Saturday, October 25, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
KRWG fundraiser
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A 2:30 explosion rocked the neighborhood
The fire has gotten bigger from what it first was and the smoke keeps turning black. There have been what sounded like a couple of secondary explosions, perhaps as small propane tanks might have exploded.
Water just got turned on the flames. Nobody at home could have survived.
Moments later, (3:06 am), water from the pumper truck arced over the flames from the north.
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Update, from the Las Cruces Sun News:
UPDATED: Massive explosion levels home near "A" Mountain, home reportedly owned by former DEA agent (9:36 a.m.)
Sources: home owned by former DEA agent
Article Launched: 10/23/2008 06:18:59 AM MDT
Investigators rummage through Thursday morning's house explosion... (Photo by Shari Vialpando)
No injuries are reported, but the home is a total loss and federal investigators have been called in.
The Dona Ana County Sheriff's Department and the Dona Ana County Fire and Emergency Services Department are on scene and waiting for daybreak to beging investigating the massive home explosion in the Talavera area east of Las Cruces.
No injuries are reported.
The explosion occurred at about 2:30 a.m. at a home on Deadwood Camp Court, according to Dona Ana County Spokesman Jess Williams.
The home was totally destroyed, and some nearby residences also were damaged.
Officials say it is the worst explosion they have seen in recent memory.
Police and fire investigators will conduct a full survey of the blast radius at daylight.
Some nearby residents were evacuated as a precaution while the investigation proceeds. Access to the area is closed.
As is standard in an explosion of this magnitude, the FBI and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms have been notified and may send investigators. The New Mexico State Fire Marshal's Office will be involved in the investigation.
The cause of theexplosion is unknown at this time. The house was unoccupied and for sale. The house was valued at approximately $850,000. There is no fire burning on the scene.
The American Red Cross has been called in to support firefighters and law enforcement personnel on the scene as the investigation unfolds.
Las Alturas, South Valley, New Mexico State University and Talavera Volunteer Fire Departments responded.
Check back throughout the day for more information as it becomes available.
The Las Cruces Sun-News will provide updates as they become available.
And from KFOX in El Paso:
The destruction was said to be immense, with debris scattered over a wide area. A number of surrounding homes also suffered damage as a result of the blast. Despite the damage, there were no reports of injuries, although some neighbors needed to be evacuated as a precaution.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Jacob at Willamette
Stu and I had a great visit. Jacob was generous with his time and his conversation.
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Sunday, October 19, 2008
Why the mirror?
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