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 […]
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Gila National Forest – East Centerfire Prescribed Burn (Quemado RD) postponed
April 8, 2019 
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The Gila NF, Quemado Ranger District will not conduct the previously announced prescribed burn in the area known as East Centerfire today, April 8. After reviewing conditions on the ground, including recent precipitation, and forecasted weather and winds, fire managers decided to postpone the burn. Fire managers will look for a window next week to […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on Alum Fire, April 6, 2019
April 6, 2019 0 Comments
The Alum Fire, which is burning on National Forest System Lands, within the boundaries of the Gila Wilderness. It is located just south of the Grapevine Campground, and west of NM Hwy 15. Helicopter survey has verified the fire at an estimated 10 acres and on both sides of the river. This fire is burning […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: Alum Fire
April 5, 2019 0 Comments
The Alum Fire, which is located on National Forest System lands, within the boundaries of the Gila Wilderness, is south of the Grapevine Campground and west of NM Hwy 15. This is approximately 5-10 acres, probably human-caused. Silver City Hotshots and Type 2helicopter have been ordered and will arrive in the a.m. An initial attack […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: East Centerfire Prescribed Burn Planned on Quemado RD
April 4, 2019 0 Comments
Forest Order 06-19-003_Exhibit A (Map)FreemanUnit_VicinityMap for NRForest Order 06-19-003_EastCenterfireRxBurn Quemado, NM, April 4, 2019—For Immediate Release. The Gila National Forest, Quemado Ranger District plans to conduct a broadcast burn starting the week of April 8, weather dependent. The project plan is for 4,100 acres in the East Centerfire Unit, which is adjacent to Upper Cottonwood […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest, Lewis Prescribed Burn
April 1, 2019 0 Comments
The Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District will continue with ignition today on the Lewis Prescribed fire as previously planned. The prescribed burn is located near the towns of Weed and Sacramento, NM approximately 1 mile southwest of Blue Water Ranch and north/northeast of Mike Jones Ranch. Smoke may impact various roads in the area and […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Lewis Prescribed Burn To Proceed Next Week
March 28, 2019 0 Comments
The Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District is planning to proceed with the Lewis Prescribed Burn early next week if conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality, wind direction and weather forecasts, remain favorable. The burn area is approximately 1,000 acres located 1 mile southwest of Blue Water Ranch and north/northeast of Mike Jones Ranch. […]
Continue readingGila NF: Collins Park Prescribed Burn
March 26, 2019 0 Comments
Shantie_Springs_RX MapLa Jolla_Rx Map The Gila National Forest is planning to conduct two prescribed burns (La Jolla and Shantie Springs) which includes approximately 6,000 acres which is located near Collins Park and the surrounding area, beginning today. Collins Park is located on Reserve Ranger District. Smoke and firefighter activity may impact FR 94, FR 28, […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: East Centerfire Prescribed Burn planned on Quemado Ranger District
March 8, 2019 0 Comments
Quemado, NM, March 8, 2019—For Immediate Release. The Gila National Forest, Quemado Ranger District plans to conduct a broadcast burn for late March – early April, weather dependent. The project plan is for 4,105 acres in the East Centerfire Unit, which is adjacent to Upper Cottonwood Canyon and Freeman Mountain, over a five-day period. The […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: L-T East Prescribed Burn Planned on Wilderness Ranger District
March 4, 2019 0 Comments
2019 L-T East Rx Vicinity Map Mimbres, NM; March 4, 2019 – For Immediate Release – The Wilderness Ranger District will be conducting prescribed burning in the L-T East burn area. The planned dates to start are mid-to-late April, weather dependent. This project is funded by the New Mexico Department of Game & Fish, Big […]
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 readingLincoln National Forest Sacramento Ranger District to Burn Piles Feb. 19-20
February 19, 2019 0 Comments
Fire officials on the Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger will burn slash piles near Alamo Peak today and tomorrow, weather permitting. Fire managers will monitor conditions closely to ensure they fall within the ranges identified in the burn plan. Crews hope to consume 12 hand piles of mixed conifer located along Alamo Peak Road between […]
Continue readingGila NF: Reserve RD planning a prescribed burn near Collins Park
February 4, 2019 0 Comments
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 […]
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 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 […]
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