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Herbicide Application Begins In HPCC Burned Area
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Starting July 1, the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) in collaboration with the National Forest Foundation (NFF) will use a variety of vegetation management strategies to treat invasive species on 1,400 acres per year totaling 4,200 acres over 3 to 4 years within the Hermit’s Peak Calf Canyon (HPCC) burned area. “By implementing adaptive invasive plant management strategies, such as targeted herbicide application, we can foster the recovery of native plants that are resilient against disturbances like floods and wildfires,” Christine Bishop stated, Invasive Plant Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Plans To Manage 176-Acre Lightning-Caused Laguna Wildfire In Coyote Ranger District
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) fire managers are planning to actively manage the lightning-caused Laguna Fire located in the Coyote Ranger District, 8 miles north of N.M. 96 and west of the Chama River Canyon Wilderness.
Eighty personnel are working on the Laguna Wildfire.
The wildfire was first reported on Wednesday, June 25, and is burning in an area that has undergone the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process and previously thinned and treated with prescribed fire.
The objectives for the Laguna Wildfire prioritize the safety of firefighters and the public Read More
Denish: After The Smoke Clears…Wildfires & Economic Fallout
By DIANE DENISH
Corner To Corner
diane@dianedenish.com
No one has to tell us wildfire season is in full swing in New Mexico. The smell of smoke — even from hundreds of miles away — reminds us of what’s happening. If the wind doesn’t bring the scent, the haze across the western sky surely will.
New Mexico’s vast landscape — from the San Augustin Plains to the Gila Wilderness and the Bosque through Valencia and Bernalillo counties — has always been vulnerable to wildfires. Fires are a natural part of Western ecology.
But things are changing. Fire season now starts earlier and lasts longer as climate Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos Airport Open House Saturday
The Los Alamos County Airport, in cooperation with Chapter 691 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Los Alamos ScienceFest 2025, hosted an Open House Saturday morning that included aviation activities, exhibits, and fun with various experimental aircraft, many built in Los Alamos and the surrounding area. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Kevin Carpenter is seated in the EAA Hangar’s flight simulator to try his hand at flying the virtual over Los Alamos and the surrounding area as Instructor Skip Egdorf watches and helps him stay on course. Carpenter said he wants to become Read More
Final Update On Twin Cabins Wildfire
Forest Service News:
This is the final update that will be provided on the Twin Cabins Wildfire.
The Twin Cabins Wildfire ignited at 1 p.m., June 23, in the Jemez Ranger District.
The location is near the northwest boundary between Valles Caldera National Preserve and Santa Fe National Forest, adjacent to Forest Road 144 and Twin Cabins Canyon.
Details:
- Size:
- 40 acres
- Containment:
- 100 %
- Cause:
- Under investigation
- Vegetation:
- Burning in oak brush, Ponderosa pine, and Douglas fir.
- Resources:
- 40 personnel
- Overview:
- Fire crews are actively managing the 40-acre wildfire using full suppression
State Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Stolen Forestry Equipment Valued At Over $180,000
Forestry equipment was stolen earlier in June. Courtesy photo
Two white box trailers contained equipment valued at over $180,000 were stolen earlier in June. Courtesy photo
NMSP News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Police is seeking the public’s help with locating stolen equipment critical to wildfire response operations.
Between 8 p.m., June 7, 2025, and 4 p.m., June 8, 2025, a black Chevrolet Tahoe bearing New Mexico license plate #CBXP28 accessed the New Mexico Forestry Department depot, located at 1085 Richards Ave, Santa Fe, NM, on three separate occasions.
During these entries, the Read More
Twin Cabins Wildfire Update For June 26
Forest Service:
Firefighters have knocked down the Twin Cabins Wildfire to approximately 40 acres in the Jemez Ranger District, near the northwest boundary between Valles Caldera National Preserve and the Santa Fe National Forest, adjacent to Forest Road 144 and Twin Cabins Canyon.
Start Date: June 23, 2025, at 1 p.m.
Containment: 10%
Cause: Under investigation
Vegetation: Burning in oak brush, Ponderosa pine, and Douglas fir.
Resources: 40 personnel
Overview: Fire crews are actively managing the 40-acre wildfire using full suppression tactics. Currently, the wildfire does not pose Read More
Twin Cabins Wildfire Update June 25
Twin Cabins Wildfire in the Jemez Ranger District. Courtesy photo
JRD News:
Location: The wildfire is in the Jemez Ranger District, near the northwest boundary between the Valles Caldera National Preserve and the Santa Fe National Forest, adjacent to Forest Road 144 and Twin Cabins Canyon.
Start Date: June 23, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.
Size: 40 acres
Containment: 10%
Cause: Under investigation
Vegetation: Burning in oak brush, ponderosa pine, and Douglas fir.
Resources: 40 personnel
Overview: Fire crews are actively managing the 40-acre wildfire using full suppression tactics. Currently, the Read More
Op-Ed: Volunteer Firefighters Should Be Included Under New Mexico’s Cancer Presumption Legislation
By JONATHAN SHARP
Chief Financial Officer
Environmental Litigation Group, P.C.,
Firefighting remains one of the most hazardous professions. In addition to visible threats such as collapsing structures, poisonous smoke, and thermal injuries, these first responders face prolonged exposure to toxic substances, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Often dubbed “forever chemicals” – these synthetic compounds were once praised for their exceptional strength and chemical stability, making them integral to various firefighting products, such as turnout gear and Read More