2011 Las Conchas fire News

Utility Companies Held Mostly Liable for New Mexico Fire

A jury decided Wednesday that two utility companies hold most of the liability in one of the largest wildfires in New Mexico’s recorded history. Jurors gave their verdict in Bernalillo following a weekslong trial that centered on whether Jemez Mountains …

Lawsuits Could Be Costly for New Mexico Electric Cooperative

Lawsuits filed over the 2011 Las Conchas Fire could end up costing the Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative millions of dollars. But General Manager Ernest Gonzales tells The Santa Fe New Mexican it’s too soon to know how much the co-op …

Claims Seek Payment for Damages From 2011 New Mexico Fire

The federal government is being asked to cough up more than $60 million for damages from the 2011 Las Conchas fire and subsequent flooding in northern New Mexico. According to the Santa Fe New Mexican, the Forest Service faces damage …