
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 57 into law March 18. HB 57 is an environmental measure that will help the state improve forest management amid a changing climate through the use of prescribed burns, which will lessen the risk of catastrophic wildfires.
“The Prescribed Burning Act is an important proactive action for our state to ensure our forests and watersheds provide clean water and other benefits for future generations – while recognizing and mitigating the impacts of a changing climate,” Lujan Grisham said.
The bill – sponsored by Rep. Matthew McQueen, D-Santa Fe, Rep. Gail Armstrong, R-Magdalena, Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth, D-Santa Fe...