Over the last five years, wildfires have annually burned over 100,000 acres in New Mexico.
The last week of March was Southwest Wildfire Awareness Week. With the weather warming and the start of spring winds, the Forest Service says now is the time for residents of the southwest to take proactive steps against destructive wildfires. From the desert to the bosque to the mountains, communities can be proactive; they can learn how to take action to protect their families, properties, and communities. Wildland fire agencies shared tips on how to best take action to prevent wildfires, prepare defensible private property, organize and protect communities, and learn more about wildland fires.Â
The Village’s code enforcement officer, Sherrie Rice, will be working with the Village Fire Chief Anthony Martinez to identify and mitigate areas and properties in the Village that pose a risk for fire. Mayor Jim Fahey said Rice is not out to cite anyone for code violations but to protect village residents and property.
Fahey asked Corralenos to listen to her if she visits your house and leaves a courtesy notice to clean up your yard.Â
Visit the Village website for fire safety recommendations at https://www.corrales-nm.org/fire/page/wildfire-safety-and-preparation.
The village continues to hold Bosque clean-up days throughout the spring to remove dead trees to mitigate fire hazards. For more information on when those clean-up days are planned and how you can get involved, visit https://www.corrales-nm.org/calendar.