/tags/wildfires wildfires en-US Copyright Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:20:35 GMT /local-news/2025-10-30/interior-layoffs-cripple-new-mexico-wildfire-research Earlier this month, the Department of the Interior submitted court documents outlining its plans to lay off just over 2,000 employees nation-wide amid the ongoing government shutdown. While these firings have been put on hold, for now, they could strip New Mexico of already scarce wildfire research resources. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:20:35 GMT /local-news/2025-10-30/interior-layoffs-cripple-new-mexico-wildfire-research Bryce Dix /local-news/2025-08-04/a-judge-reaffirms-fema-must-pay-nm-fire-victims-for-emotional-damages-will-the-agency-appeal Mon, 04 Aug 2025 23:29:28 GMT /local-news/2025-08-04/a-judge-reaffirms-fema-must-pay-nm-fire-victims-for-emotional-damages-will-the-agency-appeal Patrick Lohmann /2025-07-15/new-mexico-fire-extreme-drought All of New Mexico’s largest active wildfires have ignited in areas facing the most severe drought conditions in the entire country. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:18:31 GMT /2025-07-15/new-mexico-fire-extreme-drought Bryce Dix /local-news/2025-06-13/new-mexicos-governor-declares-drought-emergency-sort-of A warming climate — fueled in part by the state’s oil and gas production — has parched rivers and turned forests to tinder. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:07:12 GMT /local-news/2025-06-13/new-mexicos-governor-declares-drought-emergency-sort-of Jerry Redfern, Capital & Main /local-news/2025-03-13/drought-lack-of-snowpack-federal-cuts-wildfire A new national forecast warns that above-normal wildfire risk will exist through most of New Mexico by April. Meanwhile, federal cuts could leave one-third of the state without dispatchers to monitor for nascent blazes and fewer firefighters to respond if they blow up.silver Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:56:14 GMT /local-news/2025-03-13/drought-lack-of-snowpack-federal-cuts-wildfire Patrick Lohmann, Source New Mexico /local-news/2025-01-09/new-mexico-fire-crews-engines-fight-la-blazes As several fires continue to burn in the Los Angeles area, New Mexico deployed personnel and equipment to California Thursday. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 23:08:21 GMT /local-news/2025-01-09/new-mexico-fire-crews-engines-fight-la-blazes Nash Jones /local-news/2025-01-01/the-year-in-water-news-preparing-for-new-mexicos-drier-future Water dominated many news stories in New Mexico in 2024 as the state looks ahead to a drier future. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 22:40:19 GMT /local-news/2025-01-01/the-year-in-water-news-preparing-for-new-mexicos-drier-future Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico /local-news/2024-09-12/business-and-tribal-leaders-challenges-resilience-wildfires Though the flames may be out from this summer's Salt and South Fork wildfires in southern New Mexico, damage to property and the local economy remain. During a legislative committee meeting Wednesday, Ruidoso-area leaders discussed their community’s challenges, but also its resilience. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 23:50:56 GMT /local-news/2024-09-12/business-and-tribal-leaders-challenges-resilience-wildfires Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2024-09-06/victims-of-devastating-new-mexico-fire-offered-zero-dollar-settlements At least ten fire victims have received letters saying that extensive claims for property damage could not be substantiated. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:52:19 GMT /local-news/2024-09-06/victims-of-devastating-new-mexico-fire-offered-zero-dollar-settlements Alice Fordham /local-news/2024-07-12/wildfires-floods-ruidoso After days of rain, Ruidoso is in recovery mode from wildfires and flash flooding on burn scars. Meanwhile cleanup is ongoing and some roads remain closed. And federal officials and the local community foundation have started getting money out to residents. Sat, 13 Jul 2024 00:35:55 GMT /local-news/2024-07-12/wildfires-floods-ruidoso Megan Kamerick