New Mexico has experienced a slower fire season than several in the recent past, yet we have still lost homes and structures to wildfires. While it’s not possible to predict the start of every wildfire, we can think about wildfire from our home’s perspective and take actions to reduce potential risks. Even the smallest ember […]

As weather conditions allow, beginning (UPDATED) now through June 2, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will conduct the Mesa Chivato prescribed fire. The BLM planned to conduct this prescribed fire earlier, but due to weather, has been unable to begin operations.  Over the last several years, the BLM has treated more than 11,000 acres on Mesa […]

As weather conditions allow, beginning (UPDATED) now through June 2, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will conduct the Chain of Craters prescribed fire. The BLM began this prescribed fire on May 12, 2023, but has been unable to complete operations due to unfavorable weather conditions. The Chain of Craters prescribed fire project location is south of State Highway […]

Due to a lack of suitable weather and fuels conditions, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Socorro Field Office rescheduled plans to burn piles of juniper and piñon cuttings in three locations in Catron County. Weather permitting, the burns will take place between now and Sept. 30, 2023.   The BLM created the piles as part […]

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Socorro Field Office, in cooperation with the New Mexico State Land Office, plans to conduct a prescribed fire on Chupadera Mesa east of Socorro, N.M., between May 15 and June 30, 2023. Because prescribed fire operations are weather dependent, the originally scheduled prescribed fire from earlier this year was rescheduled after fire […]

The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico (BLM NM) Albuquerque District Office is seeking highly qualified and motivated individuals for the Rio Puerco Wildland Fire Module located in Albuquerque, NM. Job announcements are open now and close May 15, 2023. Two module members are being hired at this time. See below for announcement number and application […]

With the start of the 2023 wildfire season in New Mexico and Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on Saturday May 6th, it is vital to have an emergency kit and an evacuation plan in place for you and your family. The 2023 Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign that provides monthly wildfire preparedness tasks that follow the […]

As weather conditions allow, beginning (UPDATED) now through May 19, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will conduct the Chain of Craters prescribed fire, weather permitting. The Chain of Craters prescribed fire is located south of State Highway 53 and west of County Road 42, approximately 35 miles southwest of Grants, in Cibola County.   Over the […]

As weather conditions allow, beginning (UPDATED) now through May 19, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will conduct the Mesa Chivato prescribed fire. Over the last several years, the BLM has treated more than 11,000 acres on Mesa Chivato using prescribed fire and thinning. Fire managers estimate it will take five to seven days to complete burn […]

The following job announcement has been extended until 3/15/23! Bureau of Land Management, Albuquerque District, is filling an Assistant Dispatch Center Manager-Logistics (GS-0346-09) position. Details and a link to the position announcement follow:  To apply, go to USAJobs.gov and search for Announcement Number FADHA-23-11853700-CMP or this direct link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/708174000.