The Santa Fe County Fire Department announced on May 1 that it is updating its Community Wildfire Protection Plan and inviting public comment from May 8 to May 24. The plan aims to provide background information, risk assessments, and recommendations for fuel reduction projects, education efforts, wildfire risk reduction strategies, and fire response.
The initiative is intended to help protect lives and reduce property loss due to wildfires by incorporating community feedback along with documents and data from various contributors. Public input is being sought so the final plan reflects local needs and priorities.
A draft of the updated plan will be available for review on the Santa Fe County Wildland Division webpage during the comment period. Comments can be submitted through an online portal starting May 8. In addition, a public survey is open now to gather residents’ views about wildfire risks and desired resources or projects. Survey responses will influence recommendations in the final draft.
A free webinar about the project will take place on May 20 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., offering more information for interested community members.
Santa Fe County promotes community engagement through public meetings, advisory boards, and access to documents according to the official website. The county supports its operations with administrative and service facilities across its jurisdiction according to the official website. Transparent governance, resource stewardship, and essential services are among Santa Fe County’s stated priorities according to the official website.
Policy decisions in Santa Fe County are made by a Board of County Commissioners while administrative oversight falls under a County Manager according to the official website. Services extend not only throughout unincorporated areas but also into incorporated municipalities and pueblos in the region according to the official website. Areas served include public safety, health services, human services, public works, and community development according to the official website.
