Magdalena, NM; July 15, 2017 – For Immediate Release – The Taylor Canyon Fire, located on the Magdalena Ranger District, is at 4,578 acres. The change in acreage is due to more accurate mapping. The lightning-caused fire started on July 6 and is located in Taylor Canyon, 55 miles west of Magdalena, NM, in […]
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Tiffany Fire Contained – Final Update – 7/14
July 14, 2017 
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The Tiffany Fire is now 100% contained and 9,200 acres. Fire managers will continue to monitor the fire. Smoke and torching may be visible for several days as heavy fuels burn out within the interior. The Fort Craig Historic Site is open to the public.
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Magdalena, NM; July 14, 2017 – For Immediate Release – The Taylor Canyon Fire, located on the Magdalena Ranger District, is now at 4,728 acres. The lightning-caused fire started on July 6 and is located in Taylor Canyon, 55 miles west of Magdalena, NM, in the San Mateo Mountains. “Safety of the fire fighter […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Whiterock & Tower Fire, Glenwood Ranger District – July 13, 2017
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Whiterock Fire Location: 4 miles west of mile marker 37 on U.S. Highway 180 and south of Saliz Pass, near the top of Whiterocks Mountain close to the Arizona border. Legal description — T9S, R21W, Section 30. Start Date: July 10, 2017 Size: ~20 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa pine transitioning into pinon juniper Resources: […]
Continue readingStage II Fire Restrictions rescinded at El Morro National Monument
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As a result of increased precipitation Superintendent Mitzi Frank rescinded the El Morro National Monument Stage II Fire Restrictions effective at 8:00 am on Friday, July 14, 2017. The normal fire regulations in El Morro National Monument are: Wood and charcoal campfires are permitted in the grills provided within developed campgrounds or picnic areas. Firewood […]
Continue readingRestrictions End Tomorrow on Santa Fe National Forest
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SANTA FE, NM – July 13, 2017 – For Immediate Release. Thanks to recent precipitation and decreasing fire danger, the Santa Fe National Forest will lift campfire and smoking restrictions on Friday, July 14, at 8:00 a.m. The forest implemented Stage 1 fire restrictions on June 23 based on dry conditions and higher-than-normal temperatures. Forest […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands – Taylor Canyon Fire Update – 07/13/17
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Magdalena, NM; July 13, 2017 – For Immediate Release – The Taylor Canyon Fire, located on the Magdalena Ranger District, is now at 4,336 acres. The lightning-caused fire started on July 6 and is located in Taylor Canyon, 55 miles west of Magdalena, NM, in the San Mateo Mountains. Increase in fire size today […]
Continue readingCollette Fire – Santa Fe County – 7/12/17 Final Update
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The Collette Fire in the Edgewood area of Santa Fe County is now 100% contained. Wetting rains helped firefighters secure the 8-acre fire this afternoon (7/12). Crews will continue to monitor the fire area. Lightning sparked the Collette Fire on July 10. #NMFire #NMwx
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Magdalena, NM; July 12, 2017 – For Immediate Release – The Taylor Canyon Fire, located on the Magdalena Ranger District, is now at 2,336 acres. The lightning-caused fire started on July 6 and is located in Taylor Canyon, 55 miles west of Magdalena, NM, in the San Mateo Mountains. Approximately 62 personnel are assigned […]
Continue readingDiablo Fire on the Carson National Forest
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Start date: Saturday, July 8. The fire was found on Sunday and crews made it to the area on Monday. Cause: Lightning Location: Carson National Forest, Camino Real Ranger District, within the Pot Creek drainage. The fire is approximately 7 miles east of the Pot Creek community and 3 miles southwest of Bernardin Lake. Size: […]
Continue readingCollette Fire Update – Santa Fe County – 07/11/17 11:30 a.m.
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The Collette Fire burning in the Edgewood area of Santa Fe County is now 20% contained. The fire is estimated at 12 acres and no homes are threatened. The interior of the fire is still active and smoke is visible from the surrounding area. The fire has burned into an area previously treated/thinned by the […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands – Taylor Canyon Fire Update – 07/11/2017
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Magdalena, NM; July 11, 2017 – For Immediate Release – The Taylor Canyon Fire, located on the Magdalena Ranger District, increased in size to 520 acres. The increase in acreage is due to aerial and hand ignition operations within the defined management area. Aerial and hand ignitions will continue today on the fire line. The […]
Continue readingCollette Fire – Santa Fe County – 7/10/17 8:20 p.m.
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The Collette Fire burning in the Edgewood area of Santa Fe County is now estimated at 8 to 16 acres. The fire activity is decreasing and no homes are threatened at this time. The fire is burning into an area previously treated/thinned by the New Mexico State Forestry Division creating fuel break. Lightning is suspected […]
Continue readingCollette Fire – Santa Fe County – 7/10 3:45 p.m
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The Collette Fire burning off of I-40 near Founders Ranch in the Edgewood area is estimated a 5 acres. About 30 structures are threatened, but there are no evacuations at this time. Helicopters are attacking the fire from the air while crews from multiple agencies, including the New mexico State Forestry Division, fight the flames […]
Continue readingOjitos Fire Update: July 10, 2017
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Start date: Friday, July 7. The fire was found on Saturday, and crews made it to the area on Sunday. Cause: Lightning. Location: Santa Fe National Forest, Coyote Ranger District, inside the Chama River Canyon Wilderness. The fire is approximately 5 miles south of the Monastery of Christ in the Desert and ½ mile from […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands – Sandia Ranger District – North Crest Fire
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Final Release Albuquerque, NM July 9: The North Crest Fire is in its final stages of mop up and will be monitored and patrolled until a 100% containment/control is determined. Minimal fire activity was reported yesterday and during the night. With today’s cooperating weather, conditions are expected to remain the same. Fire crews will continue […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Whiterocks Fire – Glenwood Ranger District
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Whiterocks Fire Location: 4 miles west of mile marker 37 on U.S. Highway 180 and south of Saliz Pass, near the top of Whiterocks Mountain close to the Arizona border. Legal description — T9S, R21W, Section 30. Start Date: July 10, 2017 Size: ~7-10 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa pine […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands – Magdalena Ranger District Taylor Canyon Fire Update-7/10/2017
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Magdalena, NM; July 10, 2017 – For Immediate Release – The Taylor Canyon Fire, located on the Magdalena Ranger District, is 60 acres in size with approximately 20 assigned personnel. Resources include one Wildland Fire Module, four Type 6 Engines, and one Type 3 Helicopter. The lightning-caused fire started on July 6 and is located […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands – Magdalena Ranger District Taylor Canyon Fire Update – 07/09/2017
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Taylor Canyon Fire Starts on the Magdalena Ranger District Magdalena, NM; July 9, 2017 – For Immediate Release. The Taylor Canyon Fire, located on the Magdalena Ranger District, is 60 acres in size with approximately 20 assigned personnel. Resources include one Wildland Fire Module, four Type 6 Engines, and one Type 3 Helicopter. The lightning-caused […]
Continue readingTiffany Fire Update 7/9 – 10am
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The Tiffany Fire is now 90% contained and 9,200 acres. Interior smoke will be visible as heavy pockets of vegetation burn down. Crews will continue to monitor the fire and work the perimeter. Full containment is expected later this week. To view a map and photos of the Tiffany Fire go to: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5302/
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