KCCC 930AM Community Newsletter
Thank you for reading the KCCC 930AM Community Newsletter for the week of September 16th, 2024.
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Eddy County looking for a new county manager (Artesia Daily Press)
Eddy County is looking for a new county manager. To apply for this position send your resume and cover letter to steven.mccutcheon@co.eddy.nm.us Steven McCutcheon is currently serving as the Eddy County Interim Manager as reported by the Artesia Daily Press. Here is a link to the Artesia Daily Press story: https://www.artesianews.com/steven-mccutcheon-named-transitional-eddy-county-manager/
Horse owners encouraged to vaccinate against West Nile virus
The state of New Mexico recommends that horse owners vaccinate their animals to protect them from West Nile virus according to a press release from the New Mexico Department of Agriculture. Horses, as well as humans, become infected after being bitten by many different mosquito species infected with WNV that have fed on infected birds. According to the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), horses represent 96.9% of all reported non-human cases of WNV in mammals. While all horses are susceptible to WNV disease, many horses infected with WNV may not show clinical symptoms, and some horses can die without showing signs of disease prior to death. If your horse is showing abnormal behavior or any neurological signs (such as ataxia), call your veterinarian immediately. In 2023, 19 horses were confirmed to have West Nile virus; six of those horses died.
Governor Lujan Grisham appoints two new cabinet secretaries
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Rob Black to Cabinet Secretary of Economic Development and Mariana Padilla as Cabinet Secretary of New Mexico Public Education Department. Press releases from the Governor's office here:
Bag of Cheetos negatively impacts Carlsbad National Caverns (KRQE)
A bag of Cheetos that was dropped on the ground at Carlsbad Caverns National Park had a large impact on the cave’s ecosystem, according to National Park Service staff. The staff found it during one of the nightly clean-ups at the park last week. Here is a link to the KRQE News 13 story: https://www.krqe.com/news/weird/bag-of-cheetos-has-huge-negative-impact-on-carlsbad-caverns-ecosystem/
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Weather this week looks pretty nice with high's in mid 90's and lows in the mid to upper 60's. No rain in the forecast and very low winds for our area.
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