New Mexico Governor Declares States of Emergency in 5 Counties Due to Wildfires
Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2022 2:52 pm
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared states of emergency in five counties due to wildfires that have burned through large swaths of the drought-stricken state. The democratic governor declared states of emergency for Colfax, Lincoln, San Miguel, and Valencia Counties on Friday, and issued a similar declaration for Mora County on Saturday due to the fire threat. “This executive order makes funding and state resources available for communities battling ongoing wildfires,” Lujan Grisham said in a statement. Over 20 active wildfires were burning in at least 16 of New Mexico’s 33 counties, Grisham said during a briefing streamed online. “So half the state has a fire issue.” ...
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