The Taos County Firewise Network is helping neighborhoods help each other.
Taos County Firewise Network
The Taos County Firewise Network is made up of nationally recognized Firewise communities that have taken steps to reduce the risk of wildfire in their neighborhoods. These volunteer boards host annual wildfire awareness events, organize community cleanup and chipper days, provide education and outreach to homeowners about the benefits of creating defensible space, and apply for grants and other funding to support these efforts.
The Network encourages peer-to-peer learning among Firewise boards in order to share information, encourage best practices, and amplify the benefits of the Firewise program across Taos County.
Recognized Firewise Communities in Taos County:
• Carson
• El Salto
• Greater Gallina Canyon
• Latir/El Rito
• Pot Creek
• San Cristobal
• Taos Canyon
• Taos Ski Valley
• Valle Escondido
• Turley Mill
Firewise USA
Follow this link to learn about Firewise USA — a program by the National Fire Prevention Association. This website provides basic information about the program, its benefits, and what it takes to become a recognized Firewise community.
Ready, Set, Go
The New Mexico Ready, Set, Go Program is an easy to follow, step-by-step preparedness guide for landowners who want to prepare their homes and themselves in the event of a wildfire and potential evacuation.