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Remains of Los Alamos lab worker found in New Mexico forest; FBI probes possible ties to missing scientists
crime1 day ago

Remains of Los Alamos lab worker found in New Mexico forest; FBI probes possible ties to missing scientists

Remains identified as Melissa Casias, a Los Alamos National Laboratory administrative assistant who disappeared in June 2025, were found in the McGaffey Ridge area of Carson National Forest, with a handgun nearby. The medical examiner will determine cause of death as New Mexico State Police and the FBI investigate possible connections to other missing or deceased lab workers involved in sensitive nuclear/space technology work.

via CBS News|
#carson-national-forest#crime#fbi-investigation
Remains of Los Alamos Lab employee found in New Mexico forest after year-long disappearance
crime1 day ago

Remains of Los Alamos Lab employee found in New Mexico forest after year-long disappearance

Human remains identified as Melissa Casias, a Los Alamos National Laboratory employee who disappeared in June 2025. The body, found May 28 in the McGaffey Ridge area of Carson National Forest near Taos, was discovered with a handgun. Authorities have identified Casias, but the cause and manner of death are under further investigation by the Office of the Medical Investigator. At the time of her disappearance, authorities did not indicate foul play; the case has drawn attention to others connected to sensitive nuclear and aerospace research.

via CNN|
#carson-national-forest#crime#los-alamos-national-laboratory
Remains Found Along Rio Chiquito Road Under Investigation Near Taos
local3 days ago

Remains Found Along Rio Chiquito Road Under Investigation Near Taos

New Mexico State Police are investigating human remains found off Rio Chiquito Road (Forest Road 437) that extend into the Carson National Forest near Taos. Officials have not identified the remains or determined the cause of death, and they have not confirmed a link to the disappearance of Melissa Casias, a LANL employee last seen in Taos on June 26 of last year; the Office of the Medical Investigator is working to positively identify the remains as the investigation continues.

via The Taos News|
#carson-national-forest#local#melissa-casias
natural-disasters2 years ago

"Latest Updates on the El Valle Fire"

Fire crews and local departments are working to suppress the El Valle Fire in New Mexico, estimated to be between 200-400 acres. Evacuation statuses have been issued for several communities, with evacuation centers set up. Closures are in place for Highway 76 and Santa Barbara Campground. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and updates can be found on InciWeb and Carson National Forest social media.

via nmfireinfo.com|
#carson-national-forest#el-valle-fire#evacuation
natural-disasters2 years ago

"Wildfire Threatens El Valle, NM as New Fire Ignites on Carson National Forest"

Fire crews and local fire departments are working to suppress the 100-acre El Valle Fire on Carson National Forest near El Valle and Las Trampas, NM. Evacuations have been ordered for several areas, and road closures are in effect. The fire is spreading rapidly in timber, and additional resources are being deployed.

via nmfireinfo.com|
#carson-national-forest#el-valle-fire#evacuations
"Multiple Wildfires Blaze Across National Forests"
natural-disasters2 years ago

"Multiple Wildfires Blaze Across National Forests"

A new fire, known as the American Mesa Fire, is currently burning in the Carson National Forest's Jicarilla Ranger District, threatening natural gas infrastructure and structures on the Jicarilla Apache Nation. The fire, which was caused by lightning, has already consumed 200 acres of piñon-juniper habitat. Updates can be found on NMFireInfo, InciWeb, and Carson National Forest's social media platforms.

via nmfireinfo.com|
#arboles#carson-national-forest#fire