Fire

Governor Secures Resources To Aid Cotton Fire Response

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

From the Office of the Governor:

          • Additional firefighting crews, air support, shelter services mobilized 

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham obtained federal emergency funding Saturday to send additional firefighting crews, engines and air support to combat the Cotton Fire in Valencia County. 

“New Mexican families are facing substantial challenges tonight, and we are mobilizing all available state resources to assist them,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “I’m deeply grateful to the firefighters and first responders who continue to battle this fire under Read More

McQuiston: Does Insurance Cover Your Home If Evacuated?

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

          • What every New Mexico homeowner should know before the next alert

If you’ve lived in New Mexico for a while, especially in areas like Los Alamos, the foothills, or near forested canyons, you know that wildfire season is no joke.

And while we hope we’ll never have to evacuate, those emergency alerts can come fast. You grab your family, your pets, maybe a few important papers — and go.

But once you’ve left your home behind, the question starts creeping in:

“Am I covered if something happens while I’m gone? What if we never get to go

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LAFD Helps Out In The Community, Refreshing VFW Flags

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Los Alamos Firefighters change out the flags at the VFW on Tuesday. Photo by Ashley Shaw

A firefighter climbs the engine ladder to reach the top of the flagpole at the VFW. Photo by Ashley Shaw

COMMUNITY News:

Los Alamos Fire Fighters stepped up to change the flags at the VFW on Tuesday, June 18. They used a fire engine ladder to reach the top of the pole as they refreshed the American and POW flags.

A huge “Thank you!” from the VFW staff and patrons.

A firefighter helps on the ground. Photo by Ashley Shaw Read More

State Issues Smoke Advisory For Southwestern New Mexico In Wake Of Trout And Buck Fires

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NMHealth News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Departments of Health and Environment issued a smoke advisory for communities affected by the Trout Fire in the Silver City area and the Buck Fire near Aragon.

Pending further notice, the advisory is in effect in Grant and Catron counties.

Smoke from the Buck Fire may be visible from Highway 12 southeast of the community of Aragon and southwest of Highway 60. The Trout Fire, north of Silver City, is expected to continue moving north and east, depending on wind direction and other weather conditions. Smoke can travel long distances and may harm air quality Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Rescinds Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) leadership decided to lift Stage 1 Fire Restrictions across the forest, effective at 8 a.m. June 6.

This decision was influenced by several factors that significantly reduced fire risk in the area.

These include:

  • Consistent rainfall throughout May and into June;
  • A precipitation outlook indicating above-normal levels for northern New Mexico;
  • Fuel moisture levels that are wetter than average for this time of year; 
  • A sustained low to moderate fire danger over the past week, which is expected to continue for the next two weeks; and
  • There have
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Fire At Healing America’s Heroes Facility Near Fort Stanton May 25 Now Contained

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HAH CEO Eddie Crain, seen here with a staff member, will be at the upcoming Chamberfest (booth #27) near the post office. He welcomes all veterans and first responders to visit the HAH booth and talk about their FREE programs. Courtesy photo

STATE News:

On Sunday, May 25, afternoon, a campfire broke out near Fort Stanton, NM, where the Healing America’s Heroes (HAH) facility is located. HAH is the nonprofit organization serving disabled veterans and first responders (www.healingamericasheroes.org). The fire quickly burnt over 360 acres within hours, and all residents in Fort Stanton Read More

‘Hope Is Not A Strategy’ … LANL Tour Details Operations To Reduce Risk Of Wildfires

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LANL Emergency Management Division Leader Jeff Dare addresses members of the media on May 28 at the Emergency Operations Center during the Wildfire Preparedness Media Tour. Courtesy/LANL

Media visit the East Jemez Interagency Fire Center during the May 28 Wildfire Preparedness Media Tour. Courtesy/LANL

LANL Wildland Fire Program Manager Richard Nieto addresses the media May 28 at the East Jemez Interagency Fire Center during the Wildfire Preparedness Media Tour. Courtesy/LANL

By KIRSTEN LASKEY 
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Let’s face it: the odds are not looking Read More

Summary Of Council-Adopted $368 Million FY26 Budget

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Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

 On April 23, the Los Alamos County Council adopted a $367.9 million budget for fiscal year (FY) 2026, representing a $9.6 million decrease from the previous year’s $377.5 million budget.

A two-page summary of the adopted budget is outlined in the “Budget in Brief FY 2026,” which can be accessed online at https://lacnm.com/Budget. The full FY 2026 Adopted Budget Book is scheduled for publication in August.

The overall reduction from FY 2025 is due to a combined $38.7M decrease across two funds:

  • Capital Project Fund: Down by $37 million. This fund supports the design
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Firefighters And Air Support Respond To Camp Fire Near Fort Stanton Historic Site

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NMHS News:

Sunday afternoon, May 25, firefighters and air support responded to the Camp Fire within the Fort Stanton area. The area affected by the fire is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area) and the State of New Mexico, Department of Cultural Affairs (Fort Stanton Historic Site).

There have been no reports of injuries to staff or the fire crew. Damage to historic structures in the German Internment Camp area of the site is still being assessed, but two wooden structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s were Read More

LAPD’s 2025 Special Olympics Torch Run May 29

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LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) is honored to participate in the Special Olympics Torch Run, an annual tradition that supports Special Olympic athletes and their inspiring achievements. This year’s event begins at 8 a.m. Thursday, May 29.

LAPD officers will gather at 7:30 a.m. at the Los Alamos Police Department for a special photo opportunity with local Special Olympic athletes before embarking on their run. The route will take runners eastbound on Central Avenue to 4th Street, then to Totavi, where the run resumes on N.M. 502. Runners will continue southbound on N.M. 285, Read More