The Lincoln National Forest joins other forest and parks in New Mexico who are implementing strict fire restrictions among a flurry of wildfires across the state. The Lincoln National Forest is entering Stage 2 fire restrictions just a week after going into Stage 1 restrictions. Under stage 2 fire restrictions the following is prohibited All […]
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James Fire Update 3:30pm: Evacuations Lifted, Hwy 82 Open
April 22, 2022 
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Fire Update: Thanks to the quick response from wildland firefighters the James Fire was caught at 0.75 acres. All evacuations have been lifted and Highway 82 is now open again. Additional firefighters have arrived on scene and will stay until they feel it is safe to leave. A fire investigator is being brought in by the […]
Continue readingJames Fire Update 1:37pm
April 22, 2022 0 Comments
Fire Update: Firefighters have kept the James Fire at 0.59 acres for the time being. Their have been spotfires caused by embers blowing outside of the fire area, however firefighters have caught them all as of 1:37pm. They have also built a preliminary handline around the perimeter of the fire and have a hoselay in place. […]
Continue readingNEW START East of Cloudcroft- James Fire
April 22, 2022 0 Comments
Incident Name – James Fire Jurisdiction: Private/State Location: The fire started on private property just west of 16 Springs Rd. Drop Pin of the where the fire started: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.95489,-105.6363 Containment: 0% Size: 2 acres Evacuations: Residents in the 16 Springs area on Highway 82 between Mile Marker 22-25. Cause: Under Investigation Date/Time Detected: April 22, 11:20am […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest Prescribed Burning in 16 Springs Near Mayhill, NM
November 4, 2020 0 Comments
The Sacramento Ranger District on the Lincoln National Forest is taking advantage of the recent snow, lower temperatures and shorter days to conduct a prescribed burn in the 16 Springs area approximately 5 miles north of Mayhill, NM today, Nov. 4 and throughout the week as conditions allow. Smoke may be visible from Highway 82, […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District to Conduct Prescribed Burn near 16 Springs next week.
October 28, 2020 0 Comments
The Sacramento Ranger District plans to begin prescribed burning in the 16 Springs area approximately 5 miles north of Mayhill, NM beginning the first week in November and continuing throughout the fall and winter as conditions allow. Smoke from the prescribed burn is expected to travel northeast towards Roswell but may impact nearby homes. This […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Sacramento Ranger District: Prescribed Burn Near Bluewater Ranch
April 18, 2019 0 Comments
The Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District is proceeding with a prescribed burn approximately two miles west of Bluewater Ranch passed Seep Canyon. Multiple piles will be treated with hand ignitions today. Crews hope to claim 150 acres. Work began around 10:00 a.m. this morning. Weather conditions are optimal with mild winds and cooler temperatures. […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest, Lewis Prescribed Burn
April 1, 2019 0 Comments
The Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District will continue with ignition today on the Lewis Prescribed fire as previously planned. The prescribed burn is located near the towns of Weed and Sacramento, NM approximately 1 mile southwest of Blue Water Ranch and north/northeast of Mike Jones Ranch. Smoke may impact various roads in the area and […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Lewis Prescribed Burn To Proceed Next Week
March 28, 2019 0 Comments
The Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District is planning to proceed with the Lewis Prescribed Burn early next week if conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality, wind direction and weather forecasts, remain favorable. The burn area is approximately 1,000 acres located 1 mile southwest of Blue Water Ranch and north/northeast of Mike Jones Ranch. […]
Continue readingSoldier Canyon Fire Update. 6/13/18 10:00 AM
June 13, 2018 0 Comments
Soldier Canyon Fire Morning Update – June 13, 2018 Jurisdiction: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Mescalero Apache Reservation Date/Time Detected: 6/7/2018 3:00 pm Location: Soldier Canyon. 1 Mile North of the town of Mescalero Firefighting Resources: 354 Personnel total. 6 Type-1 Hotshot Crews, 3 Type-2 Hand Crew, 2 Camp Crews, 1 Type-1 Helicopter, 1 Type-2 Helicopter, […]
Continue readingMescalero Apache Tribe sends flood warning to it’s members
June 12, 2018 0 Comments
June 12, 2018 Tribal members need to be aware of an approaching weather system that may have a significant impact on the Soldier Canyon Fire area. Hurricane Bud is currently traveling northward along the west coast of Mexico. The track of this storm may take it over the fire area, dumping a considerable amount of […]
Continue readingSoldier Canyon Fire Update June 12, 9:00 AM
June 12, 2018 0 Comments
Soldier Canyon Fire Morning Update – June 12, 2018 – 9:00am Jurisdiction: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Mescalero Apache Reservation Date/Time Detected: 6/7/2018 3:00 pm Location: Soldier Canyon. 1 Mile North of the town of Mescalero Firefighting Resources: 418 personnel total. 7 Type-1 Hotshot Crews, 3 Type-2 Hand Crews, 14 Engines, 1 Type-1 Helicopter, 1 Type-2 Helicopter, […]
Continue readingSoldier Canyon Fire Morning Update 9:00AM
June 11, 2018 0 Comments
Soldier Canyon Fire Morning Update – June 11, 2018 9:00am Jurisdiction: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Mescalero Apache Reservation Date/Time Detected: 6/7/2018 3:00 pm Location: Soldier Canyon. 1 Mile North of the town of Mescalero Firefighting Resources: 247 personnel total. 8 Type-1 Hotshot Crews, 1 Type-2 Hand Crew, 14 Engines, 1 Type-1 Helicopter, 1 Type-2 Helicopter, 2 […]
Continue readingSoldier Canyon Fire Evening Update. 6/10/18
June 10, 2018 0 Comments
Soldier Canyon Fire Evening Update – June 10, 2018 Jurisdiction: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Mescalero Apache Reservation Date/Time Detected: 6/7/2018 3:00 pm Location: Soldier Canyon. 1 Mile North of the town of Mescalero Firefighting Resources: 247 personnel total. 8 Type-1 Hotshot Crews, 1 Type-2 Hand Crew, 14 Engines, 1 Type-1 Helicopter, 1 Type-2 Helicopter, 2 Type-3 […]
Continue readingSoldier Canyon Fire, morning update. June 10, 2018
June 10, 2018 0 Comments
Soldier Canyon Fire Morning Update – June 10, 2018 Incident Name – Soldier Canyon Fire Jurisdiction: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Mescalero Apache Date/Time Detected: 6/7/2018 3:00 pm Location: Soldier Canyon. 1 Mile North of the town of Mescalero Lat/Long: Lat: 33°, 10′, 16.83″, Long: 105°, 46′, 8.39″ Legal Description: T13S, R12E, NESW Sec 22 Firefighting […]
Continue readingMescalero Tribal Community Meeting to be held for Soldier Canyon Fire
June 9, 2018 0 Comments
There will be a Mescalero Tribal Community Meeting at the Mescalero Community Center at 1:00 PM on Sunday, June 10, 2018. Tribal representatives and fire managers will be on hand to provide a presentation reviewing the progression of the Soldier Canyon Fire and suppression efforts.
Continue readingSoldier Canyon Fire Evening Update 6/9/18
June 9, 2018 0 Comments
Soldier Canyon Fire Evening Update – June 9, 2018 Incident Name – Soldier Canyon Fire Jurisdiction: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Mescalero Apache Date/Time Detected: 6/7/2018 3:00 pm Location: Soldier Canyon. 1 Mile North of the town of Mescalero Lat/Long: Lat: 33°, 10′, 16.83″, Long: 105°, 46′, 8.39″ Legal Description: T13S, R12E, NESW Sec 22 Firefighting Resources: 7 […]
Continue readingSoldier Canyon Fire Update – Evacuations Lifted- 6/9/18-3:00pm
June 9, 2018 0 Comments
Evacuations Lifted. Mescalero Apache Tribal President Authur “Butch” Blazer, working with Mescalero Conservation Law Enforcement, Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services and the Southwest Area Incident Management Team, has lifted all evacuations in place due to the Soldier Canyon wildfire. Residents will be able to return to their homes after 3 p.m. today, […]
Continue readingSoldier Canyon Fire Update -6/9/18 11:38 am
June 9, 2018 0 Comments
Incident Name – Soldier Canyon Fire Jurisdiction: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Mescalero Apache Date/Time Detected: 6/7/2018 3:00 pm Location: Soldier Canyon. 1 Mile North of the town of Mescalero Lat/Long: Lat: 33°, 10′, 16.83″, Lon: 105°, 46′, 8.39″ Legal Description: T13S, R12E, NESW Sec 22 Firefighting Resources: 7 Type-1 Hotshot Crews, 2 Type-2 Hand Crews, 22 Engines, […]
Continue readingSoldier Canyon Fire Evening Update 6/8/18 – 8:00 pm
June 8, 2018 0 Comments
Soldier Canyon Fire Evening Update – June 8, 2018 Incident Name – Soldier Canyon Fire Jurisdiction: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Mescalero Apache Date/Time Detected: 6/7/2018 3:00 pm Location: Soldier Canyon. 1 Mile North of the town of Mescalero Lat/Long: Lat: 33°, 10′, 16.83″, Lon: 105°, 46′, 8.39″ Legal Description: T13S, R12E, NESW Sec 22 Firefighting Resources: 7 […]
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