,” they said. “Anybody he’s played with, they would tell you the...
Borderline drought conditions allow Fourth of July fireworks
![The City of Gallup has been working with Pixis Drones to create a unique drone show for the Fourth of July celebration. The show will feature a “Thunderbird” design. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Pixis Drones](/images/resized/images/news/2024/482_jun28/40_100_100.jpg)
Each year as summer draws nearer, the Gallup City Council and the city’s fire department take a look at drought conditions and determine whether or not the citizens of Gallup will get to light off fireworks for the Fourth of July.
As of June 13, the northeastern corner of McKinley County is in the D0 (abnormally dry) zone of the Drought Monitor, which is published by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The rest of the county is in the D1 (moderate drought) zone.
Gallup Fire Chief Jon...
Curley addresses public safety, capital outlay priorities at the New Mexico State Tribal Leaders Summit
![Navajo Nation Speaker Crystalyne Curley and New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham pose for a photo at the New Mexico State Tribal Leaders Summit on June 18. Photo Credit: Courtesy of the 25th Navajo Nation Council](/images/resized/images/news/2016/curley and lujan grisham_100_100.png)
The annual government-to-government meeting focused on pressing issues affecting the state’s 23 tribal nations. Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren was also in attendance for the summit.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Indian Affairs Secretary Josett D. Monette and Deputy Secretary Seth Damon, and the Governor’s cabinet members were in attendance to hear directly from tribal leaders...
Handi Quilter retailer Buy the Yard began as a family endeavor steeped in love
![Marie Teasyatwho has fostered her love of fabric since the age of 13. She opened Fabric Buy The Yard at the Shiprock Shopping Center in Nov.ember 2023 with her family. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Rick Albasta](/images/resized/images/news/2024/481_jun21/3_100_100.jpg)
Teasyatwho is Chishi Dine’é born for Nát’oh Dine’é. Her cheiis are Tó’áhaní and her nalís are Ma’ii Deeshgiizhinii and Tódích’ii’nii.
She has been passionate about fabric since the age of 13.
Rayfen Lee, her husband, said they opened the business for the Navajo people, not to get rich.
The couple has three daughters, Tessa, Ashley, and Julia, and three sons, Verdell, Reuben, and Kyle.
“Fabric Buy The Yard is more like a family supporting...
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