Fire

Valles Caldera Plans 2021-22 Winter Prescribed Burns

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NPS News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS — The National Park Service (NPS) plans to implement prescribed burn projects in Valles Caldera National Preserve between early December and the end of the winter season when conditions allow.

The prescribed burns will occur in previously thinned areas where materials have been piled for burning. The burn operations will be completed in phases over several days depending on weather and fuel conditions.

The purpose of these burns is to reduce hazardous fuels and the chance for future high-intensity wildfires. The planned pile burn projects are located within the preserve Read More

SFNF Postpones Mesa Potrero Prescribed Burn, Plans Cordovas Pile Burn Wednesday

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Based on current and forecasted conditions, fire managers on the Coyote Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) have decided to postpone the previously announced Mesa Potrero prescribed burn in the high country and are taking a look at conducting the previously announced Cordovas prescribed pile burn Wednesday, Dec. 8 instead.

Crews will use hand ignitions on the 157-acre treatment area off Forest Road (FR) 103 approximately 2 miles southeast of Gallina and 1 mile west of Mesa Poleo. The pile burn should be completed no later than Thursday, Dec. 9.

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Wildfire Preparedness Is Year-Round: Make A Holiday Safety List And Check It Twice!

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Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Don’t forget fire safety as you prepare for holiday festivities this December. Before you deck the halls, it’s a good idea to take a little extra time to make sure happy holidays don’t turn into a tragedy.

Concluding our 2021 “Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round” campaign, the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) and our partners’ message for December is “Make a holiday safety list and check it twice!”

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Christmas trees are responsible for an estimated 160 home fires annually, causing $10 million in Read More

All Hands All Lands Burn Team Mobilizes Pile Burn Squad

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Forest Stewards Guild News:

SANTA FE – Since 2018, a diverse array of partners have worked with The Nature Conservancy’s Rio Grande Water Fund and the Forest Stewards Guild to implement prescribed fire across more than 12,515 acres to protect water sources, wildlife and forests while reducing wildfire risk.

These forests are adapted to fire and require recurrent low intensity burns to remain healthy. The All Hands All Lands Burn Team (Burn Team) is a fully fire-qualified team designed to lead prescribed burns or support others in burning across a variety of land jurisdictions.

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Los Alamos Firefighters And Police Community Liaison Unit Create Brighter Thanksgiving For Five Local Families

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Cpl. Samantha Terrazas, Cpl. John Harris, Cpl. James Keane, Cmdr. Preston Ballew and Sgt. Chris Ross with food items included in Thanksgiving dinners delivered Monday to local families in need. Not pictured is Cpl. Everett Williams who assisted with the event. Courtesy/LAPD

Los Alamos County Fire Chief Troy Hughes, Driver Engineer Travis Williams, Division Chief Jeff Saiz and Capt. Van Leimer with food items included in Thanksgiving dinners delivered Monday to five local families in need. Not pictured are Capt. James Pepe, Driver Engineer Kevin Kamplain and Firefighter Rudy Trujillo

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Young Driver Cited For Crash Near Los Alamos High School

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Los Alamos police and firefighters respond to the scene of a single car accident that occurred over the lunch hour today in front of Los Alamos High School. Police Cmdr. Preston Ballew told the Los Alamos Daily Post that there were no injuries reported and the driver, a male youth, was cited for making an improper turn resulting in an accident in which he damaged a light pole and his car. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

DNCU Provides Thanksgiving Meals For Firefighters

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DNCU News:

Each year Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU) supports our local firefighters by providing them a delicious meal, purchased from their friends at Market Street, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

During a day where most spend time with their family and friends, firefighters have to work and prepare for an emergency.

For this sacrifice, DNCU is proud to give a little back. Read More

Broken Gas Stub Out Repair Underway On Aster Street

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Emergency response scene underway this morning on Aster Street in White Rock where a contractor accidently hit a gas stub out on a vacant lot. County Utilities Department PIO Julie Williams-Hill told the Los Alamos Daily Post that the DPU crew isolated the break area and it’s now under repair and there is no danger to surrounding homes. Photo by Joyce Wolfe Read More

Wildfire Preparedness Is Year-Round: Don’t Be A Turkey, Keep Fire Safety First!

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Wildfire Preparedness Is Year-Round: Don’t Be A Turkey, Keep Fire Safety First! Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and while many New Mexicans are planning their holiday menu, please remember that carelessness while cooking can lead to a fire tragedy. 

The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) wants to ensure that your Thanksgiving is a happy time with family and friends by sharing some simple safety recommendations.

Continuing with their “Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round” campaign, their message for November and Thanksgiving is “Don’t be a turkey.

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Heinrich Honors Wildland Firefighters And First Responders, Bipartisan Resolution Passes Senate Unanimously

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, is applauding the Senate passage of a bipartisan Senate resolution he cosponsored to recognize the bravery and sacrifice of wildland firefighters and first responders in New Mexico and across the U.S. The resolution passed the Senate unanimously on Tuesday.

“I am forever grateful for the courage and strength of all of the men and women on the front lines of wildland fires. My thoughts continue to be with the family and loved ones of Read More