Wildfire Mitigation Community Education Days Return Across the County

Following the success of Santa Fe Couty's inaugural Wildfire Mitigation and Preparedness Community Education Day in March—where over a hundred residents gathered to learn how to reduce wildfire risk—Santa Fe County is excited to announce a new series of Wildfire Mitigation Community Education Days throughout May and June 2025. 

These events are part of the County’s ongoing commitment to empower residents with the knowledge and tools needed to protect their homes, families, and neighborhoods from wildfire threats. 

Each event will feature presentations and one-on-one conversations with experts from the Santa Fe County Fire Department, wildland firefighters, the Office of Emergency Management, and additional public safety and sustainability partners.

Topics will include: 

• Creating defensible space around your home 

• Signing up for emergency alerts and Smart 9-1-1 

• Evacuation planning 

• Sustainable firescaping techniques 

• Volunteer opportunities within your local fire district 

Upcoming Wildfire Mitigation Community Education Days 

Saturday, May 17 📍 Santa Fe County Public Safety Complex (35 Camino Justicia, Santa Fe, NM 87508) 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

Saturday, May 24 📍 Santa Fe County Stan Holden Fire Station (Station 70) 1 Municipal Way, Edgewood, NM 87015 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

Saturday, May 31 📍 Nambe Community Center (180 NM-503, Santa Fe, NM 87506) 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

Saturday, June 7 📍 Santa Fe County Hondo Fire Station 1 (645 Old Las Vegas Hwy, Santa Fe, NM 87505) 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

All events are free and open to the public. Families are welcome, and activities for children will be provided to help them learn about fire safety in a fun and engaging way. 

For more information, visit santafecountynm.gov or contact Ignacio Dominquez, Administrative Services Manager, at idominguez@santafecountynm.gov.