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Los Alamos Fire Department To Host 2022 Retirement, Recognition And Promotion Ceremony Saturday

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) invites the public to join its 2022 retirement, recognition and promotion ceremony of distinguished LAFD employees.  

Date: Saturday, Jan. 14

Time: 10 a.m.

Location: Crossroads Church, 97 East Road  

Light refreshments will be served.

State Sen. Leo Jaramillo will deliver a keynote address with brief remarks from Los Alamos County Councilor Randall Ryti and Deputy County Manager Anne Laurent.

A complete listing of the 2022 retirements, recognitions and promotions, including the Phoenix and Stork Awards and the badge pinning progression, Read More

LAPD Investigates Crash At Grand Canyon & Pajarito Road

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LAPD is investigating this crash that occurred this morning at the intersection of Grand Canyon and Pajarito Road on N.M. 4 in White Rock. LAFD transported one person from the scene with minor injuries to LAMC. Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred this morning at the intersection of Grand Canyon and Pajarito Road on N.M. 4 in White Rock. 

The Los Alamos Fire Department transported one person with minor injuries to Los Alamos Medical Center.

LAPD advises motorists to exercise caution when traveling near this crash Read More

Luján To Join Las Cruces Fire Department To Highlight Mental & Behavioral Health Investments

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News:

LAS CRUCES — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) will meet with Las Cruces Fire Department officials 2-4 p.m. (EST) today, Jan. 10 to celebrate two Congressionally directed spending projects secured to improve mental and behavioral health care services to the Las Cruces community.

Totaling more than $1 million, these investments that Luján secured will support the crisis response unit that responds to crisis calls received on the 911 system, including welfare checks, intoxication, overdoses, suicide attempts, and behavioral issues.

This funding Read More

Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Hosts Job Fair

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office will host a job fair in Mora.

Rep. Leger Fernández helped secure the $2.5 billion that established the office and will fund these jobs. Visit FEMA.gov for more information on the hiring process.

The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office is hiring full-time positions to support the processing of claims and provision of compensation to claimants impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.

Available Positions Include:

  • Chief Ombudsman (Advocate);
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New Mexico Congressional Delegation Urges FEMA To Update Wildfire Claims Process

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Congressional Delegation News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives-Elect Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) filed a public comment letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell and the Hermit’s Peak Claims Office Director Angela Gladwell raising their concerns with components of the Interim Final Rule (IFR) that implements the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act.

In their letter, the lawmakers recommended Read More

Two People Die From Gunshots At Los Alamos Home

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LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) responded at 4:12 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4 to a residence in the Denver Steels area after receiving 9-1-1 calls related to a victim of a gunshot wound. (Note: This incident is unrelated to a previous “shots fired” call LAPD responded to Wednesday at a separate residence within the Denver Steels area.)

Police officers located two individuals with gunshot wounds. Los Alamos Fire Department Medics arrived to render aid.

Both individuals succumbed to their wounds and died at the scene.

LAPD’s Criminal Investigations Section has initiated a criminal Read More

Los Alamos Fire Department 2022 Year In Review

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Ryn Herrmann and Sam McRae of the Los Alamos Chamber deliver the banner that was hanging on the Diamond Drive overpass after the Cerro Pelado Fire to Chief Troy Hughes, left, and fire officials. The banner hung on the Diamond Drive overpass immediately after the Cerro Pelado Fire, then was at Los Alamos ChamberFest for the community to sign. Courtesy/Chamber 

Fire Chief Troy Hughes
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los ALamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
2022 marked a year of significant challenges and changes for the Los Alamos County Fire Department including retirements resulting in more than 120
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Balderas Takes Action To Recover Damages From Fires

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Attorney General Hector Balderas

AG News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Wednesday, New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas announced that his office filed comments on the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act Regulations that were recently promulgated by the federal government.

The Attorney General’s comments strongly suggest changes be made to the regulations to address concerns with FEMA’s appointed claims manager, limitations on damages, and the lack of a clear appellate process.

Specifically, AG Balderas requests that FEMA appoint an independent claims manager with experience Read More

Many Roles With A Common Goal: Fire Adapted New Mexico Learning Network Releases Informational Video

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FACNM News:

SANTA FE — The Fire Adapted New Mexico learning network (FACNM) recently released a 6-minute video showing how many people working together can achieve the common goal of a more wildfire adapted future. 

The purpose of the video is to help practitioners understand where they fit into the bigger picture of wildfire preparedness, response, and recovery. The video highlights various roles within a fire adapted community that can help us think past the resident and homeowner level by supporting learning and relationship building between fire departments, local

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Luján On Delivering Results For New Mexico

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) secured $4.5 million in savings for his constituents in 2023 and assisted more than 1,100 New Mexicans through casework services.

Sen. Luján also sent more than 130,000 letters to New Mexicans who contacted the office seeking information on policies and legislative priorities.

This year, Sen. Luján introduced 80 bills and amendments with 29 successfully passing the Senate. In total, 24 bills and amendments spearheaded by Luján were signed, or are expected to be signed, by President Biden in service Read More