WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich issued the following news release:
PHOTOS and VIDEOS
SANTA FE, N.M. - This week, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, visited the Frijoles Fire Command Center to receive a briefing on the operations and status of the fire and meet with Incident Commanders, firefighters, first responders, and support staff working to contain the blaze. The Frijoles Fire has burned 15,333 acres and is 59% contained, with 803 personnel currently engaged in the firefighting effort.
"I'm grateful to the firefighters, Incident Commanders, and support and medical crews who are working around the clock to protect New Mexico communities from the...