Ruidoso Fire Relief Updates and Shelter Info
Community urged to help fire victims as assessors work to match addresses amid widespread destruction. Public meetings at Ruidoso High School gym and Lincoln County Fairgrounds. donations accepted at Valley Bank of Commerce. Evacuations cover multiple areas. NM 532 NM 48 and NM 37 closures with NM 48 reopen. Shelters listed. Red Cross offers assistance at 800-560-2302.
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Obama signs bill to speed tanker planes for wildfires
President Obama signed a bill accelerating seven large air tankers costing 24 million to the national fleet as eight C 130s sit grounded near Cheyenne amid Colorado wildfires. Three new jets should be ready by mid August.
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Flag Day ceremony honors national symbols with Girl Scout role
Nine area Girl Scouts served as honor guards during Flag Day activities with the Elks Lodge and shared how the ceremony instills patriotism in youth. Rebecca Sherwood highlighted ongoing collaboration and the value of teaching history and responsibility to the girls and their communities.
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Egypt court ruling tightens grip on transition in Egypt
After a court decision derailing the Muslim Brotherhood's parliamentary power, Gen Mohamed Morsi vows to run while former regime ally Ahmed Shafiq gains momentum. The military council backs a civilian president and troops patrol Cairo as voters prepare for the weekend runoff.
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Pentagon notes rapid progress after repeal of ban on gay service
The Pentagon reports swift changes since the repeal allowing open service by LGBTQ personnel with broader acceptance among troops. OutServe grows to 5500 members and events at West Point and Annapolis mark milestones. Still, benefits for same sex partners remain limited with a review underway for eligibility.
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Air Force
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