With wildfire season approaching and a dry winter leaving the region vulnerable, Los Alamos officials painted a grim picture at Wednesday’s Wildland Fire Preparedness meeting. Los Alamos Fire Department’s Wildland Division Chief Kelly Sterna said nearly all of New Mexico is expected to face above-normal fire danger by April, with dry conditions, high winds, and an early start to fire season creating serious concerns. Hosted by the Local Emergency Planning Committee, the meeting (available here) aimed to prepare residents and businesses for the months ahead by outlining wildfire risks and strategies for reducing fire danger.
Sterna said community-wide preparation is key to preventing fire spread, particularly as firefighting resources could be stret…
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