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Luján On New Mexico Wildfires And Fire Resources

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement this afternoon  on the New Mexico wildfires:

“As the largest wildfire in the country continues to grow in New Mexico, I am praying for all New Mexicans who are impacted by this emergency. New Mexicans are strong and resilient, and we will get through this together.

“Please protect your families, our brave first responders, and our beloved state by staying up-to-date and following evacuation protocols. Buildings can be replaced, but lives cannot.

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NWS Forecasts Areas Of Widespread High Fire Danger

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The National Weather Service (NWS) in Albuquerque forecasts high fire danger through the weekend and into next week. This afternoon: areas of smoke, sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Tonight: Areas of smoke. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 40. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Wednesday: Areas of smoke. Sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
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USDA Forest Service Awards $30 Million For Landscape Restoration In Northern New Mexico, Southern Colorado

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View of the landscape on the Santa Fe National Forest. Courtesy/USDA

USDA FOREST SERVICE News:

SANTA FE – The Rio Chama Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Project (CFLRP) will receive approximately $3 million a year for the next 10 years to restore forest health, reduce the risk of destructive wildfire and support local rural economies across 3.8 million acres in New Mexico and Colorado.

Congress established the competitive Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program to encourage the collaborative, science-based ecosystem restoration of priority forest landscapes. Read More

DHSEM: Salvation Army Seeks Donations For People Displaced By New Mexico Wildfires

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DHSEM News:

SANTA FE — The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM), in coordination with The Salvation Army Southwest Division, are seeking donations to help neighbors in need who have been displaced by wildfires.

The easiest, safest way to donate is to go to southwest.salvationarmy.org and click Donate. This is a reputable site that helps ensure donations go where they are needed.

If people would like to donate toiletries such as soap, lotion, sunscreen, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, lip balm, combs, brushes, razors, shaving cream, shampoo, and conditioner Read More

Cerro Pelado Fire Burns 22,314 Acres; 10% Contained

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Map depicting the Cerro Pelado Fire burning in the Jemez Mountains. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

COMMUNITY MEETINGS: A public meeting about the Cerro Pelado Fire will be held 5:30-6:30 p.m. today at the at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. Members of the Southern Area Red Team and agency representatives will discuss and answer questions about progress and planned activities on the fire. The meeting will available via zoom at the following link: https://www.losalamosnm.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=6435810&pageId=18517194. No passcode is needed to join.

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Effective Immediately Cochiti Lake Closed To ALL Recreation Until Further Notice … Will Be Used As Water Supply For Aerial Firefighting Support

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Scene from April 29 of smoke plume from the Cerro Pelado Fire, northwest of Cochiti Lake, rising behind the lake’s Visitor Center. Courtesy/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District announced today that effective immediately Cochiti Lake is closed to ALL recreation until further notice.
Cochiti Reservoir will be used as a water supply for aerial firefighting support to combat the spread of the Cerro Pelado Fire currently burning approximately 5 miles west of the USACE Cochiti Lake Project, N.M.
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Los Alamos Residents Host ‘Neighborhood Drop-Off Event’ Wednesday At Pond To Help Families Affected By Wildfires Across Northern New Mexico

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A neighborhood drop-off event to help families affected by wildfires is May 4 at Ashley Pond. Courtesy image

COMMUNITY News:

A group of Los Alamos moms have set up a local drop off to assist The Food Depot In Santa Fe help those affected by fires.

Members of the public who want to help can bring a box of packaged snacks, water, Gatorade, bathroom products. baby wipes, Chapstick, eyedrops, Q-tips, socks, sunblock, pet food or a check made out to the ‘Food Depot’ to the Ashley Pond parking lot, 4-6 p.m. Wednesday May 4. Look for the Trucks on the side.

Amy Storey, who runs the “Friends of the Los Alamos Firefighters” Read More

Do You Know What To Do During Wildfire Season?

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Los Alamos County confirms that no evacuation orders are in place at this time. The County is in the READY phase of ready-set-go and continues to prepare. The County asks that residents also be in the READY phase. Please review lacnm.com/ready-set-go. The County will alert residents via CodeRed and media in the event of an evacuation. Courtesy/LAC Read More

Cerro Pelado Fire Update: County To Close White Rock Visitor Center and RV Park at 115 N.M. 4 Monday Morning

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LANL News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos County and the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Los Alamos Field Office issued the following update to the community this evening on the status of the Cerro Pelado Fire burning in Jemez Mountains.

High wind continues to push smoke into the Los Alamos, White Rock and Española area, and create challenges for firefighters in the Jemez Mountains.

The fire is approximately 6 miles from Lab property, pushing southeast toward Cochiti Mesa. View current fire map. No evacuations of Los Alamos County are planned at this time.

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