Following is information regarding explosive devise on FR 126. Please stay vigilant while hiking in the forest. If something appears “out of place” or "not normal" (i.e. a suspicious looking object), do not disturb it, move away from the area and immediately contact law enforcement.
From: Nemeth, Donna -FS
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 6:09 PM
Subject: Update on injury
The following information related to today’s injury on the Jemez Ranger District (Santa Fe National Forest) has been confirmed:
· The nature of the incident is still under investigation.
· The name of the employee cannot be released.
· The patient is a fire fighter from California; he has been assisting with initial attack fires at Santa Fe National Forest.
· The patient is in “good spirits” with non-life threatening injuries at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque.
· We do not know if the patient has been admitted to the hospital or if he has been released.
· The lead investigating agency is the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; please direct all calls related to the investigation to them.
· We may not release any additional information about this incident.
This will be the last update for tonight. Thank you.
Donna Nemeth
Acting Public Affairs Officer
Santa Fe National Forest
505-438-5320 office
360-951-8486 cell