Sherri Burr
Sherri Burr is the recipient of New Mexico Press Women’s 2021 Communicator of Achievement Award. The award recognizes members who have distinguished themselves within and beyond their profession. Recipients are living members in good standing for at least two years in New Mexico Press Women and the National Federation of Press Women. Burr was elected president of NMPW in 2018. She has been a law professor for more than 30 years, worked as a columnist for The Albuquerque Tribune and is the author of multiple books.
“Shook: An Earthquake, a Legendary Mountain Guide, and Everest’s Deadliest Day,” by New Mexico author Jennifer Hull.
LAS CRUCES - Initially thought to be a residential structure fire on the 8000 block of Bataan Memorial in Las Cruces, at about 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, it was
Mobile home fires in Chaparral leave destruction in their wake
LAS CRUCES - As the ashes of a half dozen mobile home trailers sit behind red caution tape, onlooking neighbors can only shake their heads at the tragic fire that claimed the lives of several dogs and every earthy possession their fellow neighbors possessed.
At least six mobile homes were “a total loss in a fire in a mobile home park on Gala Way Lane in Chaparral Friday afternoon,” according to a news release from Doña Ana County.
“It was like seconds, that’s what it felt like to me, before I knew it, it was gone,” Kathy Johnson said about her trailer on Saturday. “I sat there and watched everything gone.”
No injuries were reported and families impacted are receiving help from the American Red Cross.
Two vehicles were also lost to the fire, before it was knocked down, which means the main body of the fire has been suppressed and it is no longer spreading. Firefighters remain on the scene to ensure hot spots are put out and clean up.
A call at 12:47 p.m. reported a fire seen in mobile home #1 on Gala Way Lane. The fire was under control by 3:07 p.m. Though the investigation continues, it seemed clear that stronger than 40 mile-an-hour winds spread the fire quickly to engulf the six mobile homes and other structures. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
DACC EMS director receives state award
From Staff Reports
LAS CRUCES - Dr. Benjamin Diven, who serves as medical director for several entities in southern New Mexico, has been recognized by the New Mexico Department of Health.
Diven was awarded the Tim Fleming Medical Director of the Year award during the New Mexico EMS ceremonies held Thursday, April 8 This award recognizes a physician who serves the EMS system through meritoriously executing their duties as an EMS medical director.
Diven serves as the medical director for Doña Ana Community College s Emergency Medical Services program, the Las Cruces Fire Department, Doña Ana County Fire and Rescue Department, New Mexico State University Fire Department, NMSU Police Department and Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority.