The lightning-caused Hidden Valley Fire was first reported on Tuesday, July 17 around 3:30 pm on Valles Caldera National Preserve. The ¼-acre fire is currently burning within a recent forest thinning area on the north flank of South Mountain. Given favorable conditions, including monsoonal rains, high humidity, and the availability of fire crews, the preserve […]
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SFNF – Aragon Fire Update
July 18, 2018 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aragon Fire UPDATE Start Date: July 12 Cause: Lightning Size: 102 acres Location: Cuba Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest Containment: 0% Fuel: Ponderosa Pine Weather: 50% chance of rain and thunderstorms, possible lightning Resources: 15 personnel on UTVs Situation: The fire is in a remote location East of Gallina […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Final Update on Owl Fire, July 18, 2018
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Acres: ~4,786 Start Date: June 30, 2018 Cause: Lightning Location: 4 miles northeast of Saddle Mountain, Gila NF Fuels: Timber (litter, grass and understory) Total Personnel: 7 General Information: The Owl Fire began on June 30, 2018. The fire is located on Aspen Mountain and has crossed FR 209 […]
Continue readingGila NF: Willow Fire Temporary Area Closure lifted effective 12:00 a.m. July 18, 2018
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Glenwood, NM, July 17, 2018,—For Immediate Release. The Gila National Forest, Glenwood Ranger District is lifting the Willow Fire Temporary Area Closure lifted effective 12:00 a.m. on July 18, 2018. Please use caution in any area that has been recently burned. Rolling rocks are always a hazard in a burn area as monsoon rains may […]
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July 16, 2018 0 Comments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aragon Fire UPDATE Start Date: July 12 Cause: Lightning Size: 62 acres Location: Cuba Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest Containment: 0% Fuel: Ponderosa Pine Weather: 70% chance of rain and thunderstorms, possible lightning Resources: 15 personnel on UTVs Situation: The fire is in a remote location East of Gallina […]
Continue reading07/16/18 Carson National Forest Lifts Fire Restrictions July 16
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Taos, NM (July 16, 2018) – For Immediate Release. Fire restrictions on the Carson National Forest will be lifted, effective at 8 am on Monday, July 16, 2018. The fire restrictions, which covered all districts, are no longer required because fire danger has been reduced to moderate. Due to increased humidity levels and widespread precipitation, […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Pile burning planned for Quemado Ranger District
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Quemado, NM, July 16, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Gila National Forest, Quemado Ranger District plans district-wide pile burns, weather and fire conditions permitting. With the onset of monsoon season, the Quemado District is preparing to burn piles at various district locations. These areas will be signed and posted for public awareness. The pile burns are […]
Continue readingFINAL UPDATE: Morris Creek Fire – 07/16/18
July 16, 2018 0 Comments
THIS WILL BE THE FINAL UPDATE FOR THE MORRIS CREEK FIRE Location: 18 miles west of Springer, New Mexico, in Colfax County Start Date: June 29, 2018 Cause: Lightning Size: Approximately 1,671 Acres Percent Contained: 80% Vegetation: Timber, closed timber litter, grass Summary: The Morris Creek Fire, burning on the UU Bar Ranch, Philmont Scout Ranch, and State Land. Increased humidity and […]
Continue readingCibola National Forest & National Grasslands – Multiple Wildfire Starts on the Magdalena Ranger District – 7/15/2018
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MAGDALENA, NM, July 15, 2018 – Multiple wildfire starts were discovered from numerous thunderstorms that passed through the area on Saturday, July 14 in the Hop Canyon and Magdalena Mountain Range areas of the Magdalena Ranger District. These three fires are the Hop Fire, the Agua Fria Fire and the Bear Fire. The Hop Fire […]
Continue readingBandelier National Monument and Valles Caldera National Preserve To Lift Fire Restrictions on Monday, July 16
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Due to several days of higher humidity and rain, Bandelier National Monument and Valles Caldera National Preserve will lift fire restrictions, including backcountry closures, at 8:00 am on July 16, 2018. In addition, special use permittees and commercial use operators may resume their normal activities within the two National Park Service units. “Even though the […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Owl Fire Update for July 15, 2018
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Acres: ~4,786 Start Date: June 30, 2018 Cause: Lightning Location: 4 miles northeast of Saddle Mountain, Gila NF Fuels: Timber (litter, grass and understory) Total Personnel: 29 General Information: The Owl Fire began on June 30, 2018. The fire is located on Aspen Mountain and has crossed FR 209 […]
Continue reading7/14/18- Lobo Fire- Carson National Forest
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Taos, NM (July 14, 2018) – For Immediate Release. The Lobo fire was discovered on July 14 and is located approximately 2 miles east of San Cristobal on the Questa Ranger District in the Columbine Hondo Wilderness. This lightning caused fire is currently 1/4 acre burning in mixed conifer, aspen, and sub-alpine fir. Fire managers […]
Continue readingSFNF – Aragon Fire
July 13, 2018 0 Comments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aragon Fire Start Date: July 13 Cause: Lightning Size: 5 acres Location: Cuba Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest Containment: 0% Fuel: Ponderosa Pine Weather: Cloudy with thunderstorms and lightning Resources: 7 personnel on UTVs Situation: The fire is in a remote location East of Gallina Peak and West of […]
Continue readingSFNF – Sarca Fire Update
July 13, 2018 0 Comments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sarca Fire UPDATE Start Date: July 7 Cause: Lightning Size: 7 acres Location: Agua Sarca drainage area of the Pecos Wilderness – Santa Fe National Forest Containment: 0% Fuel: ponderosa pine and other mixed conifer Weather: Cloudy with rain storms approaching Situation: The fire received precipitation yesterday and rain is forecasted for […]
Continue readingSFNF – Wildhorse Fire UPDATE
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wildhorse Fire UPDATE Start Date: July 8 Cause: Lightning Size: 7 acres Location: Chama Wilderness Area of the Santa Fe National Forest Containment: 90% Fuel: ponderosa pine, pinyon, oak brush and grass Weather: Cloudy and rainy Resources: none on scene Situation: The fire is lined and with minimal fire behavior. Due to […]
Continue readingMorris Creek Fire – Colfax County – 07/13/18
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Last Update for the Morris Creek Fire Which Is 77% Contained Friday, July 13, 2018 Morris Creek Fire Information Phone: 505-476-3209 Location: 15 miles west of Miami, New Mexico, in Colfax County Start Date: June 29, 2018 Cause: Lightning Size: Approximately 1,671 Acres Percent Contained: 77% Vegetation: Timber, closed timber litter, grass Resources Assigned: 192 personnel […]
Continue reading7/13/18 UPDATE Sardinas Canyon Fire Temporary Closure
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Update- Sardinas Canyon Fire Temporary Closure Friday, July 13, 2018 Forest Road 439 and 440 are entirely open. Forest Road 442 from hwy 518 to Gallegos Park will open this afternoon. Forest Road 76 and part of Forest Road 442 remains closed due to ongoing fire activities and for public safety. Forest officials will reassess […]
Continue readingEmily Fire – Mora County – 07/13/18 – FINAL
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FINAL.Emily Fire.press release.7-13-2018 Emily Fire Map.07.13.18
Continue readingGila National Forest – Pile burning Planned on Wilderness Ranger District
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Mimbres, NM, July 12, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Wilderness Ranger District is planning to burn piles through the summer as weather conditions permit. The plans for the Wilderness RD pile burns include the following locations: Off Hwy 35, and Elkhorn Road, behind Desert West Auction Lake Roberts off Forest Drive and FSR 4206M Off Hwy […]
Continue readingGila National Forest-Pile burning planned on Reserve Ranger District
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Reserve, NM, July 13, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District plans district-wide pile burns, weather and fire conditions permitting. With the onset of monsoon season, the Reserve District is preparing to burn piles at various district locations. These areas will be signed and posted for public awareness. The pile burns are […]
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