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If your campfire is too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave! Drown, stir & repeat until cold. #PreventWildfires
March 27, 2018 
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If your campfire is too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave! Drown, stir & repeat until cold. Learn more at https://smokeybear.com/en/prevention-how-tos/campfire-safety. #PreventWildfires #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek
Continue readingWhat can you do in one day to be safer from wildfire? A lot! Plan a project this weekend. #WildfireSafety
March 27, 2018 0 Comments
What can you do in one day to be safer from wildfire? A lot! Plan a project this weekend. Learn more at https://www.nfpa.org/public-education/by-topic/wildfire/wildfire-safety-tips. #WildfireSafety #NMFire #ReadySetGoNM #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek
Continue readingIt’s not if, but when the next wildfire will occur. Prepare Now. #ReadySetGoNM
March 26, 2018 0 Comments
It’s not if, but when the next wildfire will occur. Prepare Now. Download your own Ready, Set, Go Personal Wildland Fire Action Plan today. #WildfireSafety #ReadySetGoNM #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #NMFire
Continue readingIt is illegal to fly drones near wildfires. #IfYouFlyWeCant #NoDronesInFireZones
March 26, 2018 0 Comments
It is illegal to fly drones near wildfires. Recreational drones near wildfires are not safe. They put firefighters, residents & homes at risk. Learn more at https://www.nifc.gov/drones/ #WildfireSafety #IfYouFlyWeCant #NoDronesInFireZones #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #NMFire
Continue readingSouthwest Wildfire Awareness Week March 25-31, 2018
March 12, 2018 0 Comments
The federal, state, and tribal partners of the Southwest Prevention and Information Committee invite you to join us in promoting Southwest Wildfire Awareness Week, March 25-31, 2018. This year’s theme is “Wildfire: It’s not a matter of if, but when. Prepare now.” The focus of the week is to promote actions that prevent human caused […]
Continue readingPrescribed Fire planned in El Malpais National Monument
November 2, 2017 0 Comments
National Park Service Superintendent Mitzi Frank announced that the Four Winds Fire Group will be implementing prescribed fires in El Malpais National Monument during the month of November as weather and fuel conditions permit. These prescribed fires will be located along the west side of County Road 42 in the vicinity of the Bandera fire. […]
Continue readingValles Caldera to Begin Prescribed Burn on October 25
October 23, 2017 0 Comments
Valles Caldera National Preserve will initiate a prescribed burn project on October 25th, dependent upon suitable weather and fuel conditions. The prescribed burn will take place within an approximately 2,330-acre project area in the Banco Bonito district of the preserve – north of NM State Road 4 near mile marker 30. The burn operations will be completed within a 3-10 day period. […]
Continue readingValles Caldera Plans Fall Prescribed Burns
October 16, 2017 0 Comments
Valles Caldera National Preserve will initiate prescribed burn projects beginning the week of October 16th, dependent upon suitable weather and fuel conditions. The prescribed burn will take place within an approximately 2,330-acre project area in the Banco Bonito district of the preserve – north of NM State Road 4 near mile marker 30. The burn […]
Continue reading National Park Service firefighters still monitoring several lightning ignited wildfires at El Malpais National Monument
July 27, 2017 0 Comments
National Park Superintendent Mitzi Frank announced that the two lightning caused fires are still being monitored within El Malpais National Monument. Both fires are surrounded by lava and burning within ponderosa forests with needles and grassy vegetation. However, firefighters will take action if needed. The Braided Cave Fire is located in the southwest corner of El Malpais […]
Continue readingPile burning in El Malpais National Monument
July 24, 2017 0 Comments
Grants, NM – National Park Service Superintendent Mitzi Frank announced that the Four Winds Fire Group will be burning wood piles in El Malpais National Monument starting Monday, July 24, 2017. Burning may continue intermittently through August 31, 2017 as weather and fuel conditions permit. These wood piles are located along the west side of […]
Continue readingNational Park Service firefighters monitoring several lightning ignited wildfires at El Malpais National Monument
July 24, 2017 0 Comments
Grants, NM – National Park Superintendent Mitzi Frank announced that there are several lightning caused fires currently being monitored within El Malpais National Monument. Both fires are in remote locations surrounded by lava and burning within ponderosa forests with needles and grassy vegetation. Firefighters will take action if conditions change. The Braided Cave Fire was […]
Continue readingStage II Fire Restrictions rescinded at El Morro National Monument
July 13, 2017 0 Comments
As a result of increased precipitation Superintendent Mitzi Frank rescinded the El Morro National Monument Stage II Fire Restrictions effective at 8:00 am on Friday, July 14, 2017. The normal fire regulations in El Morro National Monument are: Wood and charcoal campfires are permitted in the grills provided within developed campgrounds or picnic areas. Firewood […]
Continue readingStage II Fire Restrictions begin on 6/28/17 in El Morro National Monument
June 28, 2017 0 Comments
As a result of the extreme fire danger El Morro National Monument Stage II Fire Restrictions are being implemented. Restrictions include no campfires nor smoking outdoors in the park. These restrictions will be in effect starting at 8:00 am on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 and will be enforced until rescinded by Superintendent Mitzi Frank. Park […]
Continue readingStage II Fire Restrictions to be Implemented at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
June 27, 2017 0 Comments
As a result of the extreme fire danger, Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Stage II Fire Restrictions are being implemented and enforced. Restrictions include campfires and smoking in the park. These restrictions will be in effect starting Tuesday, June 20, 2017 and will be enforced until rescinded by the Superintendent. Park officials feel that the […]
Continue readingPile Burning in El Malpais National Monument
May 8, 2017 0 Comments
National Park Service Superintendent Mitzi Frank announced that the Four Winds Fire Group will be burning wood piles in El Malpais National Monument starting Tuesday, May 9. Burning may continue intermittently through June 30, 2017 as weather and fuel conditions permit. These wood piles are located along the west side of County Road 42 in […]
Continue readingBandera Wildfire in El Malpais National Monument 50% Contained
April 25, 2017 0 Comments
For Immediate Release: April 25, 2017 Contact: Lisa Collins, 505-285-4641 ext. 18, lisa_collins@nps.gov Bandera Wildfire in El Malpais National Monument 50% Contained As of 9:00 am this morning, April 25, the Bandera Fire had grown to approximately 300 acres and is 50% contained. Rain and snow has been falling since approximately 8:30 am. The precipitation […]
Continue readingValles Caldera Plans Spring Prescribed Burns
April 17, 2017 0 Comments
Jemez Springs, NM – Valles Caldera National Preserve is planning to implement prescribed burn projects that may begin should conditions allow over the next two months of April and May. The prescribed burn will be within a 703-acre project area on Valles Caldera National Preserve, north of NM State Route 4 in the Banco Bonito […]
Continue readingCheck your insurance to make sure you’re covered for wildfire and flood damage. #WildfireSafety
April 1, 2017 0 Comments
Check your insurance to make sure you’re covered for wildfire and flood damage. http://bit.ly/2naupMD
Continue readingDragging vehicle tow chains can spark a wildfire. Spark a change, not a wildfire. #OneLessSpark
April 1, 2017 0 Comments
Dragging vehicle tow chains can spark a wildfire. Spark a change, not a wildfire. http://bit.ly/SecureTowChains
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