Hannah Grover

1 week ago | tricityrecordnm.com | Hannah Grover

Protocol changed since 2022 prescribed burns started devastating northern New Mexico wildfire The U.S. Forest Service’s Carson National Forest announced this week that the prescribed fires lit over the fall and winter from October through January have been safely extinguished. Crews used infrared technology to look for heat at the burn sites.

1 week ago | nmpoliticalreport.com | Hannah Grover

By Hannah GroverThe U.S. Forest Service’s Carson National Forest announced this week that the prescribed fires lit over the fall and winter from October through January have been safely extinguished. Crews used infrared technology to look for heat at the burn sites. The announcement comes amid severe to extreme drought conditions in much of New Mexico, which increases the risk that a spark could lead to a catastrophic wildfire.

1 week ago | nmpoliticalreport.com | Hannah Grover

By Hannah GroverThe Town of Estancia is asking residents to conserve water because the well is not producing enough to meet demands. Estancia posted a notice on social media and its website this week alerting residents to the situation and asking them to conserve water. The Town Board of Trustees met with community members on Wednesday evening to discuss the problem. The board chose not to issue a declaration of emergency on Wednesday, but could do so in the future.

2 weeks ago | nmpoliticalreport.com | Hannah Grover

By Hannah GroverThe electric sector is facing new challenges nationwide as demands for electricity increase and extreme weather events become more common. These challenges are contributing to the rising utility costs that are impacting households across the United States. The U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Energy discussed more than a dozen bills on Wednesday focused on creating an affordable and reliable electric grid.

2 weeks ago | nmpoliticalreport.com | Hannah Grover

By Hannah GroverU.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, a New Mexico Democrat, warned that the U.S. Forest Service is not prepared for the upcoming fire season due to recent layoffs and budget cuts.