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Recent Rainstorms Allow Medio Fire Crews To Begin Repairs

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 30, 2020

SFNF News:

Intermittent rain over the past few days continues to delay planned burnout operations to secure the western side of the Medio Fire area, now 55 percent contained. Until fuels have dried out, crews are shifting their efforts to suppression repair.

The recent rain has both helped and hindered operations on the Medio Fire, sparked by lightning Aug. 17 on the Rio en Medio Trail in the Española Ranger District. Fire intensity has been reduced across the fire and has given crews an opportunity to begin suppression repair efforts. At the same time, the increased moisture has further delayed Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 25,283 With 1 More Deaths And 12,913 Patients Recovered

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 30, 2020

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 107 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 27 cases today that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update announces 1 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:  

  • 22 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 28 new cases in Chaves County
  • 6 new cases in Curry County
  • 6 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 4 new cases in Eddy County
  • 18 new cases in Lea County
  • 2 new cases in Lincoln County
  • 1 new case in Luna County
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Mason, Mitchell, Scrase: Collaborating To Beat COVID-19

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 30, 2020

LANL Director Dr. Thom Mason

By Dr. Thom Mason, Dr. Jason Mitchell and Dr. David R. Scrase

As COVID-19 began to spread throughout the United States, New Mexico’s public health agencies, national laboratories and health care organizations were already strategizing ways to effectively stem the spread when it reached our state.

These collaborators – along with every New Mexican who followed their guidance by wearing face masks, practicing social distance and minimizing outings – have helped New Mexico’s cases remain low when neighboring states have experienced significant outbreaks.

These Read More

Posts From The Road: The Rand Store In Colorado

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 30, 2020

The Rand Store: The Rand Store is housed in a historic building in Rand, Colo. The upstairs served as hotel rooms in the past but is not used today. The national and state flag fly from a wooden flagpole by the store. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Interior: A view of the interior of the store including decor of the wild west and a wood stove used for heating. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Locals: Visitors are welcomed by several locals in the entrance to The Rand Store. Abundant wildlife can be found throughout the North Park area and surrounding mountains. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More

Final Update: Caja Fire Now 100 Percent Contained

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 29, 2020

SFNF News:

The Caja Fire is now 100 percent contained, firefighters are monitoring the perimeter to make sure the lines are holding and the edges are cold. As temperatures warmed today, crews also were keeping an eye out for hot spots in the fire’s interior.

Crews will continue to monitor the Caja Fire over the next few days on the Colorado Peak on the Caja del Rio Plateau in the Española Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF).

This will be the final update on the Caja Fire unless conditions change.

Start date: Aug. 23, 2020

Cause: Lightning

Size: 158 acres

Resources: Eight firefighters, Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 25,178 With 2 More Deaths And 12,820 Patients Recovered

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 29, 2020

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 139 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 27 cases today that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update announces 2 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases: 

  • 31 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 15 new cases in Chaves County
  • 1 new case in Cibola County
  • 7 new cases in Curry County
  • 20 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 6 new cases in Eddy County
  • 12 new cases in Lea County
  • 3 new cases in Luna County
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