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Upcoming Events

Learning to Live with Fire | Lunch & Learn Webinar Series

How To Prepare for Wildfire Season in New Mexico, 2023

One hour sessions start at noon. There will be time for Q&A following each presentation.

NMSU Extension Forest & Fire Specialist Doug Cram will present each week.

All the webinars will be recorded. See the "Wildfire Resources" page for links.

2023 Schedule

  • March 28th - Wildfire! You have 5 minutes to evacuate. What should you do?
  • April 4th - Steps to safeguard your home, yard, and neighborhood against wildfire.
  • April 11th - Farm and ranch considerations with regard to wildfire.

Contact Information

Doug Cram
Extension Forest and Fire Specialist
Phone: 575-646-8130
Email: dcram@nmsu.edu

Lena Atencio
NMSU Fire Liaison
Email: atenciol@nmsu.edu

Sid Gordon
Otero County Ag Agent
Phone: 575-437-0231
Email: sgordon@nmsu.edu

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