Reserve Ranger District planning a prescribed burn near Collins Park Reserve, NM, February 4, 2019—For Immediate Release. The Reserve Ranger District is planning on implementing two (2) prescribed fires (La Jolla and Shantie Springs) including approximately 6,000 acres which is located near Collins Park and surrounding area. The prescribed burns are tentatively scheduled for this […]
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UPDATE – Cibola NF & National Grasslands – Magdaelna Ranger District- Hop/Patterson Canyon Prescribed Fire will be implemented when conditons are favorable
January 29, 2019 
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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 readingLincoln National Forest – New Start – 1/21/2019, 16:25: Homestead Fire
January 21, 2019 0 Comments
Lincoln National Forest – New Start – Homestead Fire Jurisdiction: Smokey Bear Ranger District, Lincoln National Forest Date/Time Detected: 1/21/2019, 2:35pm Location: Near FS Road 120A. NE of Ruidoso, NM Firefighting Resources: Local, County and Forest Service resources are responding to the fire. Size: 15-20 Acres Cause: Unknown Initial Status: The Homestead Fire was reported around 2:35 […]
Continue readingGila NF: Silver City Ranger District Fire Personnel to conduct Pile Burning at Fort Bayard Administrative Site
November 30, 2018 0 Comments
Silver City, NM, November 30, 2018— Silver City Ranger District fire personnel will begin prescribed burning activity beginning the week of December 3, as weather conditions permit. The woody debris pile is located at the Ft. Bayard Administrative Site. The pile is the product of safety measures taken at the Administrative Site. Projected moisture may […]
Continue readingGila NF:Quemado Ranger District continuing prescribed burn operations near Armijo Springs
November 30, 2018 0 Comments
Quemado, NM, November 30, 2018—The Quemado Ranger District, Gila National Forest, plans to continue prescribed burning operations as conditions allow beginning the week of December 3. The area targeted for pile burning is west of the Armijo Springs Campground, located in Township 2 South Range 17 West Section 26. Approximately 18 mechanical piles remain with […]
Continue readingGila NF: Reserve Ranger District planning a prescribed burn near Rancho Grande/Five Bar Subdivision
November 19, 2018 0 Comments
Reserve, NM, November 19, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Reserve Ranger District, Gila National Forest is planning on igniting 1,000 acres broadcast burning located around the Reserve Airstrip and adjacent to Rancho Grande Subdivision. The prescribed burn is tentatively scheduled for the week of November 26, when desired weather and fire conditions permit. The project should […]
Continue readingGila NF: Pile Burning Planned for Wilderness RD
November 2, 2018 0 Comments
Mimbres, NM, November 2, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Wilderness Ranger District is planning to burn piles through the remainder of the fall and winter 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 […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Quemado RD continues prescribed burning on Slaughter Mesa
October 29, 2018 0 Comments
The Quemado Ranger District, Gila National Forest, is looking to burn in the area of Dead Horse Canyon on Slaughter Mesa. This area is located approximately 15 miles southeast of Quemado near Mangas Valley. This burn should be approximately 160 acres. Prescribed fires only take place as long as weather, fuel conditions, and smoke dispersal […]
Continue readingCanjilon Wildland Urban Interface Prescribed Burn – Montoya and Las Joyas Piles
October 25, 2018 0 Comments
Canjilon Wildland Urban Interface Prescribed Burn – Montoya and Las Joyas Piles Taos, NM (October 25, 2018) – For Immediate Release. Fire managers on the Canjilon Ranger District of the Carson National Forest have announced locations where they plan to conduct prescribed pile burns between October 29, 2018 and November 23, 2018. Implementation of pile […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: Quemado RD planning prescribed burn in Armijo Springs
October 17, 2018 0 Comments
Map_Armijo Springs Rx Quemado, NM, October 17, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Quemado Ranger District, Gila National Forest plans to begin prescribed burning operations starting the week of October 22. Based on weather conditions prescribed burning could continue thru the end of October. The area targeted for pile burning is in the area known as Armijo […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: Quemado RD to resume pile and slash burning
October 12, 2018 0 Comments
DeadHorseGNFMapDeadHorseSiteMap The Quemado Ranger District plans to resume pile and slash burning in the Dead Horse Canyon area the week of October 15-18. Cooler temperatures and forecasted moisture make ideal conditions for pile burning. Approximately 200 acres are targeted for treatment. The plan is to treat the piles directly southeast of FR 4017L. The remainder […]
Continue readingGila NF: Wilderness Ranger District hosting open house on Elk Pasture Prescribed Burn
October 9, 2018 0 Comments
Mimbres, NM, October 9, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District will be hosting an open house between 4:00 and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17. The purpose is to answer any questions and show maps with information about the Elk Pasture Prescribed Burn. The Elk Pasture project, which is planned for […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: Elk Pasture Prescribed Burn planned on Wilderness Ranger District
October 4, 2018 0 Comments
Mimbres, NM, October 4, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District plans to conduct a broadcast burn between October 22 and November 16. 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 readingGila National Forest – Two Prescribed Burns planned for Quemado Ranger District
September 27, 2018 0 Comments
20180926_Chimenea RX Burn Maps QRD 220180926_Freeman Mtn RX Burn Map QRD Quemado, NM, September 27, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Quemado Ranger District, Gila National Forest is planning on igniting 5,200 acres broadcast burning starting in mid-October through early November. Two broadcast burns are planned; Chimenea Springs and Freeman Mountain. The Chimenea Springs prescribed burn is […]
Continue readingGila NF – Reserve Ranger District planning a prescribed burn near Rancho Grande/Five Bar Subdivision
September 25, 2018 0 Comments
Reserve, NM, September 25, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Reserve Ranger District, Gila National Forest is planning on igniting 1,000 acres broadcast burning located around the Reserve Airstrip and adjacent to Rancho Grande Subdivision. The prescribed burn is tentatively scheduled for this fall/winter, as early as October, when desired weather and fire conditions permit. The project […]
Continue readingFinal Update – Noland Fire – September 30, 2018
September 20, 2018 0 Comments
Acres: ~355 Start Date: September 7, 2018 Cause: Lightning Location: 4 miles West of Saddle Mountain, Gila NF Fuels: Timber (litter, grass and understory) Total Personnel: 4 Containment: 90% General Information: The Noland Fire was discovered on September 7 burning in timber and grass at approximately 3 acres. Fire […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on Noland Fire – September 15, 2018
September 15, 2018 0 Comments
Acres: ~355 Start Date: September 7, 2018 Cause: Lightning Location: 4 miles West of Saddle Mountain, Gila NF Fuels: Timber (litter, grass and understory) Total Personnel: 38 General Information: The Noland Fire was discovered on September 7 burning in timber and grass at approximately 3 acres. Fire Operations: There […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Noland Fire
September 13, 2018 0 Comments
20180913_Map-Noland_Fire Acres: ~100 Start Date: September 7, 2018 Cause: Lightning Location: 4 miles West of Saddle Mountain, Gila NF Fuels: Timber (litter, grass and understory) Total Personnel: 48 General Information: The Noland Fire was discovered on September 7 burning in timber and grass at approximately 3 acres. Fire Operations: […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: Silver City Ranger District planning Prescribed Burns
September 7, 2018 0 Comments
Silver City, NM, September 7, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Silver City Ranger District, Gila National Forest plans to begin prescribed burning operations between October and February 2019, based on weather conditions. The area being targeted for prescribed fire treatment this fall is an area known as the Jaybird Unit. This site is located approximately 12 […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Quemado Ranger District planning Prescribed Burns
September 6, 2018 0 Comments
Quemado, NM, September 6, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Quemado Ranger District, Gila National Forest plans to begin prescribed burning operations starting the week of September 10. Based on weather conditions prescribed burning could continue thru the end of September. Two areas have been targeted for prescribed fire. The first is the Baca Slash Pit located […]
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