According to the governor’s office, at least one person has died due to a wildfire in New Mexico, which has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents. Gov. Lujan Grisham said “The horrific South Fork Fire and Salt Fire have ravaged our lands and property, and forced thousands to flee their homes.” The governor declared a state of emergency extending throughout the county and into neighboring tribal lands, and ordered the deployment of National Guard troops after residents complied with evacuation orders on Monday with little time to rescue their belongings. “We are deploying every available resource to control these … Continue reading New Mexico Wildfire Claims One Life, Forces 7,000 Evacuations: Over 20,000 Acres Engulfed