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Hermits Peak Fire

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Unit Information

New Mexico 
Santa Fe, 
87508 
New Mexico 
Santa Fe, 
87508 

Incident Contacts

  • Hermits Peak Fire Information
    Email:
    2022.hermitspeak@firenet.gov
    Phone:
    505-356-2636
    Hours:
    Daily 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Santa Fe National Forest Public Affairs
    Email:
    SM.FS.sfnfpao@usda.gov
    Phone:
    505-438-5320

San Miguel County Sandbag Distribution Locations June 9, 2022

Hermits Peak Fire
Publication Type: Announcement 06/09/2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 9, 2022 San Miguel/ Mora County
News Release Calf Canyon/ Hermits Peak Fire Sandbag Distribution Sites


Las Vegas – San Miguel County has established multiple Sandbag Distribution Sites for communities with potential risk of debris-flows and flooding. Tied sandbags operations are currently underway for residents to pick up at the following locations.
- Cabo Lucero Volunteer Fire Department - 21 County Rd A29
- Sapello-Rociada Volunteer Fire Department - 649 State Route 94 (N.M. 94)
- La Placita Volunteer Fire Department - 242 State Route 65 (N.M. 65)
- San Geronimo Volunteer Fire Department - County Road A19A (CR A19A) 
- San Miguel County Public Works - 10 Airport Road

Sandbags is a simple, but effective way to prevent or reduce flood water damage. Properly filled and placed sandbags can act as a barrier to divert moving water around, instead of through, buildings. Sandbag construction does not guarantee a water-tight seal but is satisfactory for use in most situations. Sandbags are also used successfully to prevent overtopping of streams with levees, and for training current flows to specific areas