Drive for Supplies on Friday for Firefighters Battling NM Fires

Posted May 17, 2022, 2:10 PM. Updated January 26, 2026, 1:01 PM.

Donations can be dropped off at APS offices or the KANW radio station

What

Albuquerque Public Schools is hosting a drive-up and drop-off supplies drive for the firefighters fighting the fires in Northern New Mexico. The Drive for Supplies will be from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 20, in front of Alice and Bruce King Education Complex (APS administrative offices), 6400 Uptown Blvd. NE. The public also can drop off items at the APS-owned KANW radio station, 2020 Coal Ave. NE.

Items Collected

Electrolyte powder mix that can be added to water bottles (like Propel)
Electrolyte replacement water in cases
Water
Individual snacks such as protein bars, trail mix, jerky sticks, diabetic-friendly snacks
Black socks
Underwear – preferably extra-large, but all sizes welcome
Dark t-shirts – all sizes
Chapstick
Sunblock
Wet wipes for face and body
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Allergy medications
Sodas including diet
Nail clippers
Tweezers
Shaving Cream
Vienna Sausages and potted meat
Crackers
Storage Containers
Containers for warming food (glass preferred)

Who

APS employees, students, families, and neighbors are encouraged to drop off items.

When

Friday, May 20, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where

On the north side of the Alice & Bruce King Education Complex (APS administration building), 6400 Uptown Blvd. NE
KANW radio station, 2020 Coal Ave. NE
Drop-off boxes will be available at City Center, the Lincoln Complex, and KANW through next week.