The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rio Puerco Field Office plans to conduct a prescribed burn on approximately 1,500 acres within the El Malpais National Conservation Area (NCA), located approximately 40 miles southeast of Grants, New Mexico, beginning May 15, weather permitting. Fire managers estimate it will take approximately two to four days to complete […]
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Gila National Forest – Update on Kelly Wildfire – May 9, 2017
May 9, 2017 
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Location: Glenwood NM, approximately 10 Miles NE of Alma on the east side of Hwy 180 and the San Francisco River @ T9S R20W Sec 12 . Start Date: May 6, 2017 at 6 p.m. Size: 2 acres Cause: Lightning caused Vegetation: Pinion, juniper, grass and brush in rocky, steep terrain Resources: 3 firefighters Summary: […]
Continue readingPile Burning in El Malpais National Monument
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National Park Service Superintendent Mitzi Frank announced that the Four Winds Fire Group will be burning wood piles in El Malpais National Monument starting Tuesday, May 9. Burning may continue intermittently through June 30, 2017 as weather and fuel conditions permit. These wood piles are located along the west side of County Road 42 in […]
Continue readingSFNF Hopes to Continue Mesa Poleo Prescribed Burn Tuesday
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SANTA FE, NM – May 8, 2017 – For Immediate Release. Fire managers on the Coyote Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest plan to continue the Mesa Poleo prescribed burn on Tuesday, May 9, if conditions, including fuel moistures, predicted weather and air quality, remain favorable. The treatment unit planned for Tuesday is […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Kelly Fire – May 7, 2017
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Location: Glenwood NM, approximately 10 Miles NE of Alma on the east side of Hwy 180 and the San Francisco River @ T9S R20W Sec 12 . Start Date: May 6, 2017 at 6 p.m. Size: 2 acres Cause: Lightning caused Vegetation: Pinion, juniper, grass and brush in rocky, steep terrain Resources: 5 firefighters Summary: […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Soldier Prescribed Fire FINAL UPDATE – 5/6/17 7:30 PM – All ignition operations completed – 4,300 acres treated with Prescribed Fire
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Guadalupe Ranger District – Soldier Prescribed Fire (Lat: 32.0817 x Long. -104.7731) 4,300 acres, broadcast burn. Located 40 miles southwest of Carlsbad and about 5 miles south of Queen, NM. CURRENT UPDATES/NOTICES: Prescribed Fire FINAL UPDATE – 5/6/17 – 7:30 pm: Firefighters treated an additional 1300 acres today using hand and aerial ignitions. To date, firefighters have […]
Continue readingBurn Ban Issued for Eastern Colfax County
May 4, 2017 0 Comments
May 4, 2017 PUBLIC NOTICE FIRE BAN Upon consultation with the Fire Chiefs of Colfax County, and under the authority of Colfax County Ordinance Number 2006-1, the Colfax County Fire Marshal hereby declares effective immediately, a “Dry Season” in the Farley, Miami and District 8 (Raton) Fire Districts in Colfax County, and establish a ban […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on Kerr Fire 1000
May 3, 2017 0 Comments
Location: Reserve Ranger District on the Gila National Forest John Kerr Peak, 17 miles northeast of Reserve Catron County, New Mexico Start Date: May 1, 2017 Size: 110 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa Pine, Gamble Oak, Pinon/Juniper Smoke: Smoke may be visible within the surrounding area of Apache Creek, Cruzville, Aragon, and Reserve, […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on Kerr Fire at 1800
May 2, 2017 0 Comments
Location: • Reserve Ranger District on the Gila National Forest • John Kerr Peak, 17 miles northeast of Reserve • Catron County, New Mexico Start Date: May 1, 2017 Size: 60 acres as 1300 hours Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa Pine, Gamble Oak, Pinon/Juniper Smoke: Smoke may be visible within the surrounding area of Apache Creek, […]
Continue readingMesa Poleo Prescribed Burn Planned for Thursday
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SANTA FE, NM – May 2, 2017 – For Immediate Release. Fire managers on the Coyote Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest hope to take advantage of recent moisture and forecasted weather to conduct the previously announced Mesa Poleo prescribed burn on Thursday, May 4, if conditions, including fuel moistures, predicted weather and […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Kerr Fire
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Kerr Fire Location: Reserve Ranger District on the Gila National Forest John Kerr Peak, 17 miles northeast of Reserve Catron County, New Mexico Start Date: May 1, 2017 Size: 30 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa Pine, Gamble Oak, Pinon/Juniper Smoke: Smoke may be visible within the surrounding area of Apache Creek, Cruzville, Aragon, […]
Continue readingPreviously Announced Moya Prescribed Burn Looks Like a Go for Thursday
May 2, 2017 0 Comments
SANTA FE, NM – May 2, 2017 – For Immediate Release. After taking a look at conditions on the ground after moisture over the weekend, fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest hope to conduct the previously announced Moya prescribed burn on the Cuba Ranger District May 4 and 5. The treatment area for […]
Continue readingConditions Look Good for Virgin Mesa Prescribed Burn
May 1, 2017 0 Comments
SANTA FE, NM – May 1, 2017 – For Immediate Release. Fire managers on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest hope to conduct the previously announced Virgin Mesa prescribed burn this week if conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts, remain favorable. The plan is to use hand […]
Continue readingBandera Wildfire in El Malpais National Monument 50% Contained
April 25, 2017 0 Comments
For Immediate Release: April 25, 2017 Contact: Lisa Collins, 505-285-4641 ext. 18, lisa_collins@nps.gov Bandera Wildfire in El Malpais National Monument 50% Contained As of 9:00 am this morning, April 25, the Bandera Fire had grown to approximately 300 acres and is 50% contained. Rain and snow has been falling since approximately 8:30 am. The precipitation […]
Continue readingPrescribed Burns on Coyote Ranger District Postponed
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SANTA FE, NM – April 25, 2017 – For Immediate Release. Fire managers on the Coyote Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest have postponed the previously announced Mesa Poleo and Gallina Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) prescribed burns that were tentatively scheduled for this week due to forecasted weather, including high winds and precipitation. Fire […]
Continue readingFirefighters Responding to Wildfire in El Malpais National Monument
April 24, 2017 0 Comments
For Immediate Release: April 24, 2017 Contact: Lisa Collins, 505-285-4641 ext. 18, lisa_collins@nps.gov Firefighters Responding to Wildfire in El Malpais National Monument The Bandera Fire was reported at approximately 10:50 am on April 24, 2017. The fire is located approximately 18 miles SW of Grants, NM in the northwest corner (this is a correction, previous update […]
Continue readingWinds Postpone Moya Prescribed Burn
April 24, 2017 0 Comments
SANTA FE, NM – April 24, 2017 – For Immediate Release. Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest today postponed the previously announced Moya prescribed burn that was tentatively scheduled for this week due to forecasted winds. The National Weather Service issued a Fire Weather Watch for northern and Central New Mexico for Monday […]
Continue readingCuba Ranger District Plans to Conduct Moya Prescribed Burn
April 21, 2017 0 Comments
SANTA FE, NM – April 21, 2017 – For Immediate Release. Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest hope to conduct the previously announced Moya prescribed burn over two days next week if conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts, remain favorable. The treatment area for the Moya prescribed burn is […]
Continue readingSFNF Fire Crews Meet Objectives on Watershed Prescribed Burn
April 19, 2017 0 Comments
SANTA FE, NM – April 19, 2017 – For Immediate Release. Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) said today that the prescribed burn implemented one week ago in the Santa Fe Municipal Watershed successfully met objectives, removing heavy fuels to reduce the risk of high-intensity wildfire and restore the landscape to historic […]
Continue readingNM Governor Proclaims April 16-22 as Wildfire Awareness Week
April 19, 2017 0 Comments
New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez has proclaimed April 16 through April 22 as Wildfire Awareness Week. During a news conference Tuesday, at the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, representatives from the State Forestry and Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Cabinet Secretary Ken McQueen called upon New Mexicans to continue to be vigilant and do […]
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