New Mexico
Traveling to Ruidoso this weekend? Snow results in icy roads
Winter weather conditions in New Mexico resulted in a few road closures and travel warnings in Ruidoso where 12 inches of snow reportedly fell Jan. 5.
As commuters travel in Otero and Lincoln counties this weekend, the National Weather Service in Albuquerque advised caution if traveling through the Tularosa Valley and Sacramento Mountains as roads may be packed with snow and become icy.
The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement on its website for Ruidoso and Cloudcroft.
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“Road conditions can deteriorate very quickly, and slippery conditions on mountain roads can become dangerous. Checking NMRoads.com is a good way to determine if you are able to travel that day as well,” Lincoln National Forest Public Affairs Officer Amanda Fry said.
Anyone traveling between Ruidoso and Alto may also have difficulty driving and should take extra precautions from mile marker 0 to marker 12, according to the New Mexico roads website.
New Mexico Department of Transportation crews plowed and salted roadways on Thursday and Friday. As crew members continue work travelers are urged to reduce speeds.
“Not only can the road conditions be slippery and snowy, but cell reception is also not always the best in those areas. If there are alerts warning against travel, please listen to those, and be sure to check before you head out,” Fry said.
Ruidoso has received a significant amount of snowfall over the last 24 hours as Ski Apache has reported 12 inches of snow.
“The roads are heavily drifted and icy, with several vehicles stuck from the previous night’s challenging weather conditions. Our team will continue monitoring and assessing the situation closely,” according to its website. “Please monitor the Ski Apache Facebook page for the latest updates.”
Fry suggested keeping an emergency kit handy along with snow chains for anyone visiting Ruidoso and Cloudcroft.
Juan Corral can be reached at JCorral@gannett.com or on X, formerly Twitter at @Juan36Corr.
SANTA FE, N.M. – Santa Fe County and Edgewood approved a new agreement and ordinance that secures ongoing fire and EMS services for Edgewood residents.
According to a joint announcement from the Town of Edgewood and Santa Fe County on June 19, the two governments negotiated and adopted a new Joint Powers Agreement and ordinance to keep the Santa Fe County Fire Department serving the town.
County and town representatives drafted the agreement together. The town adopted the ordinance unanimously at a special meeting on June 16, putting an end to weeks of uncertainty.
Santa Fe County District 3 Commissioner Camilla Bustamante said, “I believe we are all relieved to know that the people of Edgewood will continue to have the fire and EMS services necessary to protect their homes, their families, and their community. This community deserves nothing less.”
The announcement said the ordinance takes effect five days after final publication. The statement also said no further action or approval is needed to guarantee continued fire suppression, fire prevention, and EMS services for Edgewood residents.
Both governments noted the agreement will continue indefinitely unless either side ends it with five years’ notice.
New Mexico leaders are backing a bipartisan bill after 12 confirmed U.S. screwworm cases, including one case in a Lea County dog.
SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico leaders are backing a bipartisan bill after 12 confirmed U.S. screwworm cases, including one case in a Lea County dog.
New Mexico State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Holeck said the parasite has spread to New Mexico, though officials say they have not found any human cases.
“This is also not a political issue this is a nationwide issue that we all need to address because it affects all warm blooded animals including humans,” Holeck said.
U.S. Reps. Gabe Vasquez and Teresa Leger Fernandez support the Protect America’s Herds Act.
The bill would create a grant program to train people to identify, treat, prevent and report screwworm. It would also support more livestock inspections and education for ranchers.
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez said she heard concerns from tribal leaders about the cost of protecting cattle herds.
“I spoke with one of our tribal leaders today and they have cattle operation and they’re worried, and they’re talking about how much more money they’re having to pay to go make sure they check on their herds and there are extra costs,” Leger Fernandez said.
Funding would prioritize states and tribal communities most at risk for screwworm outbreaks.
State health officials said screwworm is not a food safety issue. They also said ranchers should stay alert but not alarmed.
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