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Rivera joins FWRI as deputy director
Gilbert “Buddy” Rivera, a native of Las Vegas, NM and U.S. Navy veteran, has joined the New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute team as
September 22, 2023
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Tracking and tackling floods after fires
An interactive public map showing USGS stream gauges and post-fire flood zones can help people track potential risks from floods this summer in the communities
June 29, 2023
collaboration
Northern New Mexico native becomes Collaboration Program manager
Crystal A. Medina is listening closely as she meets with collaborative groups around New Mexico who are focused on restoring forest and watershed health. “I’m
June 28, 2023
news
Changing strategies in a changing climate
Foresters, water advocates, land managers meet in Colorado to share ideas on adapting to new tough realities in Western landscapes Hundreds of professionals gathered May
May 16, 2023
collaboration
Institute seeks Collaboration Technician
If you like helping communities work together on conservation and forest restoration challenges, check out this job opportunity.
May 16, 2023
news
Las Tusas wildfire contained
The cause of the fast moving wildfire, which began May 10, is still under investigation. It started in Las Tusas, about 13 miles northwest of
May 15, 2023
wildfire resiliency
Public Meetings, Events & Fairs
The New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute coordinates and participates in a variety of public outreach events to help communities in fire-adapted landscapes. These
April 12, 2023
stewardship
Conservation Science Center
The Conservation Science Center (CSC) focuses on building equitable and accessible pathways in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) because sustained and committed long-term landscape conservation needs
April 11, 2023
stewardship
Wildfire Resiliency
Communities around New Mexico are grappling with larger, more destructive wildfires. NMFWRI added new programs in 2022 to help residents learn methods to prepare for
April 11, 2023