Valles Caldera Buildings Remain Intact
Structure protection is underway at the Valles Caldera as the Thompson Ridge Fire approached the Historic Ranch section of the Valles Caldera. So far firefighters have protected all buildings on the Preserve. All public access to the Valles Caldera National Preserve remains closed to the public due to increased fire activity from the Thompson Ridge Fire. Photo by Kristen Honig/Valles Caldera
The Best Offense Is a Good Defense. Photo by Kristen Honig/Valles Caldera
Old Growth Protection. Photo by Kristen Honig/Valles Caldera
Another structure saved at the Valles Caldera. Photo by Kristen Read More
Thompson Ridge; Tres Lagunas Fire Updates – Morning of June 6
The Thompson Ridge Fire on the Valles Caldera National Preserve Wednesday, June 5, 2013. Photo by Robert Beberniss
Thompson Ridge Fire Update
Thursday June 6, 2013 9 a.m.
Acres: 12,171; Start date: May 31, 2013; Cause: Downed powerline; Location: Valles Caldera National Preserve; Containment: 5 percent; Fuels: Mixed conifer and Ponderosa pine; Terrain: Steep, rugged; Resources: 23 crews, 36 engines, 8 water tenders, 2 dozers; Total personnel: 816 Available air support: 3 air tankers, 7 helicopters.
Summary: Yesterday and last night, lower temperatures and slightly higher humidity Read More
Letter to the Editor: So Much Anger Toward Fires
By Jaret McDonaldTo all of our friends here in New Mexico: Once again we are under attack with Mother Natures finest criminals.
House Passes Luján Amendment to Increase Funding for Wildfire Preparedness and Preventative Measures
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District offered an amendment late last night to the Fiscal Year 2014 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act to increase funding for grant programs that help communities prepare for wildfires.
The amendment passed the House with broad bipartisan support by a 287 to 136 vote this morning. Below are Representative Luján’s remarks from last night. Click here<https:////www.youtube.com/watch?v=579fTTs_gLM&feature=youtu.be> to watch Luján’s Read More
Help With The Hard Stuff: ‘Be An Informed Shopper For Your Legal Services’
HELP WITH THE HARD STUFF:
Last column looked at some of the reasons agreements fail. This column notes some forms of legal services variously called “cutting edge” law or a “comprehensive law” movement, which try to better address the reasons agreements fail, especially the reasons of shallow peace, and lack of informed consent.
Remember, all forms of legal services, conventional or innovative, are very human, to me meaning that the practical, on-the-ground reality can be very different from the idealized Read More
