As the fall season begins, land managers would like to remind the public to practice wildfire safety while enjoying the outdoors. Federal and state wildfire cooperators in New Mexico urge caution for those participating in hunting and other outdoor activities to go prepared to avoid sparking a fire. Just one small spark or heat from […]
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Cibola NF & NG – Magdalena Ranger District Planning Baney Prescribed Burn
September 12, 2019 
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Magdalena, N.M., September 12, 2019 – The Cibola National Forest, Magdalena Ranger District is planning a prescribed burn to help improve wildlife habitat and forest health. The Baney Prescribed Fire Project is expected to begin this fall and continue until completed, depending on weather and vegetation conditions. Up to 2,500 acres will be treated in […]
Continue readingBlue Mountain Fire – Magdalena Ranger District, Cibola NF – 8/27/2019
August 27, 2019 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; August 27, 2019 – For Immediate Release. The Blue Mountain Fire, located approximately 3 ½ miles northwest of Blue Mountain in the San Mateo Mountains, on the Magdalena Ranger District, is a lightning caused fire that began Sunday, August 25, 2019 and has increased to 42 acres in size. A course of action […]
Continue readingBLM plans prescribed fire in Cibola County
August 20, 2019 0 Comments
Beginning Aug. 21–Sept. 30, the Bureau of Land Management Rio Puerco Field Office plans to conduct a prescribed burn on approximately 1,800 acres within the El Malpais National Conservation Area (NCA), weather permitting. Fire managers estimate it will take several periods of approximately two to four days to complete the project, although smoke may be […]
Continue readingCibola National Forest & National Grasslands – Roberts Fire Received Rain on the Magdalena Ranger District
July 17, 2019 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; July 17, 2019 – The Roberts Fire, in the Apache Kid Wilderness in the San Mateo Mountains, located on the Magdalena Ranger District, is a lightning caused fire that began July 13, 2019. The fire size remained at 600 acres due to precipitation received over the fire perimeter. There are with approximately 193 […]
Continue readingCibola National Forest & National Grasslands – Roberts Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District
July 14, 2019 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; July 14, 2019 – For Immediate Release. The Roberts Fire, in the Apache Kid Wilderness in the San Mateo Mountains, located on the Magdalena Ranger District, is a lightning caused fire that began July 13, 2019. The fire has grown to an estimated 500 acres with approximately 100 personnel assigned. Resources include one […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands – Magdalena Ranger District Plans Durfee-Bolander Prescribed Burn
June 19, 2019 0 Comments
MAGDALENA, NM, June 19, 2019– Fire managers from Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands are planning to conduct the Durfee-Bolander prescribed burn on the Magdalena Ranger District to begin on June 22, 2019 in the San Mateo Mountains, as conditions and favorable weather permit. Aerial and hand ignition will be used to treat up to […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands – Magdalena Ranger District Postpone Baney Prescribed Burn
May 19, 2019 0 Comments
MAGDALENA, NM, May 19, 2019– Fire managers from Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands are postponing the Baney prescribed burn on the Magdalena Ranger District originally planned for this week, due to forecasted winds over the burn perimeter later today through the first of the week. Fire managers will look to reschedule the 5,000 acre […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands – Magdalena Ranger District Plan Baney Prescribed Burn
May 15, 2019 0 Comments
MAGDALENA, NM, May 15, 2019– Fire managers from Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands are planning to conduct the Baney prescribed burn on the Magdalena Ranger District to begin on May 18 – 25, 2019 in the San Mateo Mountains, as conditions and favorable weather permit. Aerial and hand ignition will be used to treat […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands – Magdalena Ranger District Plan Baney Prescribed Burn this spring.
April 9, 2019 0 Comments
MAGDALENA, NM, April 9, 2019– Fire managers from Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands are planning to conduct the Baney prescribed burn on the Magdalena Ranger District this spring in the San Mateo Mountains. Aerial and hand ignition will be used to treat up to 5,000 acres in the project area, located on the northwest […]
Continue readingDripping Springs Prescribed Fire Update 3/5/19 11:20 AM – Test Fire successful, firefighters are proceeding with ignitions
March 5, 2019 0 Comments
The fire suppression effort is ongoing as 13 firefighters are winding down fire operations on the 50-acre Baylor Canyon Fire, which is 75% contained. UPDATE: 3/5/19 11:20 AM – The TEST FIRE on the Dripping Springs Prescribed Fire was successful! Firefighters are proceeding with ignitions. Update from the prescribed fire (at 1:00 PM) is […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands – Magdalena Ranger District – Hop/Patterson Canyon Prescribed Fire begins February 20, 2019
February 19, 2019 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM, February 19, 2019 – Fire Managers at Cibola National Forest will begin a prescribed fire on the Magdalena Ranger District tomorrow, February 20, 2019. This planned ignition will be conducted under specific conditions to restore the fire dependent ecosystem. This pile burn will promote forest health in many ways by reducing forest fuels, […]
Continue readingUPDATE – Cibola NF & National Grasslands – Magdaelna Ranger District- Hop/Patterson Canyon Prescribed Fire will be implemented when conditons are favorable
January 29, 2019 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM, January 29, 2019 – Fire Managers at Cibola National Forest will execute several prescribed fires on the Magdalena Ranger District this winter. These planned ignitions are conducted under specific conditions to restore fire dependent ecosystems. They promote forest health in many ways by reducing forest fuels, recycling nutrients, and increasing habitat diversity. They […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Elk Pasture Prescribed Burn planned on Wilderness Ranger District
August 21, 2018 0 Comments
Mimbres, NM, August 21, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District plans to conduct a broadcast burn between October 2018 and March 2019. The project is the Elks Pasture Unit, which is planned for 320 acres and is located south of NM Highway 35, west of Camp Thunderbird; west of the private […]
Continue readingCibola National Forest & National Grasslands – Deep Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District – 7/28/2018
July 28, 2018 0 Comments
MAGDALENA, NM, July 28, 2018 – The Deep Fire, located in the San Mateo Mountains on the Magdalena Ranger District, was first reported on Friday, July 27, 2018. The lightning caused fire is located in steep, rugged terrain between Deep Canyon and Cold Springs Canyon, approximately 1 mile east of the Apache Kid Wilderness and […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Pile burning planned for Quemado Ranger District
July 16, 2018 0 Comments
Quemado, NM, July 16, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Gila National Forest, Quemado Ranger District plans district-wide pile burns, weather and fire conditions permitting. With the onset of monsoon season, the Quemado District is preparing to burn piles at various district locations. These areas will be signed and posted for public awareness. The pile burns are […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Pile burning Planned on Wilderness Ranger District
July 13, 2018 0 Comments
Mimbres, NM, July 12, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Wilderness Ranger District is planning to burn piles through the summer as weather conditions permit. The plans for the Wilderness RD pile burns include the following locations: Off Hwy 35, and Elkhorn Road, behind Desert West Auction Lake Roberts off Forest Drive and FSR 4206M Off Hwy […]
Continue readingGila National Forest-Pile burning planned on Reserve Ranger District
July 13, 2018 0 Comments
Reserve, NM, July 13, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District plans district-wide pile burns, weather and fire conditions permitting. With the onset of monsoon season, the Reserve District is preparing to burn piles at various district locations. These areas will be signed and posted for public awareness. The pile burns are […]
Continue readingKnow Before You Go
June 28, 2018 0 Comments
Know before you go. Check with your local ranger station for current conditions. New Mexico Fire Information http://NMFireInfo.com https://facebook.com/NMFireInfo https://twitter.com/nmfireinfo SW Fire Restrictions and Closures https://firerestrictions.us/nm/ SW Fire Restrictions and Closures Hotline: 1-877-864-6985 Frequently Asked Questions Outdoor Fire Safety Wildland Fire Map Resources including Wildland Fire Data in Google Earth Smoke Management & Wildland Fire […]
Continue readingThree Northern New Mexico National Parks To Increase Fire Restrictions
May 30, 2018 0 Comments
Los Alamos, NM – Due to the continued high risk of wildfire in the region, Bandelier National Monument, Pecos National Historical Park, and Valles Caldera National Preserve will implement public closures to all backcountry areas of the parks on Friday, June 1, 2018, at 12:01 AM, pursuant to Stage III fire restrictions. However, main public areas […]
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