Wildfire helps many of our NM rangelands and forested areas. However, fires started at the wrong place and time can be disastrous to our communities, livelihoods, and resources. Please do your part. Take extra precaution before venturing out on public lands and be careful with anything that could start a fire. The costs of a […]
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Wildfire Preparedness Week: Preventing Wildfires
May 4, 2020 
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On New Mexico’s public lands, one less spark really can mean one less wildfire. The BLM and all land management agencies need your help to prevent wildfires this spring and summer. The statewide average of human-caused wildfires is 48% of all wildfires. Most of these fires can be prevented. #ReadyForWildfire #WildfirePreparednessWeek Wildfire where you work, […]
Continue readingOx Spring Fire Contained
May 3, 2020 0 Comments
Mountainair, NM, May 3, 2020 – The Ox Spring Fire, which was reported just after noon today, is now 100% contained. Forest Service crews along with mutual aid from Torreon and Mountainair Fire Departments, were able to line the fire to hold its growth to under an acre. Two helicopters also aided in stopping the […]
Continue readingNFPA’s Wildfire Community Preparedness Day: May 2, 2020
May 2, 2020 0 Comments
Celebrated the first Saturday in May each year, @theNFPA’s Wildfire Community Preparedness Day helps raise wildfire awareness, promote collaboration, and bring neighbors together to help protect homes, neighborhoods, and entire communities from future wildfire risk or current post-fire impacts. Get started on some of your own home projects today! To learn more, you can register […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest-5/1/2020 The Sitting Bull Fire
May 1, 2020 0 Comments
Carlsbad, NM- 5/1/2020– The Sitting Bull Fire on the Guadalupe Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest was first reported at 5 pm on May 1, 2020. County, Forest Service, and BLM resources quickly responded to the fire. The grass fire is 1/10 of an acre and is located about 1.5 miles from the popular […]
Continue readingBurn Permits to be Banned in Santa Fe County Per Fire Marshal
April 29, 2020 0 Comments
NEWS RELEASE: Santa Fe County Open Burn Permit Ban SANTA FE, NM – The Santa Fe County Fire Marshal announces an open burn permit ban, effective Saturday, May 2, 2020, and continuing until further notice. The ban will help mitigate the negative effects of COVID-19 by eliminating unwanted particulates and irritants in the air which […]
Continue readingInteragency Partners Emphasize Prevention and Preparedness
April 27, 2020 0 Comments
The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Forestry Division, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service emphasize the importance of fire prevention and preparedness. Know before you go. When planning your outdoor adventure always check for local closures and restrictions, […]
Continue readingBLM Enacts Fire Restrictions at Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and the Lincoln Tracts
April 24, 2020 0 Comments
The Bureau of Land Management is implementing fire restrictions in order to reduce the risk of wildfire on public land at Ft. Stanton-Snowy River Cave NCA and BLM lands around the community of Lincoln. The restrictions will go into effect on April 23, 2020, at 6 p.m. and will remain in effect until further notice. […]
Continue readingStay Informed & Take Action – Join Fire Adapted New Mexico
April 17, 2020 0 Comments
Join the Fire Adapted New Mexico Network and work towards community wildfire resilience! The FAC NM Learning Network is a grassroots, member-driven effort to collaboratively plan to reduce wildfire risk to homes and communities across New Mexico. Members recognize that fire has a role to play in the fire-adapted ecosystems in which we live. Learn […]
Continue readingForest Service Takes Steps to Reduce Human Caused Wildfire During Global Pandemic – 4/15/20
April 15, 2020 0 Comments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, Southwestern Region is enacting a campfire restriction to protect the health and safety of communities and employees during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning April 15, until further notice, igniting, building, maintaining, attending or using a fire will be prohibited on all national forests in New Mexico and national […]
Continue readingWildfire Awareness Week 2020: Stay up to date with wildfires near you!
April 4, 2020 0 Comments
As we enter our fire season in NM, you’ll want the latest information on wildfires, especially those nearby. Here are some ways to stay in the loop! Follow us here, on Facebook.com/nmfireinfo, or @NMFireInfo. Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov./ Sign up at https://wildfiresnearme.wfmrda.com/ To learn more go to our Information page.
Continue readingWildfire Awareness Week 2020: Make it your goal to extinguish hot coals!
April 4, 2020 0 Comments
Make it your goal to extinguish hot coals. If your campfire is too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave! Drown, stir and repeat until cold! #PreventWildfires #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #SmokeyBear From Smokey Bear: How to maintain and extinguish your campfire From the U.S. Forest Service: How to Start and Put Out a Campfire
Continue readingWildfire Awareness Week 2020: Safe target shooting to prevent wildfires!
April 3, 2020 0 Comments
Set your sights on safe target shooting! Exploding targets and some types of ammunition can cause wildfires. Learn more from the exploding targets and rifle bullet studies by the U.S. Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. #PreventWildfires #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek
Continue readingWildfire Awareness Week 2020: After a wildfire
April 3, 2020 0 Comments
Events after a wildfire can be as damaging or more than from the fire itself. A fire-adapted community is a more resilient community. https://www.afterwildfirenm.org// #NMFire #WildfireSafety #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek
Continue readingWildfire Awareness Week 2020: Prevent wildfires when welding, grinding or cutting metal
April 2, 2020 0 Comments
Be prepared and stay alert for fire when welding, grinding, or cutting metal. Tips: Avoid hot, dry and windy days, be prepared with water, shovel and fire extinguisher, assign someone as a fire watch, use a welding blanket or other spark barrier. One less spark, one less wildfire! https://nmfireinfo.com/links/outdoor-fire-safety/one-less-spark/ #PreventWildfires #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek
Continue readingWildfire Awareness Week 2020: Join your Fire Adapted Community Learning Network!
April 2, 2020 0 Comments
Wildfire has no boundaries. Join your Fire Adapted Community Learning Network, help protect your home, family and community. https://facnm.org/join-the-network #WildfireSafety #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek Explore all the resources and connections you can make on https://facnm.org/!
Continue readingWildfire Awareness Week 2020: Maintain spark arrestors on small equipment and prevent wildfires!
April 1, 2020 0 Comments
Maintain spark arrestors on chainsaws, generators, and other small equipment. One less spark, one less wildfire! Info about spark arrestors. #PreventWildfires #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek https://goo.gl/kCkMQH
Continue readingWildfire Awareness Week 2020: 7 ways to reduce your wildfire risk in 1 day!
April 1, 2020 0 Comments
From Firewise, here are seven ways to reduce your wildfire risk in just one day! Plan a project this weekend. Little things can make a big difference! https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Wildfire/Wildfire-safety-tips #WildfireSafety #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek About Southwest Wildfire Awareness Week 2020
Continue readingWildfire Awareness Week 2020: Learn before you burn waste and debris!
March 31, 2020 0 Comments
Learn before you burn waste and debris. Backyard Debris Burning Safety. Check weather http://www.weather.gov & local regulations. Only burn natural materials & vegetation. Look up, down, and around for a clear area. Don’t walk away until it’s out cold! #PreventWildfires #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek About Southwest Wildfire Awareness Week 2020
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