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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Check out the 2026 and 2027 courses in Wildfire Resiliency Training Center at Luna Community College. For more information visit: sites.google.com/luna.edu/wrtc

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A great workshop offered by our friends at the Quivira Coalition. Please share the info with your contacts, friends and family who might be interested. It will take place in Sapello, NM on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 10 AM - 2 PM. Please register at: quiviracoalition.org/events/virtu...

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Many people within the HPCC burn scar still have a lot of green trees that are vulnerable to fire. This free workshop helps landowners with forest management decisions. Anyone, including property owners outside of the burn scar, is welcome to attend.

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Curious about how to conduct a Home Wildfire Risk Assessment? Check out this workshop on Oct. 13, before the beginning of the 2026 NM Wildland Urban Fire Summit in Silver City.

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Resources site provides information, tools, and links related to mitigation, recovery, and post-fire resources following the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. Visit us at: hermits-peak-calf-canyon-fire-resources-nmhu.hub.arcgis.com

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Frijoles Fire burn severity data from the Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team have been added as a layer to the NM Fire Viewer at nmfireviewer.org Find out more about the importance of defining Soil Burn Severity at burnseverity.cr.usgs.gov/products/baer

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Join us October 13 for an evening of networking, presentations & skill-building. Hear about upcoming projects, get government contracting tips, and discover small business resources. Free registration + dinner & refreshments! Register: docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLS...

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Several wildfires have started across New Mexico in recent days. Track fire activity, perimeters, hotspots, and smoke reports with the New Mexico Fire Viewer on the Hermit’s Peak / Calf Canyon Fire Resource Hub. Updates: nmfireinfo.com hermits-peak-calf-canyon-fire-resources-nmhu.hub.arcgis.com

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Join @FireAdaptedNM and the NM Forestry Division for a webinar on the 2025 Aerial Survey findings with Forest Health Program Manager Victor Lucero. Register: facnm.org/events Find more events on the HPCC Post-Fire Resource Hub: hermits-peak-calf-canyon-fire-resources-nmhu.hub.arcgis.com

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

💧 August is National Water Quality Month. Healthy watersheds are essential to recovery after the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. Post-fire restoration helps reduce erosion, protect streams, and improve water quality for communities downstream. Learn more: bit.ly/3gEBXaX

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Flash flood warning issued by US National Weather Service Albuquerque New Mexico for several areas of the state, including the HPCC burn scar. Sign up for weather alerts!

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Wildfires are burning in San Miguel and Colfax Counties. Track containment progress, see the fires in relation to old burn scars, track hotspots, and smoke reports on the NM Fire Viewer. Wildfires show from across the U.S. experience.arcgis.com/experience/1...

NM Fire Viewer is an ArcGIS map with clickable layers for smoke forecast, wildfire reports, hot spots, land ownership. It also has layers related to flooding such as flood hazard areas, storm reports and live stream gauges.

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Sign up for this important New Mexico Forest Health webinar update from Victor Lucero, state Forest Health Program Manager. Register at facnm.org/events

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

NM counties & towns are announcing burn bans and fire restrictions. How do you find out what's allowed in your area? Check out The Spark, a monthly newsletter coordinated by Forest Stewards Guild, NM Forestry Division, Bureau of Land Management - NM, U.S. Forest Service, NMFWRI, and Fire Adapted NM

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Register soon for Confluence 2026! ⏳ General registration closes May 5, and discounted registration applications close April 30. Three days of collaboration, learning, and community in Fort Collins, CO. 🔗 Link to register: collaborativeconservation.org/western-coll...

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

NMfireviewer.org shows hot spots from the still active Tusas fire burning near the burn scar of the 2022 Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. Clickable layers show active wildfires, hot spots, building footprints, prescribed burns and historic fire boundaries.

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

We have two open positions! Want to work with a great team devoted to developing tools, advancing science, and sharing information to help land managers and communities? Find complete job descriptions and apply through the NMHU job portal.

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Love data, forests, and coordinating teams? We're seeking a talented person with management and organizational skills to help lead our Ecological Monitoring field crew! Apply through the Highlands University job portal - scan the QR code!

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Home insurance is more costly or unavailable in many areas of New Mexico due to wildfire risk. Check out tips in this month's The Spark for reducing wildfire risk to your home. From Forest Stewards Guild, NM Forestry Division, Bureau of Land Management-NM & our institute.

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Coming up Saturday at Luna Community College - The #Fire Circle Community Fair.

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

We're hosting The Fire Circle on March 21 along with our partners @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social , the Forest Stewards Guild, the Fire Learning Network, The Nature Conservancy, and the Wildfire Resiliency Training Center. Don't miss it!🔥

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Have questions about post-fire impacts on water? Come to the Fire Circle: Community Fair for answers!

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

In collaboration with our partners at the NM Forestry Department, we have new Bark Beetle Management guides up on our website as part of our landowner technical guide series under our Fire Informed Restoration Education NM initiative. Check them out! nmfwri.org/stewardship/...

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

NMFWRI Deputy Director Dr. Edward Martinez, GIS Program Mgr Patti Dappen, and GIS Research Specialist Dana Heusinkveld enjoyed meeting people and answering questions at the Stewards of the SW Conf. (formerly Tribal Forest and Fire Summit), March 3-5 at Santa Ana Star Casino.

Dana Heusinkveld, NMFWRI GIS Specialist, talks to a conference attendee at the Stewards of the Southwest gathering in early March while showing one of the NMFWRI maps and other information.

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Explore the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Post-Fire Hub's community calendar for upcoming meetings, events, and workshops related to post-fire and flood recovery. Contact our staff to share community events your organization is hosting. The calendar is available at: bit.ly/hpcccalendar

This graphic displays the HPCC Community Calendar webpage and directs users to visit the website at bit.ly/hpcccalendar

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

What are some innovative approaches to restoring #rivers, streams, and #watersheds? Join us Feb. 24 for Episode 1 of this docuseries featuring scientist Bill Zeedyk and friends on Feb. 24 at the historic Indigo Theatre in Las Vegas, NM. Co-hosted by NMFWRI's Shantini Ramakrishnan.

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Five dedicated students took our first two-day FIRE NM Community Chainsaw class taught by Las Dispensas sawyer Jamie Knutson in January. FIRE NM is the new Fire Informed Restoration Education-New Mexico initiative launched by our institute with more workshops and resources available soon.

Students outside near Ponderosa pine trees with chainsaws learning to start and use them.

Person with a chainsaw blocks fallen trees during a FIRE NM workshop hosted by the New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Insitute.

Students at the FIRE NM Community Chainsaw Class learn to use a plumb bob (a nut on the end of a string held in the air) to determine which way a tree is leaning before they cut it with a chainsaw.

Students at a FIRE NM chainsaw class listen to instructor Jamie Knutson describe different types of chains.

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Sign up soon for this great FREE training opportunity to learn methods for effective collaboration. Sign up here - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

More guidance for Mora County private well owners from NM DHSEM regarding reopening fire claim to cover potential fire-related heavy metal contamination in wells.

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

🔥 Firewise and Fire Adapted Communities advance wildfire risk reduction. Find out how in the latest edition of The Spark by @forestguild @NMForestry @USDOI @fireadaptednet and NMFWRI . #WildfirePreparedness

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

A fact sheet from NM Dept of Health on the Mora County wells and heavy metal contamination. These wells are within the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon burn scar from 2022; the source of any metal contamination has yet to be determined.

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

We still have a few spots left in our free Community Chainsaw Refresher Class! Bought a new chainsaw but never used one before? Pretty skilled with a chainsaw but looking for some maintenance tips? This class is for you! Sign up via email at nmfwri@nmhu.edu or call 505-426-2080.

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

We're hiring for an exciting new position at our institute - a Digital Content and Outreach Specialist! Please note a change in the link here. Apply directly through the Highlands University job portal:

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

We've got an excellent Bark Beetle Management – QIA workshop coming up Nov. 15 with our partners at NM Forestry Division. We look forward to seeing you there!

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Save the Date! Nov. 15 is the next QIA workshop.

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

We're hiring! We're looking for a Digital Content and Outreach professional who is interested in forest and watershed health, enjoys creating with social media and digital tools, and likes interacting with the public. Apply via the NMHU portal.

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Do you enjoy communication and are familiar with ArcGIS? Do you like interacting with the public? Have an interest in wildfire mitigation? Our institute is hiring a Digital Content and Outreach Specialist! Find out more and apply through the NMHU portal: nmhu.peopleadmin.com/postings/9954

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Fire Cafe happening tomorrow! A free webinar to discuss the ReSHAPE TWIG wildfire and fuels reduction geodatabase and how it can help fire and land managers.

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Coming up Sept. 23 - how can TWIG help fire and land managers better visualize the intersection of forest treatments and wildfire for on-the-ground decisions? Find out more during this webinar from the ReSHAPE team working on TWIG, a powerful geodatabase.

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Upcoming Fire CAFE webinar! Join Southwest Fire Ecology on Tuesday Sept. 23 at 1 pm ET to learn about how the ReSHAPE Program compiles data on fuels treatments and wildfires through the Treatment and Wildfire Interagency Geodatabase (TWIG). Register at ow.ly/nenl50WQrW9

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NMFWRI @nmfwri.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

A multi-disciplinary team of scientists took a horizon scan of the wildfire landscape and identified some critical areas to focus post-wildfire forest restoration research. Here's an overview of their findings. sweri.org/wp-content/u...

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