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Update from New Mexico Forestry Wildfire Notification #2
The New Mexico Forestry Division would like to update you on a wildfire that is requiring the attention of local, state, and federal resources in New Mexico.
Date/Time/Situation: As of 8:45 p.m., the Oakmont fire is estimated at 100 acres, and zero percent contained. A Type 3 IC has been ordered to take command, given the amount of resources and situational complexity. Otero County has released the county’s resources for the evening to be available for tomorrow morning’s actions. All roads in and out of Timberon are currently restricted with no estimated time of opening. This will be the last notification of the evening unless there are significant changes.
The Oakmont Fire was discovered at 12:28 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2024; it is located in Timberon, NM. The fire is burning in a mixture of pinon, juniper and pine fuels within a populated neighborhood. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Resources: Crews are responding from Forestry Division, the US Forest Service, Otero County, and local volunteer fire departments. These include large air tanker and helicopter support, and the Smokey Bear and Sacramento Hotshot Crews.
Weather: A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for the area until 9 p.m. this evening. Currently, the temperature is 68 degrees with winds from the southwest at 8 mph. Relative humidity is 10%. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Tomorrow’s high near 73 degrees. North wind 7-16 mph becoming south in the morning. Gusts as high as 23 mph.
Evacuations/ Closures: A temporary shelter is located at Cloudcroft High School: 10 Swallow Pl, NM 88317. All roads in and out of Timberon are currently restricted with no estimated time of opening. Please refrain from calling 911 unless you have an emergency.
Animals/Livestock: Otero County has opened the fairgrounds for animals and/or livestock. 401 Fairgrounds Rd, Alamogordo, NM 88310. Circle Cross Ranch has also accepted animals.
Safety: Expect increased activity in the area and on local roads as firefighters and equipment move to new locations. Please stay out of the fire area to allow crews safe access to the fire.
He has a store in Alamogordo, but is based in Artesia. Kinda like calling Walmart a local business.
If you look up Peco's Valley Pizza, dba as Domino's Pizza you'll find he has had multiple lawsuits against him and his company, more than one of which were for unpaid wages, among other things.
Sunny, with a high of 94 and low of 62 degrees. Sunny for the morning, clear overnight.
several students placed in the top five statewide and nine in the top three
And that out of what appears to be a class of 7.
Gotta love the new math.
Are we over reacting to these measles outbreaks?
From the headlines and stories you'd think measles were as deadly as Anthrax.
Before the 1970's, getting the measles was just part of growing up, and for the most part was treated with the same urgency as a cold or skinned knee.
"if we can prevent a disease, why not take those preventative measures?" well said.
in this day and age, anyone who imagines that there is any non-partisan election anywhere in this nation - from president to dog catcher - is living in a fairyland. as noted herein, disputes between city & county are exhibit #1 to show the concept is a sham.
I agree with the first part of Mr. Mitchell's statement, there's no such thing as a totally non-partisan elected official.
But I don't agree that disagreements between city & county are proof of concept.
for perhaps a better perspective - let's zoom in a little closer....can you tell me that there is never discord between the majority republican alamogordo city officials and the democratic controlled state government. more specifically, can you say that and keep a straight face?
May officer Ontiveros rest in peace.
If there's a ****, I hope the devil is enjoying a slow roasted bbq of Dennis Armenta, the scum bag who shot officer Ontiveros multiple times.
From the Durango Herald;
My sincere condolences to the family, friends, and coworkers of Officer Ontiveros.
as i stated a couple days ago - government by people who couldn't find their fanny with a flashlight and a mirror.
Removing the list from the website doesn't mean the list has been deleted.
I would think that counties and sheriff's offices alike would want the list to remain public.