Fire

Making Communities More Resilient To Wildfire Is Focus Of Thompson Ridge Slash Pit Prescribed Burn

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SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― Fire managers on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are working with local communities to reduce the risk of wildfire by planning a prescribed burn at the Thompson Ridge slash pit this winter.
 
The half-acre slash pit, located at the end of Forest Road 106 just north of the community of Thompson Ridge and ten miles north of Jemez Springs, is a collaborative effort between the Jemez Ranger District and the surrounding area to promote fire-adapted communities in the wildland-urban interface (WUI).
 
WUI refers to the transition
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SFNF: Joaquin Prescribed Burn May Begin Nov. 30

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SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― Fire managers on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) plan to take advantage of favorable conditions, including snow pack, fuel moisture levels, air quality, wind and weather forecasts, to burn piles of woody debris on the Joaquin project area starting as early as Nov. 30.
 
The unit is approximately 648 acres and about 7 miles north of the community of Gilman west of Forest Road (FR) 376 and south of FR 534. 
 
Prescribed fire is one of the most effective tools available to restore fire-adapted ecosystems like the SFNF by applying
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Red Cross: Turn Clocks Back, Test Smoke Alarms

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ARC News:
Daylight saving time ends this Sunday, and the American Red Cross urges everyone to test their smoke alarms when turning back their clocks.
As the fall season ushers in cold weather, it also increases the risk of deadly home fires. That’s because heating equipment is the second most common cause of fatalities from home fires—which, on average, takes seven lives every day in the U.S., according to the National Fire Protection Association. But working smoke alarms can double a person’s odds of survival.
“The Red Cross wants everyone to stay safe this winter,” said Jim Gilloon, regional
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Home Fire Campaign: Heat Your Home Safely

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ARC News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― If you live in regions with seasonal change and cooler weather, it’s time to think about turning your heat back on.
 
Because heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires, the American Red Cross reminds everyone to be cautious when using heating sources, as well to test their smoke alarms and practice their escape plan in case of a fire.
 
HEAT YOUR HOME SAFELY
 
1. All heating equipment needs at least three feet of space. Keep away children, pets and things that can burn, such as paper, matches, bedding, furniture, clothing, carpets and rugs.
 
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Police Officers & Firefighters Share In Trick Or Treat On MainStreet With Community In Downtown Los Alamos

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Los Alamos Police officers celebrate Trick or Treat on MainStreet with the community Friday in Downtown Los Alamos. Cpl. Jay Eakins, left, and Sgt. Tim Lonz are spotted lifting up Cmdr. Oliver Morris as they are photobombed by Det. Cpl. Joey Robinson. Photo by Kateri Morris

Los Alamos Firefighter David Baca mingles with community members and shows  them the featues of Engine 6 during Trick or Treat on MainStreet Friday in Downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Kateri Morris

Cpl. Jay Eakins greets a future junior officer during the festivities Friday in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Kateri Morris Read More

USDA To Celebrate First Responder Recognition Day

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USDA News:
 
ALBUQERQUE ― USDA Rural Development State Director Arthur A. Garcia announced that the agency will honor all first responders with a recognition ceremony in Belen.
 
During the ceremony Garcia will announce the funding of 12 new police cars for the City of Belen Police Department. In addition, he will announce the funding of a new water filtration treatment system for the city of Belen. USDA Community Programs authorize the financing of these types of projects in rural communities across the United States.
 
Earlier this year, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution
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Smoke In The Jemez Expected To Last Several Days

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Scene today near the mailbox turnout in Sulfur Canyon on N.M. 4 in The Jemez. Photo by Keith Kihara/Jemez Springs
 
NMFI News:
 
JEMEZ SPRINGS — Fire managers began prescribed burn operations Thursday within Valles Caldera National Preserve.
 
Smoke from the burn is visible today and with burn operations expected to last a few days, officials say that smoke may be visible through next week.
 
The prescribed burns will target approximately 700 acres in the Banco Bonito and Cerro Seco areas in the western portion of the preserve. The burns will not
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Prescribed Fire For Little Coyote Creek Postponed

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FSG News:
 
AMGEL FIRE ― The Forest Stewards Guild (FSG), working closely with the New Mexico State Land Office (SLO), New Mexico State Forestry, Moreno Valley Fire Department, and Angel Fire Fire Department have postponed the prescribed burn for the area around Little Coyote Creek adjacent to Black Lake.
 
The burn has yet to be rescheduled but partners are looking for favorable conditions in either late fall 2019 or spring 2020.
 
The burn area was identified as a critical area in the Enchanted Circle Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) and remains a top fuels reduction
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