Thursday, June 30, 2011
Moving Sale 207 S. Forest Ave, Mountainair, New Mexico
Just to make this coming weekend more full, I'll be hosting the last day of sales at 207 S. Forest Ave., (next door to Ruthie's Flowers) the house is sold and everything needs to be out soon!! So Friday July 1, from 9am-4pm come on by, there are still wonderful finds, birding books, sheet music, cook books, furniture, kitchen supplies, antique lamps, vintage clothing, model ships, oak frame double bed, vintage gas range, Chinese antiques, Celeste Simon original paintings for only $75!!! more, more, more - thanks! kristine Lauritsen, 619-995-3600
Torrance County Firework Ban Extended Another 30 Days
Torrance County Burn and Fireworks restrictions have been extended an additional 30 day due to extreme drought conditions. Please help protect all of our families, businesses, homes, land, and livestock. No burning or fireworks please.
The full resolution can be seen by CLICKING HERE.
TO REPORT THE USE OF FIREWORKS IN YOUR AREA, PLEASE CALL TORRANCE COUNTY DISPATCH NON-EMERGENCY NUMBER AT
(505) 384-2705 OR 384-2706.
The full resolution can be seen by CLICKING HERE.
TO REPORT THE USE OF FIREWORKS IN YOUR AREA, PLEASE CALL TORRANCE COUNTY DISPATCH NON-EMERGENCY NUMBER AT
(505) 384-2705 OR 384-2706.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Torrance County Fair Board Meeting
Torrance County Fair Board meeting
Thursday, June 16, 2011
6:30pm in the fair building in Estancia.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
6:30pm in the fair building in Estancia.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Torrance County Commission, Special Meeting - Torrance County Project Office Sustainability
Torrance County Commission
Special Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
5:00pm
Call Meeting To Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
ACTION ITEMS*
1. Direction of the Torrance County Project Office Sustainability.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
As Per Motion and Roll Call Vote, Pursuant to New Mexico State Statute Section 10-15-1, the Following Matters Will Be Discussed In Closed Session:
1. Personnel Matters 10-15-1 (h)(7)
2. Threatening and Pending Litigation 10-15-1 (j)(7)
a. Threatened Litigation
*Adjourn
NOTE: PLEASE CONATCT THE TORRANCE COUNTY MANAGERS OFFICE FOR THE OFFICIAL AGENDA ~ THE AGENDA IS NOT SHOWING UP ON THE TORRANCE COUNTY WEB SITE SO PLEASE CONFIRM THIS AGENDA AS I TRANSCRIBED IT FROM A PDF RECEIVED VIA EMAIL
Special Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
5:00pm
Call Meeting To Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
ACTION ITEMS*
1. Direction of the Torrance County Project Office Sustainability.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
As Per Motion and Roll Call Vote, Pursuant to New Mexico State Statute Section 10-15-1, the Following Matters Will Be Discussed In Closed Session:
1. Personnel Matters 10-15-1 (h)(7)
2. Threatening and Pending Litigation 10-15-1 (j)(7)
a. Threatened Litigation
*Adjourn
NOTE: PLEASE CONATCT THE TORRANCE COUNTY MANAGERS OFFICE FOR THE OFFICIAL AGENDA ~ THE AGENDA IS NOT SHOWING UP ON THE TORRANCE COUNTY WEB SITE SO PLEASE CONFIRM THIS AGENDA AS I TRANSCRIBED IT FROM A PDF RECEIVED VIA EMAIL
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Track Fire at Raton Pass Forces I-25 Closure – 6/12/2011 – 2:45 pm « NM Fire Info
Track Fire at Raton Pass Forces I-25 Closure – 6/12/2011 – 2:45 pm « NM Fire Info
New Mexico State Forestry and other local agencies are responding to a fire in the area of Raton Pass, west of Interstate 25.
The Track Fire is approximately 200 acres and is actively torching and making runs through heavy vegetation. Some spotting to the . . .
Track Fire at Raton Pass Forces I-25 Closure – 6/12/2011 – 2:45 pm « NM Fire Info
New Mexico State Forestry and other local agencies are responding to a fire in the area of Raton Pass, west of Interstate 25.
The Track Fire is approximately 200 acres and is actively torching and making runs through heavy vegetation. Some spotting to the . . .
Track Fire at Raton Pass Forces I-25 Closure – 6/12/2011 – 2:45 pm « NM Fire Info
State Lands Available for Open Space Develpment?
At a recent Torrance County Commission meeting there was mention of the potential to develop state lands into open space and/or possibly parks. Mike Anaya was to be invited to present information regarding funding opportunities to the Torrance County Commission at a future meeting.
Those who lease and use state lands for grazing may want to seek additional information regarding conversion of leased lands into open space.
Those who lease and use state lands for grazing may want to seek additional information regarding conversion of leased lands into open space.
Edgewood Open Space Public Input Meeting
Santa Fe, NM- June 8, 2011 - Santa Fe County will be hosting a public meeting on Wednesday, June 15 at 5 p.m. at the Edgewood Fire Station, 25 E Frontage Road to present the preliminary design for the 30 acres of County Open Space in Edgewood. The 30 acres of County open space is located adjacent to the Wildlife West along the I-40 frontage road.
Santa Fe County purchased this property in September 2000 as part of the open space and trails inventory. After reviewing a draft conceptual plan from the Town of Edgewood, the Open Space and Trails program has contracted Surroundings Studio to complete a design for an equestrian rest stop, trail head parking and picnic area.
Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting, see what is planned for the Edgewood Open Space, and provide feedback.
For more information, contact Beth Mills, Santa Fe County Open Space and Trails Program,
(505) 992-9857 or bmills@santafecounty.org.
Santa Fe County purchased this property in September 2000 as part of the open space and trails inventory. After reviewing a draft conceptual plan from the Town of Edgewood, the Open Space and Trails program has contracted Surroundings Studio to complete a design for an equestrian rest stop, trail head parking and picnic area.
Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting, see what is planned for the Edgewood Open Space, and provide feedback.
For more information, contact Beth Mills, Santa Fe County Open Space and Trails Program,
(505) 992-9857 or bmills@santafecounty.org.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
AIR QUALITY ALERT
Sent by Arelen Perea, Mountainair Ranger District:
On the last link to AZ Central that I sent you about the fire growth, you must click on the forward button down on the bottom left hand side of the link to see the changes every day. Here's the link once more. http://www.azcentral.com/news/wildfires/wallow/wallow-fire-timeline.php
Air quality from the National Weather Service
AIR QUALITY ALERT MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
555 AM MDT THU JUN 9 2011
THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE NEW MEXICO
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
THE WALLOW FIRE NEAR ALPINE ARIZONA REMAINS VERY ACTIVE...
ESPECIALLY DURING THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING HOURS WHEN WIND SPEEDS
PICK UP AND RELATIVE HUMIDITIES ARE AT THEIR LOWEST. AN EXTENSIVE
PLUME OF SMOKE IS LIKELY TO OCCUR AGAIN THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
THE DENSEST SMOKE WILL LIKELY STRETCH FROM THE RED HILL AND QUEMADO
AREAS IN NORTHWEST CATRON COUNTY...THROUGH SOUTHERN CIBOLA AND
NORTHERN SOCORRO COUNTIES AND INTO VALENCIA COUNTY. THE SMOKE PLUME
IS NOT EXPECTED TO STRETCH AS FAR NORTHWARD AS IN PREVIOUS DAYS...AND
THE GREATEST IMPACT IS EXPECTED ALONG AND SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 40.
SMOKE WILL LIKELY SETTLE INTO MUCH OF THE MIDDLE AND LOWER RIO GRANDE
VALLEY. VISIBILITIES MAY BE REDUCED TO BELOW 3 MILES ALONG THE
INTERSTATE 25 CORRIDOR BETWEEN ALBUQUERQUE AND SOCORRO...WITH
LOCALIZED VISIBILITIES AS LOW AS 1 MILE. AS A REMINDER...VISIBILITIES
OF THREE QUARTERS OF A MILE OR LESS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH HAZARDOUS AIR
QUALITY. THIS MEANS THE AIR QUALITY IS UNSAFE FOR ALL PERSONS. REDUCE
EXPOSURE TO THE DANGEROUS SMOKE CONDITIONS.
THE MURPHY AND HORSESHOE 2 FIRES BURNING IN SOUTHEAST ARIZONA
ARE ALSO PRODUCING SMOKE PLUMES EACH AFTERNOON. TODAY...THE
SMOKE FROM THESE FIRES MAY AFFECT SOCORRO...AND LINCOLN COUNTIES.
ALTHOUGH VISIBILITIES ARE NOT EXPECTED TO BE REDUCED AS MUCH AS AREAS
DOWNSTREAM OF THE WALLOW FIRE...A NOTICEABLE HAZE AND REDUCTION IN
VISIBILITY IS LIKELY...INCLUDING AROUND RUIDOSO.
THOSE WITH RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES OR ISSUES SHOULD AVOID USING THEIR
SWAMP COOLERS AND SHOULD STAY INDOORS. THE NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH ALSO RECOMMENDS THAT WHEN SMOKE LEVELS ARE HIGH...THE USE OF
ANYTHING THAT BURNS SUCH AS CANDLES...FIREPLACES..OR GAS STOVES...IS
DISCOURAGED.
THE AIR QUALITY BUREAU OF THE NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT
AND THE FOREST SERVICE OPERATE AIR QUALITY MONITORS ACROSS THE
STATE. IF AIR QUALITY DATA ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR YOUR LOCATION...
ESTIMATES OF THE AIR QUALITY CAN BE DETERMINED USING THE VISIBILITY.
IF SMOKE REDUCES VISIBILITY TO 3 TO 5 MILES...THE AIR QUALITY IS
UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE PEOPLE. VISIBILITIES OF LESS THAN TWO AND
ONE HALF MILES ARE ASSOCIATED WITH UNHEALTHY CONDITIONS FOR ALL.
On the last link to AZ Central that I sent you about the fire growth, you must click on the forward button down on the bottom left hand side of the link to see the changes every day. Here's the link once more. http://www.azcentral.com/news/wildfires/wallow/wallow-fire-timeline.php
Air quality from the National Weather Service
AIR QUALITY ALERT MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
555 AM MDT THU JUN 9 2011
THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE NEW MEXICO
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
THE WALLOW FIRE NEAR ALPINE ARIZONA REMAINS VERY ACTIVE...
ESPECIALLY DURING THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING HOURS WHEN WIND SPEEDS
PICK UP AND RELATIVE HUMIDITIES ARE AT THEIR LOWEST. AN EXTENSIVE
PLUME OF SMOKE IS LIKELY TO OCCUR AGAIN THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
THE DENSEST SMOKE WILL LIKELY STRETCH FROM THE RED HILL AND QUEMADO
AREAS IN NORTHWEST CATRON COUNTY...THROUGH SOUTHERN CIBOLA AND
NORTHERN SOCORRO COUNTIES AND INTO VALENCIA COUNTY. THE SMOKE PLUME
IS NOT EXPECTED TO STRETCH AS FAR NORTHWARD AS IN PREVIOUS DAYS...AND
THE GREATEST IMPACT IS EXPECTED ALONG AND SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 40.
SMOKE WILL LIKELY SETTLE INTO MUCH OF THE MIDDLE AND LOWER RIO GRANDE
VALLEY. VISIBILITIES MAY BE REDUCED TO BELOW 3 MILES ALONG THE
INTERSTATE 25 CORRIDOR BETWEEN ALBUQUERQUE AND SOCORRO...WITH
LOCALIZED VISIBILITIES AS LOW AS 1 MILE. AS A REMINDER...VISIBILITIES
OF THREE QUARTERS OF A MILE OR LESS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH HAZARDOUS AIR
QUALITY. THIS MEANS THE AIR QUALITY IS UNSAFE FOR ALL PERSONS. REDUCE
EXPOSURE TO THE DANGEROUS SMOKE CONDITIONS.
THE MURPHY AND HORSESHOE 2 FIRES BURNING IN SOUTHEAST ARIZONA
ARE ALSO PRODUCING SMOKE PLUMES EACH AFTERNOON. TODAY...THE
SMOKE FROM THESE FIRES MAY AFFECT SOCORRO...AND LINCOLN COUNTIES.
ALTHOUGH VISIBILITIES ARE NOT EXPECTED TO BE REDUCED AS MUCH AS AREAS
DOWNSTREAM OF THE WALLOW FIRE...A NOTICEABLE HAZE AND REDUCTION IN
VISIBILITY IS LIKELY...INCLUDING AROUND RUIDOSO.
THOSE WITH RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES OR ISSUES SHOULD AVOID USING THEIR
SWAMP COOLERS AND SHOULD STAY INDOORS. THE NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH ALSO RECOMMENDS THAT WHEN SMOKE LEVELS ARE HIGH...THE USE OF
ANYTHING THAT BURNS SUCH AS CANDLES...FIREPLACES..OR GAS STOVES...IS
DISCOURAGED.
THE AIR QUALITY BUREAU OF THE NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT
AND THE FOREST SERVICE OPERATE AIR QUALITY MONITORS ACROSS THE
STATE. IF AIR QUALITY DATA ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR YOUR LOCATION...
ESTIMATES OF THE AIR QUALITY CAN BE DETERMINED USING THE VISIBILITY.
IF SMOKE REDUCES VISIBILITY TO 3 TO 5 MILES...THE AIR QUALITY IS
UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE PEOPLE. VISIBILITIES OF LESS THAN TWO AND
ONE HALF MILES ARE ASSOCIATED WITH UNHEALTHY CONDITIONS FOR ALL.
Fire Information Site
It's come to my attention that many people are not aware of the Inciweb site. This is a great site that can be used to get fire information for large fires. Only significant fires larger than 100 acres are usually entered in this site. I have received many questions regarding the Wallow Fire in Arizona. This site can probably give you better information than I can. It has maps and photos as well as a whole lot of other incident information. The link is: http://www.inciweb.org/
Of course I just checked the link and the site seems to be up and down but hopefully it will be up and running again shortly because it's a very informative site. I'm sure the issue is that it is getting lots of hits with the current fire activity in the Southwest. It still has some glitches (obviously) but is overall pretty good.
Also, just a reminder, we are EXTREMELY DRY! You should not be conducting any activities outdoors that could create a spark. Today is a RED FLAG DAY. This basically means very hot, very dry and very windy. PLEASE BE CAREFUL! For any questions regarding restrictions on private property, see http://www.nmforestry.com/.
Thanks - Arlene
Arlene T. Perea
Recreation Tech.
Mountainair Ranger District
P.O. Box 69
Mountainair, NM 87036
(w) 505-847-2990
(f) 505-847-2238
Of course I just checked the link and the site seems to be up and down but hopefully it will be up and running again shortly because it's a very informative site. I'm sure the issue is that it is getting lots of hits with the current fire activity in the Southwest. It still has some glitches (obviously) but is overall pretty good.
Also, just a reminder, we are EXTREMELY DRY! You should not be conducting any activities outdoors that could create a spark. Today is a RED FLAG DAY. This basically means very hot, very dry and very windy. PLEASE BE CAREFUL! For any questions regarding restrictions on private property, see http://www.nmforestry.com/.
Thanks - Arlene
Arlene T. Perea
Recreation Tech.
Mountainair Ranger District
P.O. Box 69
Mountainair, NM 87036
(w) 505-847-2990
(f) 505-847-2238
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Meeting Reminder
!MEETING REMINDER!
TORRANCE COUNTY COMMISSION MEETS TODAY 9AM
OLD COURTHOUSE BLDG, ESTANCIA.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Fire At Punta de Agua
Just got a text that there is a fire at Punta de Agua on Federal lands in between where the last two fires burned. Keep our firefighers in your prayers as well as the families that will be affected by this fire.
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