Los Alamos National Lab Works to Reduce Its Wildfire Risk

Los Alamos National Lab works to reduce its wildfire risk

As New Mexico water and fire managers prepare for increased drought and wildfire danger this summer, Los Alamos National Laboratory officials say the lab has taken steps to mitigate those threats on its campus.

As drought threat looms, Los Alamos National Lab works to reduce its wildfire risk • Source New Mexico

Burned trunks from previous fires remain in the scrub oak brush and stands of aspens in the Jemez mountainside just overlooking portion of Los Alamos National Laboratory property. LANL leadership told media during a May 28 tour that they were taking steps to prepare and mitigate the risk of wildfires. (Courtesy of Los Alamos National Laboratory)As New Mexico water and fire managers prepare for increased drought and wildfire danger this summer, L…