The Stateline Fire burning in Union County, north of Clayton, New Mexico is now 50% contained. An estimated 27,658 acres has burned, of which 16,898 acres is on state and private land in New Mexico, 10,750 in Colorado and 10 acres in Oklahoma.   Wendy Mason Wildfire Prevention & Communications Coordinator NM State Forestry Division

The Stateline Fire in Union County, north of Clayton remains 40% contained. Significant smoke is expected today from unburned fuels in the interior of the fire.  An estimated 26,821 acres has burned, of which 15,851 acres is in New Mexico, 10,960 in Colorado and 10 acres in Oklahoma. No structures are threatened. There are approximately […]

SANTA FE, NM – March 12, 2018 – For Immediate Release. To take advantage of favorable conditions, to include fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts, fire managers on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) expect to conduct a broadcast prescribed burn sometime in March and/or April. Due to […]

SANTA FE, NM – March 12, 2018 – For Immediate Release. Due to conditions, to include fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts, fire managers on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) expect to resume ignitions on the East Rowe Mesa prescribed burn area this week. The treatment […]

The Stateline Fire burning in Union County, north of Clayton, New Mexico is currently estimated at 26,821 acres, of which 10,960 acres is burning in Colorado and 10 acres in Oklahoma. No structures are threatened. Containment remains at 40%. Approximately 140 personnel from multiple agencies are assisting with fire suppression efforts.   Wendy Mason Wildfire […]

UPDATE: The Stateline Fire burning in Union County, north of Clayton, New Mexico, is now 40% contained. The fire has burned an estimated 23,253 acres, of which 9,160 acres has crossed over into Colorado.  The fire started Thursday morning (03/08) on private property in New Mexico.  No structures are threatened at this time. Fuels include […]

The Stateline Fire burning in Union County, north of Clayton, New Mexico, is currently estimated at 21,253 acres, of which 7,160 acres has crossed over into Colorado.  The fire started Thursday morning (03/08) on private property in New Mexico.  There is no immediate threat to structures at this time. Fuels include piñon, juniper, oak, and […]

SANTA FE, NM – March 7, 2018 – 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, and winds and weather forecasts to initiate a one-day prescribed burn in the Santa Fe Watershed Thursday, March 8. With thirty five […]

Citing lack of moisture and serious winds, the Village of Capitan has issued a ban on all local open fires inside village limits. A notice warning of the fire danger, signed by Capitan Mayor Dennis Haskell, has been distributed to local residents. #NMFire

SANTA FE, NM – March 6, 2018 – 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, and winds and weather forecasts to initiate a one-day prescribed burn in the Santa Fe Watershed Thursday, March 8. With thirty five […]

Albuquerque, NM, March 5, 2018 – The Sandia Ranger District along with Bernalillo County and New Mexico State Forestry crews are currently assisting Kirtland Air Force Base in suppressing the PJ Fire which started Sunday afternoon.  The fire is located in the Withdrawn Area of the Sandia Ranger District controlled by the Department of Defense. […]

SANTA FE, NM – March 5, 2018 – For Immediate Release. Due to conditions, to include fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts, fire managers on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) delayed the start of the East Rowe Mesa area prescribed burn to Wednesday, March 7. The […]

Beginning Wednesday, March 7, the Bureau of Land Management Carlsbad Field Office will begin prescribed burns at five locations through the month, weather permitting.  Signs to alert the public of the burn operations will be posted.  Public entry into the project area is discouraged.  The locations are listed below or you can view the map 2018 […]

 LAS CRUCES, N.M. – On March 6th 2018; with the 7th of March slated as an alternate date, the Bureau of Land Management is planning a prescribed burn at the Dripping Springs Natural Area, near Las Cruces.  Weather permitting, the burn will be conducted in the morning.  Smoke will be highly visible to the City […]

SANTA FE, NM – February 28, 2018 – For Immediate Release. To take advantage of favorable conditions, to include fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts, fire managers on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) expect to begin a prescribed burn Tuesday, March 6 in the East Rowe […]

SANTA FE, NM – February 28, 2018 – For Immediate Release. Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) anticipate favorable conditions by the middle of next week to conduct a two-day prescribed burn in the Santa Fe Watershed. Fire managers anticipated starting the prescribed burn on Friday until the latest weather forecast prompted […]

Mountainair, NM, February 27, 2018 – Thanks to recent moisture and the possibility of more moisture on Wednesday, Fire Managers on the Mountainair Ranger District are planning to resume the Thunderbird Prescribed Burn on Thursday and Friday, March 1st and 2nd.  Prescribed fires are planned ignitions conducted under specific conditions to restore fire dependent ecosystems.  […]