Public Input & Action BLM Roswell Field Office Media Contact: Wendy Brown, 575-627-0259, wabrown@blm.gov July 31, 2025 ROSWELL, N.M. – Beginning in August, the Bureau of Land Management plans to conduct prescribed fire operations in Lincoln County at the Fort Stanton – Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area. The operations may continue through late September, […]
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May is Wildfire Awareness Month
May 6, 2025 
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May is National Wildfire Awareness Month! There are many sources of information on wildfires from preventing ignitions to protecting your own home. If you’re seeking where to start or find lessons learned, the Fire Adapted NM Learning Network is exactly for that. This week’s Wildfire Wednesdays includes information on “urban conflagrations” which occur when wildfires […]
Continue readingMake Sure It’s Out! Spring Campfire Safety
April 11, 2025 0 Comments
Don’t get caught off-guard! Campfires can escape when you least expect it! Restrictions are in effect due to fire danger in many areas of the state|SW Area Fire Restrictions. If allowed, be attentive to your campfire at all times and keep a shovel and water close by. It must be cold to the touch before you […]
Continue readingPrepared at Home: Spark Safety Not Wildfire
March 29, 2025 0 Comments
Are you prepared for a power outage during wildfire season? Whether an unexpected outage occurs from a wildfire or is a temporary action by your utility company to prevent wildfires, you may be impacted. Consider that an outage can impact lighting, heating, cooling, communication, food and medicine refrigeration, cooking and medical equipment. The American Red […]
Continue readingOn the Road: Spark Safety Not Wildfire
March 29, 2025 0 Comments
Did you know? Wildfires started by vehicles is one of the highest causes in New Mexico. You can Spark Safety Not Wildfire by:
Continue readingPrepared Worker: Spark Safety Not Wildfire
March 28, 2025 0 Comments
Getting outside for spring projects? Managing a crew? If using equipment, remember these safety tips:
Continue readingPrepared Camper: Spark Safety Not Wildfire
March 27, 2025 0 Comments
Concerned with winds picking up on your trip? Skip the campfire, use a propane fire ring instead! Just like with a campfire, place in cleared area, keep it maintained, and never leave it running unattended! The best part is you can just turn it off. Campfire Safety The prepared camper’s checklist:
Continue readingCampfire Safety: Spark Safety Not Wildfire
March 26, 2025 0 Comments
Campfires and outdoor recreation are the 2nd largest category of wildfires caused by people in the southwest. Buried embers can smolder for days. Always drown, stir, feel for heat, and repeat until cold. #sparksafetynotwildfire
Continue readingBurn Barrel Safety: Spark Safety Not Wildfires
March 25, 2025 0 Comments
Thinking about using a burn barrel? Clear 10 feet to mineral soil around the barrel. Make sure it’s properly ventilated and has a 1/8” screen cover to prevent ember escape. Check for holes that would allow embers to escape and screen those areas also or replace the barrel. Always keep water and tools nearby! Spark […]
Continue readingBurn Debris Safely: Southwest Wildfire Awareness Week
March 24, 2025 0 Comments
Did you know? Debris and open burning are the top cause of human-caused fires in the Southwest. Backyard debris burning video from Smokey Bear and the Ad Council. Stay safe and protect your property while burning debris by following these six tips:
Continue readingJoin Us! SW Wildfire Awareness Week, March 24-29, 2025
March 24, 2025 0 Comments
Today kicks off the Southwest Wildfire Awareness Week. This year’s theme is “Spark Safety Not Wildfires,” focused on the three top causes of wildfires in New Mexico: 1)Debris and Open Burning, 2)Campfires, and 3)Equipment/vehicles. Recognizing that conditions in the West remain warm and dry, residents have an opportunity to take proactive steps. From the desert […]
Continue reading BLM implements fire restrictions at Fort Stanton – Snowy River NCA and Lincoln Tracts
March 10, 2025 0 Comments
Due to high fire danger and prolonged drought, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is implementing fire restrictions on public land at the Fort Stanton – Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and BLM lands around the community of Lincoln. The restrictions go into effect at 8 a.m. March 10 and will remain in effect until further notice.
Continue readingStage 2 Fire Restrictions to be Implemented at El Morro National Monument
January 21, 2025 0 Comments
El Malpais & El Morro National MonumentsFor Release: January 21, 2025Phone: (505) 285-4641 Stage 2 Fire Restrictions to be Implemented at El Morro National Monument As a result of the unusually dry conditions and high fire danger El Morro National Monument will implement Stage II Fire. Restrictions include no campfires or smoking in the park. […]
Continue reading2024 NM Wildland Urban Fire Summit
August 19, 2024 0 Comments
Register now for the 2024 NM Wildland Urban Fire Summit, Oct. 8-10, in Taos, NM! Join your peers, community leaders, fire service professionals, and federal, state, tribal, and local governments for this in person event. Local community members will share regional history and discuss living in and adapting to the Wildland Urban Interface. Welcome from […]
Continue readingPreventative Fire Measures Lifted at Carlsbad Caverns
July 9, 2024 0 Comments
Carlsbad Caverns National Park News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2024 Contact: Laura Steele, Chief Ranger, laura_steele@nps.gov Preventative Fire Measures Lifted at Carlsbad Caverns CARLSBAD, New Mexico—Effective immediately, all preventive fire measures at Carlsbad Caverns National Park have been lifted due to recent monsoon rain. This includes reinstating fire, charcoal, and propane grill use and smoking outside. These restrictions were put in place on May 23, 2024, due to […]
Continue readingSpring is a time for action: SW Wildfire Awareness Week is coming
March 12, 2024 0 Comments
With the weather warming, the start of spring winds, and Southwest Wildfire Awareness Week at the end of the month, now is the time for residents of the southwest to take proactive steps against destructive wildfire. From the desert to the bosque to the mountains, individuals and communities shouldn’t feel helpless; they can learn how […]
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness Is Year-Round: Thank You First Responders!
August 31, 2023 0 Comments
Each year wildland firefighters rise to the challenge of protecting life, property, and natural and cultural resources. With Labor Day around the corner, we show appreciation and recognize the hard work and dedication of every wildland first responder, including the many volunteer fire departments around the state. Thank you also to the families and friends […]
Continue readingRegister Now for NM Wildland Urban Fire Summit!
August 28, 2023 0 Comments
Join us this year in Lincoln County for the Wildland Urban Fire Summit! Get more information and register. Oct. 11-13, 2023 in Ruidoso, NM. Summit highlights: WUFS is New Mexico’s leading event for wildfire preparedness and planning. Join your peers, community leaders, fire service professionals, and federal, state, tribal, and local governments for this in […]
Continue readingHappy 79th Birthday Smokey Bear!
August 9, 2023 0 Comments
Did you know – Smokey Bear was authorized by the US Forest Service on August 9, 1944, Explore Smokey’s History! as part of the effort to protect forests during WWII. About the Campaign In May 1950, a live bear cub was found right here in NM, on the Lincoln National Forest’s Capitan Cap Fire and […]
Continue readingBLM New Mexico implements fire restrictions at Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave NCA and Lincoln Tracts
June 26, 2023 0 Comments
Abundant dry fuels (grasses, shrubs, and trees) and a prolonged drought have prompted the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to implement fire restrictions on BLM lands at Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and around the community of Lincoln beginning June 27 at 8 a.m., until further notice. The purpose of this action is […]
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