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Forest Service BAER Aerial Seeding & Mulching Treatments Set To Begin For Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire Area

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SFNF News:

The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team will begin aerial seeding and mulching treatments on National Forest System (NFS) lands in the south-central portion of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire Aug. 14.

Rampart Helicopter Services was awarded the contract and will be working closely with the BAER team to implement the planned seeding and mulching treatments.

The BAER assessment team has identified priority treatment areas within the fire perimeter with moderate to high soil burn severity. Seeding and mulching will help intercept rainfall Read More

Calf Canyon Fire: Firefighters & Equipment Operators Working Along Roadways

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Map of the Calf Canyon Fire. Courtesy/SFNF 

SFNF News:

Fire officials ask all residents and visitors to use caution while driving on roads around the fire area, many roads have been damaged from rain run-off, and obey all traffic warnings.

Firefighters and equipment operations continue to work on removing debris, mud, and rocks off roads while trucks move heavy equipment and culverts in areas where flooding has occurred. Log trucks have started moving logs from Osha Pass to Angel Fire along Forest Road 76 and NM 434. Remain alert and drive cautiously for your safety and those working to clear Read More

Governor Urges Mora And San Miguel County Residents With Wildfire-Related Flood Debris To Apply For Full Service Removal Program

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STATE News:

SAN MIGUEL & MORA COUNTIES — Following Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s announcement July 28 that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted her request to include flooding impacts in New Mexico’s disaster declaration for counties affected by wildfires, the Full Service Debris Program is now accepting Right of Entry applications that include wildfire debris that enters property due to flooding. Debris must be a result of flooding, wind, or fire damage related to the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.

“The county is grateful for the inclusion of the flood debris Read More

Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Closure Area Reduced, Opening Up More Access To Pecos Wilderness

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Map of the area closure for Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fires. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE —— The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) today reduced the size of the closure area for the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire to allow for increased public access in the high country of the Pecos Wilderness.

The updated closure order, went into effect at 8 a.m. today, and opens an additional 11,517 acres at higher elevations within the Pecos Wilderness.

The Carson National Forest is also reopening portions of the Camino Real Ranger District that have been closed due to fire suppression and suppression repair, Read More

Calf Canyon Fire: Southwest IMT Team 3 Assumes Command Of Calf Canyon Fire

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Map of the Calf Canyon Fire. Courtesy/SFNF 

SFNF News:

Southwest Incident Management Team 3 led by Lance Elmore assumed command of the Calf Canyon Fire at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7. 

Details:

  • Acres: 341,735;
  • Containment: 98 percent;
  • Total personnel: 395;
  • Start Date: Hermits Peak: April 6; Calf Canyon: April 19;
  • Cause: Hermits Peak: Spot fires from prescribed burn; Calf Canyon: Holdover fire from prescribed pile burn;
  • Location: 12 miles NW of Las Vegas, NM; and
  • Fuels: Heavy mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, brush, and grass.

Operations: Flash flood warnings continue to be issued daily Read More

SFNF: Wildfire Preparedness Is Year-Round – Risk & Danger In Post-Fire Environment

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The recent devastating wildfires and subsequent flash flooding are fresh in the minds of many New Mexicans – it can feel debilitating to grieve the loss of lives and property while the risk of danger remains.

There are a number of services available and actions that can be taken to help protect families and property in fire-affected areas. In cooperation with their partners, the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) is sharing the “Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round” campaign message for August: Risk and Danger in the Post-Fire Environment.

After Wildfire, A Guide for Read More

Governor Announces Financial Relief For New Mexico Businesses Through Wildfire Grant Program

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announcing today in Las Vegas, N.M. the launch of the Wildfire Business Assistance Grant Program. Courtesy photo

STATE News:

…Grants will range from $5,000 to $20,000 for businesses damaged by fire

LAS VEGAS, N.M. – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today the launch of the Wildfire Business Assistance Grant Program, which will provide emergency assistance to New Mexico business owners and self-employed individuals whose businesses were physically damaged or saw reduced revenue due to recent wildfires.

Gov. Lujan Grisham authorized the Economic Read More

Calf Canyon Fire: Significant Moisture In Fire Perimeter Impacts Suppression Activities

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Map of the Calf Canyon Fire. Courtesy/SFNF 

SFNF News:

Wildland fire suppression and suppression repair are dynamic endeavors.

The safety of workers, the availability of specialized equipment and favorable weather can all impact the pace at which repairs are completed. Incident management teams assigned to the Calf Canyon incident have worked diligently to complete fire suppression repair actions in many areas across the fire area, including successfully assessing and closing out over 646 miles of fire suppression line, with 20 percent of that total completed in the past 10 days under Read More

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Secures Addition Of Los Alamos And Sandoval Counties To Federal Disaster Declaration For New Mexico

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

STATE News:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted her request to add Los Alamos and Sandoval counties to New Mexico’s wildfire disaster declaration.

The amendment to the disaster declaration opens the FEMA Public Assistance Program for Los Alamos and Sandoval counties, which provides supplemental grants to state, tribal, territorial, and local governments, as well as certain types of private non-profits, to quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies. Read More

Governor Secures Extension Federal Disaster Declaration As Monsoon Impacts New Mexico’s Wildfire Burn Scar Areas

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The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo

From the Office of the Governor:

  • Governor also requests federal financial support for ranchers, farmers, landowners impacted by wildfires

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted her request to extend the duration of New Mexico’s disaster declaration as monsoon season floods continue to impact New Mexicans in wildfire burn scar areas.

The extension comes after Gov. Lujan Grisham directly requested that President Joe Biden direct FEMA to extend the duration of the state’s

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