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Southwest Wildfire Awareness Week, March 29 – April 4, 2020
March 27, 2020 
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The federal, state, and tribal partners of the Southwest Wildland Fire Prevention and Information Committee invite you to join us in promoting Southwest Wildfire Awareness Week, March 29 – April 4, 2020. This year’s theme is “When wildfire strikes will you be ready?” The messaging of the week provides actions individuals can take to prevent […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: Glenwood Ranger District planning to burn piles at Cedar Breaks
January 22, 2020 0 Comments
Glenwood, NM, January 22, 2020 — The Glenwood Ranger District, Gila National Forest will be burning 33 acres of piles at Cedar Breaks, weather and resources permitting. Implementation may occur as early as Monday, January 27 or as late as March 2020. The project location is: Cedar Breaks: US Hwy 180, County 36, Approximately 7 […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: Glenwood Ranger District Planning Slash Pile Burn
January 22, 2020 0 Comments
Glenwood, NM, January 22, 2020— The Gila National Forest, Glenwood Ranger District will be burning the Glenwood Slash Pile, weather and resources permitting. Implementation may occur as early as Monday, January 27. It is anticipated that this community slash pit could be ignited three to six times per year depending on fuel accumulations. Post ignition […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest-Smokey Bear Ranger District: Perk Prescribed Burn 1/16/20
January 15, 2020 0 Comments
Update: 1/16/20: Crews will be burning again today. See the initial post below for complete information. Initial Post: 1/15/20-Fire managers on the Smokey Bear Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest are conducting the Perk Prescribed Burn today. Smoke may be visible from Ruidoso, Alto, Bonito, Ruidoso Downs, Hwy 48, Hwy 37, Hwy 70 […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest-1/8/20-Prescribed Burn on Smokey Bear District
January 8, 2020 0 Comments
Fire managers on the Smokey Bear Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest are conducting the Perk Prescribed Burn today. The prescribed burn is located near the Cedar Creek Trail system (aka Trail 92) which is 3-4 miles from Ruidoso. Smoke may be visible from Ruidoso, Alto, Bonito, Ruidoso Downs, Hwy 48, Hwy 37, Hwy […]
Continue readingGila NF: Pile Burning to begin on Reserve Ranger District
January 7, 2020 0 Comments
January 7, 2020 — Fire managers on the Reserve Ranger District may begin pile burning later this week, beginning with Black Deer/Six Shooter Piles up Forest Road 141 (Tractor Piles). Winter is an optimal time to burn slash piles because the snow on the ground keeps the fire from spreading to adjacent vegetation. The area […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest: Smokey Bear District Prescribe Burning Today in the Gavilan Area
December 10, 2019 0 Comments
The Smokey Bear Ranger District on the Lincoln National Forest will burn piles using prescribed fire in the Gavilan area beginning, today, December 10, 2019 through the winter, as conditions allow. Smoke will be visible from Ruidoso and surrounding communities. Treatments in the wildland urban interface have been ongoing since 2000. These have mostly consisted […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: Pile burning planned for Reserve Ranger District
December 2, 2019 0 Comments
Reserve, NM, December 2, 2019 – The Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District plans district-wide pile burns, weather, and fire conditions permitting. With the arrival of winter moisture, the Reserve Ranger 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 reading Smokey Bear LIVE from Capitan, NM! November 7
November 5, 2019 0 Comments
This Thursday, November 7, at 11 a.m. Mountain Time, join Smokey Bear for a live webcast from Capitan, NM, near where he was found as an injured cub and returned to be buried many years later! This is a free event! Register now at http://www.SmokeyBearLIVE.org. You can submit questions and participate in this interactive program […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: Silver City Ranger District Planning Fall Vegetation Treatment
November 4, 2019 0 Comments
Silver City, NM, November 4, 2019–The Silver City Ranger District is planning a vegetation treatment this fall to reduce hazardous fuels conditions, protect private property, and improve wildlife habitat. The Jaybird Prescribed Fire is planned for mid-November or early December depending on appropriate weather conditions. This 2,400-acre prescribed fire lies to the north of the […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands – Magdalena Ranger District Plan Baney Prescribed Burn Beginning 11/04/2019
October 31, 2019 0 Comments
Magdalena, N.M., October 31, 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 on Monday, November 4 – Friday, November 8, 2019 depending on weather and vegetation conditions. Up to 1,200 acres will […]
Continue readingKeep Fall Season Wildfire Safety in Mind, Oct. 7, 2019
October 7, 2019 0 Comments
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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Gila NF: Apache Fire – Final Update
September 19, 2019 0 Comments
Location: The southwest slope of Apache Mountain, on National Forest System Lands, Quemado Ranger District, Gila National Forest, Catron County, NM Incident Start Date: September 4, 2019 Size: 180 acres Cause: Lightning Percent Contained: 0 IC: J. Gutierrez, ICT5 Summary: The Apache Fire was reported on Wednesday, September 4. It is located on the southwest […]
Continue readingGila NF: Silver City RD Planning Fall Vegetation Work
September 16, 2019 0 Comments
Silver City, NM, September 16, 2019 — The Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District has several vegetation projects planned for the fall and winter months. These projects are related to hazardous fuels reduction, wildlife habitat improvement, watershed function enhancement, and wildland-urban interface treatment. The Jaybird Prescribed Fire is planned for the first available weather […]
Continue readingGila NF: Apache Fire – Update for September 12, 2019
September 12, 2019 0 Comments
Location: The southwest slope of Apache Mountain, on National Forest System Lands, Quemado Ranger District, Gila National Forest, Catron County, NM Incident Start Date: September 4, 2019 Size: 163 acres Cause: Lightning Percent Contained: 0 IC: Gabe Castanon, ICT4 Summary: The Apache Fire was reported on Wednesday, September 4. It is located on the southwest slope […]
Continue readingCibola NF & NG – Magdalena Ranger District Planning Baney Prescribed Burn
September 12, 2019 0 Comments
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 readingGila NF – Apache Fire – Update for September 10, 2019
September 10, 2019 0 Comments
Location: The southwest slope of Apache Mountain, on National Forest System Lands, Quemado Ranger District, Gila National Forest, Catron County, NM Incident Start Date: September 4, 2019 Size: ~150-160 acres Cause: Lightning Percent Contained: 0 IC: Gabe Castanon, ICT4 Summary: The Apache Fire was reported on Wednesday, September 4. It is located on the southwest […]
Continue readingGila NF: Apache Fire, Update for September 7
September 7, 2019 0 Comments
Location: The southwest slope of Apache Mountain, on National Forest System Lands, Quemado Ranger District, Gila National Forest, Catron County, NM Incident Start Date: September 4, 2019 Size: ~150-160 acres Cause: Lightning Percent Contained: 0 IC: Gabe Castanon, ICT4 Summary: The Apache Fire was reported on Wednesday, September 4. It is located on the southwest […]
Continue readingGila NF: Cox Fire, Update for September 7
September 7, 2019 0 Comments
Location: Turkey Run drainage, south of Burnt Cabin Flat and NM State Hwy. 59, on National Forest System Lands, Black Range Ranger District, Gila National Forest, Sierra County, NM Incident Start Date: August 27, 2019 Size: 61 acres Cause: Lightning Percent Contained: 0 […]
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