Hotshots, homegrown.
Our state-led fire crews, Mimbres and Pecos River, have worked for years on wildfire assignments to build experience, qualifications and strong culture, all with an impressive goal: training for hotshot status. This year, Mimbres is officially beginning the process to get qualified.
Check out the story behind our state-led fire crews, from their first 50-acre fire to the recent 29,000-acre Seven Cabins Fire. Plus: smoke safety, treatment project updates from around the state, and our partner spotlight on Fire Adapted Communities New Mexico.
We're in the middle of what is typically peak wildfire season in New Mexico. We urge everyone to take this risk seriously. We're in statewide fire restrictions, and the governor recently declared statewide drought and severe fire conditions. Even though predictions call for an on-time monsoon, we're not quite out of the woods yet. So be cautious and be careful outside with activities that can cause sparks. (We know you will!)
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