/tags/forest-fires forest fires en-US Copyright Wed, 10 Jul 2024 21:32:04 GMT /local-news/2024-07-10/nmpbs-special-explores-human-connection-to-new-mexico-landscapes-amid-climate-crisis The Southwest is at the forefront of climate change with issues ranging from longer and more intense fire seasons to water scarcity.In a new, hour-long special airing this Friday on New Mexico PBS, “Our Land” senior producer Laura Paskus will explore these impacts here in New Mexico and how the deep-rooted connections humans have with our land can pave the way to meaningful healing. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 21:32:04 GMT /local-news/2024-07-10/nmpbs-special-explores-human-connection-to-new-mexico-landscapes-amid-climate-crisis Bryce Dix /local-news/2024-07-09/relief-fund-helps-restaurant-workers-after-recent-disasters Two organizations in New Mexico are providing relief to hospitality workers who lost jobs due to the natural disasters in the Mescalero Apache reservation, Ruidoso and Las Vegas. But– their funds are depleting fast. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 22:18:01 GMT /local-news/2024-07-09/relief-fund-helps-restaurant-workers-after-recent-disasters Mia Casas /local-news/2024-04-05/wildland-firefighters-fight-for-pay-bump This summer, Congress is set to look at President Joe Biden’s budgetary requests for FY 2025. Included in that is $1.6 billion for the Interior Department to reduce wildfire risk. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 19:06:53 GMT /local-news/2024-04-05/wildland-firefighters-fight-for-pay-bump Bryce Dix /local-news/2022-07-16/hermits-peak-fire-assistance-act-moves-closer-to-passing-into-law The proposed Hermit's Peak Fire Assistance Act would allow anyone affected by the fire to claim full compensation, because the state's largest-ever wildfire began as two planned burns by the US Forest Service. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 16:30:57 GMT /local-news/2022-07-16/hermits-peak-fire-assistance-act-moves-closer-to-passing-into-law Alice Fordham /local-news/2022-06-21/wildland-firefighters-say-temporary-pay-hike-is-not-enough During a historically devastating fire season, President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that wildland firefighters will receive a temporary pay raise and benefits like mental health services will be more readily available. Firefighters think the hike is promising, though it may not be enough to retain future firefighters in the southwest. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 01:18:58 GMT /local-news/2022-06-21/wildland-firefighters-say-temporary-pay-hike-is-not-enough Bryce Dix /local-news/2022-04-15/as-mcbride-fire-continues-to-rage-ruidoso-rallies-round-displaced Firefighters are still battling to contain the McBride fire that has burned around the mountain village of Ruidoso since Tuesday, killing two people, destroying or damaging more than 200 homes and displacing thousands. Sat, 16 Apr 2022 03:44:22 GMT /local-news/2022-04-15/as-mcbride-fire-continues-to-rage-ruidoso-rallies-round-displaced Alice Fordham /local-news/2019-07-24/lets-talk-2019-wildfires Let's Talk New Mexico 7/25 8a: It’s been a wetter than average year, but in a state like New Mexico wildfire is always a concern. This week we’ll hear… Wed, 24 Jul 2019 18:19:36 GMT /local-news/2019-07-24/lets-talk-2019-wildfires ty bannerman /local-news/2019-07-03/is-your-campfire-truly-out Fire officials are pleading for campers to safely put out their campfires this Fourth of July holiday weekend.Around the country, abandoned campfires are… Wed, 03 Jul 2019 20:57:45 GMT /local-news/2019-07-03/is-your-campfire-truly-out Taylor Velazquez