Magdalena, N.M., Jan. 5 – The BLM’s Socorro Field Office plans to carry out slash burn operations in Magdalena, NM from Jan. 7 to 9. The slash pit is located off of FS 249 RD, 4 miles west of Magdalena and 0.5 miles north of HWY 60. Active ignition will take one to five days, with […]

BLM New Mexico all crew types job opening: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/845085600 open from 9/4/2025-9/25/2025 How to get a BLM Fire job: https://www.nifc.gov/careers/blm-fire-job– BLM Fire advertises open positions using USAJOBS, the federal government’s website for listing job opportunities (called vacancy announcements) with federal agencies. USAJOBS requires setting up a user profile and allows applicants to create a resume directly in the system, […]

Monday July 28, 2025 Fire Name: Porter Ranch Fire Reported date: July 28, 2025 Containment: 0%       Cause: unknown       Size: estimated at 15-25 acres Location: North of El Malpais Wilderness Study Area along Highway 53. Fire is inaccessible to personnel in the area. Fuels: Grass, Pinon Juniper Fire behavior: Flanking Highway 53, wind driven. Group torching and spotting. Closures: Highway 53 […]

Thursday June 26, 2025 Reported date: June 26, 2025 @ 10:56 a.m. Containment: 0%       Cause: Lightning       Size: 3.04 acres Location: UPDATED – State Jurisdiction, 2 miles North of Quemado. Fuels: Grass, Pinon Juniper Fire behavior: Low potential, Smoldering, Blacklined itself. Values at risk: Private land to the north. Resources Assigned: Forest Service Resources from the Gila NF/Quemado RD. No additional needs. Type […]

Tuesday June 24, 2025 Reported date: June 11, 2025 Containment: 91 %       Cause: Lightning       Size: 57,753 Personnel: 129 Fuels: Grass, timber Strategy: Full Suppression Fire behavior: Minimal, Smoldering Operations: Today, they are focused on monitoring and patrolling for any remaining heat in the area with the remaining resources. The roads group is continuing to repair […]

Monday June 23, 2025 Reported date: June 11, 2025 Containment: 88 % Cause: Lightning Size: 57,753 Personnel: 203 Fuels: Grass, timber Strategy: Full Suppression Fire behavior: Minimal, Smoldering Operations: Crews successfully secured the northern section of uncontained fireline. Today, they are focused on mopping up and patrolling for any remaining hotspots in that area. One […]

Sunday June 22, 2025 Reported date: June 11, 2025 Containment: 88 % Cause: Lightning Size: 57,753 Personnel: 264 Fuels: Grass, timber Strategy: Full Suppression Fire behavior: Minimal, Smoldering Operations: Yesterday, crews successfully secured the northern section of uncontained fireline. Today, they are focused on mopping up and patrolling for any remaining hotspots in that area. One hotshot crew will continue working deeper into […]

 Saturday June 21, 2025 Reported date: June 11, 2025 Containment: 85 % Cause: Lightning Size: 57,753 Personnel: 297 Fuels: Grass, timber Strategy: Full Suppression Fire behavior: Moderate, flanking, Backing Operations: Chipper operations began yesterday to support rehabilitation efforts in areas where vegetation had been prepped earlier this week during firefighting efforts. This work helps reduce fuel accumulation along the eastern edge near Shaw […]

Reported date: June 11, 2025Containment: 71% Cause: Lightning Size: 57,753Personnel: 290Fuels: Grass, timberStrategy: Full SuppressionFire behavior: Isolated Torching, Uphill Runs, BackingOperations: Yesterday, firefighters made solid progress along all edges of the fire, successfully halting its forward movement. Hotshot crews continue to focus on the northern perimeter, where the most heat remains, working to secure the […]

Thursday June 19, 2025 Reported date: June 11, 2025 Containment: 39% Cause: Lightning Size: 57,753 Personnel: 336 Fuels: Grass, timber Strategy: Full Suppression Fire behavior: Torching, flanking, backing Operations: Fire activity remained minimal yesterday as crews focused on securing active edges. On the north end of the fire, hotshot crews are working from both flanks of an uncontained section with isolated torching […]

Wednesday June 18, 2025Reported date: June 11, 2025Containment: 25%Cause: LightningSize: 57,753Personnel: 330Fuels: Grass, timberStrategy: Full SuppressionFire behavior: Torching, flanking, backingOperations: Yesterday, the fire consumed some unburned vegetation within the interior, but overall growth remained limited despite prevailing winds and a Red Flag Warning. Firefighters made solid progress preparing contingency lines in anticipation of potential firing operations ahead of the fire’s northern and northwestern […]

Tuesday June 17, 2025Reported date: June 11, 2025Containment: 15%Cause: LightningSize: 57,736Personnel: 269Fuels: Grass, timberStrategy: Full SuppressionFire behavior: Flanking, creeping, isolated torchingOperations: Yesterday, crews worked late into the evening along the Shaw Canyon access road on the northeast corner of the fire to limit eastern spread. Night resources remained on the incident to monitor for hotspots […]

Reported date: June 11, 2025Containment: 0%Cause: LightningSize: 35,190Personnel: ~225Fuels: Grass, timberStrategy: Full SuppressionFire behavior: Flanking, creeping, isolated torchingOperations: Yesterday, firefighters continued efforts to strengthen control lines in preparation for future firing operations and to slow active fire spread to the north and northeast. Gusty, erratic winds contributed to another day of increased fire activity and […]

Reported date: June 11, 2025 Containment: 0% Cause: Lightning Size: 33,737 Personnel: ~200 Fuels: Grass, timber Strategy: Full Suppression Fire behavior: Running, smoldering, creeping Operations: Yesterday, ground crews and aviation resources worked diligently to contain the fire within the smallest possible footprint while prioritizing the safety of both the public and firefighting personnel. Due to the fire’s remote and inaccessible terrain, crews […]

Acreage: The Buck Fire is now 31,000 acres. Winds are pushing the fire growth to the north/northeast. Cause: Lightning Values at Risk: Continued focus on protecting structures. No structures have been impacted thus far. Closures: The Continental Divide Trail from mile marker 291 to 332 remains closed for public safety. Hikers are advised to seek alternate routes. https://cdtc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/basic/index.html?appid=1ddce45fa58b4ba39a2125c61fd394e8 Resources: Albuquerque Zone […]

Acreage: The Buck Fire is now 28,900 acres. Winds are pushing the fire growth to the north/northeast. Values at Risk: Private land ranches with structures are in the vicinity of the fire. Efforts are being made to preserve these structures. The Continental Divide WSA and the Continental Divide Trail are also being impacted. Hikers are advised […]

Acreage: The Buck Fire is now 23,000 acres due to terrain and wind driven runs. The fire has spread to the north over Pelona Mountain. Aerial resources continued to drop water on all active flanks of the fire today to slow spread while firefighters continued securing the southwestern edge. Values at Risk: No additional structures […]

Acreage: 16,000 acres Evacuations are in place for Garcia Camp. Resources: Type 3 team has been ordered. Closure: Continental Divide Trail south of Highway 12 in Catron County is impacted by the Buck Fire. Hikers should avoid this segment of the trail.

Acreage: 14,000 acres, 0% containment No evacuations ordered Additional resources have been ordered

Acreage: estimated at 1,000-1,200 acres The Buck Fire has burned under the electric transmission lines but has since moved away from the lines. The transmission lines stay operational. The fire has moved onto private land and the BLM is currently working with surrounding land owners regarding the fire. No evacuations have been ordered. Updates will […]