Fire

Valles Caldera National Preserve Burns Planned

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Firefighter ignites prescribed burn at VCNP with a driptorch. Courtesy/NPS

VCNP News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS – Valles Caldera National Preserve is planning to implement prescribed burn projects from early October through the end of November, based on suitable weather and fuel conditions.

The prescribed burn will take place within an approximately 1,800-acre project area in the Banco Bonito district of the preserve – north of N.M. 4 near mile marker 30. The burn operations will be completed in phases over a total of 8-10 days and are not expected to cause road closures or disrupt visitor activities Read More

IHM Celebrates Blue Mass Honoring First Responders

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The Rev. Glenn Jones prays for Los Alamos Police Ofc. Ben Irving, center, Sheriff Marco Lucero and all first responders in the community during this evening’s Blue Mass celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

From left, the Rev. Glenn Jones, Los Alamos Police Ofc. Ben Irving and Sheriff Marco Lucero during this evening’s Blue Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

A special cake was served to first responders and parishoners this evening following the Blue Mass. Photo Read More

Gallinas Watershed Prescribed Burn Planned

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SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest are planning to conduct the previously announced Gallinas Watershed prescribed burn on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District. 
 
The window for the prescribed burn will open Oct. 3 and extend through January 2017. The decision to burn will be dependent on favorable weather conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality, weather forecasts and available resources.
 
The 1,300-acre Gallinas Watershed treatment area is located approximately 20 miles northwest of
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Managed Fires On SFNF Meet Objectives

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SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest have completed operations on both the 329-acre 138 Fire on the Jemez Ranger District and the 700-acre Cuerno Fire on the Coyote Ranger District. 
 
Both the 138 and Cuerno Fires were lightning-caused and presented opportunities to capitalize on natural ignitions to achieve multiple objectives on the landscape.
 
Objectives for both fires included:
  • mitigating the risk of high-intensity destructive wildfires by reducing excess fuels, including ponderosa pine litter, dried grasses, and dead
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Mesa Potrero Prescribed Burn Planned On Coyote Ranger District

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SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest are planning to conduct the Mesa Potrero pile burn on the Coyote Ranger District. 
 
Ignitions on the 470-acre fire, located 7 miles northwest of Coyote, could begin as early as Sept. 22 and run through Dec. 31, 2016. That window is dependent on favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts.
 
Prescribed fires are one of the most effective tools available to resource managers for restoring fire-adapted ecosystems. These fires
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138 Fire On Jemez Ranger District To Proceed With Management To Meet Multiple Objectives

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SFNF News:
 
Location: Bear Springs Canyon, South of Forest Road 266
Size: 33-acres
Start Date: Sept. 8, 2016
Structures Threatened: None
Cause: Lightning
Percent Contained:  0%
 
Objectives: Mitigate the risk of future high-intensity destructive wildfires, provide point protection for historical sites and jurisdictionboundaries, improve forest health and promote the growth of grasses and shrubs that provide habitat for game and non-game species.
 
Summary: Fire managers have decided to
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Prescribed Burn Planned On Cuba Ranger District

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SFNF News:
 
Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest are planning to conduct the Cedar Springs prescribed burn on the Cuba Ranger District sometime between Sept. 23 and Oct. 1. That window is dependent on favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts.
 
The 2,187-acre Cedar Springs prescribed burn is approximately five miles northeast of the community of Llaves and one mile north of the Dead Man Lookout. When ignitions begin, there will be a forest closure order issued for public safety in areas around Forest Service Roads 6
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SFNF Prescribed Burns For Remainder Of 2016

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SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest are planning to conduct multiple prescribed burns across the forest between now and the end of the year. Any decision to burn will be dependent on favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts.
 
Here is a list of planned burns:
 
Coyote Ranger District
  • Mesa Potrero – 470 acres on Mesa Alta 7 miles northwest of Coyote
  • French Mesa – 5,041 acres located 10 miles south of Gallina
Cuba Ranger District
  • Chaparral Diego Unit – 378 acres located 2 miles southwest of
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UNM-LA Cuts Ribbon On Newly Renovated Fire & EMS Training Facility

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UNM-Los Alamos CEO Dr. Cynthia Rooney and UNM-LA Advisory Board Chair Steve Boerigter cut the ribbon placed in front of the ambulance simulator Aug. 11, officially opening the renovated Fire & EMS Training Facility on campus. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Interior of the simulated ambulance used for training at UNM-LA. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
By NANCY COOMBS
UNM-Los Alamos

The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) hosted an Open House and ribbon cutting event Aug. 11 to celebrate the completed renovation of the Fire Read More