Biden ramps up federal help for New Mexico wildfire fight

Biden Increases Federal Aid to Control Wildfires in New Mexico

President Joe Biden reported on Saturday, June 11, that federal assistance for New Mexico is increasing after facing the largest wildfire in state history. The fire started with prescribed burns, or ecoburns, controlled by the U.S. Forest Service. This is a practice done to help restore fire-dependent ecosystems, prevent uncontrolled wildfires, and increase community safety. However, the fire went out of control and destroyed hundreds of homes i…

Biden pledges US government will cover costs of New Mexico wildfire response

The Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire has now scorched more than 300,000 acres and is state’s largest ever wildfire

President Biden boosts federal aid for New Mexico wildfire recovery in visit to state

President Biden paid his first to New Mexico as president for a briefing on the state's wildfire response and pledged more resources for recovery.

Biden elevating federal assistance for New Mexico wildfire fight

The fire began with prescribed burns that were set by the U.S. Forest Service, a standard practice that’s intended to clear out combustible underbrush. However, the burns spread out of control, destroying hundreds of homes across 500 square miles (1,300 square kilometers) since early April, according to federal officials.

Government Will Cover '100 Percent' of Recovery Costs for New Mexico Wildfires: Biden

President Joe Biden said the federal government will cover "100 percent" of the recovery costs in response to ...

Biden ramps up federal help for New Mexico wildfire fight

President Joe Biden said Saturday he was escalating federal assistance for New Mexico as it faces its largest wildfire in recorded state history.