| n the manzano mountains is a perfect example of how a small, recreational fire can quickly spark out of control. "the winds are always your enemy, the more the wind, the more the chances of fires burning more rapidly." AND that's the big concern as people venture outdoors for the holiday weekend. no restrictions are in place for surrounding areas of mountainair... but fire officials say the threat remains high. "common sense should rule the day, and you know watch what you're doing with your fires, don't have a fire unless you really need to." IN THE northern part of the state, santa fe imposed restrictions sooner than usual... banning fire, charcoal barbeques and smoking. ... something those who live in or near the forest hope others will also keep in mind. "we have beautiful mountains and the trego fire nearly destroyed it, so I really hope people think long and hard about their actions when they go to the mountains." how the pinon fire sparked is still under investigation... but officials say, it appears someone started it. the torrance county sheriff says |
