SANTA FE, NM – Sept. 20, 2019 – Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) plan to implement the previously announced prescribed burn in the Santa Fe Municipal Watershed as early as Monday, Sept. 23, if conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality, wind direction and weather forecasts, remain favorable. Up to 350 […]
Continue readingGila NF: Apache Fire – Final Update
Location: The southwest slope of Apache Mountain, on National Forest System Lands, Quemado Ranger District, Gila National Forest, Catron County, NM Incident Start Date: September 4, 2019 Size: 180 acres Cause: Lightning Percent Contained: 0 IC: J. Gutierrez, ICT5 Summary: The Apache Fire was reported on Wednesday, September 4. It is located on the southwest […]
Continue readingStable Canyon Prescribed Burn Planned for this Weekend
SANTA FE, NM – Sept. 19, 2019 – Fire managers on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are planning to implement the previously announced Stable Canyon prescribed burn on the Jemez Ranger District as early as Saturday if conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and forecasted weather, remain favorable. […]
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Prescribed Burns Planned on Valles Caldera National Preserve
Jemez Springs, NM — Fire managers are planning to take advantage of favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and forecasted weather, to conduct prescribed burns within Valles Caldera National Preserve during October 1 through December 31. The exact dates will depend on conditions on the ground. The prescribed burns will target up to […]
Continue readingGila NF: Silver City RD Planning Fall Vegetation Work
Silver City, NM, September 16, 2019 — The Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District has several vegetation projects planned for the fall and winter months. These projects are related to hazardous fuels reduction, wildlife habitat improvement, watershed function enhancement, and wildland-urban interface treatment. The Jaybird Prescribed Fire is planned for the first available weather […]
Continue readingAmole Fire Final Update
Location: Carson NF, Camino Real RD, between the Amole Group Shelter and FR 442 Date detected: September 2 Cause: Lightning Size: Approximately 1917 acres Fire behavior: Low to Moderate Vegetation: Ponderosa pine, mixed conifer Resources: 112 total personnel Taos, NM – Sept. 15, 2019 – The Amole Fire was caused by lightning. Early in the fire, […]
Continue readingFiring Operations Near Completion on Amole Fire
Location: Carson NF, Camino Real RD, between the Amole Group Shelter and FR 442 Date detected: September 2 Cause: Lightning Size: Approximately 1917 acres Fire behavior: Low to Moderate Vegetation: Ponderosa pine, mixed conifer Resources: 112 total personnel Taos, NM – Sept. 14, 2019 – Firefighters neared the completion of burning operations yesterday within the planned […]
Continue readingFiring Operations Aim to Protect Rio Pueblo Watershed
Location: Carson NF, Camino Real RD, between the Amole Group Shelter and FR 442 Date detected: September 2 Cause: Lightning Size: Approximately 1150 acres Fire behavior: Low to Moderate Vegetation: Ponderosa pine, mixed conifer Resources: 108 total personnel Taos, NM – Sept. 13, 2019 – Firefighters continued firing operations yesterday. Hand and aerial ignitions were used […]
Continue readingGila NF: Apache Fire – Update for September 12, 2019
Location: The southwest slope of Apache Mountain, on National Forest System Lands, Quemado Ranger District, Gila National Forest, Catron County, NM Incident Start Date: September 4, 2019 Size: 163 acres Cause: Lightning Percent Contained: 0 IC: Gabe Castanon, ICT4 Summary: The Apache Fire was reported on Wednesday, September 4. It is located on the southwest slope […]
Continue readingSmoke Expected to Increase on Amole Fire
Location: Carson NF, Camino Real RD, between the Amole Group Shelter and FR 442 Date detected: September 2 Cause: Lightning Size: Approximately 650 acres Fire behavior: Low to Moderate Vegetation: Ponderosa pine, mixed conifer Resources: 106 total personnel Taos, NM – Sept. 12, 2019 – Old slash piles were chipped and burned yesterday along the established […]
Continue readingCibola NF & NG – Magdalena Ranger District Planning Baney Prescribed Burn
Magdalena, N.M., September 12, 2019 – The Cibola National Forest, Magdalena Ranger District is planning a prescribed burn to help improve wildlife habitat and forest health. The Baney Prescribed Fire Project is expected to begin this fall and continue until completed, depending on weather and vegetation conditions. Up to 2,500 acres will be treated in […]
Continue readingFinal Lava 18 Fire Update Unless Significant Events Occur
Lava 18 Fire Interagency News Release For Immediate Release September 11, 2019 Contact: Ernie Price, 505-285-4641 ext. 18, ernie_price@nps.gov Final Lava 18 Fire Update Unless Significant Events Occur Grants, NM – The lightning-ignited Lava 18 Fire is approximately 2,070 acres (858 ac on the National Park Service (NPS) El Malpais National Monument and 1,212 acres […]
Continue readingAmole Fire Progressing as Planned
Location: Carson NF, Camino Real RD, between the Amole Group Shelter and FR 442 Date detected: September 2 Cause: Lightning Size: Approximately 600 acres Fire behavior: Low to Moderate Vegetation: Ponderosa pine, mixed conifer Resources: 106 total personnel Taos, NM – Sept. 11, 2019 – An additional 265 acres were treated yesterday along the eastern side […]
Continue readingFiring Operations Successful on Amole Fire
Location: Carson NF, Camino Real RD, between the Amole Group Shelter and FR 442 Date detected: September 2 Cause: Lightning Size: approximately 335 acres Fire behavior: low to moderate Vegetation: ponderosa pine, mixed conifer Resources: 137 total personnel Taos, NM – Sept. 10, 2019 –Low intensity firing operations continued yesterday on the eastern side […]
Continue readingGila NF – Apache Fire – Update for September 10, 2019
Location: The southwest slope of Apache Mountain, on National Forest System Lands, Quemado Ranger District, Gila National Forest, Catron County, NM Incident Start Date: September 4, 2019 Size: ~150-160 acres Cause: Lightning Percent Contained: 0 IC: Gabe Castanon, ICT4 Summary: The Apache Fire was reported on Wednesday, September 4. It is located on the southwest […]
Continue readingSmoke Expected to Increase on Amole Fire
Location: Carson NF, Camino Real RD, between the Amole Group Shelter and FR 442 Date detected: September 2 Cause: Lightning Size: approximately 120 acres Fire behavior: creeping Vegetation: ponderosa pine, mixed conifer Resources: 119 total personnel Taos, NM – Sept. 9, 2019 – Yesterday, fire crews focused on preparing firelines for today’s planned helicopter aerial ignitions. […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest -Sacramento Ranger District- Final Middle Fire Update: Sept 9, 2019
Incident Name – Middle Fire Jurisdiction: Sacramento Ranger District, Lincoln National Forest Size: 785 Acres Cause: Lightning Date Detected: August 31, 2019 (Date Located: Sept 3, 2019) Location: 8 miles southeast of Weed, NM between the towns of Weed and Duncan. Lat/Long: Example: 32°46’12.25″N 105°21’41.41W Legal Description: T18S, R15E, SESW Sec 1 Firefighting Resources: 1 engine and […]
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Carson NF – 9/9/19 Montoya Springs Fire Final Update
Northern New Mexico Type 3 Incident Management Team Jamie Long – Incident Commander Fire Information: (575) 684-2489 -September 9, 2019- Date detected: Thursday, August 29 Size: 2,950 acres Cause: Lightning Location: Carson NF, Canjilon Ranger District, 2 miles east of Canjilon, NM Containment: 75% Vegetation: Oak brush, grass, ponderosa pine, piñon and juniper Resources: Four […]
Continue readingFiring Operations Continue on the Amole Fire
Location: Carson NF, Camino Real RD, between the Amole Group Shelter and FR 442 Date detected: September 2 Cause: Lightning Size: approximately 115 acres Fire behavior: creeping Vegetation: ponderosa pine, mixed conifer Resources: 80 total personnel Taos, NM – Sept. 8, 2019 – Carson National Forest fire managers continued firing operations yesterday along the […]
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Carson NF- Montoya Springs Fire– September 8, 2019
Northern New Mexico Type 3 Incident Management Team Jamie Long – Incident Commander Fire Information: (575) 684-2489 Date detected: Thursday, August 29 Size: 2,950 acres Cause: Lightning Location: Carson NF, Canjilon Ranger District, 2 miles east of Canjilon, NM Containment: 75% Vegetation: Oak brush, grass, ponderosa pine, piñon and juniper Resources: Four Type 6 engines […]
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