Village of Angel Fire Job Opportunities EMT/Firefighter The Village of Angel Fire Fire Department/Emergency Medical Services is accepting applications for a full-time Firefighter/EMT. Requirements of the position: Position entails all aspects of firefighting and emergency medical technician duties to include extinguishing fires, operating fire-fighting apparatus and … [Read more...] about Job Openings – 10/30/2020
Archives for October 2020
Luna Fire Update – 10/30/2020
The U.S. Forest Service-Carson National Forest LUNA FIRE INCIDENT UPDATE Friday, October 30, 2020 Current Situation: Last night there was an infrared flight over the Luna Fire which detected some hots spots on the Northern perimeter of the fire. Due to the amount of moisture received from the recent storm, none of the hot spots are expected to threatened containment … [Read more...] about Luna Fire Update – 10/30/2020
Small Business Resiliency Workshop
Join New Mexico Hospitality Association, the New Mexico Tourism Department, New Mexico's Small Business Development Center Network, and Law 4 Small Business for a FREE virtual workshop designed to assist New Mexico’s small tourism businesses in forecasting the most beneficial outcome for their business and related assets in response to the long-term economic effects of … [Read more...] about Small Business Resiliency Workshop
Luna Fire Update
The U.S. Forest Service-Carson National Forest Fire Luna Incident News: 10/26/2020 Surface: 10,142 acres | Containment rate: 27% Personal total: 265 Current situation: Yesterday, a cold front moved through the area bringing strong winds, rain and snow. Firefighters worked to maintain and strengthen containment lines from the Burnt Canyon to the Luján Canyon and to … [Read more...] about Luna Fire Update
Angel Fire Covid-19 Safe Halloween
Trick or Treat / Trunk or Treat When: Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Where: 25 Locations, Listed Below Thank you all for participating in a Covid-Safe event. Halloween is Saturday, October 31 and the event will run from about 6:00 pm to about 8:00 pm. As always, watch for cars and children running in and out of the areas. Please see the below … [Read more...] about Angel Fire Covid-19 Safe Halloween
Village Of Angel Fire Community Letter
We begin this letter to the community with our deepest and sincerest thank you. Thank you for your ongoing cooperation with the Village and fire Incident Management Team (IMT) during the Luna Fire. While the fire has not been fully contained nor fully suppressed at this time and still presents a potential threat to ours and surrounding communities; the threat has been reduced a … [Read more...] about Village Of Angel Fire Community Letter
Holy Angels Masses Suspended
Temporary Suspension of Holy Angels Masses As of October 26, 2020, all masses in the archdiocese of Santa Fe are cancelled until further notice! This suspension if do to rapid increase of Covid-19 positive cases as well as increasing number of deaths in New Mexico. Holy angels will still be open for individual adoration / devotion. Call 575-377 3332 if you need the door … [Read more...] about Holy Angels Masses Suspended
Covid-19 Update – 10/23/2020
Public Order with New Restrictions Now in Effect for New Mexico On October 23, 2020, the following changes went into in effect, per the amended public health order: Businesses that incur four rapid responses over a two-week period will be required to close for two weeks. This occurs when an employer reports, as required, an incidence of COVID-19 in the workplace to the … [Read more...] about Covid-19 Update – 10/23/2020
Luna Fire Update
Luna Fire Press Release Update: 10/24/2020 Current Situation Yesterday, suppression efforts were focused on strengthening containment lines and extinguishing hot spots from Quemado Canyon to Lujan Canyon. In the afternoon, west winds increased fire activity in Bull and Frijoles Canyons producing a lot of smoke which could be seen from Black Lake and Angel Fire. Air … [Read more...] about Luna Fire Update
Town Hall Meeting
Just when we think 2020 has given us more than we’d care to be handling, we now have an un-contained and growing wildfire to our southwest in the Carson National Forest threatening ours and neighboring communities. The Luna fire, as it has been named, has increased in size and has grown towards both the north and west exhibiting active to extreme fire behavior. The US Forest … [Read more...] about Town Hall Meeting
Essential Businesses Removed
The State Public Health Order removed Businesses from the List of Essential Business During the COVID pandemic, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham regularly issues Executive mandates and the New Mexico Cabinet Secretary of Public Health, issues Public Health Orders (PHO). The new orders went into effect on October 16, 2020. In a ZOOM meeting I attended last Friday, it was … [Read more...] about Essential Businesses Removed
Angel Fire Burn Ban – Fall 2020
Beginning October 18, 2020 at 1:00 pm all outside fires and open burning will be prohibited. This prohibition is due to the current Luna fire, lack of available resources, lack of precipitation, winds, and the continued drying of fuels throughout the Village of Angel Fire. Included in the ban are: above ground detonation; fireworks; agricultural burning; bonfires; burning … [Read more...] about Angel Fire Burn Ban – Fall 2020
Luna Fire Update
The Luna Fire burned approximately 5,000 acres burn Saturday night, October 17, 2020 in areas that have not historically seen many fires. As of today, not much more progress was made by the fire and the acres burned are approximated at 6,500 - 7,000 acres. Dry, hot and breezy conditions are expected with west wind gusts upward of 30-miles-per-hour. Resources on hand are: 1 … [Read more...] about Luna Fire Update
New Fire Start On The Carson National Forest, Camino Real Ranger District
A new fire start has been identified on the Camino Real Ranger District on the Carson National Forest. The fire, which has been named the Luna Fire, is currently burning at 11,000 elevation to 9,000 elevation. The fuel source is high elevation mixed Spruce down to Ponderosa Pine. Fire personnel are currently en route to the fire, which is burning two miles north and … [Read more...] about New Fire Start On The Carson National Forest, Camino Real Ranger District
Nursing Home Residents Speak Out
Nursing home residents stage heartbreaking protest outside facility: 'Rather die from COVID than loneliness'. Residents of a long-term nursing and rehabilitation facility in Colorado organized a protest against the state's COVID-19 restrictions on Thursday. According to KCNC-TV, the protest took place at Fairacres Manor in Greeley, Colorado. The station reported that many … [Read more...] about Nursing Home Residents Speak Out
10,000 Letters – One Purpose: Save America’s Hotels
Thursday, October 15, AAHOA is organizing a dedicated campaign to motivate public officials to act to save the hospitality industry. 10,000 Letters, One Purpose: to Save America's Hotels. This campaign urges the President and members of Congress to come back to the negotiating table and create a relief package to support our industry. The campaign focuses on five key … [Read more...] about 10,000 Letters – One Purpose: Save America’s Hotels
Covid-10 Survey
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is working with Cicero Group, a third-party researcher, to continue ongoing research on the national impacts of COVID-19 on employers, employee childcare needs, and return to work planning. They have created a short survey and asked our Chamber to participate. We want to invite all of our Chamber members and subscribers to take this … [Read more...] about Covid-10 Survey
Early Voting Now Available
According to the numbers released by the New Mexico Secretary of State’s office 19,945 voters have already cast ballots in New Mexico. both in-person and by returned absentee ballots. Of those who have cast ballots statewide in 2020, 46.89% are Democrats, 42% are Republicans, 10.21% are Decline to State (Independents) and 0.9% are Libertarians or members of minor parties. As … [Read more...] about Early Voting Now Available
New Mexico Small Business Loan Fund Comes Under Fire Over Tight Restrictions
Rob Black, president of the New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry, said the time frame for showing economic injury (for the Small Business Recovery Loan Fund) is “pretty limited,” noting that many small businesses suffered greater losses during the summer months compared to April and May after more restrictions were put in place. The terms of the loans can also … [Read more...] about New Mexico Small Business Loan Fund Comes Under Fire Over Tight Restrictions
Carson National Forest Prescribed Burns
The Carson Nation Forest is planning to conduct a prescribed burn between October 19 and November 20, 2020, as weather permits. The prescribed burn will be conducted off Highway 64 between Mile Marker 271 and 272. The ignition units are on both sides of Forest Road 5 and north of Forrest Road 706. The intent of the project is to burn residual fuels to create a defensible … [Read more...] about Carson National Forest Prescribed Burns