Magdalena, NM; June 21, 2016 – The North fire on the Magdalena Ranger District increases in size yesterday and is now 36,246 acres; at 30% containment. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. It continues to be actively managed for multiple […]
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Dog Head Fire Daily 9:30pm Update
June 20, 2016 
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Firefighters Increase Containment to 46 Percent DOG HEAD FIRE UPDATE – 6/20/2016, 9:30 P.M. Acres: 17,891 Containment: 46% Cause: Human – under investigation Start Date: June 14, 2016 Jurisdiction: Cibola National Forest, NM State Forestry, Southern Pueblo Agency/BIA, BLM Location: 6 miles NW of Tajique, NM Vegetation: Heavy fuels, […]
Continue readingBattleship Fire on Santa Fe National Forest Contained
June 20, 2016 0 Comments
June 20, 2016; 6:30 p.m. Location: • Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest • South of Battleship Rock off of Highway 4 and in proximity to the Hummingbird Music Camp, the YMCA Camp Shaver, Jemez Falls and multiple recreation sites Start Date: Reported June 19, 2016 Size: Approximately 3 acres Percent Contained: […]
Continue readingDog Head Fire Projected Smoke Impacts June 20th
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Projected Smoke Impacts: Dog Head and North Fire (24 hour AQI– PM 2.5) Forecast valid for 5 pm, Monday, June 20 to 5 pm Tuesday June 21st. Dog Head Fire: Although there is still heat within the fire perimeter, significant smoke production is not expected today. Moderate smoke impacts are expected near the fire. Any […]
Continue readingUpdated 6/20 Dog Head Fire Community Meeting
June 20, 2016 0 Comments
***Location Change For Tonight’s Meeting*** UPDATE: This evening’s Public meeting will now be held at: 7:00 PM – Moriarty Civic Center 202 South Broadway Moriarty, NM
Continue readingBattleship Fire on Santa Fe National Forest
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June 20, 2016; 11:00 a.m. Location: • Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest • South of Battleship Rock off of Highway 4 and in proximity to the Hummingbird Music Camp, the YMCA Camp Shaver, Jemez Falls and multiple recreation sites Start Date: Reported June 19, 2016 Size: Approximately 3 acres Percent Contained: […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – The North Fire at 36,110 Acres
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Magdalena, NM; June 20, 2016 – The North fire on the Magdalena Ranger District grew in size yesterday and is now 36,110 acres; at 30% containment. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. It continues to be actively managed for multiple […]
Continue readingDog Head Fire June 20th AM Daily Update
June 20, 2016 0 Comments
Firefighters Continue Aggressive Suppression Operations DOG HEAD FIRE UPDATE – 6/20/2016, 8:00 A.M. Acres: 17,944 based on infrared flight Containment: 9% Cause: Under Investigation Start Date: June 14, 2016 Jurisdiction: Cibola National Forest, NM State Forestry, Southern Pueblo Agency/BIA, BLM Location: 6 miles NW of Tajique, NM Vegetation: Heavy fuels, dead […]
Continue readingDog Head Fire June 20th Maps
June 20, 2016 0 Comments
For a more detailed view go to Inciweb and click on the map and select “Full Size” or “PDF” next to “image options”.
Continue readingDog Head Fire June 19th 9:30pm Update
June 19, 2016 0 Comments
Minimal Fire Behavior Expected Tonight DOG HEAD FIRE UPDATE – 6/19/2016, 9:30 PM. Acres: 17,891 Containment: 9% Cause: Under Investigation Start Date: June 14, 2016 Jurisdiction: Cibola National Forest, NM State Forestry, Southern Pueblo Agency/BIA, BLM Location: 6 miles NW of Tajique, NM Vegetation: Heavy fuels, dead and down timber, ponderosa pine stands […]
Continue readingJune 19th Projected Smoke Impacts for the Dog Head and North Fires
June 19, 2016 0 Comments
Projected Smoke Impacts: Dog Head and North Fire. Forecast valid for 5pm, Sunday June 19, 2016 to 5pm, Monday, June 20th, 2016 Dog Head Fire: Higher humidity minimized fire activity overnight. Growth similar to yesterday is expected as we return to hot, dry and unstable weather conditions. Smoke impacts are expected near the fire […]
Continue readingDog Head Fire Update 6/19 9:30 am
June 19, 2016 0 Comments
Higher Humidity Minimized Overnight Fire Activity DOG HEAD FIRE UPDATE – 6/19/2016, 9:30 A.M. Acres: 17,617 Containment: 9% Cause: Under Investigation Start Date: June 14, 2016 Jurisdiction: Cibola National Forest, NM State Forestry, Southern Pueblo Agency, BLM Location: 6 miles NW of Tajique, NM Vegetation: Heavy fuels, dead and down timber, ponderosa pine stands Damage […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – The North Fire Grows to 35,218 Acres
June 19, 2016 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; June 19, 2016 – The North fire on the Magdalena Ranger District increased in size yesterday and is now 35,218 acres; at 30% containment. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. It continues to be actively managed for multiple […]
Continue reading Dog Head Fire now at 9% Containment
June 18, 2016 0 Comments
DOG HEAD FIRE UPDATE 6/18/2016 – 10:30 pm Dog Head Fire now at 9% Containment Estimated Acres: 17,615 Start Date: June 14, 2016 Cause: Under investigation Location: 6 miles NW of Tajique, NM Containment: 9% Fuels: heavy dead/down timber, ponderosa pine stands Total personnel: 953 Fire information: 855-585-5546, 855-581-3862, 855-585-5547, 855-581-3861 A transition from the […]
Continue readingPaliza Fire on Santa Fe National Forest Contained
June 18, 2016 0 Comments
June 18, 2016; 5:00 p.m. Location: • Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest • In Paliza Canyon off Forest Road 266 northeast of the Paliza Campground and a mile west of the Ponderosa Christian Camp Start Date: Reported June 18, 2016 Size: Approximately 1 acre Percent Contained: 100% Cause: Human, under investigation […]
Continue readingPaliza Fire on Santa Fe National Forest
June 18, 2016 0 Comments
Paliza Fire on Santa Fe National Forest June 18, 2016; 10:00 a.m. Location: • Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest • In Paliza Canyon off Forest Road 266 northeast of the Paliza Campground and a mile west of the Ponderosa Christian Camp Start Date: Reported June 18, 2016 Size: Approximately 1 acre […]
Continue reading DOG HEAD FIRE UPDATE 6/18/2016 – 9 am
June 18, 2016 0 Comments
Estimated Acres: 17,615 Start Date: June 14, 2016 Cause: Under investigation Location: 6 miles NW of Tajique, NM Containment: zero Fuels: heavy dead/down timber, ponderosa pine stands Total personnel: 741 Fire information: 855-581-3861, 855-585-5546, 855-581-3862, 855-585-5547 Evacuations: For evacuation information in Bernalillo County call the Dog Head Fire Joint information Center […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – The North Fire at 33,428 Acres
June 18, 2016 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; June 18, 2016 – The North fire on the Magdalena Ranger District increased in size yesterday and is now 33,428 acres; at 30% containment. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. It continues to be actively managed for […]
Continue readingDOG HEAD FIRE UPDATE 6/17/2016 – 11 PM
June 17, 2016 0 Comments
Estimated Acres: 17,000 Start Date: June 14, 2016 Cause: Under investigation Location: 6 miles NW of Tajique, NM Containment: zero Fuels: heavy dead/down timber, ponderosa pine stands Total personnel: 741 Fire information: 855-585-5547, 855-585-5546, 855-581-3862, 855-581-3861 Evacuations: For evacuation information in Bernalillo County call the Dog Head Fire […]
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