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Gila National Forest – Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/20/2016

July 20, 2016 by cwolfe408 0 Comments

Silver City, NM; July 20, 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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Gila National Forest – Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/19/2016

July 19, 2016 by cwolfe408 0 Comments

  Silver City, NM; July 19, 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 […]

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Gila National Forest – Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/18/2016

July 18, 2016 by cwolfe408 0 Comments

Silver City, NM; July 18, 2016 – For Immediate Release – The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Range Ranger District consist of two fires: the Kline Fire and the Cooney Fire. These lightning-caused fires started on Friday, July 8, and are located in the Black Range Mountains, 65 miles northwest of Truth Consequences, […]

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The School Fire at 7,315 Acres

July 17, 2016 by Nick Smokovich 0 Comments

Reserve, NM; July 17, 2016 – The School Fire on the Reserve Ranger District remains actively burning within the management perimeter; with 70% containment. The fire was started by lightning on July 8, 2016 near the junction of Snow Lake and Willow Creek along Forest Road 28 (Bursum Road) and County Road CAT-CO21 (Snow Lake […]

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Gila National Forest – Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/17/2016

July 17, 2016 by cwolfe408 0 Comments

Silver City, NM; July 17, 2016 – For Immediate Release – The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Range Ranger District consist of two fires: the Kline Fire and the Cooney Fire. These lightning-caused fires started on Friday, July 8, and are located in the Black Range Mountains, 65 miles northwest of Truth Consequences, […]

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Gila National Forest – Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/16/2016

July 16, 2016 by cwolfe408 0 Comments

Silver City, NM; July 16, 2016 – For Immediate Release – The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Range Ranger District consist of two fires: the Kline Fire and the Cooney Fire. These lightning-caused fires started on Friday, July 8, and are located in the Black Range Mountains, 65 miles northwest of Truth Consequences, […]

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The School Fire at 6,500 Acres

July 16, 2016 by Nick Smokovich 0 Comments

Reserve, NM; July 16, 2016 – The School fire on the Reserve Ranger District remains active and has now consumed 6,500 acres within the management perimeter; with 50% containment. The lightning-caused fire started on July 8, 2016 and is located at the junction of Snow Lake and Willow Creek along Forest Road 28 (Bursum Road) […]

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Big Hat Fire Continues Benefiting Resources

July 15, 2016 by npsnmfireinfo 0 Comments

Jemez Springs, NM — With the higher temperatures and drier weather, fire managers are diligently monitoring the low-intensity Big Hat Fire. Located in the southwest corner of the Valles Caldera National Preserve, the lightning-caused fire remains at 235 acres. The surface fire is slowly creeping within the established and reinforced perimeter. Fire officials are managing […]

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Gila National Forest – Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/15/16

July 15, 2016 by cwolfe408 0 Comments

Silver City, NM; July 15, 2016 – For Immediate Release – The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Range Ranger District consist of two fires: the Kline Fire and the Cooney Fire. These lightning-caused fires started on Friday, July 8, and are located in the Black Range Mountains, 65 miles northwest of Truth Consequences, […]

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Gila National Forest – Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/14/2016

July 14, 2016 by cwolfe408 0 Comments

 Beaverhead, NM, – Wednesday, July 14, 2016 – The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Ranger Range District consist of two fires: the Kline Fire and the Cooney Fire. These lightning-caused fires started on Friday, July 8, and are located in the Black Range Mountains, 65 miles northwest of Truth Consequences, NM. The Cooney […]

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The School Fire at 1500 Acres

July 13, 2016 by Nick Smokovich 0 Comments

Reserve, NM; July 13, 2016 – The School fire on the Reserve Ranger District increased in size yesterday and is now 1500 acres within the management perimeter; at 0% containment. The lightning-caused fire started on July 8, 2016 and is located at the junction of Snow Lake and Willow Creek along the Forest Road 28 […]

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Gila National Forest – Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/13/2016

July 13, 2016 by cwolfe408 0 Comments

Beaverhead, NM, – Wednesday, July 13, 2016 – The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Ranger Range District consist of two fires: the Kline Fire and the Cooney Fire. These lightning-caused fires started on Friday, July 8, and are located in the Black Range Mountains, 65 miles northwest of Truth Consequences, NM. The Cooney Fire […]

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Cibola NF & National Grasslands – Puertecito Fire Update

July 12, 2016 by cwolfe408 0 Comments

  Magdalena, NM; July 12, 2016 – The Puertecito Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District is currently 65 acres in size and at 0% containment. The lightning-caused fire started on July 4th and is located in the Magdalena Mountains, 15 miles south of Magdalena, NM. The Puertecito Fire has shown minimal activity. A Hot Shot […]

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Cibola NF & National Grasslands’ – Puertecito Fire Update

July 8, 2016 by cwolfe408 0 Comments

Magdalena, NM; July 8, 2016 – The Puertecito Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District is currently 19 acres in size and at 0% containment. The lightning-caused fire started on July 4th and is located in the Magdalena Mountains, 15 miles south of Magdalena, NM. The Puertecito Fire has shown minimal activity. A fire crew of […]

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Big Hat Fire Management Adapts To Warm, Dry Weather

July 8, 2016 by npsnmfireinfo 0 Comments

Jemez Springs, NM — The Big Hat Fire management team is adapting to the warmer, drier weather affecting New Mexico. Located in the southwest corner of the Valles Caldera National Preserve, the lightning caused fire has reached 235 acres. Firefighters have been preparing for the warm, dry weather by reinforcing firelines to hold the fire within the […]

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Cibola NF & National Grasslands’ – Weekly North Fire Update Acreage Remains at 42,102 Acres

July 7, 2016 by cwolfe408 0 Comments

Magdalena, NM; July 7, 2016 – The North Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District remains at 42,102 acres; at 90% containment.  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.  There are currently 10 personnel […]

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Big Hat Fire To Become More Active With Drier Conditions

July 4, 2016 by npsnmfireinfo 0 Comments

For Immediate Release: July 4, 2016 Contact: Kimberly DeVall, kimberly_devall@nps.gov, 575-829-4820, 505-412-0826 Big Hat Fire To Become More Active With Drier Conditions Jemez Springs, NM — With drier conditions, fire activity and smoke are expected to increase with the lightning caused Big Hat Fire, now at 200 acres. Fire managers will continue to take advantage […]

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Cibola NF & National Grasslands’ – Final North Fire Update Acreage Remains at 42,102 Acres

July 2, 2016 by cwolfe408 0 Comments

Magdalena, NM; July 2, 2016 – The North Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District remains at 42,102 acres; at 85% containment. 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 continues to be actively managed for multiple resource benefits. Culvert […]

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Big Hat Fire Meeting Management Objectives

July 1, 2016 by npsnmfireinfo 0 Comments

For Immediate Release:  July 1, 2016 Contact: Kimberly DeVall, kimberly_devall@nps.gov, 575-829-4820 Big Hat Fire Meeting Management Objectives Jemez Springs, NM — The lightning caused Big Hat Fire, now at 87 acres, is meeting management objectives to benefit resources within the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Fire managers will continue to take advantage of favorable conditions to burn out […]

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Cibola NF & National Grasslands’ – Afternoon Precipitation Holds North Fire at 42,102 Acres

July 1, 2016 by cwolfe408 0 Comments

Magdalena, NM; July 1, 2016 – The North Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District remains at 42,102 acres; at 85% containment. 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 continues to be actively managed for multiple resource benefits. Yesterday, […]

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