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New Mexico Delegation Calls For Immediate Implementation Of Supplemental Pay Increase For All Wildland Firefighters

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Congressional Delegation News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As New Mexico continues to deal with historic wildfire devastation, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) and Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) are calling on Biden administration officials to immediately implement a supplemental pay increase to all federal wildland firefighters across the country.

This supplemental pay increase was secured by New Mexico Congressional Democrats in the Infrastructure Law. However, over eight months later, federal wildland Read More

New Mexico Congressional Delegation Welcomes Biden Administration, FEMA Waiving Certain Non-Federal Cost-Shares For Wildfire Disaster Assistance

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President Joe Biden, center, chats with members of the New Mexico Congressional Delegation on the tarmac this afternoon in Albuquerque following his arrival to visit the land of Enchantment. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/Albuquerque Journal

President Joe Biden arrives on Air Force One today in Albuquerque. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/Albuquerque Journal

Congressional Delegation News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in response to calls from U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), Read More

Gov. Lujan Grisham Welcomes President Biden’s Announcement Of Full Federal Coverage Of Wildfire Recovery Costs During His Visit To Santa Fe

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President Joe Biden hugs Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today after arriving at Kirtland AFB. President Biden will go on to meet with state officials to get updated on the Calf Canyon Fire. Luis Sánchez Saturno/The New Mexican

 

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Saturday applauded President Joe Biden’s announcement that the federal government will cover 100 percent of costs for emergency protective work and debris removal under New Mexico’s existing wildfire disaster declaration.

The announcement came during the president’s visit to New Mexico Read More

HSD Adds Sites To Apply For Disaster Food Benefits

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HSD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) announced two additional application sites for the public to seek disaster food Benefits (D-SNAP) Thursday.

The sites, located in Mora and Holman, join the existing four locations and all HSD income support division offices. 

Impacted residents can apply for D-SNAP at the new sites and their hours of operation are: 

  • Holman Elementary School, 3549 State Hwy 518, Holman, NM 87733 – Thursday, June 9 – Sunday, Jun 12, 2022; and
  • Mora Independent School District Administrative Office, 10 Ranger Way, Mora, NM 87732 (Monday
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Los Alamos County To Hold Emergency Exercise June 14

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County’s law enforcement, first responders, dispatchers and staff from other County departments will participate Tuesday, June 14 in a functional emergency exercise.

Developed by the Department of Public Utilities, the exercise simulates a threat to the Los Alamos Canyon Dam.

The exercise will test the viability of the County’s Emergency Action Plan for the Los Alamos Canyon Dam.

The exercise will begin at 7:30 a.m. and end by 12:30 p.m. It will be followed by an after-action meeting with exercise participants to assess response effectiveness. Read More

NMDWS: Application Deadline Approaching For Disaster Unemployment Assistance For 2022 Wildfires

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available for individuals whose employment was impacted by the 2022 Wildfires.

The deadline to apply is June 15, 2022. Applications filed after the deadline may be denied unless the individual provides good cause for filing after that date; therefore, claimants should file as soon as possible.

An individual may be eligible for DUA if they live, work, or must commute to or through one of the affected counties of Colfax, Lincoln, Mora, San Miguel, and/or Valencia and is unable to report to their place of employment due to the Read More

Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day Saturday, But Not On Santa Fe National Forest This Year

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — This Saturday, June 11, is National Get Outdoors Day®, an annual event that encourages healthy, active outdoor fun by introducing kids and first-time participants to outdoor recreation close to home.

The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) encourages the celebration of National Get Outdoors Day but not on the national forest this year.

The Stage 3 closure order remains in effect, prohibiting public access to the entire 1.6 million acres of the SFNF due to active wildfires and extreme fire danger. Please seek alternate plans for recreation and forego visiting the national Read More

Next ‘Pop-Up Pantry’ For Those Affected By Wildfires

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FOOD DEPOT News:

SANTA FE — Support continues for those affected by wildfires, as The Food Depot works with partners from Gov. Lujan Grisham’s office and The Salvation Army to offer pop-up food pantry distributions in affected areas.

The next distribution is 9-11 a.m. Monday, June 13, at the Mora Head Start/Early Head Start Building, Hwy. 518 – 10 Ranger Road, Mora, 87732. 

These distributions will include groceries, household items and prepared meals. There is no documentation required and there is never a cost for people to receive food. This distribution is a joint effort between Read More

LAFD Utilizes Wrecked Vehicles To Train Firefighters

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The Los Alamos County Fire Department utilizes wrecked vehicles like these to train firefighters on human extraction techniques. These training vehicles were parked Monday near the LAFD Training Center on DP Road. The LAFD Training Division provides the highest level of training and education to ensure the safety, preparedness, effectiveness, and career development of its personnel. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

New Mexico Counties Awards More than $222,000 For Wildfire Risk Reduction

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NMC News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Counties awarded more than $222,000 to nine grant recipients for community wildfire protection plan updates, fuel reduction treatments, and education efforts through the 2022-2023 Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant Program for Rural Communities.

Grant recipients include Ciudad Soil & Water Conservation District (two grants – education and fuels), Dixon Community Fire District, East Mountain Interagency Fire Protection Association, Rio Arriba County, Socorro County, South Central Mountain RC&D Council, Taos County, and Valencia County. The Read More