Gallinas Volunteer Fire Department

10/20/2026

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT – I-25 NORTHBOUND 🚨

🚒 Gallinas Volunteer Fire Department Advisory

Right lane CLOSED on northbound I-25 near Mile Marker 330 in the Bernal area due to a single-vehicle rollover crash.

🚒 Emergency crews on scene: El Pueblo Volunteer Fire Department, Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department, and New Mexico State Police.

⚠️ Motorists:

• Slow down and use extreme caution.
• Watch for emergency personnel and vehicles.
• Move over when safe.
• Follow all directions and warnings.

🚨 PLEASE SLOW DOWN AND MOVE OVER!

Emergency personnel are actively working in the area. Give first responders room to work safely.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Gallinas Volunteer Fire Department
Serving and Protecting Our Community

10/16/2026

🚒❄️ COLD WEATHER & HOME FIRE SAFETY ❄️🔥
Gallinas Volunteer Fire Department

Freezing weather is coming—prepare now to protect your family and home:

🔥 Prevent Fires
• Inspect and clean chimneys, fireplaces, and wood stoves professionally.
• Never burn trash, cardboard, or treated wood.
• Keep anything flammable at least 3 feet from heating equipment.
• Never leave fires unattended. Place ashes in a covered metal container outdoors, away from buildings—ashes can stay hot for days.

🏠 Use Heaters Safely
• Plug space heaters directly into wall outlets—never extension cords or power strips.
• Turn heaters off when sleeping or leaving home.
• Never heat your home with an oven, grill, or outdoor cooking equipment.
• Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors regularly.
• Have heating systems inspected by qualified professionals.

🥶 Prepare for Freezing Weather
• Insulate exposed pipes and disconnect garden hoses.
• Bring pets indoors or provide warm shelter.
• Check on vulnerable neighbors and keep emergency supplies, blankets, flashlights, and batteries ready.

🚨 In a Chimney or House Fire
Evacuate immediately. Call 911 and give your exact location. Never reenter or try to extinguish a chimney fire yourself. Stay outside at a safe distance until responders arrive.

Stay warm. Stay prepared. Stay safe! ❤️

🚒 Gallinas Volunteer Fire Department
Proudly Serving and Protecting Our Community

09/21/2026

FLASH FLOOD POTENTIAL THIS WEEK

The National Weather Service is forecasting a significant increase in moisture across New Mexico this week, with widespread heavy rainfall and an increased potential for flash flooding, particularly Tuesday through Thursday.

Residents should be prepared for rapidly changing conditions, especially in areas near arroyos, creeks, low-water crossings, steep terrain, and areas affected by recent wildfires.

08/26/2026

San Miguel County and City of Las Vegas Office of Emergency Management (OEM). Ready before you need

08/16/2026

07/11/2026

⚠️UPDATE: Power has been restored and fire is out! THANK YOU to firefighters from NM State Forestry, Watrous Fire and San Miguel County Fire for your combined efforts in containing and extinguishing the fire. Also, THANK YOU to Mora-San Miguel Electric Co-Op for your quick response which allowed firefighters to work safely!

PSA:

Residents from approximately Interstate 25 exit 355 North to Wagon Mound will not have power for approximately 12 hours per Mora San Miguel Electric. Fire Personnel are currenty on scene of a brush fire on the Buena Vista Ranch off Interstate 25 at Exit 361. Due to the fire, an Electrical pole is down and power has been turned off temporarily.

If you or anyone you know lives within this area, please ensure to notify them of this information. We will update as soon as we receive more information. Thank you.

07/06/2026