• Wildfires Spreading in New Mexico

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    Albuquerque Journal, N.M.
    Posted: June 14th, 2013

    The Jaroso Fire is burning in terrain at about 10,000 feet.

  • Training, Expertise Guide Wildfire Incident Commanders

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    The Santa Fe New Mexican
    Posted: June 11th, 2013

    In 2012, 15 firefighters died battling wildfires around the nation, compared to 11 Eleven the year before.

  • N.M. Jumps Fireline, Grows to 26,000 Acres

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    Albuquerque Journal, N.M.
    Posted: June 9th, 2013

    During burning operations the fire spotted across the fireline on the southeast side of the Jemez Mountains.

  • Cutthroat Trout Evacuated From N.M. Fire Area

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    Albuquerque Journal, N.M.
    Posted: June 7th, 2013

    Cutthroat Trout Evacuated From N.M. Fire Area

    Fearing that silt and runoff from the Tres Laguna Fire will kill trout in the Macho Creek, biologist netted 49 and moved them to a fish hatchery.

  • Trail Blazing Santa Fe's Female Chief Retires

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    The Santa Fe New Mexican
    Posted: June 4th, 2013

    Fire Chief Barbara Salas quietly went where no woman in Santa Fe has.

  • N.M. Responders Train for Active Shooter Scenarios

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    Albuquerque Journal, N.M.
    Posted: June 2nd, 2013

    "We decided it was time that we started to look at the potential of an active shooter or a mass shooter event here," Rio Rancho Deputy Fire Chief Paul Bearce said.

  • Downed Power Line Sparks N.M. Wildfire

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    Albuquerque Journal, N.M.
    Posted: June 1st, 2013

    Downed Power Line Sparks N.M. Wildfire

    The fire reached 500 acres by Thursday night and emergency officials ordered some residents to evacuate as firefighter tried to contain it.

  • N.M. Homes Threatened in Wildfire Set by Grinder Sparks

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    Silver City Sun-News, N.M.
    Posted: May 23rd, 2013

    The first significant fire for Grant County of 2013 was apparently started by sparks from a man grinding material in his shop. More than 160 acres burned.

  • Feds: More Wildfires, Fewer Firefighters, Engines

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    Albuquerque Journal, N.M.
    Posted: May 14th, 2013

    There are about 10,000 wildland firefighters nationwide, about 500 fewer than usual, and about 50 fewer engines than the usual 1,000.

  • Three Burned in Fire at NM Explosives Testing Lab

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    Albuquerque Journal, N.M.
    Posted: May 14th, 2013

    The materials ignited as workers were unloading them onto a pad for testing.