Date/ Time/ Situation: Crews progressed in their efforts to contain the Stout Canyon fire over the weekend and into Monday. As of this morning, the fire is 110 acres and 75% contained. This new acreage number reflects more accurate mapping through GPS software. The fire is receiving precipitation today, as well as over the past […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 11, 2023 Contact: Eytan Krasilovsky, 505-470-0185, eytan@forestguild.org Forest Stewards Guild and NM State Land Office to implement a broadcast burn in Black Lake, NM this autumn. Santa Fe, NM – The Forest Stewards Guild (the Guild) is partnering with the New Mexico State Land Office (SLO), The Nature Conservancy, Angel Fire […]

Date/ Time/ Situation: The Stout Canyon fire is located approximately 10 miles west of Hwy 64, near the old Dawson Cemetery in Colfax County. The lightning-caused fire was reported on Tuesday, September 5 at 6:30 p.m. and is burning in a mixed conifer and pinon/juniper area. Currently the fire has burned 120 acres and is zero […]

Wildfire Notification #17  The New Mexico Forestry Division would like to update you on several wildfires that are requiring the attention of state, local and federal resources in New Mexico. Increased humidity and precipitation throughout the weekend benefited firefighting efforts throughout the state. This will be the final Forestry Division notification on these fires, unless […]

The New Mexico Forestry Division would like to update you on several wildfires that are requiring the attention of state, local and federal resources in New Mexico. Intermittent precipitation throughout the state has benefited firefighting efforts. More is expected today and through the weekend. The Forestry Division will not issue an update over the weekend […]

Good afternoon,   The New Mexico Forestry Division would like to update you on several wildfires that are requiring the attention of state, local and federal resources in New Mexico.  Hart Canyon Fire  Sunset Fire  West Fire  Fire Weather Summary   Today`s round of afternoon and early evening showers and thunderstorms will be isolated and favor the […]

The New Mexico Forestry Division, along with other local, state and federal resources are responding to several wildfires in New Mexico. Here are updates on two of the fires burning in the State of New Mexico’s jurisdiction (non-federal, non-Tribal, and non-municipal lands). Sunset Fire Date / Time/ Situation: A GPS acreage assessment has brought the […]

The New Mexico Forestry Division, along with other local, state and federal resources are responding to several wildfires in New Mexico. Fire activity in New Mexico and other states is leading to increased smoke conditions. Individuals sensitive to wildfire smoke should take precautions and use the New Mexico Department of Health 5-3-1 Visibility Method to determine […]

Chance Fire  Date/Time: The Chance fire, located on private land west of Ruidoso in Lincoln County, is now 5% contained and 9 acres in size. All control lines held through high winds today, and crews will continue to staff the fire tomorrow to ensure all heat and smoke is addressed. This human-caused fire was reported […]

Date/Time: The Chance fire is active on private land west of Ruidoso in Lincoln County. This human-caused fire was reported this afternoon around 12:20 and had 240 homes within a 1-mile radius of the fire start. The fire has burned 10.3 acres. Effective suppression efforts from the Forestry Division, Lincoln County Volunteer Fire Department, Ruidoso […]

LS Mesa Fire fully contained; strong aerial support and quick action by ground crews were the recipe for success SILVER CITY, NM, June 13, 2023 – The LS Mesa Fire, which ignited Friday, June 9, due to an unknown cause, is 100% contained at 132 acres. “A strong aerial attack on Saturday set up ground […]

Containment is at 60% SILVER CITY, NM, June 12, 2023 – Crews established containment lines around all sides ofthe LS Mesa Fire yesterday, declaring the fire 60% contained today. It is located approximately 9 miles east of Gila, New Mexico on public lands managed by the New Mexico Forestry Division, the Bureau of Land Management, […]

Crews are constructing containment lines and mopping up hot spots  SILVER CITY, NM, June 11, 2023 – The LS Mesa Fire is located approximately 9 miles east of Gila, New Mexico on New Mexico state lands and the Gila National Forest. Driven by gusty winds, the LS Mesa Fire grew to an updated 132 acres […]

Cool temperatures and light precipitation over the fire area yesterday gave firefighters a boost in securing the line, bringing containment of the fire to 90%. Suppression repair is continuing as firefighters work to fully contain the fire. Fire traffic is still present near the fire and fire managers ask that the public be aware of […]

May 14, 2023 – Containment of the Las Tusas Fire has reached 60%. Cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and cloud cover helped firefighters make significant gains in securing the fire line. No significant precipitation has occurred over the fire area. Suppression repair is taking place, and any damage caused by fighting the fire will be repaired […]

Firefighters are making significant progress in securing the fire line. Mop up operations are in place to create a barrier of “cold black” along the fire line. The cold black barrier will act like a catcher’s mitt, keeping embers and other potential threats within the fire line. Yesterday’s progress brought the fire’s containment to 30%. […]

Today, firefighters made progress securing the fire line. Containment is 30 percent, with 969 acres burned. As of 1:30 p.m., evacuation orders have been lifted for the area. The orders affected 165 residences, and an estimated 492 individuals. A San Miguel County Sheriff’s office damage assessment found 3 structures were lost, along with 10 outbuildings.   Start […]

Air tankers and helicopters were utilized to aid firefighting efforts to suppress the Las Tusas fire. Firefighters worked overnight to secure the perimeter taking advantage of lower winds and cooler temperatures. They will continue to secure the fire edge and mop up any potential threats to the fire line as well as implementing structure protection […]

Update 11 a.m. 5/11/23: The Las Tusas fire is located on private land near HWY 94, west of Sapello in San Miguel County. The cause of the fire is under investigation. State, local and federal resources are responding and fire managers have implemented a full suppression strategy. At this time, the fire has burned over 1,000 estimated acres. Firefighters have confirmed that structures were lost and emergency responders are currently […]

Update 11 p.m. 5/10/23: The Las Tusas fire has grown to 1,000 acres and is at zero percent containment. Multiple structures have been burned and evacuations are still in place.   Upon initial attack, the fire was running significantly and managed to jump NM 266. Crews have been working on structure protection and stopping the […]