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The draft 2026 Santa Fe County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) will be available for public review from May 8 through May 24, 2026 — see the flyer below.
Join us for River Talks: Wildfire and Watershed Resilience on Thursday, May 14th, 2026, from 6 to 7 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) at Iconick Red, 1366 Cerrillos Road. Hear from Alan Hook of the City of Santa Fe Water Division and Eytan Krasilovsky of Forest Stewards Guild about watershed management in the Santa Fe area and How you can become fire adapted. This event is free and open to the public.
Community members are encouraged to review the draft Santa Fe County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) and participate in the public webinar to learn more and provide input.
Use this link to register for the webinar: https://swca.zoom.us/j/95662714478
The spring Greater Santa Fe Fireshed Coalition meeting will be from 10 AM - 12:30 PM Wednesday, April 22.
Our meetings are open to the public. This meeting will be hybrid — both in-person and online — with in-person attendance strongly encouraged.
The in-person meeting location is the City of Santa Fe Office of Emergency Management, 1600 St. Michael’s Drive, Building #2).
To receive the Zoom link to the meeting, click the agenda below (and copy from the document) or email Maya Hilty — mhilty (at) forestguild (dot) org.
This free educational, hands-on workshop 10am-12pm Saturday, March 7 at the Mountain Cloud Zen Center is focused on caring for pinyon and juniper trees.
We’ll learn how to identify and address common issues, like:
Pinyon needle scale
Mistletoe fungus
Drought stress
Bark beetle
Athena will demonstrate some of the treatments like hard water spray and trimming, and we’ll have the chance to apply our learning together on the land.
Learn more and RSVP at www.mountaincloud.org.
Join FACNM for an upcoming webinar featuring the New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) as they introduce the Wildfire Prepared Home Program. OSI will provide an overview of the program’s key elements and opportunities now available to residents in NM. OSI will share specific actions homeowners can take to harden their homes and improve surrounding property, how these mitigation efforts are evaluated, and how they may contribute to improved insurability in wildfire-prone areas of New Mexico.
When: Tuesday, March 3rd from 12:00-1:00 PM MDT
Where: Zoom, Registration is required and a recording will be available following the webinar
Speakers: Melissa Robertson, OSI Property and Casualty Bureau Chief & Lou Tyler, OSI Consumer Assistance and Civil Investigation Bureau Chief
Open to the public and members of FACNM
Join the Santa Fe Chapter of the Native Plant Society of New Mexico for their monthly meeting and the following lecture (meetings and talks are free and open to all):
Title: A success story: Fire ecology and management in the Santa Fe Fireshed
Speaker: Ellis Margolis, Research Ecologist at USGS New Mexico Landscapes Field Station
Date and Location: 6:30pm Feb. 10 at Christ Lutheran Church (1701 Arroyo Chamiso Rd)
Summary: Increasingly large and severe wildfires are threatening forests, water supplies, and communities across the western United States. Restoring the low severity fires of the past, which are recorded in tree rings, can increase the resilience of forested watersheds. The prescribed fire program in the Santa Fe Watershed is arguably one of the most successful in the West. The pre-1880 fire regime has been restored in a large part of the watershed, reducing the threat of severe wildfire and post-fire debris flows. More work is needed in the Greater Santa Fe Fireshed, but this success should be recognized and built upon.
About the Speaker: Ellis Margolis is a research ecologist at the USGS New Mexico Landscapes Field Station, based in Santa Fe. He uses tree rings to understand the interactions between fire, forests, human land use, and climate variability. His experience in fire adapted ecosystems in the Pine Barrens of New York and the longleaf pine forests of Florida inspired his research in fire ecology.
The winter Greater Santa Fe Fireshed Coalition meeting will be from 10 AM - 12:30 PM Thursday, January 22.
Our meetings are open to the public. This meeting will be hybrid — both in-person and online — with in-person attendance encouraged.
The in-person meeting location is the Santa Fe National Forest office, 11 Forest Lane, Santa Fe (Conference Room B).
To receive the Zoom link to the meeting, click the agenda below (and copy from the document) or email Maya Hilty — mhilty (at) forestguild (dot) org.
Learn more at nmlandconservancy.org.
See more at nmlandconservancy.org.
The fall Greater Santa Fe Fireshed Coalition meeting will be from 10 AM - 12:30 PM Wednesday, October 22.
Our meetings are open to the public. This meeting will be hybrid — both in-person and online.
The in-person meeting location is the Santa Fe Farmers Market Pavilion, 1607 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe.
To receive the Zoom link to the meeting, email Maya Hilty — mhilty (at) forestguild (dot) org.
Join us this year in Valencia County for the Wildland Urban Fire Summit! WUFS is New Mexico’s leading event for wildfire preparedness and planning. Join your peers, community leaders, fire service professionals, and federal, state, tribal, and local governments for this in-person event. Community members will share regional history and discuss living in and adapting to the Wildland Urban Interface. Learn the latest techniques, strategies, and resources for wildfire preparedness, mitigation, and recovery. Expand your network of peers and experts to assist you in your fire/disaster resiliency goals. This event is open to the public, and we encourage everyone to attend.
Full link: https://web.cvent.com/event/16744544-8e25-4566-9343-79ec216fecd8/summary
Summit highlights:
From Flood Adapted to Fire Prone: The Future of Bosque Ecosystems Management
Community Level Stories - Recent Events, Impact, Response, Efforts
Field Trip to Bosque Region
Federal Partners, Local Opportunities, and Questions
Electrical Cooperators Panel
SB33 Panel Presentation
Insurance in the WUI
To help reduce wildfire risk, residents with valid Solid Waste permits can dispose of green waste for free at Stanley, Jacona, and Eldorado Convenience Centers on September 5–6, 2025
To enhance wildfire prevention efforts, additional green waste disposal days may be scheduled in coordination with the Office of Emergency Management, Fire Department, and Public Works Department.
Before participating in free drop-off days, please review prohibited materials per Ordinance No. 2014-010 and comply with all County convenience center guidelines.
For more information on solid waste permits and transfer stations, visit the Santa Fe County Convenience Center webpage or contact Les Francisco, Solid Waste Superintendent, at lfrancisco (at) santafecountynm (dot) gov.
Join FACNM’s webinar, “Firewise & Fire Adapted Communities (FAC): Nesting Programs to Advance Wildfire Work” from 12-1pm Thursday, August 21.
Register at facnm.org/events.
Santa Fe County, in partnership with the City of Santa Fe and PNM, invites community members to attend the Wildfire Awareness Town Hall on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Santa Fe Farmers Market Pavilion (1607 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501).
The event will open with information booths from participating agencies, followed by a moderated discussion beginning at 5:30 p.m. Topics will include wildfire prevention, evacuation readiness, utility safety protocols, and coordination among local, state, and federal agencies.
The discussion will be facilitated by Rosemary Romero, a professional mediator specializing in water, environmental, and forest issues in New Mexico. Romero will guide a panel of wildfire and emergency management experts who will provide valuable information, answer questions, and share proactive measures to strengthen wildfire preparedness and safety in the Santa Fe region.
Panelists include:
Wes Gray – Vice President, PNM Operations & Engineering
Scott Overpeck – Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service
Jacob Black – Santa Fe County Fire Chief
Porfirio Chavarria – City of Santa Fe Wildland Urban Interface Specialist
Brad Call – Santa Fe County Emergency Management Director
Kyle Morgan – City of Santa Fe Interim Emergency Management Director
Attendees will also have the opportunity to connect directly with experts and learn about resources available to help protect homes, families, and communities.
“This town hall is more than sharing wildfire preparedness strategies; it’s an opportunity to strengthen our community through interagency planning and continued investment in a safer, more resilient region. Every step we take together towards wildfire prevention is an act of service in protecting our homes and landscapes for future generations,” said Jacob Black, Santa Fe County Fire Chief.
For more information, visit pnm.com/wildfire-safety.
To help reduce wildfire risk, residents with valid Solid Waste permits can dispose of green waste for free at Stanley, Jacona, and Eldorado Convenience Centers on the following dates:
August 1–2, 2025
September 5–6, 2025
To enhance wildfire prevention efforts, additional green waste disposal days may be scheduled in coordination with the Office of Emergency Management, Fire Department, and Public Works Department.
Before participating in free drop-off days, please review prohibited materials per Ordinance No. 2014-010 and comply with all County convenience center guidelines.
For more information on solid waste permits and transfer stations, visit the Santa Fe County Convenience Center webpage or contact Les Francisco, Solid Waste Superintendent, at lfrancisco (at) santafecountynm (dot) gov.
To help reduce wildfire risk, residents with valid Solid Waste permits can dispose of green waste for free at Stanley, Jacona, and Eldorado Convenience Centers on the following dates:
July 11–12, 2025
August 1–2, 2025
September 5–6, 2025
To enhance wildfire prevention efforts, additional green waste disposal days may be scheduled in coordination with the Office of Emergency Management, Fire Department, and Public Works Department.
Before participating in free drop-off days, please review prohibited materials per Ordinance No. 2014-010 and comply with all County convenience center guidelines.
For more information on solid waste permits and transfer stations, visit the Santa Fe County Convenience Center webpage or contact Les Francisco, Solid Waste Superintendent, at lfrancisco (at) santafecountynm (dot) gov.
To help reduce wildfire risk, residents with valid Solid Waste permits can dispose of green waste for free at Stanley, Jacona, and Eldorado Convenience Centers every Saturday from April 12 to June 28, 2025 in addition to the following dates:
July 11–12, 2025
August 1–2, 2025
September 5–6, 2025
What is Green Waste? Learn more about what qualifies for drop off here.
Before participating in free drop-off days, please review prohibited materials per Ordinance No. 2014-010 and comply with all County convenience center guidelines.
For more information on solid waste permits and transfer stations, visit the Santa Fe County Convenience Center webpage or contact Les Francisco, Solid Waste Superintendent.
To help reduce wildfire risk, residents with valid Solid Waste permits can dispose of green waste for free at Stanley, Jacona, and Eldorado Convenience Centers every Saturday from April 12 to June 28, 2025 in addition to the following dates:
July 11–12, 2025
August 1–2, 2025
September 5–6, 2025
What is Green Waste? Learn more about what qualifies for drop off here.
Before participating in free drop-off days, please review prohibited materials per Ordinance No. 2014-010 and comply with all County convenience center guidelines.
For more information on solid waste permits and transfer stations, visit the Santa Fe County Convenience Center webpage or contact Les Francisco, Solid Waste Superintendent.
To help reduce wildfire risk, residents with valid Solid Waste permits can dispose of green waste for free at Stanley, Jacona, and Eldorado Convenience Centers every Saturday from April 12 to June 28, 2025 in addition to the following dates:
July 11–12, 2025
August 1–2, 2025
September 5–6, 2025
What is Green Waste? Learn more about what qualifies for drop off here.
Before participating in free drop-off days, please review prohibited materials per Ordinance No. 2014-010 and comply with all County convenience center guidelines.
For more information on solid waste permits and transfer stations, visit the Santa Fe County Convenience Center webpage or contact Les Francisco, Solid Waste Superintendent.
Following the success of Santa Fe County’s inaugural Wildfire Mitigation and Preparedness Community Education Day in March, Santa Fe County is excited to announce a new series of Wildfire Mitigation Community Education Days throughout May and June 2025.
These events are part of the County’s ongoing commitment to empower residents with the knowledge and tools needed to protect their homes, families, and neighborhoods from wildfire threats.
Each event will feature presentations and one-on-one conversations with experts from the Santa Fe County Fire Department, wildland firefighters, the Office of Emergency Management, and additional public safety and sustainability partners.
Topics will include:
Creating defensible space around your home
Signing up for emergency alerts and Smart 9-1-1
Evacuation planning
Sustainable firescaping techniques
Volunteer opportunities within your local fire district
Wildfire Mitigation Community Education Days
Saturday, May 17 📍 Santa Fe County Public Safety Complex (35 Camino Justicia, Santa Fe, NM 87508) 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday, May 24 📍 Santa Fe County Stan Holden Fire Station (Station 70) 1 Municipal Way, Edgewood, NM 87015 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday, May 31 📍 Nambe Community Center (180 NM-503, Santa Fe, NM 87506) 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday, June 7 📍 Santa Fe County Hondo Fire Station 1 (645 Old Las Vegas Hwy, Santa Fe, NM 87505) 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
All events are free and open to the public. Families are welcome, and activities for children will be provided to help them learn about fire safety in a fun and engaging way.
To help reduce wildfire risk, residents with valid Solid Waste permits can dispose of green waste for free at Stanley, Jacona, and Eldorado Convenience Centers every Saturday from April 12 to June 28, 2025 in addition to the following dates:
July 11–12, 2025
August 1–2, 2025
September 5–6, 2025
What is Green Waste? Learn more about what qualifies for drop off here.
Before participating in free drop-off days, please review prohibited materials per Ordinance No. 2014-010 and comply with all County convenience center guidelines.
For more information on solid waste permits and transfer stations, visit the Santa Fe County Convenience Center webpage or contact Les Francisco, Solid Waste Superintendent.
Following the success of Santa Fe County’s inaugural Wildfire Mitigation and Preparedness Community Education Day in March, Santa Fe County is excited to announce a new series of Wildfire Mitigation Community Education Days throughout May and June 2025.
These events are part of the County’s ongoing commitment to empower residents with the knowledge and tools needed to protect their homes, families, and neighborhoods from wildfire threats.
Each event will feature presentations and one-on-one conversations with experts from the Santa Fe County Fire Department, wildland firefighters, the Office of Emergency Management, and additional public safety and sustainability partners.
Topics will include:
Creating defensible space around your home
Signing up for emergency alerts and Smart 9-1-1
Evacuation planning
Sustainable firescaping techniques
Volunteer opportunities within your local fire district
Wildfire Mitigation Community Education Days
Saturday, May 17 📍 Santa Fe County Public Safety Complex (35 Camino Justicia, Santa Fe, NM 87508) 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday, May 24 📍 Santa Fe County Stan Holden Fire Station (Station 70) 1 Municipal Way, Edgewood, NM 87015 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday, May 31 📍 Nambe Community Center (180 NM-503, Santa Fe, NM 87506) 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday, June 7 📍 Santa Fe County Hondo Fire Station 1 (645 Old Las Vegas Hwy, Santa Fe, NM 87505) 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
All events are free and open to the public. Families are welcome, and activities for children will be provided to help them learn about fire safety in a fun and engaging way.
To help reduce wildfire risk, residents with valid Solid Waste permits can dispose of green waste for free at Stanley, Jacona, and Eldorado Convenience Centers every Saturday from April 12 to June 28, 2025 in addition to the following dates:
July 11–12, 2025
August 1–2, 2025
September 5–6, 2025
What is Green Waste? Learn more about what qualifies for drop off here.
Before participating in free drop-off days, please review prohibited materials per Ordinance No. 2014-010 and comply with all County convenience center guidelines.
For more information on solid waste permits and transfer stations, visit the Santa Fe County Convenience Center webpage or contact Les Francisco, Solid Waste Superintendent.
To help reduce wildfire risk, residents with valid Solid Waste permits can dispose of green waste for free at Stanley, Jacona, and Eldorado Convenience Centers every Saturday from April 12 to June 28, 2025 in addition to the following dates:
July 11–12, 2025
August 1–2, 2025
September 5–6, 2025
What is Green Waste? Learn more about what qualifies for drop off here.
Before participating in free drop-off days, please review prohibited materials per Ordinance No. 2014-010 and comply with all County convenience center guidelines.
For more information on solid waste permits and transfer stations, visit the Santa Fe County Convenience Center webpage or contact Les Francisco, Solid Waste Superintendent.
Following the success of Santa Fe County’s inaugural Wildfire Mitigation and Preparedness Community Education Day in March, Santa Fe County is excited to announce a new series of Wildfire Mitigation Community Education Days throughout May and June 2025.
These events are part of the County’s ongoing commitment to empower residents with the knowledge and tools needed to protect their homes, families, and neighborhoods from wildfire threats.
Each event will feature presentations and one-on-one conversations with experts from the Santa Fe County Fire Department, wildland firefighters, the Office of Emergency Management, and additional public safety and sustainability partners.
Topics will include:
Creating defensible space around your home
Signing up for emergency alerts and Smart 9-1-1
Evacuation planning
Sustainable firescaping techniques
Volunteer opportunities within your local fire district
Upcoming Wildfire Mitigation Community Education Days
Saturday, May 17 📍 Santa Fe County Public Safety Complex (35 Camino Justicia, Santa Fe, NM 87508) 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday, May 24 📍 Santa Fe County Stan Holden Fire Station (Station 70) 1 Municipal Way, Edgewood, NM 87015 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday, May 31 📍 Nambe Community Center (180 NM-503, Santa Fe, NM 87506) 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday, June 7 📍 Santa Fe County Hondo Fire Station 1 (645 Old Las Vegas Hwy, Santa Fe, NM 87505) 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
All events are free and open to the public. Families are welcome, and activities for children will be provided to help them learn about fire safety in a fun and engaging way.
To help reduce wildfire risk, residents with valid Solid Waste permits can dispose of green waste for free at Stanley, Jacona, and Eldorado Convenience Centers every Saturday from April 12 to June 28, 2025 in addition to the following dates:
July 11–12, 2025
August 1–2, 2025
September 5–6, 2025
What is Green Waste? Learn more about what qualifies for drop off here.
Before participating in free drop-off days, please review prohibited materials per Ordinance No. 2014-010 and comply with all County convenience center guidelines.
For more information on solid waste permits and transfer stations, visit the Santa Fe County Convenience Center webpage or contact Les Francisco, Solid Waste Superintendent.
Join us on Saturday, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at De Vargas Park for live music, hands-on learning about our watershed, and a community cleanup along the river. This family-friendly event is co-hosted by the Santa Fe Watershed Association and the City of Santa Fe and it’s sure to be a day you won’t want to miss!
Visit https://santafewatershed.org/lywd-2025/ for more information.
To help reduce wildfire risk, residents with valid Solid Waste permits can dispose of green waste for free at Stanley, Jacona, and Eldorado Convenience Centers every Saturday from April 12 to June 28, 2025 in addition to the following dates:
July 11–12, 2025
August 1–2, 2025
September 5–6, 2025
What is Green Waste? Learn more about what qualifies for drop off here.
Before participating in free drop-off days, please review prohibited materials per Ordinance No. 2014-010 and comply with all County convenience center guidelines.
For more information on solid waste permits and transfer stations, visit the Santa Fe County Convenience Center webpage or contact Les Francisco, Solid Waste Superintendent.
Join us for a free day of educational workshops (10am-1pm) and family fun (12pm-3pm) for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day at the Southside Library.
Educational sessions will include a panel on homeowner’s insurance in addition to workshops about emergency preparation, simulated wildfire spread in the Santa Fe area, and wildfire risk reduction techniques for homeowners.
Family activities will include Smokey Bear, fire trucks, and other children’s activities.
This workshop is free and open to the public, with ample free parking available at the Southside Library.
RSVP at the link below to attend in-person or to receive a Zoom link to attend remotely.
RSVP HERE: https://forms.gle/xuRzVvFvxx13yP3UA
The GSFFC is a coalition of public and private organizations. The GSFFC is not a subdivision of the State of New Mexico, as defined in the state’s Open Meetings Act, §§ 10-15-1 to 10-15-4 NMSA 1978. Although federal agencies participate in the GSFFC, the Coalition is not a federal advisory board and was not created by a federal agency, as defined by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5.U.S.C. app. 2, §§ 1 to 16 (2012). The GSFFC operates informally to support its partners, and is not incorporated as a non-profit, 501(C)(3), partnership, or other legal status.
