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Show Low museum program recalls firefighter Jim Paxson, Smokey the Bear and Rodeo Teta Sky Fire
Summary
At a "Time Capsule" program at the Show Low Museum, attendees recounted firefighting during the Rodeo Teta Sky Fire, praised daily TV updates by Forest Service employee Jim Paxson and remembered Smokey the Bear's rescue and burial in El Capitan, New Mexico.
At a Time Capsule program at the Show Low Museum, attendees recounted firefighting efforts during the Rodeo Teta Sky Fire and paid tribute to retired Forest Service employee Jim Paxson and to Smokey the Bear.
A resident who spoke at the program said, "We had a 50 50 chance of winning the race down Hop Canyon. We lost the race. Nature's very much in control. She's dealing the cards. We got a losing hand on this 1." The same speaker…
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