Daily Postcard: Scene of an exercise with the new class of cadets underway recently at the Los Alamos Fire Department Training Station on DP Road viewed from the Canyon Rim Trail. Photo by Connor Hoch Read More
Fire
SFNF May Conduct Diego Prescribed Burn On Cuba District
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are looking for an optimal window between today and Nov. 30 to conduct the previously announced Diego prescribed burn on the Cuba Ranger District as early as Wednesday.
The 374-acre treatment area is north of the community of Gilman and 1 mile east of the Rancho del Chaparral Girl Scout Camp. Crews may treat small blocks each day to decrease the volume of smoke.
The decision to proceed will depend on multiple factors, including resource availability, fuel moisture levels, air quality, ventilation, and forecasted weather
McQuiston: Time To Fall Back (And Check Smoke Alarms)
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 7 when we “fall back” an hour.
A general rule of thumb is to replace the batteries in your smoke detectors when Daylight Saving Time ends and begins (unless you have a special detector – more on that below).
In addition to replacing your batteries, here are some guidelines that are smart to follow when checking/testing smoke alarms:
- Smoke alarms should be maintained according to the manufacturer’s instructions, so look over and keep the instructions.
- Test smoke alarms at least once a month
SFNF: Stable Canyon Burn Looks Good For Sunday
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — If conditions remain favorable, fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) plan to begin implementation of the previously announced Stable Canyon prescribed burn on the Jemez Ranger District on Sunday.
The decision to proceed will depend on multiple factors, including resource availability, fuel moisture levels, air quality, ventilation, and forecasted weather and wind.
Prescribed burns are designed to meet specific objectives and are always managed with firefighter and public safety as the first priority.
Crews will use hand and aerial ignitions to treat Read More
SFNF: Wildfire Preparedness Is Year-Round … Don’t Be Afraid, Take Preventive Action!
Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — With fall comes the start of another season – prescribed fire season. As we begin smelling smoke, the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) wants to remind residents and visitors of the important role that fire plays in our forests. Continuing with their “Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round” campaign, their message for October and Halloween is “Don’t Be Afraid, Take Preventive Action”.
Fire-adapted forests across New Mexico historically experienced low-severity wildfire in a way that protected them from widespread mortality and land-type conversion across Read More
SFNF Plans 1,600 Acre Prescribed Burn On Jemez District
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are looking for an optimal window between now and the end of October to conduct the Stable Canyon prescribed burn.
The 1,600-acre treatment area is adjacent to Forest Road 604 approximately 6 miles north/northwest of the village of Jemez Springs.
Ignitions could begin as early as Wednesday, Oct. 13. A final decision on whether to proceed depends on multiple conditions, including resource availability, fuel moisture levels, air quality and forecasted weather. Prescribed burns are designed to meet specific objectives
Scene Of Cadet Training At Los Alamos Fire Academy
A cadet in the Los Alamos County Fire Academy rappels the tower recently at the LAFD training facility on DP Road. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
Los Alamos Firefighters Douse Vehicle Fire Near Airport
The driver of a vehicle that caught fire Saturday pulled over near the Los Alamos County Airport. Los Alamos firefighters, paramedics and police officers responded to the scene. Firefighters doused the flames. Police Chief Dino Sgambellone said no injuries were reported in this incident. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Juvenile Detained On Suspicion Of DWI At 3-Vehicle Crash
The scene around noon today of Los Alamos police and fire department personnel responding to a traffic accident that involved three vehicles on Trinity Drive near the Justice Center. Sgt. Chris Ross told the Los Alamos Daily Post that the accident is still under investigation, adding that those involved were treated at the scene and released and a male juvenile was detained on suspicion of DWI. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos police and fire personnel at the scene of a traffic accident involving three vehicles around noon today on Trinity Drive. Those involved were treated Read More
SFNF Plans Prescribed Burn On Borrego Mesa Oct. 15
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are tentatively planning a 105-acre prescribed burn on Borrego Mesa on the Española Ranger District a week from today, Friday, Oct. 15.
The treatment area is located approximately two miles east of the community of Cordova. Crews will complete the Borrego Mesa prescribed burn in one day.
A final decision on whether to proceed with a specific prescribed burn on the SFNF will depend on multiple conditions, including resource availability, fuel moisture levels, air quality and forecasted weather. Prescribed burns