Start Date: October 28, 2024Cause: UnknownSize: 323 acresContainment: 75%Location: 4 miles west of Alto, 9 miles northwest of Ruidoso, located in the Blue 2 wildfire footprint in the White Mountain WildernessResources: One Type 6, USFS engineTypes of vegetation in the area (aka fuels): Grass, shrubs, dead/down fuelStrategy: Full Suppression with direct and indirect tacticsRoad Closures: […]

Start Date: October 28, 2024Cause: UnknownSize: 323 acresContainment: 52%Location: 4 miles west of Alto, 9 miles northwest of Ruidoso, located in the Blue 2 wildfire footprint in the White Mountain WildernessResources: Three enginesPersonnel: 21Types of vegetation in the area (aka fuels): Grass, shrubs, dead/down fuelStrategy: Full Suppression with direct and indirect tacticsRoad Closures: NoneSmoke: Smoke […]

No new growth on the fire as winds picked up with the system moving into the area. Weather observations include colder temperatures, and snow currently falling in the higher elevations. Crews continue to engage in the Blue Front fire when safe to do so.

Blue Front Fire Update, November 3, 2024 Start Date: October 28, 2024Cause: UnknownSize: 323 acresContainment: 52%Location: 4 miles west of Alto, 9 miles northwest of Ruidoso, located in the Blue 2 wildfire footprint in the White Mountain WildernessResources: (3) type 6 engines from the USFS and BLM and 1 helicopterPersonnel: 25Types of vegetation in the […]

There has been no acreage increase for the last two days. Crews continue to make good progress strengthening containment. With the incoming weather and decreased fire behavior, fire managers will look at right sizing the organization in the next few days.

Start Date: October 28, 2024Cause: UnknownSize: 323 acresLocation: 4 miles west of Alto, 9 miles northwest of Ruidoso, located in the Blue 2 wildfire footprint in the White Mountain Wilderness.Resources: Smokey Bear Hotshot module, 2 Type 1 Hand Crews, 1 helicopter, 3 enginesPersonnel: 79Types of vegetation in the area (aka fuels): Grass, shrubs, dead/down fuelContainment: […]

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – November 1, 2024 – Today, weather conditions remained favorable to successfully complete ignitions on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NG) Tablazon prescribed fire (Rx) on the Sandia Ranger District. Crews continued with ground ignitions to blackline fuels along control lines and burning of interior pockets of 107 acres […]

Another day of no acreage increase, the fire remains at 323 acres. Crews are continuing to open up South Fork/Blue Front trails, a large portion is already complete in South Fork. Resources continue to secure the perimeter throughout South Fork. Fire Officials will evaluate incoming weather conditions and right size the organization as needed. We […]

Start Date: October 28, 2024Cause: UnknownSize: 323 acresLocation: 4 miles west of Alto, 9 miles northwest of Ruidoso, located in the Blue 2 wildfire footprint in the White Mountain Wilderness.Resources: Smokey Bear Hotshot module, 2 Type 1 Hand Crews, 2 helicopters, 3 enginesPersonnel: 79Types of vegetation in the area (aka fuels): Grass, shrubs, dead/down fuelsContainment: […]

Crews made good progress today opening up the South Fork Trail to the fires edge and began to secure the spots on the north and south side of the South Fort Trail. Helicopter bucket work was heavily used today to cool down heat in the interior and spots along the perimeter. A nightshift will remain […]

October 31, 2024 – PM UPDATE ALBUQUERQUE, NM – October 31, 2024 – Today fire crews on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NG) successfully implemented the Tablazon prescribed fire (Rx) on the Sandia Ranger District. Weather conditions were favorable for ground ignitions. Fire crews accomplished blacklining of fuels along the control […]

Start Date: October 28, 2024Cause: UnknownSize: 323 acresLocation: 4 miles west of Alto, 9 miles northwest of Ruidoso, located in the Blue 2 wildfire footprint in the White Mountain Wilderness.Resources: Smokey Bear IHC SMOD, Sacramento IHC SMOD, 1 Type Hand Crew, 2 helicopters, 3 enginesTypes of vegetation in the area (aka fuels): Grass, shrubs, dead/down […]

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – October 31, 2024 – The Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) will proceed on implementation on the previously announced Tablazon prescribed fire (RX) on the Sandia Ranger District. This morning, fire crews have completed a successful test fire and verified that conditions are favorable for prescribed fire ignitions today, […]

In New Mexico, the fall season traditionally marks the beginning of prescribed burning operations by various land management agencies and private landowners. During this period, the public can anticipate increased visibility of smoke in certain areas as fuel treatment activities are implemented. These controlled burns are part of a comprehensive strategy to mitigate the risk […]

Ignitions postponed for today – October 30 ALBUQUERQUE, NM – October 30, 2024 –Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NG) did not proceed on ignitions today for the Tablazon prescribed fire (RX) project on the Sandia Ranger District due to unfavorable conditions. Fire managers will continue to assess conditions in the coming days […]

Start Date / Time: October 28, 2024 Cause: Unknown Size: 316 acres Location: 4 miles west of Alto, 9 miles northwest of Ruidoso, located in the Blue 2 wildfire footprint in the White Mountain Wilderness. Resources: Smokey Bear Hotshot Module and Sacramento Hotshot Module, Engine 612 (Type 6), Engine 311 (Type 3), Type 1 helicopter, […]

Blue Front Fire Evening Update, October 29, 2024 Start Date / Time: October 28, 2024 Cause: Unknown Size: 270 acres Location: 4 miles west of Alto, located in the Blue 2 wildfire footprint in the White Mountain Wilderness. Resources: Smokey Bear Hotshot Module and Sacramento Hotshot Module, Engine 612 (Type 6), Engine 311 (Type 3), […]

Start Date / Time: October 28, 2024 Cause: Unknown Size: 270 acres Location: 4 miles west of Alto, located in the Blue 2 wildfire footprint in the White Mountain Wilderness. Resources: Smokey Bear Hotshot Module and Sacramento Hotshot Module, Engine 612 (Type 6), Engine 311 (Type 3), Type 1 helicopter Types of vegetation in the […]

Start Date / Time: October 28, 2024 Cause: Unknown Size: 200 acres Location: 4 miles west of Alto, located in the Blue 2 wildfire footprint in the White Mountain Wilderness. Resources: Smokey Bear Hotshot Module and Sacramento Hotshot Module, Engine 612 (Type 6), Engine 311 (Type 3), Type 1 helicopter Types of vegetation in the area (aka […]

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – October 28, 2024 – Pending favorable conditions, fire managers on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) may implement the previously announced Tablazon prescribed fire (RX) on the Sandia Ranger District on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Fire crews plan to burn approximately 207 acres, split into several different units […]