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Families Share Experiences Working With Claims Office

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FEMA News:

SANTA FE — Three New Mexico families are sharing their stories about how the Claims Office has helped them get paid for losses from the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.

FEMA produced the videos, which are posted on YouTube. The participants did not receive any compensation for appearing in the videos.

​​​​​​​Julie Kincheloe

Julie Kincheloe and her sister faced the daunting task of rebuilding their lives from scratch. “FEMA was very helpful,” Kincheloe says. “They gave us money. We purchased these sheds that we’re converting into tiny homes.”

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PJ6a6DxMOc Read More

FEMA: Agencies To Hold Two Claims Office Resource Fairs

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FEMA News:

SANTA FE –The State of New Mexico Disaster Case Management Team and United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Partner Network will partner with the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Advocate Team in Guadalupita and Rociada on two resource fairs.

The Resource Fairs, Jan. 16 and Jan. 18 will provide information one-on-one to those who may have filed a claim or who hope to file a claim. These fairs are to meet with area residents affected by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and subsequent flooding. These events make it convenient to learn about the claims process Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Prescribed Fire Update

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San Juan East Burn Piles in the Jemez Ranger District. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — With the recent and forecast snow fall the Santa Fe National Forest continues pile burn projects across districts. The decision to proceed with each pile burn depends on multiple factors including persistent snowpack, air quality, ventilation, and resource availability.

Once ignited the piles are patrolled regularly and infrared detection devices such as a handheld thermal camera and an Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS drone) will help fire personnel determine when the pile burns are called out. A prescribed Read More

Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Offices Closed MLK Day

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FEMA News:

SANTA FE — The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Offices in Las Vegas, Mora and Santa Fe, and the Helpline, will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The Claims Offices and the Helpline will resume operations at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Callers are welcome to leave a voice message and the call will be returned during regular operating hours.

The Helpline

  • Monday – Thursday
    7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Call: 505.995.7133

For information regarding the Claims Office, visit the Claims Office website at fema.gov/hermits-peak. For information in Spanish, visit Read More

NPS To Begin Prescribed Burns On San Antonio Mountain

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NPS News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS — With good snow conditions, National Park Service (NPS) fire managers plan to start burning piles on 225 acres in the San Antonio Mountain Pile Unit of Valles Caldera National Preserve as early as  Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Ignition operations are expected to take multiple days and daily acreage will depend on conditions.

So far this winter, fire crews have completed approximately 137 acres of pile-burning on the South Mountain Unit. These piles will continue to be monitored and an additional 170 acres may be burned if conditions allow.

For the full list of potential burn locations, Read More

USDA Forest Service: The Future Of Fire Is Female

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The Women in Wildland Fire Crew led in line by Ashlynn Buschschulte, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, 2023.  Photo by Julianne Nikirk/USDA Forest Service

A Women in Wildland Fire cadet practices hoselays during Women in Wildfire Training, 2023.  Photo by Julianne Nikirk/USDA Forest Service

USDA Forest Service News:

Last summer, when a wildfire started near her hometown, McClane Moody saw groups of scruffy men running around in dirty yellow shirts, green pants and muddy boots.

They were wildland firefighters working to control the blaze. Moody was intrigued. She wanted to help her Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Prescribed Fires: Pile Burns Tentatively Planned In Jemez And Española Ranger Districts

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A prescribed burn underway in 2022 in Pacheco Canyon. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) fire managers have scheduled potential prescribed pile burns in both the Jemez and Española ranger districts as early as this week.

Operations will involve pile burn projects intended to reduce hazardous fuels, enhance wildlife habitat, and improve forest health.

The decision to proceed with each pile burn will depend on multiple factors, including persistent snowpack, air quality, ventilation, and resource availability. Once ignited the pile burns are patrolled Read More

Claims Office Advocate Connects In The New Year

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FEMA News:

SANTA FE — The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Advocate Connects events will continue in 2024. The Advocate team is available each Tuesday and Thursday in January to assist anyone impacted by the fire and subsequent flooding who have questions or concerns about the claims process.

The Advocate Connects sessions are weekly in-person events designed to provide you support, listen to your concerns, solve problems and advocate on your behalf. The sessions are open to anyone interested in learning more about the Claims Office and process.

You don’t need to make an appointment. Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Staff To Hold Public Meeting Jan. 10 On Upcoming Española Ranger District Prescribed Pile Burns

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SFNF News:

          • Learn more about upcoming prescribed pile burns in the Española Ranger District on the Santa Fe National Forest

SANTA FE — The public is invited to join Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) staff to learn more about upcoming prescribed pile burns in the Española Ranger District.

The meeting is 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10 in the classroom at the Randall Davey Audubon Center and Sanctuary in Santa Fe.

Fire managers are planning two potential pile burns:

  • The Pacheco Canyon piles are off Forest Road 102; and
  • The Hyde Park piles are off Hyde Park Road.

Both pile burns are intended to reduce Read More

FEMA: Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Claims Office Reaches $276 Million In Compensation

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Courtesy/FEMA

FEMA News:

SANTA FE – The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Claims Office has published updated claims data as of Dec. 21.

The office has provided $276 million to people affected by last year’s Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.

The attached infographic updates the numbers of claimants, total compensation of claims and provides a breakdown by types of losses.

To view the progress, visit fema.gov/hermits-peak (for Spanish, visit fema.gov/es/hermits-peak) or Facebook at facebook.com/HermitsPeakCalfCanyonClaimsOffice. Read More