TODAY'S TOP STORIES: Ruidoso gets nine inches of rain thanks to Dolly
The remnants of Hurricane Dolly have caused the Rio Ruidoso to overflow its banks, creating the worst flooding the town of Ruidoso has seen in 50 years. Fire Chief Tom Gavin says the public needs to stay away from the river, or they may find their lives in jeopardy.
The Ruidoso News has video footage and pictures, plus reports that two people are missing. KOAT Channel 7 news also has extensive video footage on their website, and reports that 9 inches of rain fell in the area over the weekend.
A new international railroad crossing on the border with Mexico is being pursued by New Mexico officials, reports the Albuquerque Journal. This would create a bypass around the town of Juarez, allowing that city to remove the railroad tracks from their downtown area. The entry point would be just west of Santa Teresa, which abuts the border to the north. The town of San Jeronimo abuts the border to the south. Both areas are currently largely undeveloped, but have been targeted for future growth. The development corporation Verde Group is already planning development of 20,000 acres north of the border, and the proposed railroad crossing would be on the edge of that land. A new maquiladora complex that may eventually employ 20,000 people is being built in San Jeronimo by a company called Foxconn. Plus, the Mexican government is planning to build a new border highway linking Juarez to San Jeronimo.
The Navajo Nation Council has banned smoking in shared public places, including outdoor events like rodeos and fairs. The measure was approved Friday at the end of its summer session, and President Joe Shirley Jr. now has 10 days to decide whether to sign or veto the decision. The law would not affect the use of tobacco for traditional or religious purposes. The AP story noted the size of the Navajo Nation, which is the size of West Virginia. It spans parts of Utah, New Mexico and Arizona.
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