Six New Firefighters Swear to Protect Community
Six new members of the Los Alamos Fire Department, Ernesto Polson, Daniel Martinez, Kenny Martinez, David Apodaca, Sam Meyersick and Nathan Sisneros, were sworn in during the Fire Recruit Academy Graduation Ceremony for Fire Recruit Class #24, Friday at the White Rock Baptist Church, 80 N.M. 4 in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By Carol A. Clark
Days at the Academy can be long and difficult for individuals seeking to become firefighters with the internationally accredited Los Alamos Fire Department.
While many who attempt the school do not complete it, the LAFD on Friday Read More
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Public Works Projects:No Fireworks Allowed on Santa Fe National Forest
SANTA FE NATIONAL FOREST News:
Forest Supervisor Maria Garcia reminds visitors and campers that the use of fireworks is prohibited on the Santa Fe National Forest.
Fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices are prohibited on national forest lands year-round, regardless of weather conditions or holidays.
Forest visitors also are reminded about the importance of recreating safely and responsibly and to keep in mind the following:
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Prohibit: Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove fire. The use of petroleum-fueled Read More
Extreme Drought Forces Fireworks Cancelation, Celebration Will Go On
KIWANIS & LAFD News:
Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos, in consultation with the Los Alamos Fire Department, in consideration of the dangerously dry conditions embracing Northern New Mexico has decided that a fireworks display will not be included in this years 4th of July Celebration Event at Overlook Park.
All other activities, including Atomic City Transit to the park, will go on as planned.
The public can still enjoy all of the typical July 4 festivities at Overlook Park including music by the Nomads and Community Winds, a display by the Habanero Skydivers Read More
Los Alamos Site Office Takes Fire Prevention Measures
NNSA News:
As a result of the region’s high fire potential, the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Los Alamos Site Office (LASO) has imposed fire prevention restrictions on the government-leased Sportsmen’s Club property in Los Alamos to match those for the Forest Service, Park Service, and the Los Alamos National Laboratory property.
“We are very concerned about the severe drought and weather conditions that are affecting the southwest,” LASO Manager Kevin Smith said. “We just can’t afford to take a chance right now on causing a fire that could rapidly spread to other areas.”
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