RUIDOSO, NM, September 29, 2016. Residents adjacent to the Lincoln National Forest in the Ruidoso area may hear the sound of chainsaws running during daytime hours and may see crews entering and leaving thinning projects via access points in and near the community. Work will begin on the Gavilan Forest Restoration and Rio Ruidoso Watershed […]
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Prescribed fire activities to resume on Lincoln National Forest’s Sacramento Ranger District
September 30, 2016 
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Alamogordo, Cloudcroft, NM – September 30, 2016 – Fire officials on the Lincoln National Forest’s Sacramento District plan to take advantage of favorable weather and burning conditions during the upcoming fall and winter months. District personnel will focus on multiple projects that include pile and broadcast burning. These prescribed fire projects are located at various […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – 9/20/16 7:30 pm Prescribed Fire Update – Ignitions completed on Coe Rx
September 20, 2016 0 Comments
Prescribed Fire operations continue on the Smokey Bear Ranger District: Coe Prescribed Fire project: 114 acres of scattered juniper slash located along Forest Roads 443 and 443A, 1 mile South of Highway 70 and Glencoe, NM. Planned dates for ignition operations are 9/20 through 9/22. 9/20/16 7:30 pm Prescribed Fire Update: Firefighters completed ignitions on the Coe Prescribed Fire […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – 7/24/16 – 7 pm Prescribed Fire Update – West Mountain – No ignitions planned for this week
July 24, 2016 0 Comments
7/24/16 – 7:00 pm – Prescribed Fire Update: Firefighters successfully treated an additional 20 acres today, however, ignitions on the West Mountain project will temporarily be postponed. No further ignitions are planned for this week. The project will be patrolled and monitored over the next few days. Today, firefighting resources that were assigned to the […]
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 – 7/14/2016
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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 […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/13/2016
July 13, 2016 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 […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands – Puertecito Fire Update
July 12, 2016 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 […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – Puertecito Fire Update
July 8, 2016 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 […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – Weekly North Fire Update Acreage Remains at 42,102 Acres
July 7, 2016 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 […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – Final North Fire Update Acreage Remains at 42,102 Acres
July 2, 2016 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 […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – Afternoon Precipitation Holds North Fire at 42,102 Acres
July 1, 2016 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, […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – No New Growth on the North Fire
June 30, 2016 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; June 30, 2016 – The North Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District remains at 42,102 acres; at 69% 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 […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – North Fire Acreage Remains at 42,102 Acres
June 29, 2016 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; June 29, 2016 – The North Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District remains at 42,102 acres; at 69% 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. […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – 06/28/16 6:00 pm Prescribed Fire Update
June 28, 2016 0 Comments
PRESCRIBED FIRE UPDATE, June 28, 2016 6:00 pm: Firefighters successfully treated 5 acres today. They will temporarily suspend further ignition operations until AFTER the Fourth of July holiday. Their accomplishment today brings the total number of acres treated to 10. They will continue to burn piles when burning conditions are favorable and firefighting resources are available. PRESCRIBED FIRE UPDATE, […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – The North Fire Remains at 42,102 Acres
June 28, 2016 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; June 28, 2016 – The North fire on the Magdalena Ranger District remains at 42,102 acres; at 69% 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 […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – The North Fire Increases to 42,102 Acres
June 27, 2016 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; June 27, 2016 – The North fire on the Magdalena Ranger District increased in size to 42,102 acres; at 69% containment. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. It continues to be actively managed for multiple resource benefits. Yesterday crews […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – The North Fire Increases to 42,107 Acres
June 26, 2016 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; June 26, 2016 – The North fire on the Magdalena Ranger District increased in size to 42,107 acres; at 69% containment. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. It continues to be actively managed for multiple resource benefits. […]
Continue readingLINCOLN NATIONAL FOREST – 6/26/16 6 pm – Prescribed Fire Update
June 26, 2016 0 Comments
PRESCRIBED FIRE UPDATE, June 26, 2016 6:00 pm: Firefighters ceased ignitions early this afternoon and continued with patrolling and monitoring efforts within the project area. They were successful in treating an additional 2 acres in the Cox Canyon prescribed fire project area. All operations went well today. They will continue to assess weather and fuel conditions so that they can […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – The North Fire Remains at 36,302 Acres
June 25, 2016 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; June 25, 2016 – The North fire on the Magdalena Ranger District remains at 36,302 acres; at 48% containment. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. It continues to be actively managed for multiple resource benefits. Yesterday morning aerial ignitions […]
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