This fire, burning 40 miles south of Animas, NM on the Diamond A/Gray Ranch in Hidalgo County, is estimated at 61,580 acres. No structures are threatened. The fire is burning on private, state, and BLM land. Target containment for this fire is June 1, 2018. Interior fuels in the upper elevations of Animas Mountain may […]
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Magdalena Ranger District Gallinas Prescribed Burn Final Update – May 8, 2018
May 8, 2018 
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MAGDALENA, NM, May 8, 2018 –The Magdalena Ranger District began the Gallinas Prescribed Burn on Friday afternoon, May 4, 2018. Favorable conditions allowed firefighters to successfully treat 2,200 acres of pinyon-juniper forest. The burn removed encroaching conifer trees from historic open meadows and canyons bottoms, helping to increase the diversity of ground vegetation, stabilize soils, […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Area 74 Prescribed Burn
May 7, 2018 0 Comments
The Area 74 Prescribed Burn on the Black Range Ranger District is proceeding well. Test ignitions took place at approximately 1100 today and operations are continuing successfully. Approximately 100 acres have burned at this point in time. Today’s plan includes ignitions on approximately 1,000 acres protecting values in the area such as power lines, phone […]
Continue readingMagdalena Ranger District Gallinas Prescribed Burn Update – May 7, 2018
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MAGDALENA, NM, May 7, 2018 –The Magdalena Ranger District began the Gallinas Prescribed burn on Friday afternoon, May 4, 2018. Favorable conditions continued to allowed firefighters to successfully treating the pinyon-juniper forest. The burn is designed to remove encroaching conifer trees from historic open meadows and canyons bottoms, to help increase the diversity of […]
Continue readingMagdalena Ranger District Gallinas Prescribed Burn Update – May 6, 2018
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MAGDALENA, NM, May 6, 2018 –The Magdalena Ranger District began the Gallinas Prescribed burn on Friday afternoon, May 4, 2018. Favorable conditions allowed firefighters to continue successfully treating the pinyon-juniper forest. The burn is designed to remove encroaching conifer trees from historic open meadows and canyons bottoms, to help increase the diversity of ground […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Area 74 CDT Alternate Route
May 5, 2018 0 Comments
The Black Range Ranger District of the Gila National Forest is conducting a prescribed burn which may impact the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. This project is scheduled to begin ignitions on Monday, May 7, 2018. The route is from CDNST Divide TH at NM State Highway 59 west for Forest Road 226 east to […]
Continue readingMagdalena Ranger District Gallinas Prescribed Burn Update – May 5, 2018
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MAGDALENA, NM, May 5, 2018 –The Magdalena Ranger District began the Gallinas Prescribed burn on Friday afternoon, May 4, 2018. Favorable conditions allowed firefighters to begin successfully treating the pinyon-juniper forest. The burn is designed to remove encroaching conifer trees from historic open meadows and canyons bottoms, to help increase the diversity of ground vegetation, […]
Continue readingSanta Fe National Forest Issues Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Effective May 7
May 3, 2018 0 Comments
SANTA FE, NM – May 3, 2018 – For Immediate Release. The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will implement forest-wide Stage 2 fire restrictions effective Monday, May 7 at 8:00 a.m. The Stage 2 fire restrictions will remain in effect across the forest until conditions allow forest officials to change or lift the restrictions. Stage […]
Continue readingNational Park Service’s Pueblo Parks Group Implements Stage II Fire Restrictions
May 3, 2018 0 Comments
For Immediate Release: May 3, 2018 For further information contact: Bandelier Visitor Center – 505-672-3861, x517 Valles Caldera – Kimberly DeVall, kimberly_devall@nps.gov, 575-829-4820 Pecos – Becky Latanich, becky_latanich@nps.gov, 505-757-7210 Fort Union – Lorenzo Vigil, lorenzo_vigil@nps.gov, 505-425-8025 x226 National Park Service’s Pueblo Parks Group Implements Stage II Fire Restrictions Jemez Springs, NM – Due to the increased risk of wildfire […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Area 74 Prescribed Burn to begin Monday, May 7 on Black Range Ranger District
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Truth or Consequences, NM, May 3, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Area 74 Prescribed Burn, an estimated 9,000 acres in the Black Range, is scheduled to begin Monday, May 7. The district Fire Management Officer, Dennis Fahl states that “the weather and fuel monitoring conditions have reached the optimal window for this activity.” Fahl anticipates the […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands – Magdalena Ranger District Plan Gallinas Prescribed Burn
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MAGDALENA, NM, May 3, 2018 – Fire managers from Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands will conduct the Gallinas prescribed fire on the Magdalena Ranger District beginning Friday, May 4, 2018. The predicted forecast calls for hot, dry, and windy conditions – those needed to successfully treat pinyon-juniper forests. This treatment was planned nine years […]
Continue readingCarson National Forest to Implement Stage I Fire Restrictions May 7
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Due to increasingly dry conditions and anticipated low moisture levels in weather forecasts, the Carson National Forest will implement forest-wide Stage I fire restrictions effective Monday, May 7 at 8:00 a.m. The Stage I fire restrictions will remain in effect across the Carson National Forest until rescinded. Under Stage I restrictions: Fires, campfires, charcoal grills, […]
Continue readingUPDATE: Chicoma Fire 100 percent contained
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UPDATE: Chicoma Fire 100 percent contained Start Date: April 30, 2018 Cause: Unknown Size: 42 acres Percent Containment: 100% Location: Española Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest. 5 miles east of Chicoma peak and 9 miles west of Española Vegetation: Ponderosa pine, juniper, and piñon pine Weather: The fire received […]
Continue readingStage II Fire Restrictions to Begin at El Malpais & El Morro National Monuments
May 2, 2018 0 Comments
Grants, NM: Due to prolonged hot, dry weather and to reduce the risk of human caused fires at El Malpais and El Morro National Monuments, park officials will be implementing Stage II fire restrictions beginning Friday, May 4, 2018. Beginning at 8 am on Friday, May 4 the following acts will be prohibited throughout El Malpais and El Morro National Monuments: Setting, building, […]
Continue readingCity of Santa Fe Issues Resolution on Fire Restrictions – 05/02/18
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Continue readingUPDATE: OK Bar Fire – Hidalgo County – 05/02/18
May 2, 2018 0 Comments
The OK Bar Fire, burning south of Gillespie Mountain in Hidalgo County, is currently 53% contained. The fire, now estimated at 51,117 acres, is located 40 miles south of Animas, NM on the Diamond A Ranch, which includes private, state and BLM land. No structures are threatened. The fire has moved west over the crest of […]
Continue reading Santa Fe National Forest Urges Public Not to Fly Drones Within or Near Wildland Fire Operations to Ensure Safety for All
May 2, 2018 0 Comments
SANTA FE, NM – May 2, 2018 – For Immediate Release. On Monday, April 30, airtanker operations were suspended on the Chicoma Fire on the Santa Fe National Forest after drone intrusion. Chicoma Fire is burning on the Española Ranger District on the Santa Fe National Forest 5 miles east of Chicoma Peak and 9 […]
Continue readingUPDATE Chicoma Fire: May 2
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chicoma Fire: May 2 Start Date: April 30, 2018 Cause: Unknown Size: 42 acres Percent Containment: 80% Location: Española Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest. 5 miles east of Chicoma peak and 9 miles west of Española Vegetation: Ponderosa pine, juniper, and piñon pine Weather: South southwest winds will continue […]
Continue readingUPDATE Chicoma Fire: May 1
May 1, 2018 0 Comments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chicoma Fire: May 1 Start Date: April 30, 2018 Cause: Unknown Size: 42 acres Percent Containment: 50% Location: Espanola Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest. 5 miles east of Chicoma peak and 9 miles west of Espanola Vegetation: Ponderosa pine, juniper, and piñon pine Weather: Southwest winds will continue across […]
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