Location: Uvas Mountains on BLM Land, approximately 11 miles SW of Hatch, NM and 18 miles N of Interstate 10 between Deming and Las Cruces, NM. Date detected: June 6, 2020 Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Grass, Brush, Pinon, Juniper Current size: 1,135 acres (increase of 5 acres from previous reports is due to more accurate mapping) […]
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Farm Camp Fire Update – Harding County – 06/10/20 – 10:40 a.m.
June 10, 2020 
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The Farm Camp Fire near Mosquero, NM in Harding County is currently 60% contained and estimated at 12,000 acres. All containment lines held overnight. Today (06/10), firefighters will work to complete closing the perimeter on the south and west sides of the fire. Winds have diminished to 15-20 miles per hour with temperatures in the mid […]
Continue readingBLM Las Cruces District – Uvas Fire – June 10th Morning Update
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Location: Uvas Mountains on BLM Land, approximately 11 miles SW of Hatch, NM and 18 miles N of Interstate 10 between Deming and Las Cruces, NM. Date detected: June 6, 2020 Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Grass, Brush, Pinon, Juniper Current size: Estimated 1,130 acres Percent contained: 30% Summary: The Uvas Fire was started by lightning from […]
Continue readingUpdate for Cañada Fire on the Carson National Forest, El Rito Ranger District
June 10, 2020 0 Comments
Location: Carson National Forest, El Rito Ranger District Size: 25 acres Cause: Lightning Date Detected: June 8, 2020 Evacuations: None Fuel Type: Ponderosa Pine, Dry Mixed Conifer, Dead and Down Logs Values at Risk: No known natural or cultural values at risk Containment: 50% Resources: 3 Engines, […]
Continue readingBLM Las Cruces District – Uvas Fire – June 9th Evening Update
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Location: Uvas Mountains on BLM Land, approximately 11 miles SW of Hatch, NM and 18 miles N of Interstate 10 between Deming and Las Cruces, NM. Date detected: June 6, 2020 Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Grass, Brush, Pinon, Juniper Current size: Estimated 1,130 acres Percent contained: 30% Summary: The Uvas Fire was started by lightning from […]
Continue readingCañada Fire on the Carson National Forest, El Rito Ranger District
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Location: Carson National Forest, El Rito Ranger District Size: 25 acres Cause: Unknown (under investigation) Date Detected: June 8, 2020 Evacuations: None Fuel Type: Ponderosa Pine, Dry Mixed Conifer, Dead and Down Logs Values at Risk: Values at risk currently being assessed Containment: 25% Resources: 3 Engines, 1 Dozer, 1 Type 2 Rappel Helicopter, Lolo Hotshots Total: 46 […]
Continue readingFarm Camp Fire Update – Harding County – 06/09/20 – 4:50 p.m.
June 9, 2020 0 Comments
Evacuations have been lifted for residents affected by the Farm Camp Fire near Mosquero, NM in Harding County. No structures are threatened at this time. One (1) unoccupied, abandoned home was lost in the fire on Sunday. The fire is currently 50% contained and estimated at 12,000 acres. Fire activity increased again today (06/09) due […]
Continue readingUpdate on Good and Turkey Fire for June 9, 2020, Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District
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Good Fire Location: in Blood Good Canyon, Wilderness Ranger District, Gila National Forest Start Date: June 6, 2020 Size: ~ 800 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Pinyon Juniper Resources: eight smokejumpers, one 20-person Interagency Hotshot Crew, and a seven-person Wilderness District crew. Turkey Fire Location: northeast of Brushy Mountain, Wilderness RD, Gila National Forest Start Date: […]
Continue readingA.M. Update for June 9, 2020 – Tadpole Fire, Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District
June 9, 2020 0 Comments
Tuesday, June 9, 2020, 12:00 P.M. MT Fire Information Line: (575) 313-4678 (575)654-4502 Visit the New Mexico Fire Information website at http://www.nmfireinfo.com Additional Fire Information available: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6737/ Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: 12 miles north of Silver City Start Date: June 6, 2020 Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Timber with grass understory, brush, and […]
Continue readingFarm Camp Fire Update – Harding County – 06/09/20 – 11:30 a.m.
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The Farm Camp Fire burning west of Mosquero, NM in Harding County is now 50% contained and remains estimated at 12,000 acres. Evacuations are still in place for residents northwest of Mosquero. Firefighters have been successful in preventing the fire from spreading toward the community of Mosquero due to strong sustained winds and gusts of […]
Continue readingBLM Las Cruces District – Uvas Fire – June 9th Morning Update
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Location: Uvas Mountains on BLM Land, approximately 11 miles SW of Hatch, NM and 18 miles N of Interstate 10 between Deming and Las Cruces, NM. Date detected: June 6, 2020 Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Grass, Brush, Pinon, Juniper Current size: Estimated 831 acres Percent contained: 20% Summary: The Uvas Fire was started by lightning from […]
Continue readingNew Fire Start on the Carson National Forest, El Rito Ranger District
June 8, 2020 0 Comments
Location: Carson National Forest, El Rito Ranger District Size: 10+ acres Cause: Unknown (under investigation) Date Detected: June 8, 2020 Evacuations: None Fuel Type: Ponderosa Pine, Dry Mixed Conifer Values at Risk: Values at risk currently being assessed Resources: Carson Engines, Type 2 Rappel Helicopter, Type 1 Helicopter on order, Lolo Hotshots Fire Update: A new […]
Continue readingFarm Camp Fire Update – Harding County – 06/08/20 – 8:00 p.m.
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Fire activity increased this afternoon (06/08) on the Farm Camp Fire located 5 miles west of Mosquero, NM in Harding County. Wind gusts of up to 40 miles per hour are pushing the fire to the southwest where the containment line is currently holding. The fire is currently estimated at 12,000 acres and 30% contained. Evacuations remain in […]
Continue readingBLM Las Cruces District – Uvas Fire – June 8th Evening Update
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Location: Uvas Mountains on BLM Land, approximately 11 miles SW of Hatch, NM and 18 miles N of Interstate 10 between Deming and Las Cruces, NM. Date detected: June 6, 2020 Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Grass, Brush, Pinon, Juniper Current size: Estimated 831 acres Percent contained: 20% Summary: The Uvas Fire was started by lightning from […]
Continue readingUpdate on Good Fire and Turkey Fire June 8, 2020 – Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District
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Map_Turkey Good June 7 2020 Good Fire Location: in Blood Good Canyon, Wilderness Ranger District, Gila National Forest Start Date: June 6, 2020 Size: ~ 630 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Pinyon Juniper Resources: eight smokejumpers Turkey Fire Location: northeast of Brushy Mountain, Wilderness RD, Gila National Forest Start Date: June 6, 2020 Size: ~500 acres […]
Continue readingTadpole Fire Update June 8, 2020, Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District
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Fire Information Line: (575) 313-4678 (575)654-4502 Visit the New Mexico Fire Information website at http://www.nmfireinfo.com Additional Fire Information available: http://www.inciweb.nwcg.gov Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. TADPOLE FIRE Start date: 6/6/2020 Cause: Lightning Estimated Fire Size: TADPOLE FIRE: 600 Acres % Contained: 0% # of Firefighters: 90 Injuries to date: 0 Estimated […]
Continue readingBLM Las Cruces District – Uvas Fire – June 8th Morning Update
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Location: Uvas Mountains on BLM Land, approximately 11 miles SW of Hatch, NM and 18 miles N of Interstate 10 between Deming and Las Cruces, NM. Detected: June 6, 2020 Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Grass, brush and Pinon Juniper Current size: Estimated 628 acres Percent contained: 10% Summary: The Uvas Fire was started by lightning from […]
Continue readingFarm Camp Fire – Harding County – 06/08/20 10:00 a.m.
June 8, 2020 0 Comments
The Farm Camp Fire is now estimated at 12,000 acres and 30% contained. The fire is located 5 miles west of Mosquero, NM off of Highway 39 and Farm Camp Road in Harding County. Evacuations remain in place for homes northwest of Mosquero. Today (06/08) firefighters will be concentrating on the south side of Highway […]
Continue readingBLM Las Cruces District – Uvas Fire Update, June 7, 8:00 pm
June 7, 2020 0 Comments
Uvas Fire Update – June 7, 2020 – 8:00 pm Location: Uvas Mountains on BLM Land, approximately 10 miles SSW of Hatch, NM and 18 miles N of Interstate 10 between Deming and Las Cruces, NM. Date detected: June 6, 2020 at 3:41 pm Current size: Estimated 628 acres Percent contained: 10% Cause: Lightning Vegetation: […]
Continue readingFarm Camp Fire – Harding County – 06/07/20 6:00 p.m.
June 7, 2020 0 Comments
The Farm Camp Fire is burning 5 miles west of Mosquero, NM off of Highway 39 and Farm Camp Road in Harding County. The fire is estimated at 2,500 acres and growing due to strong wind gusts of up to 30 mph. State Police is currently assisting with evacuations of multiple structures and road closures […]
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