October 2026 Edition
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About The Spark
The Spark: Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round is a unified, statewide messaging campaign that promotes year-round wildfire preparedness through consistent and coordinated outreach each month. It is produced by a core group of partners, including FACNM, BLM–New Mexico, NM State Forestry Division, USDA Forest Service Southwestern Region, Forest Stewards Guild, US Wildland Fire Service, and the New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute (NMFWRI).
The bulletin below is designed to communicate wildfire-related topics to broad audiences. This month’s bulletin discusses how to properly dispose of wood ash to prevent wildfire ignitions, especially as New Mexicans begin to light wood stoves and fireplaces as temperatures drop.
