Fire Update: The Cooks Peak Fire is expected to be 100% contained by this evening, Friday, May 13. The Type 3 Incident Management Team that has been managing the fire will transition to a local Type 4 organization. Most resources will be demobilized following this week’s wind events but approximately 20 firefighters will continue to […]
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Cooks Peak Fire Update Wednesday, May 11, 2022
May 11, 2022 
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Fire Update: A Red Flag Warning is forecasted today until 9pm and Thursday from 9am-8pm. Afternoon winds are expected to be 20-35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Thursday, humidity is forecasted to be in the single digits and winds 15-30mph with gusts around 40mph. Despite the strong winds and dry conditions, Cooks Peak […]
Continue readingStage II Fire Restrictions begin in Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
May 11, 2022 0 Comments
Date: April 29, 2022Contact: Norma Pineda, 505-847-2585 x.221As a result of the extreme fire danger at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, Stage II Fire Restrictions are being implemented. Restrictions include no campfires nor smoking outdoors in the park. These restrictions will be in effect starting at 8:00 am on Friday, April 29, 2022 and will […]
Continue readingBLM Taos increases fire restrictions to include limits on target shooting-5/11/22
May 10, 2022 0 Comments
Due to increased fire danger and prolonged drought, the BLM has updated Fire Prevention Order # NMF00000-22-01 to state that, “Recreational target shooting within the BLM Taos Field Office boundary is permissible daily between sunrise and 11 a.m. Users shooting in the area must have a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher of not less than 8 ounces […]
Continue readingCritical Fire Weather in NM Expected May 6-10
May 5, 2022 0 Comments
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a warning of extreme fire conditions across NM. A relentless period of strong winds and dangerous fire weather will exacerbate the fire threat. Widespread critical to extreme fire weather is likely on Saturday and Sunday, and possibly through Wednesday. Residents should remain on high alert to prevent […]
Continue readingNational Park Service announces Stage II Fire Restrictions beginning May 4, 2022 for El Malpais and El Morro National Monuments
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May 4, 2022 Contact: Lisa Dittman, 505-285-4641 ext. 218, lisa_dittman@nps.gov Grants, NM – As a result of the extreme fire danger, Stage II Fire Restrictions are being implemented in El Malpais and El Morro National Monuments. Stage II restrictions include no campfires or smoking outdoors in the park. These restrictions are in effect beginning at […]
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness is Year-Round: Wildfire season is here. Pack a go bag and keep it near!
May 3, 2022 0 Comments
With the 2022 wildfire season off to an early start in New Mexico, it is vital to have an emergency kit and an evacuation plan in place for you and your family. The 2022 Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign provides monthly wildfire preparedness tasks that follow the changing seasons. The May message from a partnership […]
Continue readingBLM Las Cruces District implements fire restrictions across public lands-5/2/22
May 2, 2022 0 Comments
The Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District is implementing fire restrictions on May 2, 2022, to reduce the risk of wildfire on public lands in Doña Ana, Otero, Luna, Sierra, Grant and Hidalgo counties. When visiting public lands, visitors need to be aware of the prohibited acts in the fire restrictions, which will remain […]
Continue readingBLM Albuquerque District implements fire restrictions across public lands
April 29, 2022 0 Comments
Due to high fire danger and prolonged drought, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is implementing fire restrictions on public lands in Bernalillo, Catron, Cibola, McKinley, Sandoval, Socorro, Torrance and Valencia Counties. The restrictions will go into effect on April 29, 2022, at 12 a.m. and will remain in effect until further notice. Building, maintaining, attending, […]
Continue readingBLM Pecos District implements fire restrictions across public lands – 4/28/22 at 8am
April 28, 2022 0 Comments
Due to high fire danger and prolonged drought, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is implementing fire restrictions on public lands in Chaves, DeBaca, Eddy, Lea, Lincoln, Guadalupe, Quay and Roosevelt counties in southeast N.M. The restrictions will go into effect on April 28, 2022, at 8 a.m. and will remain in effect until further notice. […]
Continue readingCorrected: BLM Farmington and Taos implement fire restrictions across public lands
April 28, 2022 0 Comments
Additional information to a corrected release, using exact wording from prevention order follows but please refer to the order itself for all specifics. Due to increased fire danger and prolonged drought, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is implementing fire restrictions on public lands in Colfax, Harding, McKinley, Mora, Quay, Rio Arriba, San Juan, San […]
Continue readingBLM Farmington and Taos implement fire restrictions – 4/27/2022
April 27, 2022 0 Comments
Due to increased fire danger and prolonged drought, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is implementing fire restrictions on public lands in Colfax, Harding, McKinley, Mora, Quay, Rio Arriba, San Juan, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe, Taos, and Union counties. The restrictions are effective immediately and will remain in effect until further notice. Prohibited acts […]
Continue readingNational Park Service’s Pueblo Parks Group Implements Stage II Fire Restrictions
April 21, 2022 0 Comments
National Park Service News Release For Immediate Release: April 21, 2022 For further information contact: Bandelier – Joanie Budzileni, joanie_budzileni@nps.gov, 505-672-3861, x1501 Fort Union – BJ Cluff, bj_cluff @nps.gov, 505-425-8025 x226 Pecos – Becky Latanich, becky_latanich@nps.gov, 505-757-7210 Valles Caldera – David Krueger, david_krueger@nps.gov 505-412-0826 Los Alamos, Watrous, Pecos, Jemez Springs, New Mexico – Due to the increased risk of […]
Continue readingCarlsbad Caverns National Park Implements Additional Preventative Measures Due to Increasing Fire Danger
April 21, 2022 0 Comments
Carlsbad Caverns National Park News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2022 Contact: Laura Steele, Acting Chief Ranger, 575-236-1426, laura_steele@nps.gov Additional Preventative Measures Implemented Due to Increasing Fire Danger CARLSBAD, New Mexico—As a result of increasing fire danger at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, overnight camping is prohibited, permitting of overnight backcountry trips is suspended, and propane stoves are prohibited. The previously issued preventative […]
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness Is Year Round: Prepare for Flames and Sparks Before Wildfire Season
April 5, 2022 0 Comments
With wildfire season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to prepare your home and yard for wildfire. The 2022 Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign provides monthly wildfire preparedness tasks that follow the changing seasons. The April message from the Bureau of Land Management New Mexico, Fire Adapted New Mexico learning network (FACNM) […]
Continue readingSW Wildfire Awareness Week: Check local fire bans
April 2, 2022 0 Comments
Climate change & extreme drought equal a perfect recipe for wildfire. Prepare for outdoor activities by first checking with your local government & fire department for current fire restrictions. Additional info here: NMfireinfo.com/restrictions/ #PreventWildfires #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek
Continue readingSW Wildfire Awareness Week: Choose Safe Targets
April 1, 2022 0 Comments
Choose an area free of dry grass or brush to set up your target to avoid ignitions, especially if using steel targets or exploding targets. Exploding targets are prohibited on federal lands in NM and AZ. Wildfire Ignition from Exploding Targets #PreventWildfires #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek
Continue readingSW Wildfire Awareness Week: Target Shoot Safely!
April 1, 2022 0 Comments
Set your sights on safe target shooting! Some types of ammunition can cause wildfires. Rifle Bullet Ignition (firelab.org) #PreventWildfires #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek
Continue readingSW Wildfire Awareness Week: Prevent Campfire Escapes
March 30, 2022 0 Comments
Make it your goal to extinguish hot coals. If your campfire is too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave! Drown, stir and repeat until cold! Campfire Safety (NMFireInfo.com) and Smokey Bear (smokeybear.com). #PreventWildfires #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #SmokeyBear
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness is Year-Round: Prune Your Trees for Those Hotter Degrees!!
February 1, 2022 0 Comments
Recognizing that longer, more extreme fire seasons are likely to continue, preparing our homes, properties, and communities for wildfire is more important than ever. The 2022 Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign provides monthly wildfire preparedness tasks that follow the changing seasons. The February message from the Bureau of Land Management New Mexico, and partners at […]
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