Wildfire defensible space · New Mexico

Ciudad SWCD East Mountain Defensible Space and Thinning Cost Share

Run by Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District

WaitlistLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
80% of project cost for defensible space and forest health work completed through the program (as of August 2025); cap not stated
Who qualifies
Landowners with property in the eligible SWCD areas (confirm with NM State Engineer district map)
Where
Landowners in the East Mountains of Bernalillo County within eligible soil and water conservation district areas.
Status
Waitlist. Application page does not state whether window is open; waiting list in place.
Type of payment
Cost share
Official program page

What you do

Thin trees and brush around your home per a district forest health assessment, with the district sharing project cost

Requirements

  • Property boundary lines clearly marked at the assessment
  • Existing dead and down fuels removal not covered
  • Only cut material is removed or treated
  • Non-refundable $100 Forest Health Assessment fee

How to apply

  1. 1Submit the online 2026-2027 EMFHP application
  2. 2Pay the $100 assessment fee online or by check to Ciudad SWCD (district cannot schedule until both received)
  3. 3Get waitlist confirmation; assessment typically 3 to 8 months later
  4. 4Complete the treatment work under the program
  5. 5Contact [email protected] or 505-431-3547 with questions

Timing and deadlines

About 6 months to over a year from application to completed work

none listed

Combining it with other programs

not published

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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