August Book Release for Fallen Spirits — and more!
Diane’s June 2024 newsletter includes book news, another award, an update on New Mexico, and a granola recipe
I’m writing this on June 20th, so Happy Summer Solstice all. It’s been a hot one in New Mexico, as I hear it’s been all around the country, so I hope you’re staying cool.
In sad news, New Mexico is currently battling the worst fire in the state’s history in Ruidoso, a lovely resort town in the Sierra Blanca mountains in the southern part of the state. The town has been completely evacuated (8,000 residents) as has Ruidoso Downs next to it (2,600 residents). The New York Times has reported on the situation.
There have been two deaths and over 1,500 structures destroyed as of yesterday (June 19th) — and the South Fork and Salt Fires, the two fires creating the disaster, are not contained yet. Last I heard, they were both at zero percent containment, though I’m not sure if the rains yesterday helped the firefighting efforts.
The fires are located on the Mescalero Apache Tribe’s land. If you would like to help, they’ve set up a GoFundMe page to help tribal and non-tribal families. You can find more places to donate here.
