Morning News Blitz: May 23, 2013

Morning News Headlines from KRQE New This Morning with Matt Mauro, Elizabeth Alvarez and Meteorologist Kristen Van Dyke.

     

    Sky News 13 flies over Piedra Fire

    The Piedra Fire in the Sandia Mountains showed actives flames and an extensive smoke plume Thursday afternoon when KRQE News 13 pilot-reporter Bob Martin flew over the scene.

    Rio Grande. 

    Fire danger closes Rio Grande bosque

    The irrigation district serving farmers in central New Mexico has closed to all public access the Rio Grande bosque it controls along 150 miles of river in three counties.

      Jesse Edgar takes a break in the shade while helping salvage items at a friend's home Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Moore, Okla. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) 

      Tornado damage means hard recovery

      While anguish over the deaths was palpable as residents began picking up their shattered neighborhoods, many remained stunned that the twister didn't take a higher human toll during its 40 minutes on the ground.

        This aerial photo shows damage to Moore Medical Center after it was hit by a massive tornado in Moore, Okla., Monday May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Steve Gooch) 

        Aerial photos of OKC tornado damage

        A tornado roared through Oklahoma City suburbs, flattening entire neighborhoods, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school.

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