The Pipeline and Haywire fires burning near Flagstaff are closing in on full containment. Monsoon moisture prompts the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest to lift fire restrictions.
Albuquerque city councilors are trying to reverse course on an ordinance sanctioning camps for unhoused people that they passed earlier this month. As part of that, they’re postponing decisions on the rules for such camps.
Forecasters say Arizona has a good chance of getting above-average rain through the season that runs through September. New Mexico has equal chances of above, below and normal rainfall.
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (AP) Some national forests in Arizona and New Mexico are relaxing fire restrictions and reopening, thanks to a strong start to the annual rainy season in the southwest U.S. The monsoon has delivered much-needed moisture to the parched region and relief from scorching temperatures.