The Tiffany Fire South of Socorro remains 40% contained this morning and estimated at 7,000 acres. Fire crews may initiate some burnout operations today to strengthen control lines, which will create more smoke. No structures are threatened. Temperatures are expected to be in the upper 90’s and may hit 100 degrees later today. Wind gusts […]
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Tiffany Fire -Socorro County – 6/29 7:15 p.m.
June 29, 2017 
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The Tiffany Fire is 40% contained and estimated at 7,000 acres. The fire has burned into the Bosque del Apache and is threatening at least one railroad bridge. No other structures are at risk at this time. Temperatures remain in the upper 90’s with relative humidity at 7%. The salt cedar will continue to create […]
Continue readingBLM Taos Field Office Announces Emergency Fire Prevention Closure for San Pedro Mountains in Santa Fe County
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Taos, N.M. – Effective June 29, 2017, due to increased risk of human-caused fire and current fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Taos Field Office is temporarily closing public lands into or upon the San Pedro Mountains in Santa Fe County. Closure warnings have been posted at the entrances to the San Pedro […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Baca Fire Closure Lifted on June 30, 2017 @ 1000
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Quemado, NM, June 29, 2017 — The Baca Fire, at approximately 11,139 acres, is located on the Quemado Ranger District, Gila National Forest and has been burning since May 12, 2017. Quemado District Ranger, Emily Irwin stated ”Based on the information received over the past two weeks we do not expect an additional increase in […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Round Fire June 29, 2017 @ 0900
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Location: Aldo Leopold Wilderness, Black Range Ranger District Start Date: June 6, 2017 Size: 7,397 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and grass with a mixed conifer component Resources: 2 EMTs, 1 water tender and other fire personnel with a total of 34 Containment: 10% (managed for multiple resource objectives) Summary: The Round […]
Continue readingWhitman Fire on the Carson National Forest
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Firefighters are actively suppressing an approximately 167-acre lightning caused wildfire in the Whitman Vega area. The Whitman Fire was reported June 28, and is burning between the Whitman Vega pasture and Forest Road #1950 on the Valle Vidal Unit of the Questa Ranger District. The Whitman Vega pasture was burnt last fall with prescribed fire, […]
Continue readingTiffany Fire -Socorro County – 6/29 8:45 a.m.
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The Tiffany Fire near San Marcial in Socorro County is now 40% contained. It’s estimated at 5,000 acres. Lightning started this fire on private land June 26. The Tiffany fire continues to burn through salt cedar which will produce thick, black smoke for several days.
Continue readingSocorro County – Tiffany Fire June 28, 2017 12:30 p.m.
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The Tiffany Fire near San Marcial in Socorro County is estimated at 1,563 acres. The fire is 37% contained. The fire continues to burn through salt cedar which will continue to produce black smoke. The Tiffany Fire was sparked by lightning on private land at about 6:30 p.m June 26.
Continue readingStage II Fire Restrictions begin on 6/28/17 in El Morro National Monument
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As a result of the extreme fire danger El Morro National Monument Stage II Fire Restrictions are being implemented. Restrictions include no campfires nor smoking outdoors in the park. These restrictions will be in effect starting at 8:00 am on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 and will be enforced until rescinded by Superintendent Mitzi Frank. Park […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Copperas Fire
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Location: 1 mile southwest of Copperas Mountain, Gila Wilderness, Wilderness Ranger District Start Date: June 27, 2017 Size: 10 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Heavy fuels including large grass component, mostly ponderosa pine with an oak component. Resources: 9 person Wilderness hand crew, 3 helitack members Containment: 0% Summary: The Copperas Fire is […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Round Fire – June 28, 2017 @ 0900
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Location: Aldo Leopold Wilderness, Black Range Ranger District Start Date: June 6, 2017 Size: 7,269 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and grass with a mixed conifer component Resources: Four wildland fire modules, 2 EMTs, 1 water tender and other fire personnel with a total of 89 Containment: 10% (managed for multiple resource […]
Continue readingStage II Fire Restrictions to be Implemented at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
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As a result of the extreme fire danger, Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Stage II Fire Restrictions are being implemented and enforced. Restrictions include campfires and smoking in the park. These restrictions will be in effect starting Tuesday, June 20, 2017 and will be enforced until rescinded by the Superintendent. Park officials feel that the […]
Continue readingSocorro County – Tiffany Fire June 27, 2017 2:15 p.m.
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The Tiffany Fire near San Marcial in Socorro County is estimated at 1,233 acres. The fuels are grass, brush and salt cedar, which tends to put out a lot of black smoke. The Tiffany Fire was sparked by lightning on private land around 6:30 p.m Monday (6/26). A helicopter and numerous personnel on the ground […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Round Fire – June 27, 2017 @ 0900
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Location: Aldo Leopold Wilderness, Black Range Ranger District Start Date: June 6, 2017 Size: 7,269 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and grass with a mixed conifer component Resources: Four wildland fire modules, 2 EMTs, 1 water tender and other fire personnel with a total of 89 Containment: 10% (managed for multiple resource objectives) […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Corral and Straw Fire – June 27, 2017 @ 0800
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Corral Fire The Corral Fire is estimated at 19,850 acres and is burning with low to moderate intensity in pinon juniper grassland fuels and some pine stringers. The fire received just under ½ inch of rain during Saturday’s precipitation. This fire is showing low behavior which is as it should in a fire-adapted ecosystem. The […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on Fires on Reserve Ranger District
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Reserve, NM, June 27, 2017—For Immediate Release. The Reserve Ranger District has 3 fires on National Forest System lands in Catron County, NM. Teacher, Gravel and Seven fires have transitioned to Type 4 organization. Fire activity is minimal with interior smoke. Teacher fire remains at 3,555 acres, Gravel at 2,880 acres and Seven Fire at […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Round Fire June 26, 2017 @ 0900
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Location: Aldo Leopold Wilderness, Black Range Ranger District Start Date: June 6, 2017 Size: 7,269 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and grass with a mixed conifer component Resources: Four wildland fire modules, 3 engines, 2 EMTs, 1 water tender and other fire personnel with a total of 101 Containment: 0% (managed for multiple […]
Continue readingBonita Fire June 26, 2017 FINAL Daily Update
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Incident Management Team transitions control of the Bonita Fire June 26, 2017 FINAL Daily Update Acres: 7,490 Start Date: June 3, 2017 Cause: Lightning Location: Bonita Canyon, 3 miles north of Cañon Plaza Containment: 95% Fuels: Timber (grass and understory), brush, short grass Total personnel: 240 Tomorrow, June 27, at 7:00 a.m., Dave Bales’ Type 2 […]
Continue readingBonita Fire June 25, 2017 Daily Update
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Thunderstorms expected over the Bonita Fire June 25, 2017 Daily Update Acres: 7,495 Start Date: June 3, 2017 Cause: Lightning Location: Bonita Canyon, 3 miles north of Cañon Plaza Containment: 85% Fuels: Timber (grass and understory), brush, short grass Total personnel: 294 Yesterday, a community meeting was held in Vallecitos to provide an overview of progress […]
Continue readingFinal Cajete Fire Update June 24, 2017
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Fire Information: 505.438.5300 Email: Cajetefireinfo@gmail.com Start Date: June 15, 2017 Cause: Abandoned campfire Size: 1,412 acres Containment: 96% Vegetation: Mostly ponderosa pine with some mixed conifer and aspen on north facing slopes. Resources Assigned: 120 personnel, 1 Type 3 helicopter Current Situation: Under the leadership of Type 3 Incident Commander Matt Armantrout, firefighters today are […]
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