National Park Service Planning Second Prescribed Fire at El Malpais National Monument May 10, 2024 Contact: El Malpais Visitor Center, 505.876.2783, Lafe Sackett, 505.783.4290 Grants, NM – The National Park Service is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire on the north side of El Malpais National Monument which is tentatively scheduled to occur in late […]
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National Park Service Planning Prescribed Fire at El Malpais National Monument
April 9, 2024 0 Comments
For Immediate Release April 8, 2024 Contact: El Malpais Visitor Center 505.876.2783; Lafe Sackett – 505.783.4290 National Park Service Planning Prescribed Fire at El Malpais National Monument Grants, NM – The National Park Service is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire on the north side of El Malpais National Monument adjacent to Hwy 53 between […]
Continue readingValles Caldera National Preserve Begins Prescribed Burns on San Antonio Mountain
January 14, 2024 0 Comments
Valles Caldera National Preserve News Release Release Date: January 12, 2024 Contact: Dave Krueger, Chief of Interpretation (vall_news@nps.gov) Jemez Springs, NM – With good snow conditions, National Park Service fire managers plan to start burning piles on 225 acres in the San Antonio Mountain Pile Unit of Valles Caldera National Preserve as early as Tuesday, January 16. […]
Continue readingValles Caldera Plans 2023-24 Winter Prescribed Burns
December 1, 2023 0 Comments
Valles Caldera National Preserve News Release Release Date: November 30, 2023 Contact: Dave Krueger, Chief of Interpretation (vall_news@nps.gov) Valles Caldera Plans 2023-24 Winter Prescribed Burns Jemez Springs, NM – The National Park Service plans to implement prescribed burn projects in Valles Caldera National Preserve beginning December 2023 through the end of the 2023-24 winter season as […]
Continue readingStage II Fire Restrictions Lifted for Bandelier National Monument
August 29, 2023 0 Comments
Bandelier National Monument News Release For Immediate Release: August 29, 2023 Contact: David Graveline, david_graveline@nps.gov, (505) 672-3861 ext. 1519 Stage II Fire Restrictions Lifted for Bandelier Los Alamos, NM – With the recent rain, a forecast for continued moisture and reduced fire danger, Bandelier National Monument’s Stage II fire restrictions have been lifted effective August […]
Continue readingCrosscut Fire in El Malpais National Monument Reduces Hazardous Fuels
August 9, 2023 0 Comments
El Malpais & El Morro National MonumentsNews ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseAugust 8, 2023Contact: Lisa Dittman, lisa_dittman@nps.gov Crosscut Fire in El Malpais National Monument Reduces Hazardous Fuels Current Situation: The Crosscut Fire started on July 27 within El Malpais National Monument. The lightning-caused fire is burning in a remote western area of the monument and is not […]
Continue readingBandelier National Monument Enters Stage II Fire Restrictions on July 27
July 27, 2023 0 Comments
Bandelier National Monument News Release For Immediate ReleaseContact: Zachary Whitlow, (505) 672-3861 ext. 1512Date: July 26, 2023 Bandelier National Monument Enters Stage II Fire Restrictions on July 27 Los Alamos, NM – Due to the increased risk of wildfire in the region, Bandelier National Monument will enter Stage II fire restrictions on Thursday, July 27 […]
Continue readingCutoff Ridge Fire Burning in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
July 17, 2023 0 Comments
Guadalupe Mountains News Release For Immediate Release – July 17, 2023 Contact: Theresa Moore, Theresa_moore@nps.gov, (915) 828-3251 ext. 2300 Cutoff Ridge Fire Burning in Guadalupe Mountains National Park GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK, TEXAS – The Cutoff Ridge Fire continues to burn in the Guadalupe Mountains Wilderness, on the western escarpment of the park. The fire […]
Continue readingPreventative Measures Implemented at Carlsbad Caverns National Park Due to Increased Fire Danger
June 23, 2023 0 Comments
Carlsbad Caverns National Park News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2023 Contact: Laura Steele, Chief Ranger, laura_steele@nps.gov CARLSBAD, New Mexico—Due to high to extreme fire danger, Carlsbad Caverns National Park will implement the following preventative measures beginning on June 24: The increased fire danger is due to prolonged hot, dry, and windy weather. These factors result in extremely dry vegetation that is highly susceptible to even […]
Continue readingNational Park Service Plans to Conduct Prescribed Fire at El Malpais National Monument
May 26, 2023 0 Comments
For Immediate Release May 26, 2023 Contact: El Malpais Visitor Center 505-876-2783 National Park Service Plans to Conduct Prescribed Fire at El Malpais National Monument Grants, NM – The National Park Service at El Malpais National Monument is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire on the north side of the monument adjacent to Highway 53 […]
Continue readingNational Park Service Postpones Prescribed Fire at El Malpais National Monument
May 10, 2023 0 Comments
For Immediate Release May 10, 2023 Contact: Lisa Dittman, 505-285-4641 ext. 218, lisa_dittman@nps.gov Grants, NM – The National Park Service at El Malpais National Monument is postponing implementation of the Lava Fields Prescribed Fire due to changing weather conditions. Managers will re-evaluate implementation of the prescribed fire as conditions become more favorable. The primary objective […]
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May 6, 2023 0 Comments
For Immediate Release May 3, 2023 Contact: Lisa Dittman, 505-285-4641 ext. 218, lisa_dittman@nps.gov Grants, NM – The National Park Service at El Malpais National Monument is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire on the north side of the monument adjacent to Highway 53 between mile marker 65 and 68. The primary objective of this prescribed […]
Continue readingValles Caldera National Preserve Plans 2022-23 Winter Prescribed Burns
December 15, 2022 0 Comments
Valles Caldera National Preserve News Release Release Date: December 12, 2022 Contact: Dave Krueger, Chief of Interpretation and Public Information Officer, VALL_News@nps.gov Valles Caldera National Preserve Plans 2022-23 Winter Prescribed Burns Jemez Springs, NM – The National Park Service plans to implement prescribed burn projects in Valles Caldera National Preserve between December 2022 and the end of the 2022-23 winter […]
Continue readingCarlsbad Caverns National Park Lifts Some Fire Restrictions Due to Recent Rain
June 30, 2022 0 Comments
News Release Date: June 30, 2022 Contact: Michael Larson, Public Information Officer, 575-236-1356 During the past two weeks, Carlsbad Caverns National Park received 2.26 inches of rain, reducing the fire danger. As a result, effective July 1, the park will lift the following fire restrictions: Reopen Carlsbad Caverns Wilderness Area and all backcountry areas to day use. This […]
Continue readingBandelier National Monument to Lift Fire Restrictions
June 23, 2022 0 Comments
For Immediate Release: June 23, 2022 Contact: Joanie Budzileni, joanie_budzileni@nps.gov, 505-672-3861, x1501 or 505.709.8318 Bandelier to Lift Fire Restrictions Los Alamos, NM – With the recent rain, a forecast for continued moisture and reduced fire danger, Bandelier National Monument will lift Stage II and III fire restrictions at 9:00 am on Friday, June 24, 2022. All campgrounds, […]
Continue readingValles Caldera to Lift Fire Restrictions
June 23, 2022 0 Comments
Release Date: June 23, 2022 Contact: Dave Krueger, Chief of Interpretation (vall_news@nps.gov) Valles Caldera to Lift Fire Restrictions Jemez Springs, NM – With improved fuel moisture levels and reduced fire danger, Valles Caldera National Preserve will lift Stage II and III fire restrictions at 9:00 am on Friday, June 24, 2022. As a result, most […]
Continue readingClosure of NPS Administered Portions of CR42 Due To Cerro Bandera Fire
June 9, 2022 0 Comments
National Park Service News Release For Immediate ReleaseJune 9, 2022Contact: Jamie Kern, 505-876-2783, jamie_kern@nps.gov Grants, NM – The Cerro Bandera fire was reported at 10:40 am today on private land just west of the El Malpais National Monument boundary near CR 42 and NM 53. In response to the fire, the National Park Service is […]
Continue readingCarlsbad Caverns National Park Implements Additional Fire Restrictions Due to Extreme Fire Danger
May 26, 2022 0 Comments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2022 Contact: Laura Steele, Acting Chief Ranger, 575-236-1426, laura_steele@nps.gov CARLSBAD, New Mexico — Extreme fire danger continues to affect Carlsbad Caverns National Park. As a result, effective May 25, the following additional restrictions are in effect: Closure of Carlsbad Caverns Wilderness Area and all backcountry areas to day use. This includes access to all permit […]
Continue readingRecreational drones near wildfires are not safe #IfYouFlyWeCant #NoDronesInFireZones
May 15, 2022 0 Comments
There have been multiple aircraft incursions, including drones, planes, and helicopters, on the wildfires burning in Northern New Mexico over the past several weeks. The most recent incidents took place on May 14th and 15th, 2022, on the Cerro Pelado Fire in the Jemez Mountains. We can’t stress enough how dangerous drones and other private […]
Continue readingStage II Fire Restrictions begin in Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
May 11, 2022 0 Comments
Date: April 29, 2022Contact: Norma Pineda, 505-847-2585 x.221As a result of the extreme fire danger at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, Stage II Fire Restrictions are being implemented. Restrictions include no campfires nor smoking outdoors in the park. These restrictions will be in effect starting at 8:00 am on Friday, April 29, 2022 and will […]
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