“Recent events have made it more challenging for New Mexicans to gather firewood,” said Laboratory Director Thom Mason. “The Laboratory is grateful that our Pueblo partners can put the wood to good use again this year.”
Tribal members of the four local Pueblos came on-site and loaded as much wood as they could safely carry on their trucks and trailers. Laboratory employees were on hand to direct traffic and assist with logistics and security.
“This is the second year in a row that we’ve done this,” said Jim Jones, project manager for fire mitigation at the Laboratory, “and I hope that we can continue it in future years if material is available. It’s a win-win for everyone.”
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