Dog Head Fire evacuees begin returning home

TAJIQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Many residents forced to leave their homes because of the Dog Head Fire are returning Tuesday. With the fire 46 percent contained, officials believe most areas are safe enough to let residents back in.
A checkpoint has been set up behind me at the intersection of Highways 337 and 55 where 337 was previously shut down. Now, Torrance County Sheriff’s deputies are welcoming back residents.
Like many evacuees, Janet Barclay was away from her home for five days