Fire

SFNF Plans Prescribed Burns On Pecos/Las Vegas District

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are looking for an optimal window between Oct. 6 and Nov. 30 to conduct prescribed burns on East Rowe Mesa and the Las Dispensas treatment area near the Gallinas Watershed on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District.

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 are designed to meet specific objectives and are always managed with firefighter Read More

Virtual Public Meetings On Santa Fe Mountains Project

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) and Greater Santa Fe Fireshed Coalition (GSFFC) are hosting two virtual public meetings on a proposed forest restoration project in the mountains near Santa Fe.

Virtual Public Meetings:

 

  • Wildfire Wednesday live stream 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 6.
    This meeting will begin with short presentations by SFNF experts on key findings in the draft environmental assessment (EA) for the Santa Fe Mountains Landscape Resiliency Project (SFMLRP) and will include time for questions from the public.
  • Lunch and Learn live stream 12-1:30
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Los Alamos Fire Department Safety Division Chief Joseph Baca Takes Final Ride Marking 25 Years Of Service

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Before officially retiring Friday, Los Alamos Fire Department Safety Division Chief Joseph Baca takes his final ride marking 25 years of service to the community. Photo by John McHalele/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Firefighter Union President Capt. Bert Quintana, center, presents a Fireman’s Ax to Safety Division Chief Joseph Baca Friday afternoon at the LAFD Administration Building to commemorate his retirement after 25 years of service. Photo by John McHalele/ladailypost.com

Fire Chief Troy Hughes, 3rd from left, joins firefighters to honor Safety Division Chief Joseph Baca, 4th Read More

Valles Caldera Plans Fall Prescribed Burn

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A prescribed fire is planned in the southwest corner of VCNP between Oct. 11 and Nov. 30 to reduce hazardous fuels, improve wildlife habitat, and create healthier and more resilient ecosystems. Courtesy/VCNP

VCNP News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS – The National Park Service (NPS) is planning a prescribed fire in the southwest corner of Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP) later this fall to reduce hazardous fuels, improve wildlife habitat, and create healthier and more resilient ecosystems.

Fire managers with the preserve aim to take advantage of expected favorable conditions, including fuel moisture Read More

County Council Proclaims October Fire Prevention Month

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LAFD Safety Division Chief Joseph Baca accepts a proclamation from Los Alamos County Councilor Sara Scott during the Sept. 28 Council meeting. The proclamation declares October Fire Prevention Month. Fire Chief Troy Hughes announced at the meeting that Baca will retire Friday from LAFD after 25 years. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation during its regular meeting Sept. 28 declaring October Fire Prevention Month.

Councilor Sara Scott read the proclamation, which states:

WHEREAS:  The Incorporated County of Los Alamos Read More

Fire Danger Remains High On Santa Fe National Forest

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest has experienced higher than normal temperatures and lower than normal precipitation for this time of year, raising concerns about the risk of wildfire well past the historical end of fire season.

Fire managers are monitoring fire indices, including fuel moisture levels which are atypically low for this time of year, and forecasted weather to keep a close eye on the very real risk of wildfire heading into October. The good news is that shorter days, increased cloud cover and the possibility of wetting rain in the first week of October are expected Read More

Fire Chief Troy Hughes Speaks On LAFD Pandemic Response At Military Order Of The World Wars Sept. 21

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Fire Chief Troy Hughes

MOWW News:

Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) Chief Troy Hughes will speak Sept. 21 at the MG Miles Chapter of Military Order Of The World Wars (MOWW) monthly meeting.

Chief Hughes will discuss current vaccination activities in the County in coordination with Nambe Drug and the start of the booster shot distribution. LAFD has played a major part in the many mass vaccination activities in the County.

The meeting will be held via Zoom and begins at 7 p.m. with a brief business meeting followed at about 7:15 p.m. by the presentation.

MOWW meetings are open to the public with RSVP Read More

SFNF Prioritizes Prescribed Burn Projects To Reduce Wildfire Risk, Improve Forest Resilience

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are preparing for the potential resumption of prescribed fire operations before the end of the year to reduce hazardous fuels, improve wildlife habitat, and create healthier, more resilient forest and watershed ecosystems.

Although New Mexico and Arizona have received solid monsoonal moisture this year, alleviating drought conditions for the short term, much of the western U.S. continues to experience hotter, drier weather conditions and high fire activity.

The national wildfire preparedness level is at 5 (PL5), Read More

Scenes From Los Alamos Firefighters 9/11 Memorial Climb

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Bag pipe players Mike Henry, left, and Molly Kernery, second from left, of the New Mexico Fire and Police Pipes and Drums perform during opening ceremonies this morning at the Los Alamos Firefighters 9/11 Memorial Climb at the Ski Hill. Photo by John McHale/ladailyopost.com

A crowd joins Los Alamos Firefighters this morning in their memorial climb up the ski hill on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 – to remember and honor the firefighters and others who lost their lives on that tragic day. Photo by John McHale/ladailyopost.com

Los Alamos Firefighters wore 20 lb. Scott Air-Paks like the ones first Read More

New Mexico Governor On 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Attacks

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From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today will recognize the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks by attending an annual commemoration event hosted by Albuquerque Fire and Rescue.

The governor also issued the following statement:

“This harrowing anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the heroism and sacrifice of first responders in every community. I encourage New Mexicans to pause today to feel and convey gratitude in whatever form feels appropriate or is available to you.

“A generosity of spirit, of grace, is important on somber days Read More