/tags/mora-county Mora County en-US Copyright Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:14:09 GMT /local-news/2024-04-24/while-fema-money-trickles-in-local-groups-promote-post-fire-recovery-in-mora In the aftermath of the Calf Canyon/Hermit's Peak fire, community-led groups have been awarded funding to try to restore the devastated area Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:14:09 GMT /local-news/2024-04-24/while-fema-money-trickles-in-local-groups-promote-post-fire-recovery-in-mora Alice Fordham /local-news/2022-10-18/amid-hope-and-skepticism-details-emerge-on-how-fire-relief-billions-will-be-spent Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández led a community meeting in Mora, and FEMA officials asked for patience as they write regulations for distributing the aid. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 01:07:35 GMT /local-news/2022-10-18/amid-hope-and-skepticism-details-emerge-on-how-fire-relief-billions-will-be-spent Alice Fordham /local-news/2022-06-08/nm-officials-say-voter-turnout-was-low-and-theyre-pointing-fingers-at-misinformation-climate-change On June 7th, primary elections were held in New Mexico amid national concerns of low voter confidence and constant, false allegations of election fraud. Now, officials are saying voter turnout was low, but not as bad as the state's last primary election in 2018. Wed, 08 Jun 2022 18:57:06 GMT /local-news/2022-06-08/nm-officials-say-voter-turnout-was-low-and-theyre-pointing-fingers-at-misinformation-climate-change Bryce Dix /local-news/2022-05-21/as-northern-new-mexico-burns-fears-grow-for-its-distinctive-culture Some fear the fire will catalyze a change in a way of life that has endured for centuries, and in which beloved and unique traditions are embedded. Sat, 21 May 2022 14:12:39 GMT /local-news/2022-05-21/as-northern-new-mexico-burns-fears-grow-for-its-distinctive-culture Alice Fordham /local-news/2022-05-05/anger-and-distrust-stirs-among-northern-nm-residents-affected-by-massive-wildfires As the Calf Canyon-Hermits Peak fire continues to ravage northeastern New Mexico, residents are feeling frustrated with the federal government. They said a reckless prescribed burn, lack of communication, and late aid are the root of the problem. Fri, 06 May 2022 00:56:20 GMT /local-news/2022-05-05/anger-and-distrust-stirs-among-northern-nm-residents-affected-by-massive-wildfires Bryce Dix /local-news/2022-05-11/relief-funds-are-on-their-way-to-wildfire-victims-but-some-say-its-too-late President Joe Biden has declared the U.S.’s largest wildfire in New Mexico as a disaster.The declaration comes on the heels of firefighters successfully fighting back the flames from entering the city of Las Vegas––for now. Thu, 05 May 2022 19:14:25 GMT /local-news/2022-05-11/relief-funds-are-on-their-way-to-wildfire-victims-but-some-say-its-too-late ¾ÅÉ«Íø News /news/2022-05-04/resources-for-those-affected-by-wildfires-and-those-who-want-to-help The ¾ÅÉ«Íø News Department is continuing to update these lists with resources related to the fires in NM, including the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Thu, 05 May 2022 01:02:47 GMT /news/2022-05-04/resources-for-those-affected-by-wildfires-and-those-who-want-to-help /local-news/2022-05-02/as-largest-fire-in-u-s-sweeps-towards-mora-officials-fear-the-worst Projected to double in size in the coming days, the Calf Canyon/ Hermit’s Peak Fire continued to rage in northern New Mexico––threatening towns and villages and forcing thousands to flee. Now, erratic winds are pushing the flames closer to Mora and Las Vegas. Mon, 02 May 2022 23:39:44 GMT /local-news/2022-05-02/as-largest-fire-in-u-s-sweeps-towards-mora-officials-fear-the-worst Bryce Dix /public-health-new-mexico/2017-09-22/mora-county-sues-over-opioid-epidemic The opioid epidemic has racked up enormous costs for local governments in New Mexico, as cities and counties struggle to pay for medical care, law… Fri, 22 Sep 2017 23:04:12 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2017-09-22/mora-county-sues-over-opioid-epidemic Ed Williams