Adolf Samora

Non Forest Service

Adolf Samora and Paul Romero standing with a prevent forest fires sign

Taos Pueblo Snowballs

Adolf Samora and Paul Romero are the only two surviving members of the original Taos Pueblo Snowballs wildfire crew. This crew was fighting the fire in the Lincoln National Forest when Smokey Bear was found as a cub.

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