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Fire Circle Community Fair on Wildfire Resilience to Be Held This Saturday at Luna Community College - Las Vegas, New Mexico


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 20, 2026

Community members are invited to attend the Fire Circle Community Fair on Saturday, March 21, at the Media Education Center (MEC) on the Luna Community College campus.

The community event will bring together regional organizations, educators, land managers, and community partners to share information and resources focused on wildfire resilience, forest restoration, and watershed stewardship across northern New Mexico.

Throughout the event, attendees can explore interactive displays, informational booths, and presentations designed to help community members learn more about wildfire preparedness, forest health, and the collaborative efforts underway across the region to strengthen community resilience.

Luna Community College will participate through its Wildfire Resiliency Training Center (WRTC), a workforce training program that helps prepare students and workers for careers
supporting wildfire mitigation, forest restoration, and land stewardship.

The event will also feature local food trucks providing free lunch for attendees, offering an opportunity for community members, families, and students to gather, learn, and connect with organizations working to support wildfire resilience in New Mexico.

The Fire Circle Community Fair is free and open to the public.

More information about the event can be found at Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute at NM Highlands University https://nmfwri.org/news/the-fire-circle-a-community-fair/

Learn more about Luna Community College’s Wildfire Resiliency Training Center at: https://sites.google.com/luna.edu/wrtc

Event Details

  • What: Fire Circle Community Fair
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • When: Saturday, March 21
  • Where: Media Education Center (MEC), Luna Community College
    366 Luna Drive, Las Vegas, NM
  • Cost: Free and open to the public (free lunch provided)