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Large animal evacuations present unique challenges

KRWG | By KC Counts
Published June 27, 2024 at 10:48 AM MDT
Deanna and Blake Martin decided it was time to load up their llamas and head out of town when the South Fork and Salt fires hit Ruidoso Village. The couple live in the Alto area and had to evacuate with their two llamas, Caramel Latte and Macchiato.
(Photo by Leah Romero / Source NM)
Deanna and Blake Martin decided it was time to load up their llamas and head out of town when the South Fork and Salt fires hit Ruidoso Village. The couple live in the Alto area and had to evacuate with their two llamas, Caramel Latte and Macchiato.

KC Counts talks about animal evacuations with Source New Mexico Staff Reporter Leah Romero. Romero explains what's involved when someone has to evacuate large animals, and offers advice to anyone who might have to evacuate their home with pets.

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KC Counts has been broadcasting to Southern New Mexico and West Texas audiences for over 30 years. She hosts "All Things Considered" weekday afternoons from 4-7 p.m., and you can watch KC on "Fronteras: A Changing America" on television from KRWG Public Media.
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