Bomb response training tests responders with simulated explosives
Firefighters EMTs and other emergency personnel undergo a three and a half day course focused on bomb scene response. The final drill uses a Mercury Tracer packed with 300 pounds of explosives to simulate a devastating car bomb and letter bomb. Participants witness injuries and the car and dummy are destroyed under strict safety measures. The training emphasizes readiness for real life terrorist events while fostering camaraderie among crews.
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New Mexico Tech University
Smith Smiths Compete in Tight New Mexico Primary
In the 2nd Congressional District race John Arthur Smith faces a crowded field with a key primary on June 4. Smith pushes fiscal restraint and water policy while voters hear competing views on taxes and spending in a busy campaign trail period. Local events include campaign engagements and efforts to boost New Mexico’s tax competitiveness.
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Simple Man John Wier From Farm to War to Music
John Wier, a farmer from Dexter, reflects on a life seen from his motorcycle seat and field. He survived World War II with the 28th Division, met his wife Francis Brown at a Roswell dance, and beat Alzheimer's and a brain tumor with piano playing and farming. Now aging, he keeps a calm, practical outlook and cherishes family photos.
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