BLM Las Cruces District News Release: Centennial Prescribed Burn planned in Otero County LAS CRUCES, N.M. – On March 7, 2018, the Bureau of Land Management, in conjunction with Holloman Air Force Base, is planning a prescribed burn in southern New Mexico. Personnel will concentrate their efforts on burning the Centennial Bombing Range, located on McGregor Range. Centennial […]
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BLM’s Centennial Prescribed Burn – UPDATE 3/7/19 11:00 AM – Conditions on site are favorable, test fire successful – Firefighters are proceeding with ignitions
March 7, 2019 
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The Centennial Prescribed Burn is scheduled for ignition operations TODAY, March 7th, if all conditions are favorable and within the parameters outlined in the Burn Plan. Firefighters are on site and will conduct the Test Fire. They will observe the fire behavior under the current (day of burn) weather and fuel conditions. If the test […]
Continue readingBLM’s Centennial Prescribed Burn – UPDATE – 3/7/19 – Ignition Operations scheduled for TODAY, March 7
March 7, 2019 0 Comments
The Centennial Prescribed Burn is scheduled for ignition operations TODAY, March 7th, if all conditions are favorable and within the parameters outlined in the Burn Plan. Firefighters are on site and will conduct the Test Fire. They will observe the fire behavior under the current (day of burn) weather and fuel conditions. If the test fire […]
Continue readingCentennial Prescribed Burn – Ignition Operations scheduled for Thursday, March 7th
March 6, 2019 0 Comments
The Centennial Prescribed Burn is scheduled for ignition operations on March 7th, if all conditions are favorable and within the parameters outlined in the Burn Plan. The standard protocol is to conduct a Test Fire at the prescribed fire site to observe the fire behavior under current (day of burn) weather and fuel conditions. If […]
Continue readingFINAL UPDATE for Baylor Canyon Fire, now 90% Contained – 3/5/19 7:00 PM
March 5, 2019 0 Comments
This is the FINAL UPDATE for the BAYLOR CANYON FIRE (UNLESS there is a SIGNIFICANT CHANGE to report) Jurisdiction: Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District Date/Time Detected: 3/2/19 – 5:51 pm Location: Approximately 2 miles south of Organ, NM Lat/Long: Lat: 32°,23′,37.96″, Lon: 106°,35′,31.57″ Legal Description: T22S, R3E, Sec 13 Firefighting Resources: The Baylor Canyon […]
Continue readingIgnition Operations completed on Dripping Springs Prescribed Burn – Update 3/5/19 4:15 PM
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Dripping Springs Prescribed Burn UPDATE – 3/5/19 4:15 PM Firefighters have completed ignition operations on the Dripping Springs Prescribed Burn. They were successful in treating the entire target area of 50 acres. Mild winds contributed to smoke dispersal, which minimized smoke impacts. Firefighting personnel will remain on site to patrol and monitor the area into […]
Continue readingDripping Springs Prescribed Fire Update 3/5/19 11:20 AM – Test Fire successful, firefighters are proceeding with ignitions
March 5, 2019 0 Comments
The fire suppression effort is ongoing as 13 firefighters are winding down fire operations on the 50-acre Baylor Canyon Fire, which is 75% contained. UPDATE: 3/5/19 11:20 AM – The TEST FIRE on the Dripping Springs Prescribed Fire was successful! Firefighters are proceeding with ignitions. Update from the prescribed fire (at 1:00 PM) is […]
Continue readingBaylor Canyon Fire Update – 3/5/19 10:30 AM – Road Closure has been LIFTED
March 5, 2019 0 Comments
BAYLOR CANYON FIRE UPDATE – 3/5/19 10:30 AM Jurisdiction: Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District Date/Time Detected: 3/2/19 – 5:51 pm Location: Approximately 2 miles south of Organ, NM Lat/Long: Lat: 32°,23′,37.96″, Lon: 106°,35′,31.57″ Legal Description: T22S, R3E, Sec 13 Firefighting Resources: Today, 13 personnel (combination of BLM and Forest Service firefighters), two engines and […]
Continue readingSanta Fe Watershed Prescribed Burn Planned for Mid-March to Restore Forest Health, Reduce Risk of Wildfire
March 5, 2019 0 Comments
SANTA FE, NM – March 5, 2019 – For Immediate Release. Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) plan to take advantage of favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality, wind direction and weather forecasts, to initiate a prescribed burn in the Santa Fe Municipal Watershed on the Española Ranger District as […]
Continue readingDripping Springs Prescribed Fire – Ignitions Planned for TODAY, March 5th
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The fire suppression effort is ongoing as 13 firefighters are winding down fire operations on the 50-acre Baylor Canyon Fire, which is 75% contained. The Dripping Springs Prescribed Fire is scheduled for ignition operations TODAY, March 5th, if all conditions are favorable and within the parameters outlined in the Burn Plan. The standard protocol is […]
Continue readingBaylor Canyon Fire Update – 3/4/19 7:30 PM
March 4, 2019 0 Comments
BAYLOR CANYON FIRE UPDATE – 3/4/19 7:30 PM Jurisdiction: Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District Date/Time Detected: 3/2/19 – 5:51 pm Location: Approximately 2 miles south of Organ, NM Lat/Long: Lat: 32°,23′,37.96″, Lon: 106°,35′,31.57″ Legal Description: T22S, R3E, Sec 13 Firefighting Resources: As of this evening, 13 personnel (combination of BLM and Forest Service firefighters), several […]
Continue readingSFNF Plans La Cueva Prescribed Burn
March 4, 2019 0 Comments
SANTA FE, NM – March 4, 2019 – For Immediate Release – Ignitions on the previously announced La Cueva prescribed burn on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) could begin as early as today. Fire managers moved the window for the La Cueva burn from February to March, and […]
Continue readingBaylor Canyon Fire Update – 3/4/19 11:00 AM
March 4, 2019 0 Comments
BAYLOR CANYON FIRE UPDATE – 3/4/19 11:00 AM Jurisdiction: Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District Date/Time Detected: 3/2/19 – 5:51 pm Location: Approximately 2 miles south of Organ, NM Lat/Long: Lat: 32°,23′,37.96″, Lon: 106°,35′,31.57″ Legal Description: T22S, R3E, Sec 13 Firefighting Resources: BLM and Forest Service firefighters are currently assigned to the Baylor Canyon Fire. […]
Continue readingBLM – Las Cruces District – Ignition Operations on Dripping Springs Prescribed Fire Project scheduled for Tuesday, March 5th
March 4, 2019 0 Comments
Fire behavior has moderated significantly on the 50-acre Baylor Canyon Fire which was 50% contained by Sunday (3/3/19) evening. Full suppression efforts continue on the fire. The Dripping Springs Prescribed Fire is scheduled for ignition operations on March 5, if all conditions are favorable and within the parameters outlined in the Burn Plan. The standard […]
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 readingBaylor Canyon Fire Update – 3/03/19 8:00 PM
March 3, 2019 0 Comments
BAYLOR CANYON FIRE UPDATE – 3/03/19 8:00 PM Jurisdiction: Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District Date/Time Detected: 3/02/19 – 5:51 pm Location: Approximately 2 miles south of Organ, NM Lat/Long: Lat: 32°,23′,37.96″, Lon: 106°,35′,31.57″ Legal Description: T22S, R3E, Sec 13 Firefighting Resources: BLM and Forest Service firefighters are currently assigned to the Baylor Canyon […]
Continue readingBaylor Canyon Fire Update – 3/3/19 – 4:15 pm
March 3, 2019 0 Comments
BAYLOR CANYON FIRE UPDATE – 3/03/19 4:15 PM Jurisdiction: Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District Date/Time Detected: 3/02/19 – 5:51 pm Location: Approximately 2 miles south of Organ, NM Lat/Long: Lat: 32°,23′,37.96″, Lon: 106°,35′,31.57″ Legal Description: T22S, R3E, Sec 13 Firefighting Resources: BLM and Forest Service firefighters are currently assigned to the Baylor Canyon […]
Continue readingFire-Adapted Communities Are Focus of Prescribed Burn Planned on Santa Fe National Forest Jemez Ranger District
February 27, 2019 0 Comments
SANTA FE, NM – Feb. 27, 2019 – For Immediate Release – Fire managers on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest are working with communities to reduce the risk of wildfire by conducting a prescribed burn at the Thompson Ridge slash pit this spring. The half-acre slash pit, located at the […]
Continue readingPacheco Canyon Prescribed Burn Planned for Mid-March
February 25, 2019 0 Comments
SANTA FE, NM – February 25, 2019 – For Immediate Release. Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) plan to take advantage of favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality, wind direction and weather forecasts, to initiate a prescribed burn in Pacheco Canyon on the Española Ranger District as early as Monday, […]
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, […]
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