Attorney General Hector Balderas Wishes New Mexicans A Happy And Safe Fourth Of July, Issues Safety Advisory
Attorney General Hector Balderas
AG News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Attorney General Hector Balderas wishes all New Mexicans a happy and safe Fourth of July.
He also advises everyone to follow fire and fireworks restrictions, and expressly warns against the discharge of any firearms during celebrations.
“I wish all New Mexicans a very happy and safe Fourth of July, as we celebrate this Independence Day with family and friends,” Balderas said. “Please remember to put your safety and the safety of others first, obey all fire and fireworks restrictions, and do not under any circumstance discharge a firearm Read More
SFNF Rescinds Rincon Fire Closure Order
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) Friday rescinded the Rincon Fire closure order that restricted access to a portion of the Pecos Wilderness to protect public health and safety during fire operations.
The closure order went into effect June 16.
The restricted area under the closure order was roughly defined by Jacks Creek Trail #257 and Beatty’s Trail #25 on the west to Skyline Trail #251 on the north to the Pecos Wilderness boundary on the east to Lone Pine Mesa Trail #214, El Porvenir Trail #247 and Skyline Trail #251 on the south, then heading north to Iron Gate Trailhead Read More
State Police Divers Recover Flood Victim’s Body In Carlsbad
NMSP News:
CARLSBAD — At around 10 p.m., June 29, 2021, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP), was alerted to a vehicle that drove into flowing floodwaters near the intersection of Boyd Drive and Monterrey Road in Carlsbad.
The initial investigation indicates that a 2003 Jeep Wrangler driven by John Paul Koch, 63, of Carlsbad was traveling west on Radio Boulevard.
For unknown reasons, Koch drove past road-closed barricades and into flood water that was rapidly flowing over the roadway.
The Jeep overturned several times and was swept away in the Dark Canyon Draw Arroyo.
First responders from the Read More
New Mexico Health Department Hosts July 4th Vax Events
DOH News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) will be hosting several vaccine events Sunday, July 4, for those wishing to receive their COVID-19 vaccine.
These are “walk-up” events, which do not require New Mexicans to schedule ahead of time.
In Bernalillo County:
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Pfizer)
- Rail Yards Market
- 777 1st St SW
- Albuquerque
In Bernalillo County:
- 6-9:15 p.m. (Pfizer)
- Balloon Festival Park
- 9401 Balloon Festival Parkway NE
- Albuquerque
In Doña Ana County:
- 5-7 p.m. (Johnson & Johnson)
- Pat and Lou Sisbarro Park at NMSU
- 205 Arrowhead Drive
- Las Cruces
In Lea County:
- 9 a.m.
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 86 New Cases, Totaling 205,715 With 1 New Death And 194,687 Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials have announced 86 new COVID-19 cases today.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains at 538 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
This update includes 1 new death in New Mexico today related to COVID-19.
- The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
- 22 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 9 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Eddy County
