CLOUDCROFT, New Mexico, May 24, 2023 – A prescribed burn planned for May 24 has been postponed due to weather concerns. The 30-acre prescribed burn near the Sacramento Ranger District headquarters will be rescheduled later. Exact ignition dates depend upon agency administrator approval and conditions within the ranges outlined in Lincoln National Forest’s prescribed fire […]
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Prescribed burns planned for Sacramento Area
May 19, 2023 
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CLOUDCROFT, New Mexico, May 19, 2023 – Fire managers on the Sacramento Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest plan to continue prescribed fire operations as conditions allow. Currently, preparations are underway to broadcast burn approximately 50 acres of the 684-acre Lewis Prescribed Fire project, and 35 acres near the Sacramento Ranger District administration site. […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest raises fire danger rating
May 11, 2023 0 Comments
Rating increases to ‘high’ for all three forest districts ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico – The Lincoln National Forest has increased the fire danger rating from “moderate” to “high” effective May 11, 2023. The measure is a part of ongoing efforts to mitigate wildfire risk in the area. Under “high” fire danger ratings, fire can start easily […]
Continue readingResponders on scene at LNF D1 wildfire
May 3, 2023 0 Comments
Smokey Bear Ranger District crew, along with other agencies, are responding to a wildfire in Kyle Harrison Canyon, along Highway 246 near mile-marker 22. The fire is located on Lincoln National Forest land, and is currently 5-10 acres in size. This is the first report, we will continue to update the public. UPDATE (5/3/23 6:19 […]
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