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Pregnant mom evacuates household as fire claims house

by Tamara Bicknell-Lombardi | Mar 18, 2021 | News | 0 |

Six months pregnant, Amanda DeVargas woke up to a smoke-filled house on March 18 with her fiancé...

‘Fear, anger, sadness and hope’ part of emotional roller coaster after evacuating

by Leota Harriman | Jun 30, 2016 | Opinion | 0 |

What to write after wildfire rips through? As I sit here on my mother-in-law’s couch, many...

‘Limited re-entry’ to some evacuation zones

by Leota Harriman | Jun 20, 2016 | News | 0 |

“Limited re-entry” to some areas evacuated due to the Dog Head Fire will start at 8...

Displaced but patient at Los Vecinos shelter

by Leota Harriman | Jun 17, 2016 | News | 0 |

The scene at Los Vecinos Community Center this afternoon was calm as those displaced by the Dog...

Edgewood stands ready to help if needed

by Leota Harriman | Jun 16, 2016 | News | 0 |

3 p.m. Edgewood Mayor John Bassett said that the town is ready to assist if residents need a place...

by Leota Harriman | Jun 16, 2016 | News | 0 |

2 p.m. Moriarty Mayor Ted Hart said the city is on standby to open up the Civic Center as a...

Estancia Shelter ready for many animals

by Leota Harriman | Jun 16, 2016 | News | 0 |

12:30 p.m. The evacuation center in Estancia at the Torrance County Fairgrounds can take many more...

Dog Head Fire tripled in size so far today

by Leota Harriman | Jun 15, 2016 | News | 0 |

9:05 p.m. The following is compiled from various sources online and firsthand reporting: As of...

Dangerous blaze threatens Manzano Mts. residents

by Leota Harriman | Jun 14, 2016 | News | 0 |

UPDATED 9:50 p.m. Torrance County Sheriff Heath White said the fire looked stable, and deputies...

Nearby residents told to ready to evacuate

by Leota Harriman | Jun 14, 2016 | News | 0 |

6:30 p.m. Update: The fire never was on Isleta Pueblo, said Forest Service spokeswoman Victoria...

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