Firerestrictions.us is a new website being used by local, state and federal land management agencies to share fire restriction and closure information. For New Mexico fire restriction and closure information, click the the “Fire Restrictions and Closures” image to the right. The website is still undergoing improvements. Let us know what YOU think, by clicking […]
Read moreHumidity/Dust/Smoke Causing Haze in ABQ, SF and Mid Rio Grande Valley – Update
May 24, 2013 
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In creased humidity , dust sent aloft by Thursday’s high winds and an undetermined amount of smoke particulate matter are contributing factors to the haze in and around the Middle Rio Grande Valley today. The City of Albuquerque Air Quality Department released a Health Alert at 849am for poor air quality due to the haze. The smoke […]
Read moreFire restrictions in effect across New Mexico ~ Know Before You Go!
May 23, 2013 0 Comments
Santa Fe, NM; May 23, 2003 – Memorial Day weekend marks the start of summer. As New Mexicans head outdoors to enjoy their favorite places, public land managers are urging the public to be careful with the use of fire where it is allowed and to know if the area they plan to visit is […]
Read moreMcKenny Fire Near Silver City 10% Contained, Evacuations Lifted – 9:45 am update
May 21, 2013 0 Comments
Situation: Evacuations have been lifted for the structures that were threatened by the McKenny Fire last evening. Crews worked through the night, putting out hot spots and securing fire lines. After taking a GPS measurement, the fire has been downsized to 160 acres with no additional growth observed. Fire crews are mopping up the fire area today and focusing on […]
Read moreThis Memorial Day Remember That Wildfire Prevention Matters!
May 20, 2013 0 Comments
Monday, May 20, 2013- Memorial Day, May 27, is fast approaching. Whether you are making plans to recreate and enjoy your public lands for a long week-end, or you are just planning on staying home, are you thinking about Wildfire Prevention? Know Before You Go Visit nmfireinfo.com to find out whether there are fire restrictions in the area […]
Read moreCarson National Forest open, with some restrictions
May 20, 2013 0 Comments
Taos, NM, May 20 , 2013 – It’s been a long cold winter and with school coming to a close and Memorial Day fast approaching, we’re all ready to get outdoors. However, dry conditions from the continued lack of any significant moisture have prompted the decision to implement Stage I Fire Restriction beginning Tuesday, May […]
Read moreREVISED Santa Fe National Forest and Valles Caldera National Preserve Stage I Fire Restrictions in effect
May 20, 2013 0 Comments
SANTA FE, NM; May 17, 2013 – Despite recent scattered rain showers, the Santa Fe National Forest and Valles Caldera National Preserve entered Stage 1 fire restrictions Tuesday, May 14 at 8:00 a.m. due to extreme/exceptional drought conditions and high fire danger. The Pecos Wilderness and San Pedro Parks Wilderness areas are exempt from Stage […]
Read moreCarson National Forest Chino Fire Update
May 18, 2013 0 Comments
The lightning caused Chino Fire on the Tres Piedras Ranger District of the Carson National Forest is located approximately 20 miles north of the community of Tres Piedras near Chino Peak and four miles from the Colorado border. The fire is approximately 2 miles from structures in the Los Pinos area but are not currently […]
Read moreSecretaries Vilsack and Jewell Highlight Federal Preparedness for 2013 Western Wildfire Season-Officials emphasize interagency partnership, public awareness as keys to protecting communities from wildfire
May 15, 2013 0 Comments
BOISE, ID – During a visit to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise, Idaho today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell outlined the Federal Government’s efforts to ensure collaboration in protecting Americans from wildfire, and urged homeowners and local communities to take steps to reduce their risks during the 2013 […]
Read moreBe ready for wildfires with the new official Red Cross wildfire app on your iPhone or Android device
October 24, 2012 0 Comments
Be ready for wildfires with the new official Red Cross wildfire app. “Blaze Warnings” let you see where NOAA has issued wildfire warnings, “Blaze Alerts” notify you when a new wildfire occurs and the “Blaze Path Tracker” gives you a current view of the wildfire’s track and perimeter. You can also let loved ones know […]
Read moreHow to Receive NMFireInfo Updates As Text messages.
June 9, 2012 4 Comments
If you want to receive NMFireInfo twitter messages directly to your phone as text messages, you do not need to have a Twitter account to receive text message updates. To start receiving texts, send a text message to 40404. In the message just type the words “Follow NMFireInfo” (without the quotation marks) and send. You […]
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