New Mexico Sun

Recent News About U.S. Forest Service

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  Sen. Heinrich: 'It is frustrating and deeply concerning to learn now that the Cerro Pelado Fire was also caused by an escaped prescribed fire'

  The Forest Service has released its report on the origin of the Cerro Pelado fire in New Mexico's Santa Fe National Forest in April 2022. The cause of the fire that burned 46,000 acres was a prescribed burn, according to the report.

  By New Mexico Sun Report

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  Mora County's Emergency Firewood Project helps with residents' 'really big' need to heat homes

  This year’s wildfires have put Mora County, New Mexico, residents in a pinch in terms of how they plan to stay warm this winter.

  By Laurie A. Luebbert

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  Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire's impact raises concerns with New Mexico officials

  New Mexico fire authorities are concerned about the ongoing impact of the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire that's been burning for more than seven weeks.

  By Andy Nghiem

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  Government's aerial shooting of feral cattle outrages New Mexico cattlemen

  Cattle management takes on many forms but firing on stray cattle from a helicopter is a new and disturbing trend, according to Caren Cowan, publisher of the New Mexico Stockman & Livestock Market Digest.

  By Tom Lawrence

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