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U.S. Forest Service Enacts Prescribed Burn Ban

A line of fire burning the ground in a forest. Courtesy of the U.S. Forest Service.

5.27.2022 – The Line Opinion Panel reacts to the U.S. Forest Service’s decision to pause all prescribed burns for at least 90 days. And, a conversation about how we can learn to better manage forests to prevent major catastrophes like the Hermit’s Peak Fire. Host: Gene Grant Line Opinion Panelists:Serge Martinez, professor, UNM School of…

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Responds to Fires

A photo of Senator Martin Heinrich with a graphic of firefighting a wildfire.

5.27.2022 – Sen. Martin Heinrich talks with correspondent Laura Paskus about New Mexico’s wildfire season, what the future might hold, and the need to professionalize the country’s federal wildland firefighting workforce. Correspondent: Laura Paskus Guest: Martin Heinrich, U.S. Senator, New Mexico For More Information: Heinrich Urges Administration to Establish Pay Rate for Federal Wildland Firefighters…

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