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SANTA FE - Governor Susana Martinez announced yesterday that she has deployed the New Mexico National Guard to the town of Reserve to conduct field operations in support of local emergency managers bracing for oncoming wildfires. By this evening, a total of 145 soldiers and airmen will assist local crews with safety and security issues, communications, and evacuations if they become necessary. The guardsmen will operate out of Reserve using National Guard armories in Silver City and Grants as logistics bases. “These troops will help to ensure that local crews have the resources they need to keep New Mexicans safe as the wildfire approaches our western border,” said Governor Martinez. “In order to be as prepared as possible for the encroaching flames as well as the persistent smoke that is affecting much of our state, this administration remains in close contact with officials in both New Mexico and Arizona. Our primary goal is to keep New Mexicans safe while protecting property and keeping damages to a minimum.”
Additionally, the New Mexico Tourism Department has worked with hotels in areas that have been affected by heavy smoke in order to provide discounted rates to New Mexicans who have respiratory illnesses or have been affected by the poor air quality. A full list of hotels offering discounted rates can be found on the Tourism Department’s website at http://www.newmexico.org. State agencies continue planning for and assisting local jurisdictions to ensure New Mexico is prepared for the strong possibility of the Arizona Wallow Wildfire directly impacting the state.
The New Mexico Departments of Health and Environment are continually assessing the effects of smoke from the fires on our state’s population and are releasing notifications and health advisories as needed. The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is deploying their mobile command post to Reserve to assist local authorities with operational space and additional communications capabilities. DHSEM continues to monitor this event with a 24-hour duty officer and communications with emergency managers and local officials in municipalities, counties and tribal entities around the state, helping to facilitate aid when needed.
Martinez Sends Guard to Reserve
Additionally, the New Mexico Tourism Department has worked with hotels in areas that have been affected by heavy smoke in order to provide discounted rates to New Mexicans who have respiratory illnesses or have been affected by the poor air quality. A full list of hotels offering discounted rates can be found on the Tourism Department’s website at http://www.newmexico.org. State agencies continue planning for and assisting local jurisdictions to ensure New Mexico is prepared for the strong possibility of the Arizona Wallow Wildfire directly impacting the state.
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