La Madera · District 4 · Station 49
Resources for Our East Mountain Neighbors
Practical next steps for people living in La Madera, San Pedro Creek Estates, San Pedro Overlook, along Puertocito Road, and across the surrounding Sandia Park area.
Non-Emergency: (505) 898-7585
Use 911 to report an emergency. Website forms and email are for non-emergency communication.
Get Emergency Alerts
Enroll in Sandoval County Alerts and Notifications (SCAN) for time-sensitive information by text, phone, and email. Review the county's enrollment options and keep your contact details current.
Sign up for SCANCheck Fire Weather & Restrictions
Check National Weather Service warnings and current restrictions before activities that could start a fire. A weather warning and a legal burn restriction are different things.
View NWS fire weatherPlan Before You Burn
Use the county's current open-burning guidance and permit application. Confirm the requirements and restrictions that apply to your location and proposed activity.
County burning & permit informationPrepare Your Property
Work through a short checklist for visible addressing, responder access, home protection, and evacuation preparation. Create a practical action list you can print.
Start your readiness checklistHelp Us Plan a Response
Share relevant property details through our pre-incident planning questionnaire, including access, utilities, and a site plan if available. Contact us with questions before submitting.
Open the pre-planning questionnaireVolunteer or Support the Team
Explore fire, EMS, and support opportunities with La Madera, or support the Tecolote Auxiliary's work for our community.
Explore volunteeringMake an Evacuation Plan
Identify ways out of your neighborhood, plan where your household will meet, and prepare essential supplies. Include transportation, medications, pets and livestock, and anyone who may need assistance. Follow current instructions from public safety officials when an incident occurs.
County emergency preparedness resources · Wildfire readiness for our area · Official New Mexico fire updates
Help Responders Find You
Check that your street number is visible from the road in daylight and at night. Where a driveway serves several homes, make each turn and destination clear. Keep access routes clear and discuss questions about gates, driveway access, or property planning with the department.
More Community Resources
Fire protection & insurance information · Community events · Fire-safety articles · Support the Tecolote Auxiliary
La Madera is part of Sandoval County Fire & Rescue. For public records, use the Sandoval County public-records request page.
Resource links reviewed October 15, 2026. Follow the current instructions published by each responsible agency.