FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2025 Contact: Ephriam Dickson, ephriam_dickson@nps.gov Preventative Measures Implemented Due to Increased Fire Danger CARLSBAD, New Mexico—Due to high to extreme fire danger, Carlsbad Caverns National Park will implement the following preventative measures beginning on March 5, 2025: The increased fire danger is due to prolonged hot, dry, and windy weather. These factors result in extremely dry vegetation […]
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Stage 2 Fire Restrictions to be Implemented at El Morro National Monument
January 21, 2025 
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El Malpais & El Morro National MonumentsFor Release: January 21, 2025Phone: (505) 285-4641 Stage 2 Fire Restrictions to be Implemented at El Morro National Monument As a result of the unusually dry conditions and high fire danger El Morro National Monument will implement Stage II Fire. Restrictions include no campfires or smoking in the park. […]
Continue readingPreventative Fire Measures Lifted at Carlsbad Caverns
July 9, 2024 0 Comments
Carlsbad Caverns National Park News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2024 Contact: Laura Steele, Chief Ranger, laura_steele@nps.gov Preventative Fire Measures Lifted at Carlsbad Caverns CARLSBAD, New Mexico—Effective immediately, all preventive fire measures at Carlsbad Caverns National Park have been lifted due to recent monsoon rain. This includes reinstating fire, charcoal, and propane grill use and smoking outside. These restrictions were put in place on May 23, 2024, due to […]
Continue readingEncerrita Fire command transferred back to local unit due to decreased fire activity
June 25, 2024 0 Comments
El Malpais National Monument News Release For Immediate Release: June 25, 2024 Contact: El Malpais National Monument Visitor Center, 505-876-2783 Encerrita Fire command transferred back to local unit due to decreased fire activity GRANTS, NM — The Encerrita Fire again had very little activity on Monday as the area again received additional rainfall. The fire […]
Continue readingJune 24 Encerrita Fire Update, 10:00 a.m.
June 24, 2024 0 Comments
The Encerrita fire is 2,496 acres, and 0% contained. The fire area received more precipitation this weekend which kept fire activity at a minimum. On Sunday, the helicopter assigned to the incident flew the fire’s perimeter and observed minimal smoke and fire behavior. Firefighters continued line construction on the north and west sides of the […]
Continue readingFirefighters on the Encerrita Fire aided by wet weather
June 23, 2024 0 Comments
The 2,496 acres, 0% contained, Encerrita Fire has received a notable amount of precipitation over the past several days, with more precipitation in the forecast over the coming week. The previously issued “Ready” evacuation notice for residents north of the fire was rescinded on Saturday, June 22nd. The welcomed precipitation has significantly decreased fire […]
Continue readingEncerrita Fire area receives significant precipitation
June 22, 2024 0 Comments
El Malpais National Monument received significant precipitation yesterday with approximately 0.5” of rain falling in the area of the Encerrita Fire. Flooding was reported in the nearby town of Grants. The Encerrita Fire remains south and east of Highway 53. On Friday, before the rain event, firefighters were able to take advantage of favorable weather […]
Continue readingFrontal passage gives firefighters an edge on Encerrita Fire
June 21, 2024 0 Comments
For Immediate Release: June 21, 2024 Contact: El Malpais National Monument Visitor Center, 505-876-2783 Frontal passage gives firefighters an edge on Encerrita Fire Grants, NM —The Encerrita Fire only gained 3 acres on Thursday due to higher humidity that followed a frontal passage. The 2282-acre lightning-caused fire is located in El Malpais National Monument, 15 […]
Continue readingEncerrita Fire Update – Thursday June 20
June 20, 2024 0 Comments
As forecasted, winds ahead of the frontal passage Wednesday night led to increased fire activity on the lightning-caused Encerrita Fire, located 15 miles south-southwest of Grants. As the fire grew northward, pushed by a strong south wind, firefighters were able to hold the fire south and east of Highway 53. Crews were assisted by the […]
Continue readingEncerrita Fire Wednesday Evening Fire Update
June 19, 2024 0 Comments
Grants, NM – The Encerrita Fire was more active today due to gusty winds from the south resulting in the closure of Highway 53 south of Grants. The fire made a wind-driven run to the north that bumped the south side of the highway this afternoon. Fire is burning along the edge of the highway […]
Continue readingAdditional firefighters arrive to Encerrita Fire ahead of weather change
June 19, 2024 0 Comments
El Malpais National Monument News Release For Immediate Release: June 19, 2024 Contact: El Malpais National Monument Visitor Center, (505) 876-2783 Additional firefighters arrive to Encerrita Fire ahead of weather change Grants, NM —Additional crews arrived to the Encerrita Fire on Tuesday, bringing the total number of firefighters to 99 on the 1541-acre lightning-caused fire […]
Continue readingEncerrita Fire Update, June 18
June 18, 2024 0 Comments
Additional crews arrived on Monday and Tuesday morning to assist local firefighters working on the Encerrita Fire currently burning on El Malpais National Monument. The lightning-caused fire was discovered on June 15 and is estimated to be approximately 1300 acres as of Tuesday morning. The fire remains on NPS lands and does not pose an […]
Continue readingLightning-caused fire discovered on El Malpais National Monument
June 17, 2024 0 Comments
El Malpais National Monument News Release For Immediate Release: June 17, 2024 Contact: El Malpais National Monument Visitor Center, 505-876-2783 Grants, NM —National Park Service staff discovered a lightning-caused fire burning on El Malpais National Monument lands on the afternoon of Saturday, June 15. The Encerrita Fire, reported by the Oso Lookout, is located approximately […]
Continue readingPreventative Measures Implemented at Carlsbad Caverns National Park Due to Increased Fire Danger
May 23, 2024 0 Comments
Carlsbad Caverns National Park News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2024 Contact: Carmen Chapin, Superintendent, carmen_chapin@nps.gov Preventative Measures Implemented Due to Increased Fire Danger CARLSBAD, New Mexico—Due to high to extreme fire danger, Carlsbad Caverns National Park will implement the following preventative measures beginning on May 23: The increased fire danger is due to prolonged hot, dry, and windy weather. These factors result in […]
Continue readingNational Park Service Planning Second Prescribed Fire at El Malpais National Monument
May 10, 2024 Comments Off on National Park Service Planning Second Prescribed Fire at El Malpais National Monument
National Park Service Planning Second Prescribed Fire at El Malpais National Monument May 10, 2024 Contact: El Malpais Visitor Center, 505.876.2783, Lafe Sackett, 505.783.4290 Grants, NM – The National Park Service is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire on the north side of El Malpais National Monument which is tentatively scheduled to occur in late […]
Continue readingNational Park Service Planning Prescribed Fire at El Malpais National Monument
April 9, 2024 0 Comments
For Immediate Release April 8, 2024 Contact: El Malpais Visitor Center 505.876.2783; Lafe Sackett – 505.783.4290 National Park Service Planning Prescribed Fire at El Malpais National Monument Grants, NM – The National Park Service is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire on the north side of El Malpais National Monument adjacent to Hwy 53 between […]
Continue readingValles Caldera National Preserve Begins Prescribed Burns on San Antonio Mountain
January 14, 2024 0 Comments
Valles Caldera National Preserve News Release Release Date: January 12, 2024 Contact: Dave Krueger, Chief of Interpretation (vall_news@nps.gov) Jemez Springs, NM – With good snow conditions, National Park Service fire managers plan to start burning piles on 225 acres in the San Antonio Mountain Pile Unit of Valles Caldera National Preserve as early as Tuesday, January 16. […]
Continue readingValles Caldera Plans 2023-24 Winter Prescribed Burns
December 1, 2023 0 Comments
Valles Caldera National Preserve News Release Release Date: November 30, 2023 Contact: Dave Krueger, Chief of Interpretation (vall_news@nps.gov) Valles Caldera Plans 2023-24 Winter Prescribed Burns Jemez Springs, NM – The National Park Service plans to implement prescribed burn projects in Valles Caldera National Preserve beginning December 2023 through the end of the 2023-24 winter season as […]
Continue readingStage II Fire Restrictions Lifted for Bandelier National Monument
August 29, 2023 0 Comments
Bandelier National Monument News Release For Immediate Release: August 29, 2023 Contact: David Graveline, david_graveline@nps.gov, (505) 672-3861 ext. 1519 Stage II Fire Restrictions Lifted for Bandelier Los Alamos, NM – With the recent rain, a forecast for continued moisture and reduced fire danger, Bandelier National Monument’s Stage II fire restrictions have been lifted effective August […]
Continue readingCrosscut Fire in El Malpais National Monument Reduces Hazardous Fuels
August 9, 2023 0 Comments
El Malpais & El Morro National MonumentsNews ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseAugust 8, 2023Contact: Lisa Dittman, lisa_dittman@nps.gov Crosscut Fire in El Malpais National Monument Reduces Hazardous Fuels Current Situation: The Crosscut Fire started on July 27 within El Malpais National Monument. The lightning-caused fire is burning in a remote western area of the monument and is not […]
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