Are you prepared for a power outage during wildfire season? Whether an unexpected outage occurs from a wildfire or is a temporary action by your utility company to prevent wildfires, you may be impacted. Consider that an outage can impact lighting, heating, cooling, communication, food and medicine refrigeration, cooking and medical equipment. The American Red […]
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On the Road: Spark Safety Not Wildfire
March 29, 2025 
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Did you know? Wildfires started by vehicles is one of the highest causes in New Mexico. You can Spark Safety Not Wildfire by:
Continue readingPrepared Worker: Spark Safety Not Wildfire
March 28, 2025 0 Comments
Getting outside for spring projects? Managing a crew? If using equipment, remember these safety tips:
Continue readingPrepared Camper: Spark Safety Not Wildfire
March 27, 2025 0 Comments
Concerned with winds picking up on your trip? Skip the campfire, use a propane fire ring instead! Just like with a campfire, place in cleared area, keep it maintained, and never leave it running unattended! The best part is you can just turn it off. Campfire Safety The prepared camper’s checklist:
Continue readingCampfire Safety: Spark Safety Not Wildfire
March 26, 2025 0 Comments
Campfires and outdoor recreation are the 2nd largest category of wildfires caused by people in the southwest. Buried embers can smolder for days. Always drown, stir, feel for heat, and repeat until cold. #sparksafetynotwildfire
Continue readingBurn Debris Safely: Southwest Wildfire Awareness Week
March 24, 2025 0 Comments
Did you know? Debris and open burning are the top cause of human-caused fires in the Southwest. Backyard debris burning video from Smokey Bear and the Ad Council. Stay safe and protect your property while burning debris by following these six tips:
Continue readingJoin Us! SW Wildfire Awareness Week, March 24-29, 2025
March 24, 2025 0 Comments
Today kicks off the Southwest Wildfire Awareness Week. This year’s theme is “Spark Safety Not Wildfires,” focused on the three top causes of wildfires in New Mexico: 1)Debris and Open Burning, 2)Campfires, and 3)Equipment/vehicles. Recognizing that conditions in the West remain warm and dry, residents have an opportunity to take proactive steps. From the desert […]
Continue readingSpring is a time for action: SW Wildfire Awareness Week is coming
March 12, 2024 0 Comments
With the weather warming, the start of spring winds, and Southwest Wildfire Awareness Week at the end of the month, now is the time for residents of the southwest to take proactive steps against destructive wildfire. From the desert to the bosque to the mountains, individuals and communities shouldn’t feel helpless; they can learn how […]
Continue readingPrevent Vehicle Ignitions: SW Wildfire Awareness Week
March 28, 2023 0 Comments
Is your vehicle road-worthy? Prevent wildfires by performing a pre-trip vehicle check. Ensure optimal tire pressure & secure tow chains, so they won’t drag. One Less Spark, One Less Wildfire. Learn more at https://goo.gl/kCkMQH #OneLessSparkNM #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek
Continue reading2022 NM Wildland Urban Fire Summit Registration Now Open!
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Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round: Remove Dead Plants and Debris from Property
October 6, 2022 0 Comments
As fall approaches and cooler temperatures set in, wildfire season can seem like a distant concern. However, this is a great time to begin preparations for the next fire season and clean up around your home. The 2022 Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign provides monthly wildfire preparedness tasks that follow the changing seasons. The October […]
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness is Year-Round: Skip the Fireworks to Support Firefighters
June 30, 2022 0 Comments
Fireworks are a popular Fourth of July tradition. Over the years, many of us have personally experienced close calls and disasters related to firework-ignited fires – a stray ember on a rooftop, burnt grass, smoldering casings and other potential ignition sources. With an early start to the 2022 wildfire season, your NM wildfire cooperators and […]
Continue readingNM Fire Information Resources
May 10, 2022 0 Comments
A list of official fire information resources for large wildfire incidents in New Mexico NM Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management: NM Roads – Official Road Status for the State of NM (road closures, etc.) Map of Wildfires in NM (zoom into specific fires) To contact a specific incident, follow the link below: Additional […]
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness is Year-Round: Wildfire season is here. Pack a go bag and keep it near!
May 3, 2022 0 Comments
With the 2022 wildfire season off to an early start in New Mexico, it is vital to have an emergency kit and an evacuation plan in place for you and your family. The 2022 Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign provides monthly wildfire preparedness tasks that follow the changing seasons. The May message from a partnership […]
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness Is Year Round: Prepare for Flames and Sparks Before Wildfire Season
April 5, 2022 0 Comments
With wildfire season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to prepare your home and yard for wildfire. The 2022 Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign provides monthly wildfire preparedness tasks that follow the changing seasons. The April message from the Bureau of Land Management New Mexico, Fire Adapted New Mexico learning network (FACNM) […]
Continue readingSW Wildfire Awareness Week: Minimize the Impact
March 31, 2022 0 Comments
Is your community prepared for wildfire? Proactive communities play a key role in minimizing the impact of wildfire. Become fire-adapted by taking steps now to prepare. Learn more at FACNM.org, FireAdaptedCommunitiesVideo, FirewiseUSA®-NewMexico #FireAdaptedNM #FirewiseUSA #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek
Continue readingSW Wildfire Awareness Week: Prevent Campfire Escapes
March 30, 2022 0 Comments
Make it your goal to extinguish hot coals. If your campfire is too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave! Drown, stir and repeat until cold! Campfire Safety (NMFireInfo.com) and Smokey Bear (smokeybear.com). #PreventWildfires #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #SmokeyBear
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness is Year-Round: Prune Your Trees for Those Hotter Degrees!!
February 1, 2022 0 Comments
Recognizing that longer, more extreme fire seasons are likely to continue, preparing our homes, properties, and communities for wildfire is more important than ever. The 2022 Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign provides monthly wildfire preparedness tasks that follow the changing seasons. The February message from the Bureau of Land Management New Mexico, and partners at […]
Continue readingRecorded Sessions Now Available: NM Wildland Urban Fire Summit 2021
November 4, 2021 0 Comments
If you missed this year’s virtual NM Wildland Urban Fire Summit (Summit), you can view the recorded sessions and presentations from the speakers on the NM Counties website at https://www.nmcounties.org/resources/. The Summit is sponsored by the Bureau of Land Management NM in partnership with NM Counties and an organizing committee of agency and non-profit representatives […]
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