East Mountain residents invited to Wildfire Preparedness Town Hall
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – East Mountain residents in Bernalillo County are invited to an event to learn how to protect their homes if a wildfire occurs.
Earthquake reported in Socorro County
Bernalillo County Fire Rescue is hosting a Wildfire Preparedness Town Hall Thursday at the Los Vecinos Community Center starting at 5:30 p.m.
Residents can learn more about evacuation planning and fire restrictions and will have a chance to ask fire experts questions.
Representatives from the County Commission, Bernalillo County Office of Emergency Management, PNM, BCSO, US Forest Service will also be in attendance.
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