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

Collaborative partners will utilize snowpack conditions to conduct a prescribed pile burn on Nature Conservancy land this winter on up to 12 acres located just east of Santa Fe, NM. The amount and area burned burn will be contingent on wind, snow depth, temperature, and expected weather patterns and may be postponed and/or cancelled until conditions permit.

This work reduces risk to lives and property from wildfire and improves the health and long-term resilience of forested watersheds and communities by addressing wildfire.

In this free workshop, learn how to recognize signs of bark beetle infestations, identify beetle species, and manage them. Information will cover common bark beetles associated with pinion, ponderosa pine, and Douglas-fir. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by December 11 (see flyer).

Join this Community Based Education training and professional development symposium with speakers presenting on fish habitat, forest restoration, reforestation, wildlife connectivity, and the U.S. Forest Service.

Register using this Google form.

Join the Forest Stewards Guild and Santa Fe Fire Department for a free workshop that will equip Greater Santa Fe Area homeowners with practical knowledge to reduce wildfire risk.

This workshop is hosted by a homeowner off Rabbit Road in Santa Fe and an RSVP is appreciated to plan for numbers (see flyer for details). Thank you!

Greater Eldorado area residents and other stakeholders are invited to share their priorities for wildfire preparedness at this public meeting 3-5pm Saturday, Nov. 9 at Eldorado Community Church (7 Caliente Road B).

Feedback will be incorporated into the development of the Eldorado Community Wildfire Protection Plan.

Email Adrienne Rosenberg (see flyer) for the Zoom link.

Researcher Ellis Margolis will present “Understanding New Mexico’s Wildfire History through Tree Rings” from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the Petchesky Conservation Center in Santa Fe (5430 Richards Avenue).

Margolis is a research ecologist at the USGS New Mexico Landscapes Field Station. He focuses on the interactions between fire, forests, human land use, and climate in the southwestern U.S. Margolis’s work informs management of forested watersheds and fire. Learn about how he interprets tree rings to tell the story of the impacts of fire at this talk, hosted by the New Mexico Land Conservancy.

For more: Read some of Ellis Margolis’s published works — including an eye-opening, recently published article about debris flow hazards in the Santa Fe Municipal Watershed — on the Fireshed Coalition’s local science webpage.

Join the Forest Stewards Guild and Greater Santa Fe Fireshed Ambassadors for a free workshop that will equip homeowners with practical knowledge to reduce wildfire risk.

This workshop is hosted by a homeowner in the Tesuque area and an RSVP is required to receive the address (see flyer).

The fall Fireshed Coalition meeting will be hybrid from 10AM-12:30PM Wednesday, Oct. 16.

• 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

Fire Managers from the Española Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest are preparing for multiple prescribed fire projects tentatively planned for fall and winter. Fire managers will discuss the projects at an informational community meeting 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the Santa Fe National Forest Supervisor’s Office (11 Forest Lane).

We invite you to attend to learn more about the purpose, process, and safety considerations of prescribed fire projects as well as to share support for prescribed fire as one of the most effective tools to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires, protect watersheds, and increase the resilience of forests.

Projects include:

• North Aztec Springs. The 647-acre broadcast burn includes objectives to use prescribed fire within thinned areas, reduce the risk of catastrophic uncharacteristic wildfire, and improve the condition and health of riparian areas and the watershed.

• Borrego Campground 2. The 130-acre broadcast burn includes objectives to use prescribed fire within thinned areas, to restore and maintain desired forest diversity, and meet structure and old growth characteristics consistent with the Forest Plan.

• Hyde Park North Ridge. The 52-acre pile burn includes objectives to manage fuel loads reducing the risk of uncharacteristic wildfire in target areas.

• Tesuque Initial Units. The 69-acre pile burn includes objectives to manage fuel loads reducing the risk of uncharacteristic fire in target areas.

A final decision to proceed with a prescribed fire depends on agency administrator approval, resource availability, and favorable conditions including fuel moisture levels, air quality and forecast weather. Prescribed fires are managed with firefighter and public safety as priority.

Smoke from these prescribed fire projects may be visible from Santa Fe and surrounding communities. Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems or heart disease are encouraged to take precautions. To learn more about how the New Mexico Environment Department Smoke Management Program ensures prescribed fires are carried out safely visit NMED’s Smoke Management Program webpage. For information on how to check out a HEPA filter through Fire Adapted Communities New Mexico’s HEPA Filter Loan Program, go to facnm.org/smoke.

For more information on these projects contact the Española District Office by phone (505) 753- 7331 or visit the office at 18537 US 84/285 Suite B Española, NM 87532. To learn more about SFNF fire management visit the SFNF website, NM Fire Info, and SFNF social media (Facebook and X).