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Los Alamos County Enters Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

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COUNTY News:

Due to ongoing dry conditions and prevailing high winds, Fire Marshal Colorado Cordova of the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) has enacted fire restrictions to Stage 1 effective May 4, within the boundaries of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos to safeguard public health and safety, as well as protect lands, structures, natural and historical artifacts. 

Under the Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Order 25-01, stringent restrictions and conditions are imposed as follows:   

 

  1. Building, maintaining and use of outdoor fires including campfires and recreational fires
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Santa Fe National Forest Enters Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Due to elevated wildfire risk, the Santa Fe National Forest will implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions forest-wide beginning Sunday, May 4, 2025, until September 30, 2025.

The decision to implement fire restrictions is based on various factors, including the availability of firefighting resources, current drought conditions, weather forecast, the time of year, and fuel moisture levels. Terrance Gallegos, Santa Fe National Forest Fire Management Staff Officer, stated, “We are coordinating with our state, county, and federal partners to implement fire restrictions. Read More

Tom Ribe To Speak At Los Alamos Historical Society’s May Lecture On Cerro Grande Fire & 25 Years Of Mega Fires

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Los Alamos Historical Society News:

The Los Alamos Historical Society has announced its upcoming lecture, a free event 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge. Author Tom Ribe will speak on the 25th anniversary of the Cerro Grande Fire.

Ribe is a writer and environmental advocate based in northern New Mexico. He is the author of Inferno by Committee: A History of the Cerro Grande Fire, which offers a compelling and meticulously researched account of the prescribed burn that turned into one of the most destructive wildfires in New Mexico history.

Inferno by Committee was re-released Read More

Tribute To Fire Chief Troy Hughes On Eve Of Retirement

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Fire Chief Troy Hughes at Anderson Overlook recently is retiring Friday and the Community is invited to an event honoring the Chief, noon-2 p.m. Friday at Fuller Lodge. Drone photo/Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes has served the community since 2011 and is set to retire the end of April. Under his leadership, LAFD joined the ranks of the top 1 percent of fire departments in the nation in 2021 to attain a Public Protection Classification (PPC) Insurance Service Office (ISO) rating of 1. The prestigious Read More

Wildland Urban Interface Town Hall Presentation April 30

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COUNTY News:

As the threat of wildfire is increasing, cities and counties nationwide are adopting International Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) standards as part of their building and fire prevention codes—not only to reduce fire risk, but also to demonstrate proactive mitigation that may help residents retain or secure homeowners’ insurance in high-risk areas.

Join Los Alamos County for a brief presentation and discussion regarding the recent efforts of County staff, including the Fire Marshal and the Chief Building Official, on the best way to implement the WUI ordinance using industry Read More

County Officials Invite Community To Appreciation Event Honoring Fire Chief Troy Hughes April 25 At Fuller Lodge

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County officials invite the public to a Community Appreciation event honoring Fire Chief Troy Hughes noon to 2 p.m. Friday, April 25 at Fuller Lodge, his final day with the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD).

The event will celebrate Chief Hughes’ 14 years of dedicated service to the community before he relocates to South Dakota to begin his new position as Fire Chief for the Brookings Fire Department. 

Hughes was appointed to lead the LAFD in October 2011, bringing 26 years of firefighter, leadership and education experience to the role. He remained deeply committed to Read More

Military Order Of The World Wars Honors Los Alamos County Fire Department Chief Troy L. Hughes For Outstanding Service To The Laboratory, The Community And The Nation

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Commander Gregg Giesler presents a special award Tuesday evening to Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy L. Hughes on behalf of The MG Franklin E. Miles Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars in recognition of his outstanding service to the Laboratory, the community and the nation. Courtesy/MOWW

MOWW News:

Members of the The MG Franklin E. Miles Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars presented a special award Tuesday evening to Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy L. Hughes in recognition of his outstanding service to the Laboratory, the community and the nation:

Troy L. Hughes
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Plans Progress On New Los Alamos Fire Station #4

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The conceptual site plan for the new Fire Station #4. Courtesy/LAC

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

The design for the new Los Alamos Fire Station #4 is getting more defined. The station will replace the existing facility at the same location, 4401 Diamond Drive.

Project Manager Sobia Sayeda reported Thursday that the preliminary design was concluded in March and work is now focused on schematic design.

She explained that while conducting the preliminary design, the site was evaluated, easements looked at and an initial geo-technological report was done. Read More

Scenes From Arson And Vandalism Sunday At Republican Party Of New Mexico Headquarters In Albuquerque

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Scene of the aftermath of the arson early Sunday morning at the Republican Party of New Mexico headquarters at 5150 San Francisco Road NE #A in Albuquerque. State Republican leaders will hold a press conference at 4 p.m. today to address this situation. The event will feature comments from RPNM Chairwoman Amy Barela, House Leader Gail Armstrong and Senate Leader Bill Sharer, with additional state lawmakers present. Courtesy/RPNM

Scene of the aftermath of arson Sunday at the Republican Party of New Mexico headquarters. Courtesy/RPNM

Scene of the aftermath of arson Sunday at the Republican Read More