Each year 50,000 people in the United States visit emergency departments for carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a byproduct of burning carbon-based fuel. Sources of carbon monoxide include gasoline engines in motor vehicles, small engines and boats; carbon-fueled appliances such as furnaces, water heaters and boilers, and charcoal and propane heating and cooking sources. […]
Ruidoso Fire chief wins lawsuit
The Albuquerque Journal reports that village of Ruidoso and former Fire Chief Tom Gavin have reached a six-figure settlement over his firing in 2011. His attorney asserted that the termination was driven by whistle-blowing, contrary to established law. Mr. Gavin served as fire chief in Ruidoso from February 2009 to Jan. 5, 2011. When you […]