Cowboy and Cowgirl Herding Cattle Near Wallow Fire Area
June 19
Today is the first day that we haven’t seen either fire or smoke or both. At the risk of jinxing us, I will say that Wallow fire is going to spare Eagle Creek and the Double Circle Ranch. Right now the winds are wailing and blowing about 45mph from the SW – towards the fire from us. That protects us another day. But I am afraid Wallow is heading for our neighbors on the Blue River. Hopefully the fire breaks will hold. Apparently Wallow breached the fire break near Luna, NM and now the town has been evacuated. Tomorrow the wind is supposed to shift to from the NE – so we may get fire activity again.
We are not hearing any tanker helicopters this afternoon. I expect the wind is too dangerous. Probably they will start flying early before the afternoon wind. Everything is so dry that there was a problem finding water sources to fill the tanker planes and choppers. The mine has opened some of their wells to fill the choppers. If they hadn’t there would be nowhere close to get water to help stop the fire.
It does seem that a natural disaster brings out the best in people. Everyone is trying to help each other. But that is the rural lifestyle too. Out here you need to help your neighbor-they are few and far between. And outside help is hours away- maybe even days away.
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