Days #499-505 of Our Epic Trip

We survived a dust storm, learned about New Mexico volcanoes, and loved the Gila National Forest.

Happy Vegan Campers

Active wildfire in the Florida Mountains south of #DemingNM moving slowly. BLM is in charge of the response, since it is on federal land. Lightning is believed to be the cause. https://www.demingheadlight.com/2023/07/17/floridas-wildfire-moving-slowly-fire-crews-monitoring/

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Floridas wildfire moving slowly, fire crews monitoring

An active wildfire in the Florida Mountains, approximately 15 miles south of Deming, is moving slowly and Bureau of Land Management fire crews are monitoring the situation, per an agency spokesman who met with county and city officials Monday afternoon. Additional engines and crews are en route to establish a night shift and monitor the situation 24-7, BLM spokesperson Rico Smith said. The Floridas Fire is believed to have been …

Earlier this evening, east of Deming.

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