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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 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 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

Join the City of Santa Fe Fire Department WUI Specialist Porfirio Chavarria, Forest Stewards Guild mitigation coordinators Carlos Saiz and Maya Hilty, and local Fireshed Ambassadors (neighborhood leaders committed to enhancing their communities’ wildfire preparedness) to discuss wildfire preparedness topics, projects, and resources.

Kerry Jones, Santa Fe National Forest Meteorologist, will also give a presentation on our 2025 wildfire season outlook.

We’ll meet at 5:30pm Wednesday, April 23 at the city Office of Emergency Management (1600 St Michael's Drive Bldg #2, Santa Fe, NM 87505).

See you there!

The spring Greater Santa Fe Fireshed Coalition meeting will be hybrid from 10 AM - 12:30 PM Wednesday, April 16.

• Location: Santa Fe Community College, Room #213

  Directions: 6401 Richards Ave, Santa Fe. Follow signs to the West Wing of SFCC campus (see campus map)

• Zoom link: Email Maya Hilty: mhilty (at) forestguild (dot) org

Email Maya Hilty if you’d like meeting invites and reminders to all Fireshed Coalition meetings, which are open to the public.

Santa Fe County to Host Wildfire Mitigation and Preparedness Community Education Day

Empowering Our Community for Wildfire Preparedness

In collaboration with local and state partners, the County invites the public to its inaugural Wildfire Mitigation and Preparedness Community Education Day on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 9:00 am-12:00 pm at the Santa Fe County Fairgrounds (3229 Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM 87507). 

This education day will provide critical information and resources for residents, homeowners’ associations (HOAs), and property owners to enhance their wildfire mitigation and preparedness efforts. County officials, wildfire experts, and emergency response partners will be available to guide attendees through key preparedness steps, including: 

Smart 9-1-1 & Emergency Alerts –

• Sign up for real-time notifications.

• Learn how to expedite the processing of 9-1-1 calls by confidentially providing in advance information about you, your family, your pets, and your medical conditions.

Firescaping and Home Wildfire Assessments –

• Learn how to reduce wildfire risk through the selection and placement of plants and landscape features that are less flammable and create a defensible space around homes.

• Schedule an on-site evaluation with Santa Fe County’s Wildland Fire Team.

Evacuation Planning – Get expert guidance on evacuation zones and family emergency plans.

Sustainable Landscaping – Learn about green infiltration galleries and other sustainable landscaping techniques.

Volunteer Opportunities – Learn about opportunities to serve your community, such as volunteering with your local Fire District.

Interactive Activities for Kids & Families – Learn about fire safety through engaging activities.

Featured Partners & Presenters: 

• Santa Fe County Fire Department – Home wildfire assessments and volunteer opportunities.

• Santa Fe County Office of Emergency Management – Evacuation planning.

• Santa Fe Regional Emergency Communications Center – Smart 9-1-1 and emergency alerts.

• Santa Fe County Sustainability Division – Firescaping and sustainable landscaping.

• City of Santa Fe Fire Department – Fire safety and mitigation strategies.

• NM State Fire Marshal with Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management-Statewide emergency planning resources.

• New Mexico Office of the Superintendent of Insurance – Guidance on home insurance coverage in high-risk wildfire areas.

“Mitigation and preparedness are key to reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire events,” said County Manager Gregory S. Shaffer. “This event is designed to empower residents with knowledge and tools needed to protect their homes, families, and neighborhoods from wildfire threats.” 

Santa Fe County encourages all County residents to attend this essential event and take proactive steps toward wildfire mitigation and preparedness.   

For more information, visit santafecountynm.gov or contact Ignacio Dominquez, Administrative Services Manager, at idominguez@santafecountynm.gov. 

Join locals, the New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute, and the Wildland Resiliency Training Center at Luna College for a free wildfire structural ignition awareness workshop. Please RSVP (see flyer below).

The winter Fireshed Coalition meeting will be hybrid from 10AM-12:30PM Wednesday, Jan. 15.

• Address: City of Santa Fe Office of Emergency Management, 1600 St. Michael's Drive, Building #2

• Zoom link: Email Maya Hilty for the link; mhilty (at) forestguild.org