wildfires

Hikers back on trails as NM forests ease restrictions

43 Views  Â NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Monsoon rains have given New Mexico much needed moisture, and that has allowed fire restrictions to ease up across New Mexico’s National Forests. With forests and trails opening up, hikers are excited to be able to hit the trails again.

Durango working to reduce wildfire threats

52 Views  Â 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

55 Views  Â 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

National forests in New Mexico to ease fire restrictions Friday

41 Views  Â 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.

Officials: Rain falls over area affected by Black fire

36 Views  Â On Saturday, officials reported that the Black fire was over 324,900 acres and 58 percent contained. According to Saturday’s update, rainfall amounts varied in the area affected by the fire. New Mexico Highway 152 has reopened at milepost 40 in Kingston and milepost 15 in San Lorenzo.

New Mexico governor requests delay of DHS plan to send more migrants to Albuquerque

52 Views  Â SANTA FE, N.M. — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Sec. Alejando Mayorkas Tuesday, requesting the federal government delay planned or expanded efforts to transport migrants to New Mexico. She said the plan would dramatically affect the state’s capacity to provide ongoing