Magdalena, NM; April 18, 2018 – For Immediate Release. Fire danger has increased to High across the Magdalena Ranger District, due to the recent hot and dry weather patterns across the region. In response to the current conditions, fire managers will enact Stage I fire restrictions beginning Wednesday, April 18, 2018 for the Magdalena Mountain […]
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Lincoln National Forest – FINAL UPDATE for the Russia Fire (located about 6 miles south of Cloudcroft)
April 18, 2018 
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FINAL FIRE UPDATE – 04/18/18 4:00 pm – Firefighters held the Russia Fire and declared it 100% contained at 1:00 pm today (4/18/18). The final size of the fire was one-quarter of an acre. THIS WILL BE THE FINAL UPDATE FOR THE RUSSIA FIRE UNLESS THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE TO REPORT. Regarding smoke, in the […]
Continue readingScout Fire – FINAL UPDATE – 4/17/18 – 10:00 AM Update
April 17, 2018 0 Comments
SCOUT FIRE UPDATE – 4/17/18 10:00 am – The Scout Fire is now 75% contained at 16 acres. The change in the number of acres (from what was originally reported) is due to more accurate mapping. Firefighters will continue to work towards full containment and will also patrol the area over the next few days. The […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on L-T West Prescribed Burn
April 16, 2018 0 Comments
Mimbres, NM, April 16, 2018—For Immediate Release. The L-T West Prescribed Burn, on the Wilderness Ranger District, is staffed and in a monitor/patrol status. Currently, no further firing ignitions are planned. Winds are variable, and the edges around the 17 mile perimeter are cooling. Turkey hunters are in the area and report that turkeys have […]
Continue readingUpdate on L-T West Prescribed Burn
April 11, 2018 0 Comments
Mimbres, NM, April 10, 2018—For Immediate Release. Fire crews have completed the black-lining operations on the L-T West Prescribed Burn. Approximately 2,000 acres have burned. Blacklining involves crews burning fuels adjacent to a control line before igniting a prescribed burn. This activity is done in heavy fuels to reduce heat on the crews and lessen […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest’s Fire Danger elevates to HIGH
April 4, 2018 0 Comments
ALAMOGORDO, RUIDOSO, CLOUDCROFT, CARLSBAD, NM – As temperatures increase and drying winds become a frequent, almost daily occurrence, the potential for wildland fire starts increases significantly. Based on current weather and fuel conditions, along with the increase in visitors and recreational activities on the Forest, the Fire Danger Rating will be elevated to HIGH, effective […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: L-T West Prescribed Burn Planned on Wilderness Ranger District
April 3, 2018 0 Comments
Mimbres, NM; April 6, 2018 – For Immediate Release – The Wilderness Ranger District will be conducting prescribed burning in the L-T West burn area. The planned dates to start is April 9, weather dependent. This project is funded by New Mexico Department of Game & Fish, Big Game Enhancement Program. The L-T West Rx […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District – Prescribed Fire Update for Perk Project – 4/1/18, 9:00 pm
April 1, 2018 0 Comments
Lincoln National Forest – Sacramento Ranger District – Perk Prescribed Fire project Learn more about how the US Forest Service uses prescribed fire to restore the forest environment: https://www.fs.fed.us/managing-land/fire/resilient-landscapes/prescribed-fire Prescribed Fire Update – 4/1/1 – 9:00 pm – Today firefighters treated 140 acres on the Perk Project with prescribed fire, bringing the total number of acres treated (to […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest News Release: Prescribed Fire Operations scheduled to resume on Guadalupe Ranger District
March 27, 2018 0 Comments
CARLSBAD and QUEEN, NM – March 27, 2018 – Fire managers on the Guadalupe District of the Lincoln National Forest hope to take advantage of favorable burning conditions over the next six weeks. Three prescribed fire projects are ready for the implementation phase, which includes ignitions. The primary objectives of these “burns” are to reduce […]
Continue readingMagdalena Ranger District Planning Gallinas Prescribed Burn
March 2, 2018 0 Comments
MAGDALENA, NM, March 1, 2018 – The Magdalena Ranger District is planning a prescribed burn to improve wildlife habitat and forest health. The Gallinas Prescribed Burn is expected to begin sometime this spring and continue for as long as weather and fuel moisture conditions are favorable. Up to 3,400 acres will be treated in the […]
Continue readingGlenwood Ranger District planning a pile burn
February 16, 2018 0 Comments
Glenwood, NM, February 16, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Glenwood Ranger District, Gila National Forest is planning to burn the Sheridan Slash Pile in the next two weeks dependent on weather conditions. This slash pile is located on the Sheridan Ridge Road (County Road CO54) approximately seven miles south of Glenwood. This burn will take one […]
Continue readingNew Fire Start – DARK Fire – Located 6 miles south of Cloudcroft, NM
January 19, 2018 0 Comments
New Fire Start – DARK Fire INITIAL FIRE UPDATE: 01/19/18/17 4:00 pm Jurisdiction: New Mexico State Forestry and/or Private AND Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District Incident Commander: USFS Date/Time Detected: 01/19/18 11:28 am Location: Approximately 6 miles south of Cloudcroft, NM. Fire started near Dark Canyon and Highway 130 Lat/Long: 32 deg, 54 min, 4.04 sec X […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Prescribed Fire Update for Smokey Bear Ranger District – 01/10/18, 9:00 am
January 9, 2018 0 Comments
Prescribed Fire Update: January 10, 2018 – NO IGNITIONS PLANNED FOR TODAY! Firefighters will be patrolling and monitoring the Grindstone Mesa prescribed fire project today. Today’s weather forecast calls for higher precipitation and increased humidity which would not allow for successful ignition operations. Firefighters will continue to evaluate weather conditions (on a daily basis) over […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: Update Eagle/Peak Fires on Reserve RD
October 27, 2017 0 Comments
Reserve, NM, October 27, 2017 – For Immediate Release. Fire personnel reported smoke on Friday, October 20; and is from lightning as a result of thunderstorms that passed through the Gila National Forest on Thursday, October 19. Eagle Fire – Located northwest of Eagle Peak Lookout and is at approximately 1acre and has merged with […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: Two Lightning Caused Fires on Reserve Ranger District
October 27, 2017 0 Comments
Reserve, NM, October 23, 2017 – For Immediate Release. Fire personnel reported smoke on Friday, October 20; and is from lightning as a result of thunderstorms that passed through the Gila National Forest on Thursday, October 19. Eagle Fire – Located northwest of Eagle Peak Lookout and is at approximately 1/10 acres. Peak Fire – […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: Redstone Prescribed Burn to begin October 30 on Silver City RD
October 27, 2017 0 Comments
Silver City, NM, October 26, 2017—For Immediate Release. The Silver City Ranger District, Gila National Forest is planning to do a 413 acre prescribed burn in the area known as Redstone. The project boundaries are: Forest Road 154 (Signal Peak Road) and Forest Road 4255 to the south; handline to the east; Forest Road 149 […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: Women in Wildland Fire boot camp will hold a Prescribed Burn as part of a training exercise
October 11, 2017 0 Comments
Truth or Consequences, NM, October 11, 2017—For Immediate Release. The Black Range Ranger District, Gila National Forest is sponsoring the Women in Wildland Fire boot camp and second weekend events will occur October 14-15. This boot camp offers a comprehensive introduction to wildland firefighting. The training for this upcoming weekend will include a prescribed burn […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Prescribed fire update – 7/23/17 4:00 pm – 170 acres treated today on Carissa project on Sacramento District
July 23, 2017 0 Comments
Prescribed Fire Update – 7/23/17 4:00 pm – Firefighters have completed ignition operations for today (7/23) on the Carissa project. They were able to treat 170 acres today (7/23). Prescribed Fire Update – 7/23/17 12:30 pm – Ignitions are underway on the Carissa prescribed fire project on the Sacramento District. Smoke may be visible as firefighters ignite slash piles. […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Guadalupe Ranger District – Rock Pile Fire – FINAL FIRE UPDATE 7/17/17 – 1:20 pm
July 17, 2017 0 Comments
Fire Name: Rock Pile Fire Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 07/12/17 4:00 pm Location: West of Big Canyon, 12 Miles from Queen, NM Lat/Long: Lat: 32°, 1′, 42.53″, Long: 104°, 45′, 59.77″ Legal Description: T26S, R21E, NWSW Sec 24 Firefighting Resources: 6 personnel, 1 Engine Values at Risk: None Hazards: Snags, […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Outlaw Fire
July 15, 2017 0 Comments
Location: West of U.S. Highway 180, Glenwood Ranger District, Gila National Forest. Legal description – T13S, R20W, Section 2. Start Date: July 15, 2017 Size: ~8 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Grasses and pinon juniper Resources: Monitoring. Containment: 0% Summary: The Outlaw Fire is burning on National Forest System Lands on the Glenwood Ranger District, Gila […]
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