Weed NewsLocal news for Weed, NM continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Lincoln to close May 1- April 27, 2008 "Guests who utilize the forest concessionaire campgrounds are reminded they cannot access forest lands for recreation purposes" The Pepper Fire, shown here on its eastern flank during burnout operations last week. via Alamogordo Daily Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/weed-nm/2008/04/lincoln-to-close-may-1?fromrss=1 Winds strengthen wildfires in New Mexico- April 25, 2008 The Trigo Fire, aided by strong winds, continues to burn Sunday. Wind also hurt firefighters' efforts against the Pepper fire in southeastern New Mexico High winds and low humidity kept firefighters busy Sunday ... via KOB-TVhttp://www.topix.net/city/weed-nm/2008/04/winds-strengthen-wildfires-in-new-mexico?fromrss... Firefighters battle fires in central, southern N.M.- April 23, 2008 Crews took advantage Friday of lighter winds and cooler temperatures to reinforce fire lines around a blaze that has burned an estimated 800 acres in the Manzano Mountains. via KOB-TVhttp://www.topix.net/city/weed-nm/2008/04/firefighters-battle-fires-in-central-southern-n-... Pepper Fire near Weed 75 percent contained- April 21, 2008 Crews are doing mopping up operations and holding fire lines on the Pepper Fire near Weed in southern New Mexico's Sacramento Mountains. via KOB-TVhttp://www.topix.net/city/weed-nm/2008/04/pepper-fire-near-weed-75-percent-contained?fromr... New Mexico News Brief, Friday, April 18- April 20, 2008 More news from across the state: STATE WEATHER Weather conditions will improve across the state Friday. via KOAT.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/weed-nm/2008/04/new-mexico-news-brief-friday-april-18?fromrss=1 Fire Near Weed, N.M., Threatens Homes- April 18, 2008 A fire near Weed in the Sacramento Mountains is threatening two homes, according to Lincoln National Forest officials. via KOAT.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/weed-nm/2008/04/fire-near-weed-n-m-threatens-homes?fromrss=1 Pueblo fire contained; new blaze erupts near Weed- April 17, 2008 The wildfire that threatened buildings at Jemez Pueblo has been contained, but now a new fire in the Lincoln National Forest joins others still burning out of control. via KRQEhttp://www.topix.net/city/weed-nm/2008/04/pueblo-fire-contained-new-blaze-erupts-near-weed... County taking battle to noxious weeds- April 11, 2008 "They also help us with spraying, as well as helping individual ranchers with their noxious weed problems. We also work closely with the Carlsbad Soil and Water Conservation District." The pretty purple and yellow flowers seen along the roadsides throughout the county are not your garden variety type of plants. via Carlsbad Current-Argushttp://www.topix.net/city/weed-nm/2008/04/county-taking-battle-to-noxious-weeds?fromrss=1 |