Location: Approximately 1-mile northeast of Cub Mountain, near the West Fork of the Gila River, Wilderness Ranger District, Gila National Forest. Start Date: June 28, 2020 Cause: Lightning Size: ~2,232 acres Vegetation: grass, brush, and multiple snags Strategy/Summary: The Cub Fire is burning on National Forest System lands on the Wilderness Ranger District, Gila […]
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Cibola NF & National Grasslands – Vics Peak Fire Containment Increases
July 4, 2020 
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Magdalena, NM – For Immediate Release – The lightning-caused Vics Peak Fire, burning on the Magdalena Ranger District, Cibola National Forest since June 15, has grown to 11,713 acres, with 98 personnel assigned. A local district fire management team will begin today managing the Vics Peak Fire. The chance for moderate fire weather conditions will continue […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Fire Update – Tadpole Fire – July 4, 2020
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Location: 5 miles north of Pinos Altos, NM Size: ~ 11,159 acres Start Date: June 06, 2020 Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Trees and Brush Containment: 70% Strategy/Summary: The Tadpole Fire has not advanced in the last few days. Interior smokes are being monitored by fire crews. Crews continue to monitor fire lines and […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Fire Update – Cub Fire – July 1, 2020
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Location: Approximately 1-mile northeast of Cub Mountain, near the West Fork of the Gila River, Wilderness Ranger District, Gila National Forest.Start Date: June 28, 2020 Cause: Lightning Size: ~535 acresVegetation: grass, brush, and multiple snags Strategy/Summary: The Cub Fire is burning on National Forest System lands on the Wilderness Ranger District, Gila National Forest. The […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Fire Update – Tadpole Fire July 1, 2020
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Location: 5 miles north of Pinos Altos, NM Start Date: June 06, 2020 Cause: Lightning Size: ~ 11,159 acres Vegetation: Trees and Brush Containment: 70% Strategy/Summary: The southern end of the Tadpole Fire remains active with smoldering fire behavior. Fire crews are working in close coordination with a helicopter equipped with a bucket of […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Fire Update – Good Fire July 1, 2020
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Location: 1 1/2 miles Southwest of Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Start Date: June 28, 2020 Cause: Lightning Size: ~17,200acres Vegetation: Timber, Tall Grass, Brush Containment: 53% Strategy/Summary: This lightning-caused fire is burning on National Forest System lands in the Gila Wilderness. Fire crews are successfully working in coordination with a helicopter to construct hand line […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Fire Update Cub Fire July 1, 2020
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Location: Approximately 1-mile northeast of Cub Mountain, near the West Fork of the Gila River, Wilderness Ranger District, Gila National Forest. Start Date: June 28, 2020 Cause: Lightning Size: ~535 acres Vegetation: grass, brush, and multiple snags Strategy/Summary: The Cub Fire is burning on National Forest System lands on the Wilderness Ranger District, Gila […]
Continue reading Observe Firework Restrictions to Prevent Wildfires
June 29, 2020 0 Comments
As you celebrate this Independence Day, remember that fireworks are prohibited on all federal lands and many other jurisdictions in New Mexico. Check with your local fire department and at firerestrictions.us/nm. With the dry conditions we’re experiencing, it only takes one spark for the entire holiday to go up in smoke! #PreventWildfires #NMFire #RecreateResponsibly
Continue readingWinsor Ridge Fire Update
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June 29, 2020 Start date: June 26, 2020 Cause: Under investigation Size: 2.3 acres Location: Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) approximately 1.7 miles from the Winsor Ridge Trailhead at Cowles and approximately 20 miles north of Pecos Containment: 100% Fuels: Heavy fuels with a high concentration of dead and […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – New Fire – Cub Fire – June 28, 2020
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Cub Fire Update Silver City, NM, June 28, 2020 Start Date: 6/28 Cause: Lightning Size: Approx. 15 acres Strategy: Full suppression- utilizing confine/contain tactics Location: Wilderness District, Gila Wilderness, Approx. 1 mile NE of Cub Mountain, west fork of the Gila River Fuels: Burning in grass, brush, and multiple snags- within Whitewater-Baldy fire scar Summary: […]
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June 28, 2020, 1:30 P.M. Start date: June 26, 2020 Cause: Under investigation Size: 2.3 acres Location: Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) approximately 1.7 miles from the Winsor Ridge Trailhead at Cowles and approximately 20 miles north of Pecos Containment: 100% Fuels: Heavy fuels with a high concentration of […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on Tadpole Fire for June 28, 2020
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TADPOLE FIRE Location: 12 miles north of Silver City Start Date: June 6, 2020 Cause: Lightning Total Personnel: 52 Containment: 50% Size: 11,159 acres Vegetation: Timber with grass understory, brush, and chaparral Incident Commander: Robbie Gallardo ICT3 SUMMARY: The Tadpole Fire, was ignited by lightning and reported on June 6. The […]
Continue reading Crews Prepare for Critical Fire Weather Expected Monday on Vics Peak Fire
June 28, 2020 1 Comment
Magdalena, NM – For Immediate Release – The lightning-caused Vics Peak Fire, burning on the Magdalena Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest since June 15, has grown to 8,886 acres, with 194 personnel assigned. Ground resources continue to hold and improve containment lines with help from aerial operations as weather allows. Today, air operations […]
Continue reading SFNF Issues Closure Order for Winsor Ridge Fire
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SANTA FE, NM – June 28, 2020 – The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) today issued a closure order for recreation sites, Forest Service roads and trails, and areas within the Pecos Wilderness impacted by the Winsor Ridge Fire. The closure order protects public health and safety during fire operations. The closure order is in […]
Continue readingWinsor Ridge Fire on the Santa Fe National Forest
June 27, 2020 0 Comments
June 27, 2020, 1:30 P.M. Start date: June 26, 2020 Cause: Under investigation Size: Approximately 2 acres Location: Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District on the Santa Fe National Forest approximately 1.7 miles from the Winsor Ridge Trailhead at Cowles and approximately 20 miles north of Pecos Containment: 0% Fuels: Heavy fuels with a high concentration of […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on Tadpole Fire for June 27, 2020
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Location: 12 miles north of Silver City Start Date: June 6, 2020 Containment: 50% Size: 11,146 acres Cause: Lightning Total Personnel: 88 Vegetation: Timber with grass understory, brush, and chaparral Incident Commander: Marcus Cornwell, ICT3 SUMMARY: The Tadpole Fire, was ignited by lightning and reported on June 6. The fire increased […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on Good Fire for June 26, 2020
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Location: between Blood Canyon and Brushy Mountain, Wilderness Ranger District, Gila National ForestStart Date: June 6, 2020 Size: ~ 14,100 acres Cause: LightningVegetation: Pinyon Juniper Containment: 39%Current Information: This lightning-caused fire is burning on National Forest System lands in the Gila Wilderness. Wind and heat have caused the fire to grow. There is minimal fire […]
Continue reading Red Canyon Roads Provide Opportunity for Northern Containment of Vics Peak Fire
June 25, 2020 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM – For Immediate Release – The lightning-caused Vics Peak Fire, burning on the Magdalena Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest since June 15, has grown to an estimated 6,912 acres, with 158 personnel assigned. The containment line south of the fire along Forest Road 225 continues to hold. Today, firefighters will work […]
Continue reading Suppression Strategy on Vics Peak Fire Focused on Safety
June 24, 2020 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM – For Immediate Release – The lightning-caused Vics Peak Fire, burning on the Magdalena Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest since June 15, has grown to an estimated 6,729 acres, with 121 personnel assigned. The slight decrease in acreage from yesterday is due to improved mapping. Yesterday, the fire received gusty winds […]
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