Smokey Bear Ranger District – Lucas Well Pile Burn project located 9 miles east of Ruidoso Prescribed Fire Update -5/31/17 1:15pm – Piles are burning well. Firefighters will not resume ignition operations until more humidity or precipitation is forecasted. Possibly will wait for onset of monsoons to resume ignitions. The primary objectives of this prescribed […]
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Lincoln National Forest – 5/30/17 10:30 am – FINAL Fire Update “Little John” fire on Sacramento Ranger District
May 30, 2017 
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Sacramento Ranger District – Little John Fire FINAL FIRE UPDATE: 5/30/17 10:30 am – The Little John Fire was 100% contained at 9:45 pm on May 29 at less than 3/10 of an acre. Light rain helped with the suppression efforts. Firefighters are returning to the fire today and possibly tomorrow to patrol the area. […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Soldier Prescribed Fire FINAL UPDATE – 5/6/17 7:30 PM – All ignition operations completed – 4,300 acres treated with Prescribed Fire
May 6, 2017 0 Comments
Guadalupe Ranger District – Soldier Prescribed Fire (Lat: 32.0817 x Long. -104.7731) 4,300 acres, broadcast burn. Located 40 miles southwest of Carlsbad and about 5 miles south of Queen, NM. CURRENT UPDATES/NOTICES: Prescribed Fire FINAL UPDATE – 5/6/17 – 7:30 pm: Firefighters treated an additional 1300 acres today using hand and aerial ignitions. To date, firefighters have […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – 04/16/17 – 6:30 pm Prescribed Fire Update
April 16, 2017 0 Comments
Prescribed Fire Update – 04/16/17 – 6:30 pm: Firefighters successfully treated 150 acres today on the Wet Burnt Prescribed Fire project, located north of Mayhill. Today’s staffing (firefighting resources) included 3 BLM engines, 5 Forest Service engines and one Interagency Hotshot Crew. Total number of personnel: 55. Firefighters will return to the project tomorrow to […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – HIGH describes current Fire Danger for the Forest
April 12, 2017 0 Comments
ALAMOGORDO, RUIDOSO, CLOUDCROFT, CARLSBAD, NM – With the increase in hotter temperatures and drying winds over the past few days, drier fuel moistures have escalated the potential for an increase unwanted wildland fire starts. Based on current weather and fuel conditions and the increase in public and recreational activities within the Forest during the upcoming weeks, […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – New Fire Start – Campground Fire (3/16/17)
March 16, 2017 0 Comments
New Fire Start – Campground Fire INITIAL FIRE UPDATE: 03/16/17 9:30 pm Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 03/16/17 6:24 pm Location: Approximately 2 miles west of Mayhill, NM and just off of Highway 82 Lat/Long: 32 deg, 54 min, 14.4 sec X 105 deg, 30 min, 15.7 sec Legal Description: T16S, […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest’s Fire Danger Rating: MODERATE (3/2/17)
March 2, 2017 0 Comments
ALAMOGORDO, RUIDOSO, CLOUDCROFT, CARLSBAD, NM – A combination of low moisture, long term effects of persistent drought, winds and increasingly warm weather in southern New Mexico has prompted Lincoln National Forest fire officials to rate the current fire danger as MODERATE. All fire danger rating signs on the Lincoln National Forest will be displaying MODERATE […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Seven Cabins Fire Updates on INCIWEB
March 2, 2017 0 Comments
Updates for the Seven Cabins Fire are posted on INCIWEB. Please click on this link for current information and updates: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5131/ Seven Cabins Fire Update – 2/28/17 12:30 pm: Firefighters are continuing suppression efforts, however windy conditions are still contributing to additional fire growth. The Seven Cabins fire is now estimated to be 630 acres, with […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Prescribed Fire Update 11/04/16 7:00 PM
November 4, 2016 0 Comments
Sacramento Ranger District: 11/04/16 7:00 PM Prescribed Fire Update: Firefighters treated 4 acres of piled slash on the Cox Canyon project today. Over the next few days, firefighters will patrol and monitor the areas that were treated with prescribed fire (this week). When fuel and weather conditions are favorable for burning, they will resume ignitions. Regarding […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Prescribed Fire Update – 10/20/16 – Ignitions completed on project near Ruidoso
October 20, 2016 0 Comments
Smokey Bear Ranger District Prescribed Fire Update 10/20/16 – 4:00 PM – Firefighters completed ignitions on the 8 acres that were targeted for prescribed fire treatment today in the Cedar Creek area, west of the Smokey Bear Ranger Station in Ruidoso. Some smoke was visible during ignitions. The area will be patrolled over the next […]
Continue readingForest & Watershed Restoration Thinning Project work near Ruidoso targeted to begin in October
September 30, 2016 0 Comments
RUIDOSO, NM, September 29, 2016. Residents adjacent to the Lincoln National Forest in the Ruidoso area may hear the sound of chainsaws running during daytime hours and may see crews entering and leaving thinning projects via access points in and near the community. Work will begin on the Gavilan Forest Restoration and Rio Ruidoso Watershed […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – 9/20/16 7:30 pm Prescribed Fire Update – Ignitions completed on Coe Rx
September 20, 2016 0 Comments
Prescribed Fire operations continue on the Smokey Bear Ranger District: Coe Prescribed Fire project: 114 acres of scattered juniper slash located along Forest Roads 443 and 443A, 1 mile South of Highway 70 and Glencoe, NM. Planned dates for ignition operations are 9/20 through 9/22. 9/20/16 7:30 pm Prescribed Fire Update: Firefighters completed ignitions on the Coe Prescribed Fire […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – FINAL UPDATE 8/18/16 6 pm – Lawyer Fire 90% Contained
August 18, 2016 0 Comments
Lawyer Fire 8/18/16 – 6:00 pm Fire Update – The Lawyer Fire is now 90% contained. Firefighters expect to increase containment over the next couple of days. This will be the LAST UPDATE, UNLESS, there is a significant change to report. 8/17/16 – 7:30 pm Fire Update – No change to report on the Lawyer Fire today. Next […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest’s Fire Danger dips to LOW
August 12, 2016 0 Comments
ALAMOGORDO, RUIDOSO, CLOUDCROFT, CARLSBAD, NM – As the summer temperatures begin to taper off and we receive more frequent pulses of rain showers over the general area, the fire danger lessens on the Lincoln National Forest. Effective Monday, August 15, 2016, all Forest-wide fire danger rating signs will display the LOW adjective. The LOW fire danger […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Haynes Fire – 8/9/16 9:15 pm Fire Update
August 9, 2016 0 Comments
Haynes Fire 8/9/16 9:15 pm FIRE UPDATE: No change to report on the Haynes Fire. Next update will be provided Wednesday (8/10/16). INITIAL FIRE UPDATE: 8/9/16 3:45 pm Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 8/9/16 9:18 am Location: Approximately 2 miles southwest of Cloudcroft, NM, on the west side of Sunspot Highway. Lat/Long: […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Fox Fire – 8/9/16 9:15 pm FINAL UPDATE
August 9, 2016 0 Comments
8/9/16 – 9:15 pm Fire Update – the Fox Fire was contained and controlled on 8/7/16 at 9:53 am. There was no additional growth reported. This is the FINAL UPDATE for the Fox Fire. New Fire Start – Fox Fire INITIAL FIRE UPDATE: 8/6/16 10:30 am Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 8/5/16 1:47 […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – New Fire Start – Appletree Fire – 8/8/16 9:15 pm FIRST AND FINAL FIRE UPDATE
August 8, 2016 0 Comments
New Fire Start – Appletree Fire FIRST AND FINAL FIRE UPDATE: 8/8/16 9:15 pm Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 8/8/16 2:58 pm Location: Approximately 8 miles northwest of Timberon, NM, near Sacramento Lookout. Lat/Long: 32 deg, 44 min, 37.71 sec X 105 deg, 45 min, 17.28 sec Legal Description: T18S, R12E, […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – New Fire Start – Hoosier Fire – 8/6/16 5:15 pm FIRST AND FINAL FIRE UPDATE
August 6, 2016 0 Comments
New Fire Start – Hoosier Fire FIRST AND FINAL FIRE UPDATE: 8/6/16 5:15 pm Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 8/6/16 10:04 am Location: Approximately 7 miles southwest of Weed, NM, on the ridge near Aqua Chiquita Canyon. Lat/Long: 32 deg, 46 min, 12.07 sec X 105 deg, 37 min, 23.52 sec […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – 7/24/16 – 7 pm Prescribed Fire Update – West Mountain – No ignitions planned for this week
July 24, 2016 0 Comments
7/24/16 – 7:00 pm – Prescribed Fire Update: Firefighters successfully treated an additional 20 acres today, however, ignitions on the West Mountain project will temporarily be postponed. No further ignitions are planned for this week. The project will be patrolled and monitored over the next few days. Today, firefighting resources that were assigned to the […]
Continue readingLINCOLN NATIONAL FOREST – 6/26/16 6 pm – Prescribed Fire Update
June 26, 2016 0 Comments
PRESCRIBED FIRE UPDATE, June 26, 2016 6:00 pm: Firefighters ceased ignitions early this afternoon and continued with patrolling and monitoring efforts within the project area. They were successful in treating an additional 2 acres in the Cox Canyon prescribed fire project area. All operations went well today. They will continue to assess weather and fuel conditions so that they can […]
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