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Another high wind, fire alert on tap for residents from East Mountains to Texas line

Due to extreme weather conditions such as a combination of high winds, low humidity and elevated temperatures that can increase wildfire risk, residents of New Mexico are urged to take precautionary measures.  Local experts recommend avoiding outdoor burning and checking for ignited fires that could spread quickly. You should also remain in the lower levels […]

Posted inEast Mountains, Edgewood, Edgewood, Environment & Climate, Santa Fe County, State News, Torrance County

Another high wind, fire alert on tap for residents from East Mountains to Texas line

Due to extreme weather conditions such as a combination of high winds, low humidity and elevated temperatures that can increase wildfire risk, residents of New Mexico are urged to take precautionary measures.  Local experts recommend avoiding outdoor burning and checking for ignited fires that could spread quickly. You should also remain in the lower levels […]

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Another high wind, fire alert on tap for residents from East Mountains to Texas line

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State Senate confirms East Mountain’s Kenderdine to governor’s cabinet

On March 10, the New Mexico Senate confirmed Melanie Kenderdine as cabinet secretary for the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. Kenderdine, who grew up in the East Mountains, graduated from Manzano High School and the University of New Mexico. In May, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Kenderdine as Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico […]