The big key message and over the next couple of days is the wind, Rue said. If it holds true like it has been, we ll be looking good.
Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) efforts began on the Three Rivers Fire burn scar on Monday. Resource specialists are beginning to assess the area that burned and come up with a detailed plan on how best to rehabilitate the landscape. Wildlife biologists and botanists will check habitat for endangered animals and plants. Soil samples taken by soil scientists will determine how hot the fire burned and to what level the soil has been damaged by the heat. Hydrologists will begin the lengthy process to address flooding that is common after wildfires, read a fire update.
Snyder: What’s In A Name, Even For A Goose? - 7:37 pm
Homer and Edna enjoying a sunny day with friends at Ashley Pond. Photo by Sharon Snyder
Homer Pickens and Smokey Bear in the plane that will take them to Washington DC. Courtesy/U.S. Forest Service
By SHARON SNYDER
Los Alamos Historical Society
Two snowy white geese on Ashley Pond have captivated the community in the past months. The male goose, Homer, has lived on the pond for several years, but in January, an elegant companion was seen swimming next to him. She was soon referred to as Homer’s “girlfriend,” his “feathered beauty,” and sometimes “Homer’s Honey.”
Three Rivers Fire winding down, 30% contained and 7,033 acres
The Three Rivers Fire that began April 26 was 30% contained on Wednesday as precipitation moved into the area and cool weather prevailed in Lincoln County.
The Three Rivers Fire fire was reported to be consuming 7,033 acres as of 8 a.m. on May 5.
The cause of the fire remained under investigation. It s pretty much winding down at this point, we re seeing less heat when they do reconnaissance flights which is good news, Lincoln National Forest spokeswoman Laura Rabon said. (We re) a little concerned about the south side so (Tuesday) they sent two crews down and they re going to send one crew right above the perimeter line and one crew down to straddle the southern border of the fire.