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Join locals, the New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute, and the Wildland Resiliency Training Center at Luna College for a free wildfire structural ignition awareness workshop. Please RSVP (see flyer below).
The winter Fireshed Coalition meeting will be hybrid from 10AM-12:30PM Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Address: City of Santa Fe Office of Emergency Management, 1600 St. Michael's Drive, Building #2
Zoom link: Email Maya Hilty for the link; mhilty (at) forestguild.org
Collaborative partners will utilize snowpack conditions to conduct a prescribed pile burn on Nature Conservancy land this winter on up to 12 acres located just east of Santa Fe, NM. The amount and area burned burn will be contingent on wind, snow depth, temperature, and expected weather patterns and may be postponed and/or cancelled until conditions permit.
This work reduces risk to lives and property from wildfire and improves the health and long-term resilience of forested watersheds and communities by addressing wildfire.
In this free workshop, learn how to recognize signs of bark beetle infestations, identify beetle species, and manage them. Information will cover common bark beetles associated with pinion, ponderosa pine, and Douglas-fir. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by December 11 (see flyer).
Join this Community Based Education training and professional development symposium with speakers presenting on fish habitat, forest restoration, reforestation, wildlife connectivity, and the U.S. Forest Service.
Register using this Google form.
The Southwest Fire Science Consortium, Arizona Wildfire Initiative, and the Association for Fire Ecology are hosting the 4th Southwest Fire Ecology Conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico from November 18-22, 2024.
The conference will bring together professionals to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and discuss the latest advancements in fire ecology research and management with a focus on the southwestern United States. Join for a unique opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and engage in stimulating discussions that will shape the future of fire ecology in this region.
See the full schedule and register at swfireconference.org. Registration costs increase after Oct. 19.
Join the Forest Stewards Guild and Santa Fe Fire Department for a free workshop that will equip Greater Santa Fe Area homeowners with practical knowledge to reduce wildfire risk.
This workshop is hosted by a homeowner off Rabbit Road in Santa Fe and an RSVP is appreciated to plan for numbers (see flyer for details). Thank you!
Greater Eldorado area residents and other stakeholders are invited to share their priorities for wildfire preparedness at this public meeting 3-5pm Saturday, Nov. 9 at Eldorado Community Church (7 Caliente Road B).
Feedback will be incorporated into the development of the Eldorado Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
Email Adrienne Rosenberg (see flyer) for the Zoom link.
Researcher Ellis Margolis will present “Understanding New Mexico’s Wildfire History through Tree Rings” from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the Petchesky Conservation Center in Santa Fe (5430 Richards Avenue).
Margolis is a research ecologist at the USGS New Mexico Landscapes Field Station. He focuses on the interactions between fire, forests, human land use, and climate in the southwestern U.S. Margolis’s work informs management of forested watersheds and fire. Learn about how he interprets tree rings to tell the story of the impacts of fire at this talk, hosted by the New Mexico Land Conservancy.
For more: Read some of Ellis Margolis’s published works — including an eye-opening, recently published article about debris flow hazards in the Santa Fe Municipal Watershed — on the Fireshed Coalition’s local science webpage.
Join the Forest Stewards Guild and Greater Santa Fe Fireshed Ambassadors for a free workshop that will equip homeowners with practical knowledge to reduce wildfire risk.
This workshop is hosted by a homeowner in the Tesuque area and an RSVP is required to receive the address (see flyer).
The fall Fireshed Coalition meeting will be hybrid from 10AM-12:30PM Wednesday, Oct. 16.
Address: City of Santa Fe Office of Emergency Management, 1600 St. Michael's Drive, Building #2
Zoom link: Email Maya Hilty for the link; mhilty (at) forestguild.org
Fire Managers from the Española Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest are preparing for multiple prescribed fire projects tentatively planned for fall and winter. Fire managers will discuss the projects at an informational community meeting 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the Santa Fe National Forest Supervisor’s Office (11 Forest Lane).
We invite you to attend to learn more about the purpose, process, and safety considerations of prescribed fire projects as well as to share support for prescribed fire as one of the most effective tools to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires, protect watersheds, and increase the resilience of forests.
Projects include:
North Aztec Springs. The 647-acre broadcast burn includes objectives to use prescribed fire within thinned areas, reduce the risk of catastrophic uncharacteristic wildfire, and improve the condition and health of riparian areas and the watershed.
Borrego Campground 2. The 130-acre broadcast burn includes objectives to use prescribed fire within thinned areas, to restore and maintain desired forest diversity, and meet structure and old growth characteristics consistent with the Forest Plan.
Hyde Park North Ridge. The 52-acre pile burn includes objectives to manage fuel loads reducing the risk of uncharacteristic wildfire in target areas.
Tesuque Initial Units. The 69-acre pile burn includes objectives to manage fuel loads reducing the risk of uncharacteristic fire in target areas.
A final decision to proceed with a prescribed fire depends on agency administrator approval, resource availability, and favorable conditions including fuel moisture levels, air quality and forecast weather. Prescribed fires are managed with firefighter and public safety as priority.
Smoke from these prescribed fire projects may be visible from Santa Fe and surrounding communities. Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems or heart disease are encouraged to take precautions. To learn more about how the New Mexico Environment Department Smoke Management Program ensures prescribed fires are carried out safely visit NMED’s Smoke Management Program webpage. For information on how to check out a HEPA filter through Fire Adapted Communities New Mexico’s HEPA Filter Loan Program, go to facnm.org/smoke.
For more information on these projects contact the Española District Office by phone (505) 753- 7331 or visit the office at 18537 US 84/285 Suite B Española, NM 87532. To learn more about SFNF fire management visit the SFNF website, NM Fire Info, and SFNF social media (Facebook and X).
This free, in-person workshop, taught by longtime fire manager and researcher Hank Blackwell, will teach people simple ways to reduce wildfire risk to homes.
Registration is required, as space is limited.
The Santa Fe Watershed Association’s second annual Watershed Fest will include the following:
Friday, Sept. 20
SFWA Legacy Walk and Talk, 4-5:30 p.m. at San Isidro Park
Saturday, Sept. 21
Massive Community Cleanup and Toss No Mass, 9am-noon
Elm Thinning Workshop, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at La Farge Library (RSVP required)
Recycled Art Party, 10a.m.-1 p.m. at La Farge Library
Litter Auditing Workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at La Farge Library
Interactive Watershed Simulation, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at La Farge Library
Monday, Sept. 23
Film Night at the Center for Contemporary Arts, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 26
The Wonderful Wetlands of La Cienega Natural History Tour, 9-11 a.m.
Watershedders Happy Hour, 4:30-7 p.m. at Tumbleroot’s Agua Fria Taproom
Visit the Watershed Fest 2024 webpage to see full details of each event and/or become a sponsor of Watershed Fest.
The Santa Fe National Forest is soliciting public comments to shape long-term recovery work within the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon burned area.
The National Forest encourages communities interested in or affected by the proposed project to provide feedback on additional recovery work they feel is important.
A public workshop 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Buena Vista Fire Department will provide people an opportunity to speak with the SFNF team on recovery work related to the watershed, engineering, recreation, forestry/fuelwood, and range and provide ideas and comments to shape recovery work.
People can also provide written comments online or via mail referencing the HPCC Recovery Project.
Electronic comments are preferred and may be submitted to: cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public/CommentInput?Project=66857
Written, facsimile, and hand-delivered, can be delivered to: HPCC Recovery Project Supervisor's Office, 11 Forest Lane Santa Fe, NM 87508, 505-438-5300, Fax: 505-438-5390
Click on the image below to read the full SFNF news release.
The Santa Fe National Forest is soliciting public comments to shape long-term recovery work within the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon burned area.
The National Forest encourages communities interested in or affected by the proposed project to provide feedback on additional recovery work they feel is important.
A public workshop 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 at New Mexico Highlands University Student Union Room 322 will provide people an opportunity to speak with the SFNF team on recovery work related to the watershed, engineering, recreation, forestry/fuelwood, and range and provide ideas and comments to shape recovery work.
People can also provide written comments online or via mail referencing the HPCC Recovery Project.
Electronic comments are preferred and may be submitted to: cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public/CommentInput?Project=66857
Written, facsimile, and hand-delivered, can be delivered to: HPCC Recovery Project Supervisor's Office, 11 Forest Lane Santa Fe, NM 87508, 505-438-5300, Fax: 505-438-5390
Click on the image below to read the full SFNF news release.
Join the Santa Fe Conversation Trust (SFCT) for their largest annual fundraising event, Stand Up for Nature (SUN). SUN features a cocktail hour with music and local vendors, a catered dinner, a fundraising paddle raise and auction, and an inspiring speaker aligned with the SFCT mission to “Stand Up for Nature.”
This year’s featured speaker is Bill McKibben— an American environmentalist, author, and journalist who has been a prominent voice on climate change and environmental issues for several decades. He is the founder of 350.org, an international climate campaign that works to mobilize grassroots efforts to address global warming. McKibben has authored numerous books, including "The End of Nature" (1989), one of the first books for a general audience about climate change. He writes frequently for publications like The New Yorker, National Geographic, and Rolling Stone, and is known for his advocacy on issues related to climate policy, renewable energy, and environmental justice.
Find out more information here.
Santa Fe County residents with a valid solid waste permit can dispose of green waste for free at the Stanley, Jacona and Eldorado Solid Waste Convenience Centers from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6 and Saturday, Sept. 7
The Santa Fe County Commission approved a resolution in March authorizing the free green waste disposal days, which will reduce residents’ need to burn green waste.
“Green waste” accepted for free drop-off will include yard waste, lawn clippings, leaves, shrubs, and tree trimmings.
The following waste will not be accepted for free drop-off: weeds, cholla cacti, root balls, tree stumps, tree trunks greater than 18 inches in diameter, pet waste, rocks, dirt/soil (clean or contaminated), household waste, litter, plastic bags, metal, plastic, pallets, palm fronds, lumber or any type of treated wood (this includes plywood, sheetrock, and chipboard), and any construction or demolition materials.
Stanley Convenience Center: 48-98 Co Rd 14A, Stanley, NM 87056
Eldorado Convenience Center: 28734 US Hwy 285, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Jacona Convenience Center: Off N.M. 502; see location here
For more information about solid waste permits and transfer stations, visit the Santa Fe County Convenience Center webpage or contact Solid Waste Superintendent Les Francisco at 505-992-3068.
To learn more about managing waste sustainably, visit the Santa Fe County Sustainability Division website.
The Santa Fe National Forest is hosting a series of public events for people to learn more about recovery from the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.
The Santa Fe National Forest will present on current recovery efforts, community resources, and what to expect for long-term recovery planning. Participants will then be able to speak to groups involved in recovery in an open house format.
Click on each image to read the Forest Service news release in English or Spanish.
The Santa Fe National Forest is hosting a series of public events for people to learn more about recovery from the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.
The Santa Fe National Forest will present on current recovery efforts, community resources, and what to expect for long-term recovery planning. Participants will then be able to speak to groups involved in recovery in an open house format.
Click on each image to read the Forest Service news release in English or Spanish.
Join us for our Fireshed Ambassador quarterly meeting to discuss our plans for 2024-2025. We'll cover our planned workshops, mitigation workdays, ambassador social events, and more. Your input is essential to making this year productive and successful.
Wednesday, August 21st from 5:30PM - 7:00 PM
Office of Emergency Management
Join us in person, or on zoom!
We invite you to join us for a second community meeting to discuss an upcoming prescribed burn in the Greater Santa Fe Fireshed. This is an important opportunity to learn about the purpose, process, and safety measures of the prescribed burn and address any questions or concerns you may have, as well as to build support for prescribed fire as one of the most effective tools to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires, protect watersheds, and increase the resilience of forests.
The Glorieta Camps prescribed fire project is a collaboration between Glorieta Adventure Camps, Santa Fe National Forest, New Mexico State Forestry and the Forest Stewards Guild.
The Forest Service will conduct the upcoming prescribed burn, which builds upon prior years of collaborative work to reduce wildfire risk on the property.
The Glorieta Camps property, which abuts the Santa Fe National Forest, totals 2,400 acres. The camp has thinned about 800 acres and, in collaboration with the Forest Stewards Guild, burned piles of slash from thinning on 180 acres over three winters since 2020.
The fall 2024 prescribed fire project will reintroduce the natural process of fire to the landscape using broadcast burning of previously thinned stands. Broadcast burns are controlled applications of fire to a predetermined area, under specified conditions defined in an approved burn plan. To further protect the camp property, broadcast burning will reduce the surface fuels, prune lower branches, and reduce oak and juniper, creating a fuel break that can slow the advance of wildfire.
There are three project units totaling 130 acres planned for prescribed burning between September and November, depending on multiple factors including weather, fuel moisture, air quality, ventilation, and resource availability. Smoke will be visible from Santa Fe, N.M., looking north on Interstate 25, and from local communities including Pecos, La Cueva, and Glorieta.
The Forest Stewards Guild operates a HEPA Filter Loan program through which smoke-sensitive individuals can borrow filters during periods of smoke impacts. The limited number of filters will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Visit the Greater Santa Fe Fireshed Coalition’s HEPA Loan program webpage for more information about the program. To check out a filter, contact Eytan Krasilovsky at eytan@forestguild.org.
After the burn, crews will extinguish burning material on the perimeter and crews will remain in place until the burn is secure. Fire personnel will patrol burn units until they are declared out using trained Fire Effects Monitors. Weather will be closely monitored to identify critical weather events that will trigger additional resources to monitor the burn units. The use of thermal detection devices, technology with infrared, will aid in locating potential hot spots prior to declaring the burn out. Trails on Glorieta Camp will be temporarily closed to the public for safety during burning operations. Signs will be posted at all trailheads prior to the day of ignitions.
The state Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s Disaster Case Management Team is hosting a free event open to the public to connect residents impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire to state-licensed contractors.
During the event, residents will be able to meet with dozens of state-licensed contractors, hear about available services, learn about processes and permits, and take the first steps for rebuilding and repairing their property. Flood cleanup contractors will be among those in attendance.
In addition to getting help finding contractors, residents will be able to enroll in Disaster Case Management for support with navigating the recovery process. Disaster case managers and state partner agencies will be on site to assist residents who attend.
The New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute will also be at the event providing information on bark beetles, contour felling, tree planting, and tree survivability, with a sign-up sheet for upcoming workshops.
Santa Fe County residents with a valid solid waste permit can dispose of green waste for free at the Stanley, Jacona and Eldorado Solid Waste Convenience Centers from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, August 2 and Saturday, August 3.
The Santa Fe County Commission approved a resolution in March authorizing the free green waste disposal days, which will reduce residents’ need to burn green waste.
“Green waste” accepted for free drop-off will include yard waste, lawn clippings, leaves, shrubs, and tree trimmings.
The following waste will not be accepted for free drop-off: weeds, cholla cacti, root balls, tree stumps, tree trunks greater than 18 inches in diameter, pet waste, rocks, dirt/soil (clean or contaminated), household waste, litter, plastic bags, metal, plastic, pallets, palm fronds, lumber or any type of treated wood (this includes plywood, sheetrock, and chipboard), and any construction or demolition materials.
Stanley Convenience Center: 48-98 Co Rd 14A, Stanley, NM 87056
Eldorado Convenience Center: 28734 US Hwy 285, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Jacona Convenience Center: Off N.M. 502; see location here
For more information about solid waste permits and transfer stations, visit the Santa Fe County Convenience Center webpage or contact Solid Waste Superintendent Les Francisco at 505-992-3068.
To learn more about managing waste sustainably, visit the Santa Fe County Sustainability Division website or contact Sustainability Specialist Michael Carr at 505-995-9515 or mcarr@santafecountynm.gov.
We invite you to join us for a community meeting to discuss an upcoming prescribed burn in the Greater Santa Fe Fireshed. This is an important opportunity to learn about the purpose, process, and safety measures of the prescribed burn and address any questions or concerns you may have, as well as to build support for prescribed fire as one of the most effective tools to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires, protect watersheds, and increase the resilience of forests.
The Glorieta Camps prescribed fire project is a collaboration between Glorieta Adventure Camps, Santa Fe National Forest, New Mexico State Forestry and the Forest Stewards Guild.
The Forest Service will conduct the upcoming prescribed burn, which builds upon prior years of collaborative work to reduce wildfire risk on the property.
The Glorieta Camps property, which abuts the Santa Fe National Forest, totals 2,400 acres. The camp has thinned about 800 acres and, in collaboration with the Forest Stewards Guild, burned piles of slash from thinning on 180 acres over three winters since 2020.
The fall 2024 prescribed fire project will reintroduce the natural process of fire to the landscape using broadcast burning of previously thinned stands. Broadcast burns are controlled applications of fire to a predetermined area, under specified conditions defined in an approved burn plan. To further protect the camp property, broadcast burning will reduce the surface fuels, prune lower branches, and reduce oak and juniper, creating a fuel break that can slow the advance of wildfire.
There are three project units totaling 130 acres planned for prescribed burning between September and November, depending on multiple factors including weather, fuel moisture, air quality, ventilation, and resource availability. Smoke will be visible from Santa Fe, N.M., looking north on Interstate 25, and from local communities including Pecos, La Cueva, and Glorieta.
The Forest Stewards Guild operates a HEPA Filter Loan program through which smoke-sensitive individuals can borrow filters during periods of smoke impacts. The limited number of filters will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Visit the Greater Santa Fe Fireshed Coalition’s HEPA Loan program webpage for more information about the program. To check out a filter, contact Eytan Krasilovsky at eytan@forestguild.org.
After the burn, crews will extinguish burning material on the perimeter and crews will remain in place until the burn is secure. Fire personnel will patrol burn units until they are declared out using trained Fire Effects Monitors. Weather will be closely monitored to identify critical weather events that will trigger additional resources to monitor the burn units. The use of thermal detection devices, technology with infrared, will aid in locating potential hot spots prior to declaring the burn out. Trails on Glorieta Camp will be temporarily closed to the public for safety during burning operations. Signs will be posted at all trailheads prior to the day of ignitions.
Please join us at our Fireshed Ambassador Quarterly meeting to honor and appreciate the remarkable efforts our ambassadors have put in throughout May. This event is a fantastic opportunity to:
Reflect on our achievements and the progress made during Wildfire Preparedness month.
Share stories and experiences from the field.
Discuss strategies and plans for the upcoming quarter.
Strengthen our community bonds and collaboration.
We’ll have light refreshments and snacks available. Feel free to bring any materials or reports you'd like to share with the group.
Your participation and contributions are what make our community resilient and prepared. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating our collective efforts!
Our shared goal is to create a Fire-Adapted Community. Wildfires pose a significant threat, burning homes, displacing families, and endangering firefighters. They also degrade water quality and cost our community millions of dollars. But together, we can prepare and break this cycle.
The key question in reducing wildfire risk is, “What can we do?” Hermits Peak Fire was devastating. Living with wildfire is about making changes before it happens. Together, we can create a safe and resilient community where fire plays its natural role without destroying lives and property.
Join us at Ready, Set, Go! to take positive steps to build a Fire Adapted Community. Get information and help from the experts from the Fire Adapted New Mexico Learning Network, Santa Fe Fireshed Coalition, Forest Stewards Guild, City of Santa Fe Fire Department, Villages of Santa Fe, Christ Church Santa Fe, and AARP New Mexico, Saturday, April 27th, doors open at 10 am – 1 pm at Christ Church Santa Fe, corner of Cordova and Don Gaspar. The workshops are free and open to the public. Plenty of free parking. Refreshments are provided by the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Santa Fe.
Conduct your own home assessment OR schedule a FREE assessment, complete with a mitigation work plan
Take positive steps that reduce the risk of your home igniting
Create a Fire Adapted Community based on your specific neighborhood
Understanding Home insurance challenges in today’s market
Get real-time alerts about wildfires and other emergencies in Santa Fe
Create a ‘Go Kit’ with supplies and important family information
Prepare an emergency plan for your family
Simtable creates wildfire and smoke simulations to show how fire and smoke spread through communities and how a Fire Adapted Community can reduce risk.
Learn how a Fire Adapted Community can create a safe and resilient community where fire plays its natural role without destroying lives and property.
Contact: Ann Church, info@villagesofsantafe.org 505-501-8187 (w) 505-670-9718 (c)
Are you passionate about safeguarding our communities against the threat of wildfires? Do you want to play an active role in shaping strategies for wildfire preparedness? If so, we invite you to join us for an upcoming Fireshed Ambassador Meeting!
We will be focusing our efforts on planning our upcoming Wildfire Preparedness event, a crucial initiative aimed at equipping individuals and communities with the knowledge and resources needed to mitigate wildfire risks.
Date: Wednesday, March 13th
Time: 5:30 – 7:00
Location: Office of Emergency Management
Virtual:
Meeting ID: 882 0857 5780
Make a Difference: Your input and participation can directly contribute to making our community safer and more prepared for wildfires.
Network and Connect: Build connections with like-minded individuals who share your passion for wildfire resilience and community safety.
Be Empowered: Gain valuable knowledge, resources, and skills to better protect yourself, your loved ones, and your property from the threat of wildfires.
1600 St Michael's Drive Bldg #2 - Public Safety Building, Santa Fe, NM
Are you ready to take the lead in protecting your community from wildfires? The next Fireshed Ambassador Meeting is just around the corner, and you won't want to miss out on the crucial information we have in store!
This is the question on everyone's mind, and we're here to help you find the answer. Join us at the meeting—learn about the Community Wildfire Mitigation in the Greater Santa Fe Fireshed project, and the resources available to your community through the Community Wildfire Defense Grant.
Explore the opportunities presented by Fire Adapted Communities Microgrants. Discover how these microgrants can be a game-changer for enhancing community resilience. We'll provide insights on successful projects, share application tips, and help you turn your vision into reality.
Network with fellow Fireshed Ambassadors and share experiences, insights, and success stories. Together, we can create a network of empowered individuals dedicated to safeguarding our communities.
Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of wildfire defense in your community. Let's build a safer, more resilient future together.
The GSFFC is a coalition of public and private organizations. The GSFFC is not a subdivision of the State of New Mexico, as defined in the state’s Open Meetings Act, §§ 10-15-1 to 10-15-4 NMSA 1978. Although federal agencies participate in the GSFFC, the Coalition is not a federal advisory board and was not created by a federal agency, as defined by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5.U.S.C. app. 2, §§ 1 to 16 (2012). The GSFFC operates informally to support its partners, and is not incorporated as a non-profit, 501(C)(3), partnership, or other legal status.
