Fast-moving Fire Forces Evacuations in N.M.

Associated Press
  TAJIQUE — A fast-moving fire in the Manzano Mountains near Tajique has forced the evacuation of about 150 children from a youth camp. Fire information officer Arlene Perea says the Big Spring Fire is burning about a mile away from the Inlow Baptist Youth Camp. She says the campers have been evacuated to baseball fields in nearby Estancia. Tuesday, Jun. 24, 2008 (updated 6:22 PM MDT) Click Now To Continue

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