New Mexico
Grass fire burning thousands of acres in Quay County
QUAY COUNTY, N.M. – A grass fire has burned an estimated 1,000-2,000 acres near San Jon in Quay County.
Emergency crews say the Old 66 Fire is threatening structures, and remains 0% contained.
The New Mexico Forestry Division said crews discovered the fire at 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 27 east of San Jon, north of Interstate 40 in Quay County.
Smoke is visible from Interstate 40 and surrounding areas.
The fire is on private land and the cause remains under investigation.
State Road 469 is closed at Main Avenue. Officials said local residents should use caution and avoid the area.
Structures threatened include a wind farm to the southwest.
Virgin Galactic is partnering with the nonprofit group Operation Period to research menstruation in space.
NEW MEXICO – Virgin Galactic plans a research flight on menstruation in space, aiming to study how microgravity could affect hormones and menstrual cycles on longer trips.
Virgin Galactic is partnering with the nonprofit group Operation Period to research menstruation in space.
The company plans to launch flights next year, and one of them will focus on the effects of microgravity on menstruation.
Two women researchers are currently training for the flight.
They say they hope to reveal how future space travel could affect hormones and the menstrual cycle, especially over long durations in space.
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