Winter safety tips from Rio Rancho fire and auto pros
New Mexicans brace for winter with heating and car care. Fire Chief Richard Kearney warns four CO poisonings this season from miswired furnaces and discusses safe ignition and filter care. Auto experts advise antifreeze checks, batteries, belts, hoses, tires, and emergency kits. Public health tips cover pipes, space heaters, fireplaces, and staying warm and hydrated.