LEPC - Local Emergency Planning Committee

LEPC - Local Emergency Planning Committee Local Emergency Planning Committee focuses on emergency preparedness, protection, and education.

Local Emergency Planning Commission ensures and maintains the operations of the County Emergency Operations Center through on-going training programs. Provided by Federal Statute - Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), TITLE - III, 1986 Resolution No. 2005-13. Purpose - To minimize damage and loss of life resulting from natural or man-made disasters through careful planning and ide

ntification of natural hazards and hazardous materials, to provide the public with information regarding hazardous chemicals within the County and to assist local emergency management.

12/12/2025
03/06/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

KCEC Activates Protective Devices in High-Risk Areas of its Service Territory. Expected Windy Weather in the Region: March 06, 2025

Today, March 06, 2025, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) will continue to monitor the winds and weather conditions in its service territory. KCEC does not plan to implement any power shutoffs at this time. However, the cooperative will activate protective devices to non-reclose status in high-risk areas of its service area until tomorrow morning. KCEC's service area is forecasted to experience wind gusts exceeding 40 mph.

See full press release athttps://kitcarson.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/KCEC-High-WInd-Advisory-03062025.pdf

01/05/2024
01/02/2024

From the Elected Officials and All the Employees at Taos County, We Wish You a Happy and Safe New Year!

04/29/2022
04/25/2022

An Air Quality Alert is in effect through noon Monday for portions of northern and central NM due to wildfire smoke. Remember to use the 5-3-1 method to determine if it is safe to be outside.

04/23/2022

Carson National Forest fire crews today are continuing to suppress a small fire off Highway 518 to the east of Peñasco, New Mexico. The Osha Fire is located near the Las Mochas community along the …

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