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The Sandia Park Scenic Byway Firewise Community is hosting a Fire Fair to help residents prepare for fire season.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 13, 2016 - The Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Cedro Landscape Restoration project has been published and is ready for public review. The project area is located on Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands’ Sandia Ranger District. It is designed to restore the ecosystem to desired conditions. High tree density and severe competition have created conditions that compromise forest health, wildlife habitat, and scenic quality; these conditions also increase the likelihood of high-intensity wildfires.

New Mexico rare plant reports

A partnership project between Western Landowners Alliance and Montana State University graduate program in Science and Natural History Film, this series highlights excellence and innovation in stewardship by landowners who share a deep commitment to both land and community.

I know it's hard to believe, but February is right around the corner! It's time to mark your calendars for Love Your River Day on Saturday, February 13th at Frenchy's Park in Santa Fe.

In New Mexico, water rights are mind-bogglingly complicated. But the simplified version goes something like this: Water in streams and rivers belongs to the public and it’s held in trust by the state.

The fast-growing field of “citizen science” is a proven way for local residents—young and old—to build direct connections to their environment and help professional scientists conduct essential research.

The New Mexico State Forestry Division has achieved accelerated progress in Governor Susana Martinez’s Watershed Restoration Initiative. The $6.2 million appropriation was signed into law in 2014, issuing severance tax dollars to treat priority watersheds on public land. By the end of this year, nearly half of the targeted 7,700 acres will have been completed and seven (7) of the projects will be finished.

Washington – In an historic step for the protection of clean water, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army finalized the Clean Water Rule today to clearly protect from pollution and degredation the streams and wetlands that form the foundation of the nation’s water resources.

This Western Governors' Drought Forum webinar explored the latest science on forest management practices that may increase water availability and add security to water portfolios. The moderator was Ken Pimlott, California State Forester and Director of CAL FIRE. Panelists included: Alan Hook, Project Manager, Santa Fe Municipal Watershed Management Plan and Water Resources Coordinator, City of Santa Fe; Marcos Robles, Conservation Science Specialist, The Nature Conservancy; Don Boucher, Project Manager, Ashland Forest Resiliency Stewardship Project, United States Forest Service.