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 […]
Continue readingBuck Fire – Fire start southeast of Aragon, NM
New Fire Start Location: South of Pelona Mountain, Southwest of Magdalena and Datil and Southeast of Aragon. 33°35’44.0″N 108°12’39.0″W Reported start date / time: June 11, 2025 at 2004 Size: 550 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Grass and timber Fire Behavior: The Buck Fire is exhibiting moderate to high fire behavior associated with winds produced by passing thunderstorms. Resources: Multiple resources […]
Continue readingFinal Update: Patterson Fire
The Patterson Fire received light rain last night and fire crews were able to get line around the fire perimeter. Size of the fire is updated to 1/2 acre due to mapping. One engine a fire module (small crew) will stay on scene today to secure the perimeter and mop up. This will be the […]
Continue readingPatterson Fire – Fire start east of Aragon, NM
New Fire Start Location: South of Highway 12 in-between the town of Aragon to the west and Old Horse Springs to the east. Reported start date / time: June 9, 2025 at 1500 Size: 2 acres Cause: Lightning strike. Vegetation: Ponderosa, grass and brush. Fire Behavior: The Patterson Fire is exhibiting moderate to high fire behavior associated with winds […]
Continue readingBLM initiates prescribed burns in Socorro County
Socorro, N.M. – Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Socorro Field Office, in cooperation with private landowners, are scheduled to burn draws of sacaton grass Feb. 29 through March 2; however, operations are weather dependent. “Prescribed burning is one of the most effective tools to maintain a healthy ecosystem,” said BLM Prescribed Fire and Fuels Specialist Lino Baca. […]
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