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On a cloudy and not too hot day at Gough Park, Hidalgo Medical Services held its annual Jump into Summer event to get kids involved in activities for the summer break. The event, on Saturday, June 9, 2018, had stations with kids' activities throughout the park, as well as vendors selling healthful foods for the kids and their parents.

Truth or Consequences, NM, June 10, 2018—Smoke was reported yesterday from an area known as the Kitty Litter Mine in the Black Range Ranger District, Gila National Forest.

The slightly greenish-tinted smoke was seen near Kline Ranch, about 600 feet south of Highway 59. It appears to be from the mine shaft from the defunct Kitty Litter Mine. The legal description of this area is T10S, R10W, Section 16. An engine was dispatched, and cautionary signs are being placed on Highway 59.

EMNRD-FORESTRY DIVISION
Ute Park Fire - June 10, 2018 Morning Update

SOUTHWEST AREA INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM #1
BEA DAY - INCIDENT COMMANDER

Red Flag Warning Today

Acres: 36,740 acres (26,387 acres on Philmont Scout Ranch) Percent Containment: 77%
Start Date: May 31, 2018, 2:10pm Cause: Unknown, under investigation
Jurisdiction: NM State Fuels: Grass, Piñon Juniper, Mixed Conifer
Origin Location: Highway 64 in Ute Park, NM, between Eagle Nest Lake and Cimarron
Resources: 445 personnel, 10 crews, 7 helicopters, 12 engines, 1 dozer, and 5 water tenders

There is a Red Flag Warning today from noon until 8:00 pm with strong, gusty winds across the area. Wind from the west will not be a concern for fire perimeter growth as it will blow the fire back into the burned area. Conditions remain hot and dry. Any thunderstorms that develop are expected to be dry and isolated. Firefighters are prepared to respond to new starts in the area as needed.

EMNRD-FORESTRY DIVISION
Ute Park Fire - June 9, 2018 Evening Update

SOUTHWEST AREA INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM #1
BEA DAY - INCIDENT COMMANDER

Improving Line Along West Flank

Acres: 36,740 acres (26,387 acres on Philmont Scout Ranch) Percent Containment: 77%
Start Date: May 31, 2018, 2:10pm Cause: Unknown, under investigation
Jurisdiction: NM State Fuels: Grass, Piñon Juniper, Mixed Conifer
Origin Location: Highway 64 in Ute Park, NM, between Eagle Nest Lake and Cimarron
Resources: 445 personnel, 10 crews, 7 helicopters, 12 engines, 1 dozer, and 5 water tenders

There will be a Red Flag Warning tomorrow from noon until 8:00 pm with erratic winds, gusting up to 35 mph. Wind from the west will not be a concern for fire perimeter growth as it will blow the fire back onto itself. Partly cloudy conditions are expected tonight and tomorrow morning followed by clear skies, and isolated dry thunderstorms. Firefighters are prepared to respond to new starts in the area as needed.

Carmen Terrazas holds up Pro-Life signs

The first to show up to hold her signs in the Pro-Life Rally held in front of Walmart on Saturday, June 9, 2018, was Carmen Terrazas. Others joined in the bi-weekly rally against abortion.

EMNRD-FORESTRY DIVISION
Ute Park Fire - June 9, 2018 Morning Update

SOUTHWEST AREA INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM #1
BEA DAY - INCIDENT COMMANDER

Scattered Thunderstorms Expected

Acres: 36,740 acres (26,387 acres on Philmont Scout Ranch) Percent Containment: 77%
Start Date: May 31, 2018, 2:10pm Cause: Unknown, under investigation
Jurisdiction: NM State Fuels: Grass, Piñon Juniper, Mixed Conifer
Origin Location: Highway 64 in Ute Park, NM, between Eagle Nest Lake and Cimarron
Resources: 545 personnel including 13 crews, 10 helicopters, 18 engines, 4 bulldozers, 7 water tenders

Mostly cloudy conditions are expected to bring isolated thunderstorms this afternoon, with gusty erratic winds. Firefighters are prepared to respond to new starts in the area as needed.

Gila Las Cruces Type 3 Incident Management Team
Ricky Cox—Incident Commander
Buzzard Fire

Crews Focus on Line Construction on Southwest Side of Buzzard Fire
June 9, 2018 Daily Update
Acres: 40,303 Start Date: May 22, 2018
Cause: Human-caused Location: 10 miles NE of Reserve, NM (Gila NF)
Containment: 68% Fuels: Timber (litter, grass and understory)
Total Personnel: 513

General Information: Firefighters continue to assess fire growth along the southwestern edge of the fire as the fire backs down ridges from Eagle Peak. As fire crews secure fire lines along the eastern portion of the fire, opportunities for suppression repair and rehabilitation are occurring. A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team will be surveying intensely burned areas to recommend emergency treatments to stabilize and prevent degradation to private property, natural and cultural resources.

EMNRD-FORESTRY DIVISION
SOUTHWEST AREA INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM #1

BEA DAY - INCIDENT COMMANDER

Ute Park Residents Return; Smoke to Remain in Coming Days

Acres: 36,740 acres (26,387 acres on Philmont Scout Ranch) Percent Containment: 77%
Start Date: May 31, 2018, 2:10pm Cause: Unknown, under investigation
Jurisdiction: NM State Fuels: Grass, Piñon Juniper, Mixed Conifer
Origin Location: Highway 64 in Ute Park, NM, between Eagle Nest Lake and Cimarron
Resources: 545 personnel including 13 crews, 10 helicopters, 18 engines, 4 bulldozers, 7 water tenders

Colfax County lifted the evacuation for Ute Park today at 10 a.m. All property access off NM 204 is still closed and under evacuation orders. Please visit the Colfax County website for more information http://www.co.colfax.nm.us/.

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