Location: Quemado Ranger District on the Gila National Forest 6 miles northeast of Quemado Lake Catron County, New Mexico Start Date: May 12, 2017 Size: 300 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa Pine, Grass Smoke: Smoke may be visible within the surrounding area of Quemado, Pie Town, Horse Springs, and Datil, NM Resources: 2 engines, 2 […]
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Gila National Forest – Baca Fire, 5/13/2017 at 2:00 p.m.
May 13, 2017 
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Location: • Quemado Ranger District on the Gila National Forest • 6 miles northeast of Quemado Lake Catron County, New Mexico Start Date: May 12, 2017 Size: 200 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa Pine, Grass Smoke: Smoke may be visible within the surrounding area of Quemado, Pie Town, Horse Springs, and Datil, NM Resources: 2 […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Kerr Wildfire at 9:30 a.m. 5/11/2017 – Final
May 11, 2017 0 Comments
Reserve Ranger District – Kerr Wildfire (Lat: 33.48.9 x Long. -108.28.27) 2665 acres. 17% contained. Located 17 miles northeast of Reserve. CURRENT UPDATE/NOTICES: The Kerr fire received snow and rain yesterday. Fire spread and activity have decreased significantly. Due to more accurate mapping the acreage has decreased. Resources will continue monitoring fire behavior. Smoke will still be visible from Apache […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on Kerr Fire 1000
May 3, 2017 0 Comments
Location: Reserve Ranger District on the Gila National Forest John Kerr Peak, 17 miles northeast of Reserve Catron County, New Mexico Start Date: May 1, 2017 Size: 110 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa Pine, Gamble Oak, Pinon/Juniper Smoke: Smoke may be visible within the surrounding area of Apache Creek, Cruzville, Aragon, and Reserve, […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on Kerr Fire at 1800
May 2, 2017 0 Comments
Location: • Reserve Ranger District on the Gila National Forest • John Kerr Peak, 17 miles northeast of Reserve • Catron County, New Mexico Start Date: May 1, 2017 Size: 60 acres as 1300 hours Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa Pine, Gamble Oak, Pinon/Juniper Smoke: Smoke may be visible within the surrounding area of Apache Creek, […]
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Kerr Fire Location: Reserve Ranger District on the Gila National Forest John Kerr Peak, 17 miles northeast of Reserve Catron County, New Mexico Start Date: May 1, 2017 Size: 30 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa Pine, Gamble Oak, Pinon/Juniper Smoke: Smoke may be visible within the surrounding area of Apache Creek, Cruzville, Aragon, […]
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 readingFirefighters Responding to Wildfire in El Malpais National Monument
April 24, 2017 0 Comments
For Immediate Release: April 24, 2017 Contact: Lisa Collins, 505-285-4641 ext. 18, lisa_collins@nps.gov Firefighters Responding to Wildfire in El Malpais National Monument The Bandera Fire was reported at approximately 10:50 am on April 24, 2017. The fire is located approximately 18 miles SW of Grants, NM in the northwest corner (this is a correction, previous update […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – New Fire Start – Campground Fire (3/16/17)
March 16, 2017 0 Comments
New Fire Start – Campground Fire INITIAL FIRE UPDATE: 03/16/17 9:30 pm Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 03/16/17 6:24 pm Location: Approximately 2 miles west of Mayhill, NM and just off of Highway 82 Lat/Long: 32 deg, 54 min, 14.4 sec X 105 deg, 30 min, 15.7 sec Legal Description: T16S, […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Seven Cabins Fire Updates on INCIWEB
March 2, 2017 0 Comments
Updates for the Seven Cabins Fire are posted on INCIWEB. Please click on this link for current information and updates: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5131/ Seven Cabins Fire Update – 2/28/17 12:30 pm: Firefighters are continuing suppression efforts, however windy conditions are still contributing to additional fire growth. The Seven Cabins fire is now estimated to be 630 acres, with […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – FINAL UPDATE 8/18/16 6 pm – Lawyer Fire 90% Contained
August 18, 2016 0 Comments
Lawyer Fire 8/18/16 – 6:00 pm Fire Update – The Lawyer Fire is now 90% contained. Firefighters expect to increase containment over the next couple of days. This will be the LAST UPDATE, UNLESS, there is a significant change to report. 8/17/16 – 7:30 pm Fire Update – No change to report on the Lawyer Fire today. Next […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Haynes Fire – 8/9/16 9:15 pm Fire Update
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Haynes Fire 8/9/16 9:15 pm FIRE UPDATE: No change to report on the Haynes Fire. Next update will be provided Wednesday (8/10/16). INITIAL FIRE UPDATE: 8/9/16 3:45 pm Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 8/9/16 9:18 am Location: Approximately 2 miles southwest of Cloudcroft, NM, on the west side of Sunspot Highway. Lat/Long: […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Fox Fire – 8/9/16 9:15 pm FINAL UPDATE
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8/9/16 – 9:15 pm Fire Update – the Fox Fire was contained and controlled on 8/7/16 at 9:53 am. There was no additional growth reported. This is the FINAL UPDATE for the Fox Fire. New Fire Start – Fox Fire INITIAL FIRE UPDATE: 8/6/16 10:30 am Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 8/5/16 1:47 […]
Continue readingWesthall 2 Fire
July 26, 2016 0 Comments
WESTHALL 2 FIRE-The Pecos Zone Type 3 Team was ordered to Arabela, NM, located on the east end of the Capitan Mountains. The lightening started, Westhall 2 fire was at 1500 acres and is located South and East of Arabela. The fire area is high desert with shrubs, grass and cactus. The current size is at 3339 […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – FINAL Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/26/2016
July 26, 2016 0 Comments
Silver City, NM; July 26, 2016 – For Immediate Release – The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Range Ranger District consist of four fires: the Kline and Cooney Fires started July 8, the Corduroy Fire on July 17, and the Boiler Fire on July 18. These lightning-caused fires are located in the Black […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/25/2016
July 25, 2016 0 Comments
Silver City, NM; July 25, 2016 – For Immediate Release – The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Range Ranger District consist of four fires: the Kline and Cooney Fires started July 8, the Corduroy Fire on July 17, and the Boiler Fire on July 18. These lightning-caused fires are located in the Black […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/24/2016
July 24, 2016 0 Comments
Silver City, NM; July 24, 2016 – For Immediate Release – The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Range Ranger District consist of four fires: the Kline and Cooney Fires started July 8, the Corduroy Fire on July 17, and the Boiler Fire on July 18. These lightning-caused fires are located in the Black […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/22/2016
July 22, 2016 0 Comments
Silver City, NM; July 22, 2016 – For Immediate Release – The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Range Ranger District consist of four fires: the Kline and Cooney Fires started July 8, the Corduroy Fire on July 17, and the Boiler Fire on July 18. These lightning-caused fires are located in the Black […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands – Final Fire Updates for the North Fire and Puertecito Fire – 7/21/2016
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Magdalena, NM; July 21, 2016 – The North Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District remains at 42,102 acres; at 100% contained. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. The North Fire has shown little fire activity and is in a patrol […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/21/2016
July 21, 2016 0 Comments
Silver City, NM; July 21, 2016 – For Immediate Release – The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Range Ranger District consist of four fires: the Kline and Cooney Fires started July 8, the Corduroy Fire on July 17, and the Boiler Fire on July 18. These lightning-caused fires are located in the Black […]
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