U.S. Forest Service Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands News Update 11776 Highway 337 Tijeras, NM 87059 Media Contact: Karen Takai 505-281-3304 Email: nancypeterson@fs.fed.us Web: http://www.fs.usda.gov/cibola Twitter: @Cibola_NF Facebook:www.facebook.com/cibolanf NM Fire Info :https://nmfireinfo.com/ Tijeras, NM, May 22, 2018 – The North Peak Fire was detected last night at around 9:00pm. It is estimated […]
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Gila National Forest – Buzzard Fire
May 22, 2018 
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Location: Reserve Ranger District on the Gila National Forest 4 miles north of Eagle Peak Lookout Catron County, New Mexico Start Date: May 22, 2018 Size: ~6 acres Cause: Under investigation Vegetation: Grass, heavy timber Smoke: Smoke may be visible in the area around Eagle Peak Resources: Engine on scene, Initial Attack Crews have […]
Continue readingNew Start Reported on the West Side of the Manzano Mountains
May 22, 2018 0 Comments
Mountainair, NM, May 22, 2018 – A new start has been sighted on the west side of the Manzano Mountain Wilderness. An air reconnaissance flight has confirmed the start and initial reports on the fire size are approximately 1 acre. Helicopters are responding to begin water drops on the fire while ground crews assess the […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on Indian Peaks Prescribed Burn
May 22, 2018 0 Comments
The Indian Peaks Prescribed Burn has accomplished 3,688 acres on Units 16 and 20. Unit 13 is in holding status during the day, and will resume ignitions late today. The crews will begin again today at approximately 2:00 p.m. and start bringing fire down the east and west side of the planned area. Indian Peaks Units
Continue readingNORTH PEAK FIRE DETECTED ON SANDIA RANGER DISTRICT
May 22, 2018 0 Comments
Tijeras, NM, May 22, 2018 – The North Peak Fire was detected last night at around 9:00pm. The general location of the fire is on the north portion of the Sandia mountain range between the Piedra Lisa Trail and the Osha Loop Trail. The cause of the fire appears to be lightning. Precipitation occurred in […]
Continue readingKNOW BEFORE YOU GO — Fire Restrictions and/or Burn Bans are in place in many areas across New Mexico!
May 19, 2018 0 Comments
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! For current status of Fire Restrictions (on public lands) and LOCAL and COUNTY Burn Bans across the State of New Mexico, please visit: firerestrictions.us/nm
Continue readingGila National Forest – Indian Peaks Prescribed Burn to begin Saturday, May 19 on Black Range Ranger District
May 19, 2018 0 Comments
Truth or Consequences, NM, May 17, 2018…The Indian Peaks Prescribed Burn, an estimated 11,000 acres in two burns is scheduled to begin Saturday evening, May 19. The district Fire Management Officer, Dennis Fahl stated that “a window of opportunity has opened up, combining weather conditions and fuel moistures which will allow this activity to proceed.” […]
Continue readingSan Luis Fire – Hidalgo County – 05/18/18
May 18, 2018 0 Comments
A wildfire burning along the New Mexico/Mexico border is currently estimated at 10,000 acres in New Mexico. The San Luis Fire is located on private land 10 miles west of Antelope Wells in Hidalgo County. The wildfire started in Sonora, Mexico Wednesday (05/16) evening then crossed over into New Mexico onto the ‘Diamond A Ranch’ Thursday […]
Continue readingAdditional Fire Restrictions at BLM’s Ft. Stanton-Snowy River Cave NCA Starting May 18
May 17, 2018 0 Comments
Due to extreme fire conditions, the following additional fire restrictions will take effect: All campfires and use of charcoal are prohibited. Smoking is limited to inside vehicles or buildings. Use of chainsaws and other equipment powered by internal combustion engines is prohibited between 10am-9pm daily. The full language of FIRE PREVENTION ORDER # NM0001-18-01-Amended follows: Pursuant […]
Continue readingMountainair Ranger District Fire Crews assist on Trail Canyon Fire
May 15, 2018 0 Comments
Albuquerque, NM, May 15, 2018 – Fire crews from the Mountainair Ranger District responded and are assisting the Torreon Fire Department on a 1 acre fire on private land this morning. The fire borders Cibola National Forest Land along Forest Service Road #55 west of Torreon. The fire is smoldering and creeping at this time […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Final Update and Accomplishments on Area 74 Prescribed Burn
May 14, 2018 0 Comments
Truth or Consequences, NM, May 14, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Area 74 Prescribed Burn, on the Black Range Ranger District, began ignitions on Monday, May 7 and ended ignition operations on Wednesday, May 9. In those three days, approximately 7,800 acres were burned. All personnel on the fire converted to holding operations – which include […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – May 11 – 9:45 pm – Bullis Prescribed Fire Update
May 11, 2018 0 Comments
Lincoln National Forest – Guadalupe Ranger District BULLIS PRESCRIBED FIRE UPDATE: May 11, 2018 – 9:45 pm – Today, firefighters successfully treated an additional 700 acres with prescribed fire on the Bullis project. They plan to continue with ignition operations again tomorrow if conditions are favorable. May 11, 2018 – 2:00 pm – With favorable fuel […]
Continue readingBLM fire restrictions set to begin May 11 for Albuquerque District (8 counties and 2.5 million acres affected)
May 10, 2018 0 Comments
The Bureau of Land Management Albuquerque District Office is implementing fire restrictions on BLM administered public lands in Bernalillo, Catron, Cibola, McKinley, Sandoval, Socorro, Torrance and Valencia counties. Due to record warm temperatures, exceptionally dry fuel moisture levels and increasing fire danger, the BLM will implement the following fire restrictions effective May 11, 2018, to […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Area 74 Prescribed Burn Update for May 9, 2018
May 9, 2018 0 Comments
The Area 74 Prescribed Burn on the Black Range Ranger District has ceased all firing operations. Approximately 7,800 acres were accomplished very successfully. The burn areas will be monitored for the next few days. Today’s operations included burning in the area of Burnt Cabin Flat on NM Hwy 59.
Continue readingGila National Forest – Area 74 Prescribed Burn Update
May 8, 2018 0 Comments
The Area 74 Rx Burn continues successful operations. The predicted weather for Wednesday, May 9, includes west winds from 8-13 mph, and a possibility of wind gusts up to 25 mph late in the morning. If the winds become gusty, the Agency Administrator and the Burn Boss will make a decision if there is a […]
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