Although much of New Mexico is currently experiencing monsoon conditions, other areas of the nation are continuing to battle historic wildfires. While maintaining wildfire response readiness in New Mexico, fire resources that are available to be shared have been supporting the national effort. The National Wildland Fire Preparedness Level remains at 5 (PL5). At the […]
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness Is Year-Round: Campfire Safety
Turn that last summer vacation into a teaching moment of campfire safety! Summer is quickly coming to an end, and students across New Mexico will soon be heading back to school. And while it’s a perfect time to make lasting memories around the campfire with the kids, it’s also an opportunity to teach them about […]
Continue readingCall for Presentations: NM Wildland Urban Fire Summit Fall 2021
Save the date and consider responding to the call for presentations for the 2021 New Mexico Virtual Wildland Urban Fire Summit! Dates: October 28-29, 2021 Theme: Community, Resilience and Recovery Proposals Due: August 13, 2021
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness is Year-Round: Don’t Get Burned! Be Prepared
National Get Outdoors Day, or “GO day,” is a fee-free day designed to attract new, diverse communities to outdoor activities and motivate kids to explore their national forests and other public lands. As the national forests welcome visitors to enjoy our public lands for GO day, we also remind people that the month of June […]
Continue readingHousing and Wildfire: Fire Adapted Communities NM Learning Network
Tune into this post from the Fire Adapted Communities NM Learning Network on Housing and Wildfire. This Wildfire Wednesday features: Wildfire preparation resources for renters & homeowners Advice on how to help your neighbors prepare for wildfire season An upcoming webinar of interest Join the network and share this information with your neighbors!
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness is Year-Round: Don’t Depend on Luck – Be Aware & Prepared
March brings the first signs of spring to drought-stricken Northern New Mexico landscapes, including warmer temperatures, windy conditions and the potential onset of wildfires. To prepare for the 2021 wildfire season, The Forest Stewards Guild is working with local, state, federal, and tribal partners and non-governmental organizations on a year-round wildfire preparedness campaign. With Saint […]
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