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Cerro Pelado Fire: 43,376 Acres Burned, 11% Contained

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USDA Forest Service News:

Personnel and Equipment: 1,017 total personnel; 47 engines, 11 Type 1 hand crews, 15 Type 2 hand crews, 6 Type 2 initial attack crews, 9 helicopters, 2 scooper planes, 10 dozers, 1 masticator, 2 ambulances, 1 rapid medical extraction unit and 17 water tenders. 2 Air National Guard helicopters are on standby.

Tuesday: A Red Flag Weather warning was in effect. Though the area experienced strong gusts and low relative humidity (RH), no drastic fire movement occurred. Wind conditions allowed air operations to continue throughout most of the day, with scooper planes and Read More

Cerro Pelado Fire Morning Video: Wednesday May 11

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Video of Great Basin Team 1 Public Information Officer Mary Cernicek speaking early this morning with the Los Alamos Daily Post on the status of the Cerro Pelado Fire overnight. Watch for this evening’s video update in which Cernicek will give a briefing on the status of the fire throughout today at ladailypost.com. Video by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com Read More

Heinrich Requests Wildfire Disaster Recovery Assistance From USDA Secretary During Key Hearing

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a key Appropriations Hearing Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) requested the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to reduce cost-share requirements for disaster recovery programs and to send additional personnel and resources to New Mexico to help communities affected by wildfires access federal assistance.

WATCH: Heinrich Secures Wildfire Disaster Recovery Assistance Commitments From USDA Secretary During Key Hearing [HD DOWNLOAD LINK HERE]

Tuesday’s hearing in the Appropriations Read More

Cerro Pelado Fire Evening Video Update: Tuesday May 10

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Video of Great Basin Team 1 Public Information Officer Mary Cernicek speaking this evening with the Los Alamos Daily Post on the most recent status of the Cerro Pelado Fire. Watch for the morning video update tomorrow in which Cernicek will give a briefing on the overnight status of the fire at ladailypost.com. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com  Read More

2022 Primary: Make Your ‘Ready, Set, Go’ Voting Plans

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Election Workers ready to greet voters earlier today in Council Chambers, the first day of In-Person Early Voting for the 2022 Primary Election, from left, Debra Baker, Norma Tech, Leslie Esquibel, Zoe Robles Rivera, Sharyl Hofer, Marilyn Rohn and Linda Fox. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Today marked the start of in-person early voting for the 2022 Primary Election, and County Clerk Naomi Maestas would like to let residents know that her office is working hard to make sure citizens are still able to vote while the community is impacted by the Cerro Pelado Fire.

As the County moves between the “Ready, Read More

LAMC Wildfire Preparedness Update: Hospital & Emergency Department Are Open

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By TRACIE STRATTON
Interim CEO
Los Alamos Medical Center

At Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC), the safety of our patients, employees and community is always our top priority.

We have mobilized our incident command team in response to the Cerro Pelado Fire. We are currently in the “set” phase of the New Mexico Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) program. “Set” means that the situation can change rapidly, and it’s time to be ready should an evacuation order take place.

We are working closely with Los Alamos County officials to ensure we are well-coordinated in our efforts. In times like these, we must act as one team, Read More

Massive Plume Of Smoke Billows Across Sky From Hermits Peak And Calf Canyon Combined Fire

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A massive plume of smoke billows up from the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon combined fire this afternoon as viewed from White Rock. Located near Gallinas Canyon, 1,759 personnel are battling this blaze, which has consumed 203,920 acres and is 39 percent contained. The Hermits Peak Fire began April 6, and was caused by spot fires from a prescribed burn. The Calf Canyon Fire began April 19, and the cause is under investigation. The fire is burning heavy mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, brush and grass. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com

View this afternoon from Pojoaque of the huge plume of smoke Read More

Cerro Pelado Fire: 42,491 Acres Burned, 11% Contained

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SFNF News:

A Red Flag Weather warning is in effect today, due to sustained winds and dry conditions. Strong gusts and low relative humidity are expected to contribute to fire growth potential.

The northeast portion of the fire has slowed due to green spring vegetation on the mesas, which contains more moisture and is less efficient fire fuel. Fuel has become sparse as the fire moves northeast through the Las Conchas Fire footprint.

Though no drastic movement has occurred, wind gusts will carry embers and may ignite spot fires. Crews will verify and suppress all spots as they are discovered. Air Read More

DNCU Announces Emergency Loans & Other Financial Relief For New Mexico Communities Impacted By Fires

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SANTA FE — Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), the southwestern financial cooperative tasked with the mission of improving lives in New Mexico, has announced a series of measures designed to provide financial assistance and relief to communities impacted by fires in New Mexico.

“For some members and employees of DNCU, these fires have hit home, literally,” CEO/President of DNCU Chuck Valenti said. “When fires interrupt our lives in this way, we understand that financial assistance is a critical tool for relief from one of the many burdens that affected communities carry. Moving quickly to offer Read More