Memorial Day Ceremony took place at Fort Bayard National Cemetery on May 29, 2023
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- Published: 30 May 2023 30 May 2023
Photos, video and article by Lynn Janes
Memorial Day 2023
Fort Bayard National Cemetery Memorial Day
A large American Flag flies over the ceremony.
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The Gaffney-Oglesby Marine Corps League Detachment 1328 Color Guard brought in the colors.
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Posting the colors
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Marine Gunnery Master Sgt. Dean Beard salutes the American Flag
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Marine Corps League Chaplain Robert Lopez gives the invocation.
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Marine Corps League member Danna Lopez explains the symbolism of the POW-MIA table
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Robert Lopez points out the various symbols on the POW-MIA table
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The Hi Lo Silvers sing The Armed Forces Medley. They are behind the forest of heads.
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A Memorial Day wreath.
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Congressman Gabriel Vasquez, NM District 2, served as one of the featured speakers for the ceremony.
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The second featured speaker was Marine Danny Castillo.
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Melanie Goodman represented U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Lujan and read a statement from him about Memorial Day.
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Arlena Conklin of Disabled Veterans of America read In Flanders Field, where many American soldiers were buried in World War I.
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Marine Corps League Honor Guard fires the rifle salute toward the end of the ceremony
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Fort Bayard National Cemetery director Philip Torres talks about changes that are planned for the facility.
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The American Flag flies proudly over the flag-adorned gravesites of veterans who served to preserve the freedom of the United States of America citizens.
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Monday May 29, 2023, many gathered to remember and honor the people lost in service to our country.
Phillip Torres, cemetery manager, was master of ceremonies. Torres served in the Army and served in Desert Storm. The Marine Corps League, American Legion and Vietnam Veterans posted the colors.
Lorraine Anglin sang the national anthem and Roger Wright of American Legion Riders led the Pledge of Allegiance. Marine Corps Detachment 1328 Chaplain Robert Lopez gave the invocation.
Grant County Sheriff's Office makes arrest after responding to a shooting in Arenas Valley
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- Published: 30 May 2023 30 May 2023
The Grant County Sheriff's Office arrested Jad Carver after responding to a shooing that occurred in Arenas Valley.
On May 28, 2023 at approximately 0846 hours, Deputies were dispatched to the area of 11843 Highway 180 east in regards to a shooting.
Carver was shooting at Michael Gomez as he was leaving his residence in his vehicle. Michael was taking the frontage road off of Monte Street traveling eastbound as another vehicle then drove in front of Michael's facing westbound blocking the road. Michael was able to reverse back onto Monte St. and drove back onto Highway 180. Michael alleges Carver pulled a gun out and opened fire on him in the median hitting Michael and his vehicle. Michael sustained non-life threatening injuries to his neck and right hand.
Pass Fire - May 30, 2023
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- Published: 30 May 2023 30 May 2023
Firefighters work in tandem with the Pass Fire
Daily Update - May 30, 2023
Acres: 10,105 acres
Location: 40 miles west of Winston, NM
Containment: 0%
Personnel: 147
Start Date: May 15, 2023
Cause: Lightning-caused
Fuels: Timber and grass
Structures Lost: None
Red Flag Warning 053123 part 2
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FOR WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE GILA FOREST, BLACK RANGE, AND FOR SOUTHWEST NEW MEXICO.. .A warm dry airmass continue to sit across the southwest U.S. On Wednesday an approaching upper level storm system will increase afternoon winds. With min RH's near 10% and southwest winds near 20 mph, we will see low end Red Flag conditions Wednesday afternoon and early evening for parts of southwest New Mexico and the Gila Region. Conditions will improve after sunset when temperatures decrease and winds become light and terrain- driven. Our warm dry weather will continue through the end of the week, but winds look to stay below critical levels.
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR
WARM, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS...
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM
MDT Wednesday.
Red Flag Warning 053123
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FOR WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE GILA FOREST, BLACK RANGE, AND FOR SOUTHWEST NEW MEXICO.. .A warm dry airmass continue to sit across the southwest U.S. On Wednesday an approaching upper level storm system will increase afternoon winds. With min RH's near 10% and southwest winds near 20 mph, we will see low end Red Flag conditions Wednesday afternoon and early evening for parts of southwest New Mexico and the Gila Region. Conditions will improve after sunset when temperatures decrease and winds become light and terrain- driven. Our warm dry weather will continue through the end of the week, but winds look to stay below critical levels.
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR
WARM, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS...
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM
MDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 110 and 111. This includes
the Gila region and the Southwest Deserts and Bootheel of
southwest New Mexico.
* WIND...Southwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 8 and 14 percent.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Pass Fire continues to help achieve forest health
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- Published: 29 May 2023 29 May 2023
Update May 29, 2023
Firefighters continue to actively monitor the fire and are strategically initiating burnout operations as needed to protect Double Springs Ranch and allotment fences. As the Pass Fire continues its trek across the landscape, firefighters assess specific areas that require pre-treatment to modify the fire’s intensity as it reaches identified values-at-risk. Fuels, terrain and weather dictate the fire’s spread. Crews are keeping pace with the fire and ensuring that pre-determined objectives are met. Features like roads and trails can act as barriers to fire spread. “The fire effects are being constantly monitored and the Pass Fire is burning naturally in this fire-dependent ecosystem. We appreciate the support of the local communities who are closely monitoring the Pass Fire, as well,” said Pete Valenzuela, Incident Commander.
Weather: High temperatures will be near normal, 80’s to 90’s; winds are expected to increase ahead of a low front which could result in critical fire weather on Wednesday afternoon. Winds are expected to taper off on Thursday. Potential chance for rainshowers arriving this weekend.
Closures: There are no road closures at this time, however firing operations will be intermittently occurring over the next few days along Highway 59 as the fire continues to spread under current fuel and weather conditions.