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Podcast: New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)
Episode: Fire Season in NM
Description: This week, we dig into this year's ongoing fire season.Since New Mexico's fire season began this spring, about 25 local jurisdictions have imposed some level of fire restriction. In May, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency due to the state's severe drought and increased fire risk. Source New Mexico reporter Patrick Lohmann speaks with State Forester Laura McCarthy about how New Mexico officials are preparing for this year's wildfire season – and the recovery efforts of the future.NMiF Host Nash Jones sits down wi...