Torreon NewsLocal news for Torreon, NM continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Investigators Believe Turkey Hunters Started Manzano Fire- May 30, 2008 Authorities believe turkey hunters started a fire that burned more than 21 square miles in the Manzano Mountains and destroyed 59 homes.http://www.topix.net/city/torreon-nm/2008/05/investigators-believe-turkey-hunters-started-... A total loss- May 19, 2008 "I've got a concern, and I want to take a look at that." The Trigo fire destroyed 59 structures in or near the Cibola National Forest. It might also incinerate the assumption that all home owners have property insurance. via Bizjournalshttp://www.topix.net/city/torreon-nm/2008/05/a-total-loss?fromrss=1 N.M. governor seeks federal help for Torrance County- May 17, 2008 "This is one way we can help some of the residents get back on their feet and begin to rebuild their homes and their lives." Gov. Bill Richardson has asked the Small Business Administration to declare a disaster in Torrance County where a forest fire charred more than 21 square miles and destroyed 59 homes. via Las Cruces Sun-Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/torreon-nm/2008/05/n-m-governor-seeks-federal-help-for-torrance-... Despite rain, no Trigo flooding reported- May 15, 2008 The site of a house Several hours of rain fell Tuesday night and Monday morning on the Manzano Mountains, according to the Torrance County Sheriff's Office, but there have been no reports of flooding. via KOB-TVhttp://www.topix.net/city/torreon-nm/2008/05/despite-rain-no-trigo-flooding-reported?fromr... Wind is main concern at Manzano Mountains fire- May 13, 2008 Top Story Headlines UPDATE: Las Cruces to increase park, rec center fees Military says 3,500 troops are headed home Police searching for deadly hit and run driver El Paso Police are searching for the driver ... via KVIA-TV El Pasohttp://www.topix.net/city/torreon-nm/2008/05/wind-is-main-concern-at-manzano-mountains-fir... New Mexico News Brief, Thursday, May 8- May 11, 2008 The National Weather Service said higher temperatures and gusty west wind will cause critical fire weather Thursday for much of northern and central New Mexico. via KOAT.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/torreon-nm/2008/05/new-mexico-news-brief-thursday-may-8?fromrss=... Across the nation- May 9, 2008 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.: Families allowed to return home; blaze is 45% contained Hundreds of evacuees were allowed to return home Sunday to two towns threatened by a wildfire that destroyed 59 houses, as crews ... via Detroit Free Presshttp://www.topix.net/city/torreon-nm/2008/05/across-the-nation?fromrss=1 Firefighters gain on 2 wildfires burning in New Mexico- May 7, 2008 MATT MYGATT The Associated Press Updated 050708 - 2:47 AM Some residents were allowed back to their homes Tuesday as crews corralled a wildfire that has scorched more than 21 square miles in the central New ... via Rock Hill Heraldhttp://www.topix.net/city/torreon-nm/2008/05/firefighters-gain-on-2-wildfires-burning-in-n... Firefighters make progress on blaze in central NM- May 5, 2008 "It would be safe to say we're gaining on it" Mother Nature sided with firefighters early Monday as they tried to gain the upper hand on a blaze that has burned 59 homes and more than 21 square miles in central New Mexico's Manzano Mountains. via Las Cruces Sun-Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/torreon-nm/2008/05/firefighters-make-progress-on-blaze-in-centra... Evacuees return to area hit by wildfire in central NM- May 4, 2008 "There's just nothing anybody could have done. The wind was the driver that day." Hundreds of evacuees were allowed to return home Sunday to two towns threatened by a wildfire that destroyed 59 houses, as crews continued working to complete containment lines.Light wind blew through the area Sunday, a welcome change from last week's gusts that drove the flames over containment lines.'We're feeling pretty good about the fire today,' said fire information officer Deb Stefan.The blaze had covered..http://www.topix.net/city/torreon-nm/2008/05/evacuees-return-to-area-hit-by-wildfire-in-ce... |