27-05-2025
Multiple fires, NMDOT workers hit by distracted driver, Mountain storms, Hiker rescued, New Mexico vet program
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[1] Multiple fires around New Mexico – Crews are battling multiple fires around the state. The Camp Fire is burning north of Ruidoso. The Paradise Fire is burning north of Quemado Lake in the Gila National Forest. The Flume Fire, is burning in the Flume Canyon area. For updates on all fires, visit the KRQE wildfires page.
[2] NMDOT worker recalls being hit by distracted driver on I-25 – A New Mexico woman is facing charges after police say she slammed into two department of transportation workers on I-25. Two weeks ago, NMDOT worker Michael Sanchez says he and a crew were working on a strip of I-25 between Ribera and Bernal when he was hit by a car. The driver then sideswiped his partner. Despite going airborne, both men are okay. Police say the driver is facing charges for reckless driving.
[3] Mountain storms and slightly hotter temperatures for most – Active weather will stick around this week with daily chances for showers and thunderstorms across parts of New Mexico. Moisture will continue to wash back and forth across eastern and central New Mexico this week. Westerly afternoon winds will push the moisture back into eastern parts of the state by the afternoon.
[4] AFR responds to injured hiker at Elena Gallegos Open Space – Albuquerque Fire Rescue helped an injured hiker at the Pino Trail at the Elena Gallegos Open Space on Monday. The hiker sustained a leg injury and was unable to hike out. Crews hiked in, located the injured hiker, and transported them via a wheeled Stokes basket.
[5] High school creates pre-veterinary program to encourage students to join industry – Hatch Valley Public Schools has created a pre-veterinary program for juniors and seniors. Their high school already had a veterinary science class, but as part of the new program, a working veterinarian will come teach students in a clinic setting. Local veterinarians say they are looking forward to seeing new talent in the industry.
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