It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in new-laguna, NM is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in new-laguna, NM, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in new-laguna, NM understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in new-laguna, NM 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Acres: 16,004Start Date: 06/25/2025Containment: 44%Location: Gallina, NMCause: LightningPersonnel: 324Fuels: Oak brush, Piñon-juniper, and mixed coniferResources: 3 crews | 12 engines | 3 helicopters | 1 unmanned aircraft system | 3 water tenders | 2 dozer | 4 ambulanceHighlights: Crews continue to prep and improve defensible space around cultural structures. Rain, heavy in som...
Acres: 16,004Start Date: 06/25/2025Containment: 44%Location: Gallina, NMCause: LightningPersonnel: 324Fuels: Oak brush, Piñon-juniper, and mixed coniferResources: 3 crews | 12 engines | 3 helicopters | 1 unmanned aircraft system | 3 water tenders | 2 dozer | 4 ambulance
Highlights: Crews continue to prep and improve defensible space around cultural structures. Rain, heavy in some areas, was received over the eastern portion of the fire footprint yesterday. Planning and preparation continues for potential future firing operations in the coming days, which will result in an increase of smoke production in the area.
Fire Activity: Recent rain —up to an inch in some areas— helped reduce fire activity across the eastern portion of the fire yesterday. Due to the heavy rain, some crews temporarily moved off the fire line and onto more secure paved roads in case of localized flooding.
Crews focused on clearing and prepping access roads, strengthening containment lines, and checking for hotspots along the fire’s edge. On the north side, firefighters made good headway improving Forest Service Road 474 through grading and will continue that work today. To the east, firefighters began chipping on the Rio Gallina Ranch with plans to continue during today’s operational period. On the southern end, crews continued repairing and reinforcing fences on property affected by the fire.
With similar temperatures and humidity to yesterday, today we expect light smoldering or creeping fire in the northern portion of the fire. Crews will continue building up containment lines along roads to the north and will patrol the Rio Gallina drainage to find opportunities to hold the fire in place, while also preparing for potential future firing operations. Structure protection remains a priority, with ongoing work at Gallina Ranch and new efforts beginning at the Monastery and Peña homestead.
Weather and Smoke: An unstable airmass with rich moisture will remain in over the northern mountains of New Mexico, bringing another round of scattered storms in the vicinity of the fire. Storms will move more from west to east today which will put the fire itself generally out of the path of significant precipitation. Smoke from the Laguna Fire and fires in the surrounding areas, including Colorado, will likely be visible in the surrounding areas for many days. Please use caution when driving in the area. Smoke outlook information is available at outlooks.airfire.org/outlook and air quality information for your area can be found at www.airnow.gov.
Closures, Flight Restrictions and Evacuations: A closure order is in place for USFS lands in the area. To view the complete order, visit www.fs.usda.gov/r03/santafe/alerts/laguna-wildfire-closure-order. For current TFR maps, visit tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=list Gallina Ranch remains in GO evacuation status, and the Monastery of Christ in the Desert remains in SET status. For complete information on evacuations in New Mexico, visit www.emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/fire- prevention-programs/ready-set-go-new-mexico/
Laguna Fire Incident Phone Number: 575-323-8964 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
Southwest Area Incident Management Team 1 – Daily Update for July 16th, 2025Acres: 15,714Start Date: 06/25/2025Containment: 44%Location: 4 miles northeast of Gallina, NMCause: LightningPersonnel: 286Fuels: Oak brush, Piñon-juniper, and mixed coniferResources: 4 crews | 9 engines | 3 helicopters | 1 unmanned aircraft system | 3 water tenders | 2 dozer | 4 ambulancesHighlight...
Southwest Area Incident Management Team 1 – Daily Update for July 16th, 2025
Acres: 15,714Start Date: 06/25/2025Containment: 44%Location: 4 miles northeast of Gallina, NMCause: LightningPersonnel: 286Fuels: Oak brush, Piñon-juniper, and mixed coniferResources: 4 crews | 9 engines | 3 helicopters | 1 unmanned aircraft system | 3 water tenders | 2 dozer | 4 ambulances
Highlights: Firefighters remain focused on securing containment lines, scouting containment line opportunities and reinforcing structure protection in areas at risk. The increase in fire behavior yesterday will be moderated by higher humidity and chance of rain that is predicted for today, providing firefighters an opportunity to assess containment options while fire behavior is slower.
Fire Activity: Fire crews made steady progress yesterday across several areas of the fire. On the north end, they completed road improvements and advanced containment work along Forest Service Road 474. To the south, crews repaired and reinforced fence lines on properties impacted by the fire. Firefighters also made gains on the eastern portion of the fire, where they added containment along the western ridge of La Presa Canyon. Although the fire area received little rain, gusty and erratic winds were present throughout the day.
Fire activity is expected to remain moderate today, particularly on the eastern portion of the fire near La Presa Canyon. This area continues to be a top priority due to its steep terrain and importance as a watershed. Crews will continue to strengthen road-based containment lines on the northern perimeter and patrol the Rio Gallina drainage for opportunities to slow or stop fire spread. Work will also include reinforcing structure protection already in place at Gallina Ranch and begin at the Monastery. Today the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) group will focus on providing aerial reconnaissance to support along the northeastern edge of the fire as crews continue to look for containment strategies along that perimeter.
Weather and Smoke: An increased chance of scattered storms is expected in the fire area today with improved humidity compared to yesterday. Erratic wind gusts are likely in the afternoon, along with sudden wind shifts, lightning and brief heavy rainfall. Smoke from the Laguna Fire and fires in the surrounding areas, including Colorado, will likely be visible in the surrounding areas for many days. Please use caution when driving in the area. Smoke outlook information is available at outlooks.airfire.org/outlook and air quality information for your area can be found at www.airnow.gov
Closures, Flight Restrictions and Evacuations: A closure order is in place for USFS lands in the area. To view the complete order, visit www.fs.usda.gov/r03/santafe/alerts/laguna-wildfire-closure-order. For current TFR maps, visit tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=list Gallina Ranch remains in GO evacuation status, and the Monastery of Christ in the Desert remains in SET status. For complete information on evacuations in New Mexico, visit www.emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/fire-prevention-programs/ready-set-go-new-mexico/
Laguna Fire Incident Phone Number: 575-323-8964 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
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SANTA FE, N.M. — The Laguna Fire has burned 15,714 acres and is 44% contained in the Santa Fe National Forest in northern New Mexico, as of an update fire managers provided Thursday.Lightning started the Laguna Fire June 25 in an area four miles northeast of Gallina, New Mexico. 286 firefighters are responding to the fire as four crews and with nine engines, three helicopters, an unmanned aircraft, three water tenders, two dozers and four ambulances. The fire is burning oak brush, piñon-juniper and mixed conifer.Fi...
SANTA FE, N.M. — The Laguna Fire has burned 15,714 acres and is 44% contained in the Santa Fe National Forest in northern New Mexico, as of an update fire managers provided Thursday.
Lightning started the Laguna Fire June 25 in an area four miles northeast of Gallina, New Mexico. 286 firefighters are responding to the fire as four crews and with nine engines, three helicopters, an unmanned aircraft, three water tenders, two dozers and four ambulances. The fire is burning oak brush, piñon-juniper and mixed conifer.
Firefighters focused on patrolling hazards, reinforcing containment lines and protecting areas at risk Tuesday. On the northwestern edge of the fire, firefighters continued monitoring the perimeter and assessed opportunities for further containment. Air resources also provided water drops in that area. In the central and eastern areas, crews assessed hotspots. They also worked to prevent further fire spread as they say the area still holds heat.
Firefighters are in communities near the Rio Gallina and Rio Chama. They are monitoring conditions and addressing areas “that pose continued risk.”
Fire crews are expecting moderate fire activity Thursday. They say the eastern edge near La Presa Canyon is the most active and will be a priority because of its importance to the watershed.
Meteorologists anticipate “a continued warming and drying trend” for the area. They expect more days with warmer temperatures and lower humidity. However, winds will be light throughout the day.
For the most up-to-date smoke information, you can visit this website. Meanwhile, the U.S. Forest Service also put a closure order in place for their lands in this area.
Gallina Ranch is still in “Go” evacuation status. The Monastery of Christ in the Desert remains in “Set” status. You can also find the latest Laguna Fire evacuations on the New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department website.
Southwest Area Incident Management Team 1 – Daily Update for July 16th, 2025Acres: 15,714Start Date: 06/25/2025Containment: 40%Location: 4 miles northeast of Gallina, NMCause: LightningPersonnel: 291Fuels: Oak brush, Piñon-juniper, and mixed coniferResources: 5 crews | 8 engines | 4 helicopters | 1 unmanned aircraft system | 3 water tenders | 2 dozer | 4 ambulancesHighlight...
Southwest Area Incident Management Team 1 – Daily Update for July 16th, 2025
Acres: 15,714Start Date: 06/25/2025Containment: 40%Location: 4 miles northeast of Gallina, NMCause: LightningPersonnel: 291Fuels: Oak brush, Piñon-juniper, and mixed coniferResources: 5 crews | 8 engines | 4 helicopters | 1 unmanned aircraft system | 3 water tenders | 2 dozer | 4 ambulances
Highlights: Firefighters remain focused on patrolling hazards, reinforcing containment lines, and protecting values at risk. With hotter and drier weather predicted for today, an increase in fire spread and smoke is expected.
Fire Activity: Yesterday, on the northwestern edge of the fire, firefighters continued monitoring the perimeter and assessed opportunities for further containment. Air resources provided additional support through water drops along this area of the fire. Along the central and eastern flanks, crews assessed hot spots and took action to prevent further fire spread, as this area still holds heat. Firefighters remain present in communities near the Rio Gallina and Rio Chama where they are monitoring conditions and addressing areas that pose continued risk.
Today, efforts will focus on securing the containment line from the southeastern perimeter, particularly where the fire progresses towards La Presa Canyon. This area remains a priority due to its steep terrain and importance as a watershed for local communities. An unmanned aircraft system (UAS) arrived at the incident yesterday and will begin to provide aerial support and reconnaissance to firefighters working along the northern perimeter of the fire today.
Weather: A continued warming and drying trend is expected for the Laguna Fire area on Wednesday as a weak ridge of high pressure builds over northern New Mexico. While a slight chance of isolated afternoon storms exists, the overall pattern favors stable conditions with increasing temperatures and lower humidity. Winds are expected to be light throughout the day; however, nearby storms could create sudden wind shifts and erratic gusts over the fire area.
Smoke: Area residents can expect to see continued smoke from the Laguna Fire and nearby fires to the north and west. Please use caution when driving in the area. For the most up-to-date smoke information, visit https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/a60ea7fd?
Closures and Flight Restrictions: A closure order is in place for USFS lands in the area. To view the complete order, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/santafe/alerts/laguna-wildfire-closure-order. A new TFR was put in place yesterday. For current TFR maps, visit https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=list
Evacuations: Gallina Ranch remains in GO evacuation status, and the Monastery of Christ in the Desert remains in SET status. For complete information on evacuations in New Mexico, visit https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/fire-prevention-programs/ready-set-go-new-mexico/
Laguna Fire Incident Phone Number: 575-323-8964 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/nmsnf-laguna-wildfire
Email: [email protected]
Links to further information can be found at https://linktr.ee/Incident_links?utm_source=qr_code
"The complete lack of communication regarding this incident could have helped us go from proactive to now us reacting to an absolute tragedy," said Veronica VigilRanchers near the Laguna Fire say a lack of communication from fire officials cost them their cattle. The Forest Service said it was a miscommunication.On June 25, the Laguna fire started in the Santa Fe National Forest from a lightning strike.Shaun Sanchez, the forest supervisor with the Santa Fe National Forest, said officials decided to ke...
"The complete lack of communication regarding this incident could have helped us go from proactive to now us reacting to an absolute tragedy," said Veronica Vigil
Ranchers near the Laguna Fire say a lack of communication from fire officials cost them their cattle. The Forest Service said it was a miscommunication.
On June 25, the Laguna fire started in the Santa Fe National Forest from a lightning strike.
Shaun Sanchez, the forest supervisor with the Santa Fe National Forest, said officials decided to keep the fire active while monitoring and controlling it rather than suppressing it. His team and fire experts determined this to be the most beneficial strategy when approaching this fire due to a number of reasons.
"We start to look at, what are the benefits of allowing the fire to just burn or what are the benefits or obstacles to that? What are the benefits or obstacles, challenges to adding fire to the landscape to basically using fire as a tool?" said Sanchez. "We saw benefits in using ignitions, using firing operations to achieve kind of multiple objectives. To do it safely and not put firefighters in harm's way, but also to really produce some benefits to the landscape, whether it might be improving forage for range like cattle grazing, or it can be just reducing the fuel loads and hopefully preventing a catastrophic fire down the line."
Veronica Vigil and her family have owned a ranch for generations near the area. Vigil said they were aware of how fire officials planned to move forward until this past weekend. Saturday night, their pasture filled with some of their cattle, caught fire.
"There was no notification that there was a decision made, that they were going to jump the fire over Forest Service Road 8 last week into our allotment where we have our cattle grazing," said Vigil.
On July 3, the family was given a map outlining where operations were going to take place. A spokesperson for the Santa Fe National Forest said a different map was provided to the public on July 2 which included the fire line of both sides of forest service road 8, however, provided the Vigil's with their operations map on July 3 because fire operations had started and "wanted to show the areas where we were conducting those operations."
"We did provide those ignitions, and it became evident to me that there was some confusion and some miscommunication within one of the emails," said Sanchez. "The map that we had been sharing with the public, with individuals and properties at large land grants, had been on showing both sides of the road. It's unfortunate that one of our internal operation maps that showed where fire was at the time, and it clearly didn't delineate where fire was going to be, is what was being referred to. It's really unfortunate that we did have that miscommunication, and we're doing everything we can now to rectify that."
Vigil said moving forward, there's fear they won't recover from what they say was a lack of communication.
"We found dead cattle. We have about 10 dead cattle. Right now, we have about 30 head of cattle in our corral that their hooves have burnt off, the Mama cows' udders are burnt so the babies can't feed," said Vigil. "The complete lack of communication regarding this incident could have helped us go from proactive to now us reacting to an absolute tragedy."
As of Tuesday, the family said they are searching for about 50 mother cows and their 50 calves, along with five bulls.
Sanchez said they have accepted requests made by the family to help, which includes water for the cattle, aerial drones to help search for missing cattle, veterinary services and in contact with the New Mexico Agriculture Department and the New Mexico Livestock Bureau to help find other allotments as an alternative.
Officials said on Tuesday the Laguna Fire has reached over 15,000 acres and is 40% contained.
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