Stuff you need to know, 8.1.23

“Take a look at the status of wildfires in the Gila National Forest this year”
by Leah Romero, Las Cruces Sun News
July 30, 2023

Over 80,000 acres of Gila National Forest land has burned so far this year due to wildfires. 

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“New Mexico sees first human West Nile virus infections of 2023”
by Fallon Fischer, KRGE Channel 13
July 28, 2023

In addition to two human cases in Lea and Sandoval Counties, a horse in Sierra County has also been diagnosed with the virus transmitted by mosquitos.

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“‘We’ve never been this close before,’ Downwinders cheer RECA amendment in defense bill”
by Danielle Prokop, Source NM
July 28, 2023

An amendment to extend a federal fund for victims of radiation exposure to include New Mexico, particularly downwinders exposed to the first atomic explosion in the Tularosa Basin, and other New Mexicans involved in uranium mining and milling. The overall defense bill still faces a reconciliation with the U.S. House and a final vote from both chambers.

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