Tuesday’s Top Stories
100 years later, New Mexico’s Gila Wilderness remains
Las Vegas businesses impacted by closures due to water shortage
Albuquerque Summerfest 2024: What you need to know
FBI says border crisis is spilling crime into New Mexico
PNM continues to work to restore power in the Ruidoso area
Conviction upheld for New Mexico man who raped and killed 6-year-old girl
Israel’s high court orders the army to draft ultra-Orthodox men
Chinese lunar probe returns to Earth with the world’s first samples from the far side of the moon
Tuesday’s Five Facts
[1] Ruidoso residents attempt to return home – The Village of Ruidoso stated 5,000 to 6,000 citizens were allowed to return. However, some residents were told their homes were in a closed-off area and would have to turn around. According to the Village of Ruidoso, exclusion zones have been set up in areas where there was extensive burn damage. These areas will be opened as authorities have a chance to search for bodies and damage. Officials are urging residents to survey their property and damages and head out of town again because a lot of services aren’t available.
[2] City of Las Vegas residents asked to restrict water usage – The city of Las Vegas, New Mexico is asking residents who utilize city water to restrict water usage after flooding caused issues at the city’s water treatment plant. The city says any water usage should be for essential needs only which includes, consumption, personal hygiene, medical needs, and meal preparation. Water distribution will take place daily at Robertson High School from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is a limit of two cases of water per household. Water will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
[3] Triple-digit heat to Monsoonal storms ahead – Only a few thunderstorms will form in The Rio Grande Valley as temperatures will skyrocket for most with an elevated fire weather risk. However, as the high pressure system quickly moves east tomorrow, Pacific moisture, combining with Gulf of Mexico moisture, will produce more-spread stronger thunderstorms with flash flooding, small hail, frequent lightning, and erratic winds more likely.
[4] Federal funds approved to support wildfire recovery efforts in New Mexico – Individuals in Lincoln County and the Mescalero Apache Tribe who have been affected by the South Fork and Salt fires can apply for assistance from FEMA. President Joe Biden approved a Major Disaster Declaration for New Mexico last week. The declaration releases federal funds to support recovery efforts for the South Fork Fire and Salt Fire.
[5] Sitting Bull Falls resumes normal summer hours – The U.S. Forest Service said Sitting Bull Falls will be open for the rest of the summer at its regular hours. The area will now be open seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those hours will continue through September 8.
