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FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2003

The fire burning on Taos Pueblo land in New Mexico grew on Thursday but crews have been able to contain 30 percent, The Albuquerque Journal reports.

The Encebado Fire is estimated at 5,000 acres. Crews are working to protect the tribe's watershed, where sacred sites are located, from damage.

The fire was sparked last Friday by lightning.

Get the Story:
Taos Fire Crews Make Headway (The Santa Fe New Mexican 7/11)
Encebado Fire Slows (The Albuquerque Journal 7/11)
Residents Show Appreciation to Firefighters (The Albuquerque Journal 7/11)

Relevant Links:
Taos Pueblo - http://www.taospueblo.com
Fire Updates, BLM - http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/fire

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