Fire

NPS Seeks Public Comment On Fire Management Plan’s EA For Valles Caldera National Preserve Through Nov. 3

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Pueblo Parks Fire Crew members monitor a lightning-strike fire on the edge of Valle Grande. Courtesy/NPS

NPS News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS — The National Park Service (NPS) prepared a fire management plan for Valles Caldera National Preserve and is seeking public input on the plan’s environmental assessment (EA) from Oct. 1 through Nov. 3.

The environmental assessment is available for review and comment on the National Park Service’s Planning, Environment and Public Comment (PEPC) website at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/VALLFMPEA2024.

To aid in understanding the assessment, there are companion Read More

Los Alamos County Survey And Recording Of Fire Station 4 Public Meeting Now Available Online

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Public Works and Fire Departments held a public meeting on Monday evening to review the three sites under consideration for the proposed Fire Station 4 replacement project.

Officials announced that those who were unable to attend can now watch a recording of the meeting and take a short survey, both available on the County website: https://lacnm.com/FS4. 

The meeting outlined the need for a replacement fire station and included a tour of the current facility.

Discussions covered the three sites under consideration:

  • 1) The existing station at 4401 Diamond Drive;
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NNSA Posts Floodplain Statement Of Findings On Proposed Live Fire Range Fuels Mitigation Project At LANL

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NNSA News:

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has posted the Floodplain Statement of Findings for the proposed live fire range fire fuels mitigation project at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).

The fire fuels mitigation project would take place in lower Sandia Canyon at the Technical Area 72 Outdoor Live Fire Range and surrounding areas at  LANL.

The proposed project would result in limited and minor direct and indirect short-term impacts to the Sandia Canyon 100-year floodplain and would not result in adverse impacts to the floodplain values or functions.

The proposed Read More

State Provides $70 Million In Zero-Interest Loans Towards Salt And South Fork Fires Recovery

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DFA Secretary Wayne Propst

DFA News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security Emergency Management (DHSEM), have awarded $70 million in zero-interest loans to local governments to repair or replace public infrastructure damaged by fire, flooding or debris caused by or stemming from the Salt and South Fork fires.  

These awards represent the allocation from House Bill 1 of the 2024 Special Session.

“These zero interest loans reflect my administration’s commitment to helping communities rebuild in Read More

Los Alamos County Invites Residents To Site Selection Meeting On Fire Station 4 Replacement Project Sept. 23

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Aerial view of Fire Station 4 at 4401 Diamond Drive. Courtesy/LAC

Street view of Fire Station 4 at 4401 Diamond Drive. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County fire and public works departments are inviting residents to attend the first of three public meetings to discuss the site selection process for replacing Fire Station 4. This in-person meeting  is 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23 at Fire Station 4 at 4401 Diamond Drive.

At the meeting, the County project team will explain the details of the Fire Station 4 replacement project, provide an overview of the criteria for site selection, and discuss Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Plans Prescribed Fire Projects In Española Ranger District

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE—Fire Managers from the Española Ranger District are preparing and planning for multiple prescribed fire projects tentatively planned for fall and winter.

A final decision to proceed with a prescribed fire on the Santa Fe National Forest  (SFNF) depends on agency administrator approval, resource availability, and favorable conditions including fuel moisture levels, air quality and forecast weather. Prescribed fires are managed with firefighter and public safety as priority.

An informational community meeting is scheduled 5:30-7:30 Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the Read More

SFNF Issues Closure Order In Española Ranger District

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Map depicting Tesuque Tribal Closure Order area. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has issued a temporary closure for sections of Forest Road 102 and the Windsor Trail in the Española Ranger District. This is a temporary closure to protect traditional and cultural resources and uses.

This Order went into effect at 8 a.m. Sept. 12 and remains in effect through 8 a.m. Sept. 15, unless rescinded.

Prohibitions: Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Española Ranger District, Read More

McQuiston: Steps To Protect One’s Home From Wildfire

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

Could smoke and embers from a wildfire put your home in danger? Here’s how to stay safe.

Climate change has created warmer, drier weather conditions in the United States, leading to an increasing number of wildfires. Wildfires are unplanned fires that start in natural areas, but as they spread, they can put human communities at risk.

When a wildfire burns, embers—pieces of burning material—can be carried several miles by the wind and ignite additional fires. Wildfire smoke can travel much farther, affecting the air quality Read More

NMDOT Supports National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week With Car Seat Checks Available Statewide

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NMDOT News:

DEMING – Sept. 15-21 is National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week. The campaign focuses on the importance of properly securing children in an appropriate car or booster seat.

To support the nationwide event, the New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division  (NMDOT TSD) (NMDOT TSD) will sponsor Car Seat Inspection Clinics, 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 as part of National Seat Check Saturday.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motor vehicle-related injuries remain a leading cause of death for children ages 15 Read More

Prescribed Fire Projects Begin On Santa Fe National Forest

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Fire managers from the Jemez Ranger District plan to begin ignitions on the 1,701-acre North Joaquin prescribed fire project as early as mid-September. Courtesy/SFNF

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Fire managers from the Jemez Ranger District plan to begin ignitions on the 1,701-acre North Joaquin prescribed fire project as early as mid-September. The project area is approximately 6 miles west of Jemez Springs and 3 miles south of Rancho de Chaparral Girl Scout Camp.

The North Joaquin prescribed fire is part of the Chaparral National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) decision with the objective to restore Read More