Fire

Santa Fe National Forest Pile Burn Ignitions Begin Today

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Prescribed pile burn ignitions begin today in the Jemez and Cuba Ranger Districts and Friday in the Española Ranger District. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Prescribed pile burn ignitions will begin today, Nov. 14, in the Jemez and Cuba Ranger Districts, and Friday, Nov. 15, in the Española Ranger District.

Pile burning is meant to treat slash such as branches, piled by thinning crews with the aim to reduce flammable fuels and mitigate the risk of large high intensity wildfires.

The decision to proceed with each pile burn depends on multiple factors, including snowpack, air quality, ventilation, Read More

Pile Burn Season Begins On Santa Fe National Forest

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Santa Fe National Forest fire managers prepare for winter prescribed fire activities. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — With recent snowfall, Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) fire managers are preparing for winter prescribed fire activities.

Pile burns are tentatively planned as early as next week and will occur between November and April in the Cuba, Coyote, Jemez, and Espanola ranger districts. Pile burning is meant to treat slash, like branches, piled by thinning crews with the aim to reduce flammable fuels and mitigate the risk of large high intensity wildfires.

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Bureau Of Land Management Farmington Field Office Plans Prescribed Pile Burns Near Cedar Hill And West Navajo

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BLM News:

FARMINGTON — Beginning Nov. 1, 2024, and continuing through out the month, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to conduct prescribed pile burn operations in two locations in the Farmington Field Office.

One unit will be seven acres in size, located just south of Cedar Hill. The second unit will be 12 acres in size, near NM 511, between mile marker 17 and 20, approximately five miles north/northwest of Navajo Lake State Park.

These operations are weather-dependent and will take several days to complete. Fire management crews will monitor daily weather to decide which date the Read More

Public Notice: BPU May Attend Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project Groundbreaking Ceremony Nov. 7

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Board of Public Utilities:

Members of the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) may attend the Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project Groundbreaking Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7.

A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken.

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McQuiston: House Fires – $1.1 Billion Annual Property Damage

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

With colder weather now arriving, house fires become more prevalent. From cozy fires and candlelight dinners to space heaters to warm up a cold garage, ‘tis the season for more risk from fire.

Here are some great tips to remember to help avoid house fires and keep your family safe for the upcoming holidays.

Have a working smoke alarm – depending on the size of your home, multiple alarms may be necessary. Make sure each one is working properly by testing monthly. Also, change the batteries when you hear the short beep alert or yearly, Read More

Deputy Fire Chief Wendy Servey Discusses Station 4 Relocation Project At Kiwanis Club Meeting

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Deputy Fire Chief Wendy Servey discusses the Fire Station 4 relocation project during the Oct. 14 Kiwanis meeting. Courtesy/Kiwanis

By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos

At the Kiwanis of Los Alamos Oct. 14 meeting, County Deputy Fire Chief Wendy Servey gave a presentation on the Fire Station 4 relocation project.

The project is in the conceptual design phase with community and neighborhood meetings in the works and a projected site selection planned in November.

The three sites considered are next to the existing station, on the golf course maintenance area near the roundabout, and on Read More

County Reopens Survey For Fire Station 4 Site Selection

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Public Works and Fire departments hosted a public meeting at 5:30 p.m., Oct. 15 at the Fire Department Administration offices.

During the meeting, the project team presented the results of the site selection survey, which closed on Oct. 7, along with collected data on response times, environmental impacts, and a rough cost analysis for the three sites being considered for the replacement of Fire Station 4.

In response to requests from meeting attendees, the project team has reopened the survey, now available until 11:59 p.m., Oct. 30.

Officials are encouraging Read More

Public Meetings Scheduled On Fire Station 4 Site Selection

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Public Works and Fire departments have scheduled two additional public meetings regarding the site selection for the new Fire Station 4.

Scheduled for Oct. 15 and 21, both in-person meetings will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Fire Department Administration offices at 999 Central Ave., 3rd Floor.

Officials thank all residents who participated in the site selection survey, which closed on Oct. 7.

At the upcoming meetings, the County project team will review the survey responses for the three sites under consideration.

During the first public meeting, held Read More

SFNF: Prescribed Fire Planned In Jemez Ranger District

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Prescribed fire unit area in the Jemez Ranger District. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE—Fire managers from the Jemez Ranger District plan to begin ignitions on the 582-acre Cat Mesa prescribed fire project as early as Oct. 20, 2024. The project area is east of Forest Road 135 approximately 1.5 miles east of the Village of Jemez Springs.

The Cat Mesa prescribed fire is part of the Southwest Jemez Land Restoration Project National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) decision with project objectives to promote the important role fire plays in maintaining forest ecosystems and reduce hazardous Read More

Location, Location, Location … Public Input Sought On Best Site For New Fire Station In Los Alamos

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Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes speaks to attendees at the public meeting held Sept. 23 at Fire Station No. 4. The meeting was held to collect input on where the new Fire Station No. 4 building should be located. Courtesy/LAC

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

It has become obvious that Los Alamos Fire Station No. 4 on Diamond Drive near the Los Alamos Golf Course needs to be replaced. The building, which was built in 1964, no longer serves modern-day firefighting needs. It is a bit too small for vehicles and equipment, doesn’t accommodate genders and isn’t designed Read More