Trigo Fire Update 5.06.2008 10:00pm
Incident: Trigo Fire Wildland Fire
Released: 5/7/2008
As of 12:00 noon today, May 6, the evacuation of the Sherwood Forest subdivision has been lifted by Torrance County Civil Authorities.
Residents can now enter the subdivision. Most of the 59 homes lost in the fire were in Sherwood Forest.
Property owners affected by the fire may be eligible for assistance through the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program administered by the US Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). This program is administered through the Claunch-Pinto Soil and Water Conservation District.
The EWP program assists with erosion control and flood prevention projects after disasters. The District Office of the NRCS in Mountainair can be reached at 505 847 2941. The Claunch-Pinto SWCD number is 505 847 2243.
For information about other sources of assistance or opportunities to provide assistance contact the Torrance County Office of Emergency Management. They can be reached at 505 384 9634.
Whitney's Team web address see under Cooperators - Team Web Site Jeff Whitney's Southwest Area
