DATE: August 28, 2019 CONTACT: Kimberly DeVall, kimberly_devall@nps.gov, 505-412-0826 Valles Caldera National Preserve to Expand the Managed Redondo Fire Jemez Springs, NM — Fire crews will expand the managed burn area along the Preserve boundary north of the original Redondo Fire and south of Freelove Canyon. Firing operations planned for today and tomorrow will ultimately help to increase […]
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National Park Service Plans Prescribed Fire at El Malpais National Monument
April 2, 2019 
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Grants, NM – The National Park Service at El Malpais National Monument and the Bureau of Land Management’s El Malpais National Conservation Area plan to conduct a prescribed fire on the west side of the monument near the junction of County Road 42 and the Big Tubes turn-off. The Rendija prescribed fire is approximately 1,500 […]
Continue readingNational Park Service Firefighters Monitoring Lightning Ignited Wildfires in El Malpais National Monument
July 31, 2018 0 Comments
Grants, NM – National Park Service Superintendent Mitzi Frank announced that four lightning caused fires are being managed within El Malpais National Monument. All four fires are surrounded by lava fields and burning within ponderosa forests with needles and grassy vegetation. The Lola Fire is located in the southeast corner of El Malpais National Monument west of Highway 117. It is estimated to […]
Continue readingFire Restrictions Lifted at Pecos National Historical Park
July 10, 2018 0 Comments
Fire Restrictions Lifted at Pecos National Historical Park; Summer Fishing Season to Resume July 19th Date: July 9, 2018 Contact: Visitor Center, 505-757-7241 Pecos, NM: Due to several days of higher humidity and rain, Pecos National Historical Park will lift the closure order and stage 2 fire restrictions on Tuesday, July 10th. All publicly-accessible areas of the park will be open […]
Continue readingKnow Before You Go
June 28, 2018 0 Comments
Know before you go. Check with your local ranger station for current conditions. New Mexico Fire Information http://NMFireInfo.com https://facebook.com/NMFireInfo https://twitter.com/nmfireinfo SW Fire Restrictions and Closures https://firerestrictions.us/nm/ SW Fire Restrictions and Closures Hotline: 1-877-864-6985 Frequently Asked Questions Outdoor Fire Safety Wildland Fire Map Resources including Wildland Fire Data in Google Earth Smoke Management & Wildland Fire […]
Continue readingThree Northern New Mexico National Parks To Increase Fire Restrictions
May 30, 2018 0 Comments
Los Alamos, NM – Due to the continued high risk of wildfire in the region, Bandelier National Monument, Pecos National Historical Park, and Valles Caldera National Preserve will implement public closures to all backcountry areas of the parks on Friday, June 1, 2018, at 12:01 AM, pursuant to Stage III fire restrictions. However, main public areas […]
Continue readingNational Park Service’s Pueblo Parks Group Implements Stage II Fire Restrictions
May 3, 2018 0 Comments
For Immediate Release: May 3, 2018 For further information contact: Bandelier Visitor Center – 505-672-3861, x517 Valles Caldera – Kimberly DeVall, kimberly_devall@nps.gov, 575-829-4820 Pecos – Becky Latanich, becky_latanich@nps.gov, 505-757-7210 Fort Union – Lorenzo Vigil, lorenzo_vigil@nps.gov, 505-425-8025 x226 National Park Service’s Pueblo Parks Group Implements Stage II Fire Restrictions Jemez Springs, NM – Due to the increased risk of wildfire […]
Continue readingStage II Fire Restrictions to Begin at El Malpais & El Morro National Monuments
May 2, 2018 0 Comments
Grants, NM: Due to prolonged hot, dry weather and to reduce the risk of human caused fires at El Malpais and El Morro National Monuments, park officials will be implementing Stage II fire restrictions beginning Friday, May 4, 2018. Beginning at 8 am on Friday, May 4 the following acts will be prohibited throughout El Malpais and El Morro National Monuments: Setting, building, […]
Continue readingFire Restrictions Hotline is 1-877-864-6985
April 20, 2018 0 Comments
Due to a high volume of visitors to https://firerestrictions.us/ you may get a 502 Error. Please try back later as the site is working intermittently. We are working to try to resolve the issue. Fire restrictions information is also available by calling the Southwest Fire Restrictions Hotline: 1-877-864-6985. You can also visit the agencies websites directly for […]
Continue readingTemporary Fire Restrictions at Guadalupe Mountains National Park due to Extreme Wildland Fire Conditions
April 20, 2018 0 Comments
Fire restrictions are being imposed for Guadalupe Mountains National Park effective April 20, 2018 until rescinded. The restrictions are necessary to prevent wildfires during the current period of extreme fire danger in West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. Below average precipitation and high fuel loadings combined with high temperatures and winds have necessitated fire restrictions. […]
Continue readingCarlsbad Caverns National Park Implements Preventative Measures Due to Extreme Fire Danger
April 20, 2018 0 Comments
Due to prolonged extreme fire danger, Carlsbad Caverns National Park has implemented the following preventative measures: Closure of the Walnut Canyon Desert Drive Charcoal fires are prohibited Smoking is prohibited, except inside personal vehicles Open flames and cooking stoves are prohibited in the backcountry The extreme fire danger is due to high temperatures, low humidity, […]
Continue readingValles Caldera Plans Prescribed Burn For Valle San Antonio
April 4, 2018 0 Comments
Jemez Springs, NM —Valles Caldera National Preserve is planning to implement a prescribed burn targeting up to 1,050 acres of meadow grassland in Valle San Antonio, located in the northwest portion of the preserve’s backcountry. The burn operations are planned to start Thursday April 5th, 2018 and possibly continue into Friday dependent upon suitable weather and fuel […]
Continue readingRendija Prescribed Fire Planned
April 4, 2018 0 Comments
Grants, NM: El Malpais National Monument and The Bureau of Land Management’s El Malpais National Conservation Area plan to conduct a prescribed fire on the west side of the monument near the junction of CR 42 and the Big Tubes turn-off. The Rendija prescribed fire is approximately 1,500 acres. The prescribed fire may begin as early as mid-April. […]
Continue readingAfter a wildfire, the flood risk increases significantly. Most standard homeowners’ and renters’ policies do not cover flood damage. Reduce your risk with flood insurance. #WildfireSafety
March 31, 2018 0 Comments
After a wildfire, the flood risk increases significantly. Most standard homeowners’ and renters’ policies do not cover flood damage. Reduce your risk with flood insurance. Learn more at https://www.fema.gov/wildfires-you-need-flood-insurance. #NMFire #WildfireSafety #ReadySetGoNM #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek
Continue readingSecure vehicle tow chains so they don’t drag and create a spark #PreventWildfires
March 31, 2018 0 Comments
Secure vehicle tow chains so they don’t drag and create a spark. One less spark means one less wildfire. #PreventWildfires #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #OneLessSpark
Continue readingIf fire danger is high, move wood piles, lawn chairs & grills away from your home. #ReadySetGoNM
March 30, 2018 0 Comments
If fire danger is high, move wood piles, lawn chairs & grills away from your home. http://bit.ly/FWTips #NMFire #WildfireSafety #ReadySetGoNM #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek
Continue readingMaintain your spark arrestor and don’t run power equipment on windy days. #PreventWildfires
March 30, 2018 0 Comments
Maintain your spark arrestor and don’t run power equipment on windy days. Learn more at https://goo.gl/kCkMQH. #PreventWildfires #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #OneLessSpark
Continue readingKnow before you go. Check current fire information and restrictions at http://NMFireInfo.com or call 1-877-864-6985 #NMFire
March 29, 2018 0 Comments
Know before you go. Check NM Fire Info fire information and restrictions at http://NMFireInfo.com or call 1-877-864-6985 #NMFire #PreventWildfires #ReadySetGoNM #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek
Continue readingMake it a point to know the regulations and rules related to shooting in areas experiencing dry and hot conditions. #PreventWildfires
March 29, 2018 0 Comments
Make it a point to know the regulations and rules related to shooting in areas experiencing hot, dry conditions. Learn more at https://goo.gl/zmqQM3. #PreventWildfires #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek
Continue readingProtect your home from wildfire. Remove leaves and pine needles from your roof, gutters & deck.
March 28, 2018 0 Comments
Protect your home from wildfire. Remove leaves and pine needles from your roof, gutters & deck. Learn more at http://bit.ly/FWSafetyTips #NMFire #WildfireSafety #ReadySetGoNM #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek
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