November 13, 2026 
Magdalena Ranger District
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – November 13, 2026 – The Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) fire crews have completed “blackline” burning operations along control lines on the Ranch Supply Prescribed (Rx) Fire project boundary on the Magdalena Ranger District. No further ignitions are expected on this project this week or until announced. Crews continue with mop-up using hand tools to turn over smoldering embers to secure hot spots and patrol along the boundary until called out. Forest Service officials will continue to evaluate acceptable conditions for future burning of interior acres on the Ranch Supply Rx Fire project.
Ranch Supply Rx Fire: 2,890 acres of broadcast burning in the vicinity of Point of Rock Canyon and along FSR 220 in the northwest San Mateo Mountains, southwest of Magdalena, NM. No closures are associated with this prescribed fire activity. However, visitors should remain alert in the area as firefighters work. See attached map.
Residual smoke may be visible from Magdalena, Alamo, and Datil, NM.
This will be the final update on Ranch Supply Rx Fire project unless conditions or the situation warrants additional information.
Magdalena Ranger District: 203 First St., Magdalena, NM 87825 (575-854-2281).
Stay informed about scheduled prescribed fires through InciWeb, New Mexico Fire Information and on the Cibola NF & NGs website, and Cibola Facebook sites.
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