Fire Restrictions; Rain; Cloudy's; Easter, and More
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Multi-Agency Fire Restrictions Ordered
Fire restrictions are in place due to dangerous conditions across the region.
As of April 6, the State of New Mexico added statewide restrictions on non-municipal, non-federal, and non-Tribal lands, prohibiting smoking, fireworks, campfires, open burning, gas flaring from oil and gas production, and more.
The Village of Cloudcroft has been under Level 2 restrictions since March 27, prohibiting all open flames, campfires, and outdoor grilling outside of enclosed structures — no smoking within 3 feet of combustible materials. Propane grills are allowed.
The Lincoln National Forest has also been under Stage 1 restrictions since March 27, limiting campfires to Forest Service-provided fire rings or grills in designated, developed recreation sites such as named campgrounds and picnic areas. Smoking is permitted only in enclosed vehicles or buildings or within developed recreation sites.
State Forester Laura McCarthy noted that current conditions are highly conducive to fires starting and spreading quickly, and Acting EMNRD Secretary Erin Taylor reminded the public that 9 out of 10 wildfires in New Mexico are human-caused — and preventable.
Cloudy’s Market: Opening Soon
Cloudy’s is planning a soft opening for Friday, May 1st, with starting hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, subject to change. Last week, the Reader surveyed our subscribers about what they would like to see in a grocery store in the village, and the response was strong.
229 locals and seasonal residents weighed in. The results show a clear demand for quality fresh produce and meat, and plenty of excitement about having a grocery store “up the hill.”
Find the new biz on Mexican Avenue, next door to Osha Trail Depot.
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Pic of the Week: Easter Egg Hunt
On a crisp spring morning, Cloudcroft’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at Zenith Park brought out bundled bounty hunters. Summit Christian Fellowship hosted the annual community event, complete with grand prizes, hot dogs, and a bounce house.
Rainfall and Wintry Mix: Reader Reel
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Keep Cloudcroft Clean: April 11
Keep Cloudcroft Clean is kicking off its fifth year of volunteer clean-ups with a community clean-up scheduled for Saturday, April 11, at Cloudcroft’s Zenith Park. Volunteers will gather at the pavilion, and the event starts at 11:00 a.m.
If you want to volunteer or are interested in sponsoring the nonprofit, please reach out to alex@keepcloudcroftclean.org or sonnie@keepcloudcroftclean.org. You can learn more about their mission and upcoming events at www.keepcloudcroftclean.org.
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