Durango working to reduce wildfire threats
468 Views DURANGO, Colo. (KRQE) – The city of Durango is taking steps to reduce fire threats. The city has partnered with the Bureau of Land Management, Colorado Forest Service, and others to clear away brush from its open spaces.
Federal firefighter advocates say staffing shortages need to be addressed
451 Views SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Firefighter groups are applauding steps taken by the Biden administration this week to temporarily raise wages for the men and women on the front lines of the nation’s largest wildfires. But they say the temporary wage hikes won’t be enough to combat staffing problems, as federal agencies compete […]
FEMA responds to New Mexico’s wet start to monsoon season
484 Views Cole-Corde said, “Anywhere in the state could flood at any time from different sources. We have seen disasters in areas with water runoff from mountain areas and hills.” Monsoon rain is raising flood dangers, especially around burn scars. KOAT spoke to the Federal Emergency Management Agency about how you can better protect your […]
National forests in New Mexico to ease fire restrictions Friday
570 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Several of the state’s national forests announced Thursday they will be easing fire restrictions at the end of the week. Cibola, Santa Fe and Lincoln National Forests will begin easing restrictions 8 a.m. Friday, June 24.
