Silver City, NM; July 22, 2016 – For Immediate Release – The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Range Ranger District consist of four fires: the Kline and Cooney Fires started July 8, the Corduroy Fire on July 17, and the Boiler Fire on July 18. These lightning-caused fires are located in the Black […]
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Cibola NF & National Grasslands – Final Fire Updates for the North Fire and Puertecito Fire – 7/21/2016
July 21, 2016 
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Magdalena, NM; July 21, 2016 – The North Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District remains at 42,102 acres; at 100% contained. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. The North Fire has shown little fire activity and is in a patrol […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/21/2016
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Silver City, NM; July 21, 2016 – For Immediate Release – The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Range Ranger District consist of four fires: the Kline and Cooney Fires started July 8, the Corduroy Fire on July 17, and the Boiler Fire on July 18. These lightning-caused fires are located in the Black […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/20/2016
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Silver City, NM; July 20, 2016 – For Immediate Release – The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Range Ranger District consist of four fires: the Kline and Cooney Fires started July 8, the Corduroy Fire on July 17, and the Boiler Fire on July 18. These lightning-caused fires are located in the Black […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/19/2016
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Silver City, NM; July 19, 2016 – For Immediate Release – The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Range Ranger District consist of four fires: the Kline and Cooney Fires started July 8, the Corduroy Fire on July 17, and the Boiler Fire on July 18. These lightning-caused fires are located in the […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/18/2016
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Silver City, NM; July 18, 2016 – For Immediate Release – The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Range Ranger District consist of two fires: the Kline Fire and the Cooney Fire. These lightning-caused fires started on Friday, July 8, and are located in the Black Range Mountains, 65 miles northwest of Truth Consequences, […]
Continue readingSchool Fire Final Update
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Reserve, NM; July 18, 2016 – The School Fire on the Reserve Ranger District will still produce smoke as logs and snags are consumed within the 7,315 acres. The fire was started by lightning on July 8, 2016 near the junction of Snow Lake and Willow Creek along Forest Road 28 (Bursum Road) and County […]
Continue readingThe School Fire at 7,315 Acres
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Reserve, NM; July 17, 2016 – The School Fire on the Reserve Ranger District remains actively burning within the management perimeter; with 70% containment. The fire was started by lightning on July 8, 2016 near the junction of Snow Lake and Willow Creek along Forest Road 28 (Bursum Road) and County Road CAT-CO21 (Snow Lake […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/17/2016
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Silver City, NM; July 17, 2016 – For Immediate Release – The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Range Ranger District consist of two fires: the Kline Fire and the Cooney Fire. These lightning-caused fires started on Friday, July 8, and are located in the Black Range Mountains, 65 miles northwest of Truth Consequences, […]
Continue readingUPDATE: Timberon Fire, 7.16.16., 1:03 PM
July 16, 2016 0 Comments
The Timberon Fire in Otero County is 40% contained. Containment lines continue to hold and resources are progressing with fire suppression activities. Following a GPS assessment, the acreage burned is reportedly 268 acres, a reduction to the previous reports. There have been 44 dwellings lost. . The present evacuation area has reportedly been reduced to the […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/16/2016
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Silver City, NM; July 16, 2016 – For Immediate Release – The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Range Ranger District consist of two fires: the Kline Fire and the Cooney Fire. These lightning-caused fires started on Friday, July 8, and are located in the Black Range Mountains, 65 miles northwest of Truth Consequences, […]
Continue readingBig Hat Fire Continues Benefiting Resources
July 15, 2016 0 Comments
Jemez Springs, NM — With the higher temperatures and drier weather, fire managers are diligently monitoring the low-intensity Big Hat Fire. Located in the southwest corner of the Valles Caldera National Preserve, the lightning-caused fire remains at 235 acres. The surface fire is slowly creeping within the established and reinforced perimeter. Fire officials are managing […]
Continue readingUPDATE: Timberon Fire in Otero County, 7.15.16., 12:50 PM
July 15, 2016 0 Comments
The Pecos Zone Type III Team has assumed command of the Timberon Fire in Otero County. There are no reported changes to the fire’s size or activity. Containment lines continue to hold. The fire is 14% contained. Numerous resources have been or are in the process of being released from the fire today. Cooler temperatures […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/15/16
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Silver City, NM; July 15, 2016 – For Immediate Release – The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Range Ranger District consist of two fires: the Kline Fire and the Cooney Fire. These lightning-caused fires started on Friday, July 8, and are located in the Black Range Mountains, 65 miles northwest of Truth Consequences, […]
Continue readingThe School Fire at 5,905 Acres
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Reserve, NM; July 15, 2016 – The School fire on the Reserve Ranger District is remains active and has now consumed 5,905 acres within the management perimeter; with 20% containment. The lightning-caused fire started on July 8, 2016 and is located at the junction of Snow Lake and Willow Creek along the Forest Road 28 […]
Continue readingUPDATE: Timberon Fire, 7.14.16., 9:00 PM
July 14, 2016 0 Comments
Below is data about the Timberon Fire provided by the incident’s information team. TIMBERON FIRE FIRE UPDATE 7/14/2016 9:00 PM Jurisdiction: New Mexico State Forestry (the fire is burning on private land) Date/Time Detected: 7/13/2016 Location: Timberon, Otero County, New Mexico– 31 miles SW of Cloudcroft Personnel Assigned: 160. Resources include: engines, bulldozers, hand […]
Continue readingUPDATE: Timberon Fire, Otero County, 7.14.16., 5:10 PM
July 14, 2016 0 Comments
Governor Martinez directed the activation of the New Mexico Emergency Operations Center to help with the ongoing response to the Timberon Fire. Gov. Martinez also announced the approval for federal funding to assist with the fire’s cost. The Fire Management Assistance Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will cover 75 percent of the costs […]
Continue reading Santa Fe National Forest Implements Stage I Fire Restrictions
July 14, 2016 0 Comments
Santa Fe, NM – July 14, 2016 – For Immediate Release. The Santa Fe National Forest will implement campfire and smoking restrictions effective 8:00 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2016. Fire danger on the forest remains very high due to continued high temperatures and dry conditions accompanying the delayed onset of the monsoon season. Under Stage […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands – North Fire and Puertecito Fire Update – 7/14/2016
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Magdalena, NM; July 14, 2016 – The North Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District remains at 42,102 acres; at 95% containment. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. The North Fire has shown little fire activity. There are currently 4 personnel […]
Continue readingTimberon Fire, Otero County 7.14.16., 11:15 AM
July 14, 2016 0 Comments
The Timberon Fire in Otero County began yesterday at approximately 3:30 PM. The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation. As of this morning, an estimated 290 acres of private land have reportedly burned. Resources, including air tankers, are actively engaged in fire suppression activities. At present, unconfirmed reports state that approximately 15 structures […]
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