Magdalena, NM; June 17, 2016 – The North fire on the Magdalena Ranger District increased in size yesterday and is now 30,365 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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June 17, 2016 
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DOG HEAD FIRE UPDATE 6/17/2016 – 9:30 AM Estimated Acres: 16,751 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: 628 COMMUNITY MEETINGS TONIGHT: Roosevelt Middle School – Tijeras, NM @ 4:30 PM East Torrance […]
Continue readingEscondida Fire in Socorro County – FINAL – 6.17.16., 7:45 AM
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Escondida Fire in Socorro County Final Update, 6.17.16., 7:45 AM Remaining resources fully contained the Escondida Fire in Socorro County yesterday. The fire burned a total of 524 acres. This is the final notification.
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6/16/2016 – 10 PM Estimated Acres: 16,000 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: 628 COMMUNITY MEETINGS TOMORROW: Roosevelt Middle School – Tijeras, NM @ 1630 East Torrance Soil & Water Conservation District […]
Continue readingDOG HEAD FIRE UPDATE The power to all residences in mandatory evacuation areas will be shut off at 4:00 p.m.
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6/16/2016 – 3 PM The power to all residences in mandatory evacuation areas will be shut off at 4:00 p.m. today for safety reasons. Contact numbers: PNM: 888-342-5766 Central NM Electric Co-op: 505-832-4483 Evacuations: Bernalillo County: Mandatory evacuations are from the junction of state highways 217 and 337 south to the Torrance county line […]
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6/16/2016 – 1 PM Estimated Acres: 12,303 Start Date: June 14, 2016 Cause: Under investigation Location: 5 miles NW of Tajique, NM Containment: zero Fuels: heavy dead/down timber, ponderosa pine stands Total personnel: 682 New toll-free phone lines for fire information will be staffed from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. starting […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – The North Fire Grows to 26,871 Acres
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Magdalena, NM; June 16, 2016 – The North fire on the Magdalena Ranger District grew in size yesterday and is now 26,871 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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Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 9:15 AM Evacuations are in place for the following communities: Chilili, Mercid, Escobosa, Yrisarri, and Ponderosa Pines. Contrary to media reports, Tajique is not being evacuated. Changes to this information may occur at a later time.
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Wednesday, 06/15/2016 – 11 PM Estimated Acres: 2,000 Start Date: June 14, 2016 Cause: Under investigation Location: 5 miles NW of Tajique, NM Containment: zero Fuels: heavy dead/down timber, ponderosa pine stands Total personnel: 682 New toll-free phone lines for fire information will be staffed from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. starting […]
Continue readingDog Head Fire Smoke may Impact Santa Fe and Surrounding Communities
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Santa Fe, NM – June 15, 2016 – For Immediate Release. You may see smoke in the air around Santa Fe over the next few weeks. That smoke is likely from the 2,000 acre Dog Head Fire burning southeast of Albuquerque. Smoke is currently drifting north/northeast towards Santa Fe. Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory […]
Continue readingDog Head Fire Community Meeting to be held in Torreon
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Albuquerque, NM, June 15, 2016; 12:15 PM – Crews worked through the night and made good progress on the Dog Head Fire last night. Air support and cooler temperatures moderated fire behavior, allowing them to engage more fully. Infrared technology mapped the fire at 682 acres this morning. Day shift crews were on scene early […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – The North Fire Increases to 23,915 Acres
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Magdalena, NM; June 15, 2016 – The North fire on the Magdalena Ranger District grew in size yesterday and is now 23,915 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 readingEscondida Fire in Socorro County Update, 6.15.16.
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Escondida Fire in Socorro County Update Wednesday, June 15, 2016, 10:45 AM The Escondida Fire in Socorro County is 85% contained. Resources are suppressing a few remaining hotspots. The fire began on Friday, June 19th, has burned approximately 524 acres.
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Albuquerque, NM; June 15, 2016; 6:15 AM – Crews monitored the Dog Head Fire throughout the night. Cooler temperatures helped to minimize fire growth. An infrared flight conducted at 2:45 AM allowed fire managers to obtain a more accurate measure of the fire’s size. The Dog Head Fire is 682 acres with no reported […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest, Game Tank Fire FINAL Update 6/14/16
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Lincoln National Forest – Game Tank Fire FINAL Update, 6/14/16, 12:15 P.M. The Game Tank Fire is 100% contained. Size remains 7 acres. All firelines are secure. Some fuels within the interior of the fire continue to burn at a low intensity reducing buildup of crowded vegetation. A few resources remain on scene to monitor […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – The North Fire Grows to 21,722 Acres
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Magdalena, NM; June 14, 2016 – The North fire on the Magdalena Ranger District grew in size yesterday and is now 21,722 acres; at 30% containment. Acreage will increase daily as ignition operations continue. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. […]
Continue readingEscondida Fire Update: 6.13.16., 2:30 PM
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Escondida Fire Update Monday, June 13, 2016, 2:20 PM The Escondida Fire in Socorro County has burned a total of 524 acres. The fire is approximately 78% contained. Resources continue to mop up and monitor the site. Structures are no longer considered under threat. The fire has been downgraded to a Type IV incident from […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – The North Fire Increases to 20,615 Acres
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Magdalena, NM; June 13, 2016 – The North fire on the Magdalena Ranger District had an increase in size yesterday and is now 20,615 acres; at 30% containment. Acreage will increase daily as ignition operations continue. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of […]
Continue readingUpdate: Escondida Fire in Socorro County, 6.12.16., 5:10 PM
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Update: Escondida Fire in Socorro County Sunday, June 12, 2016, 5:10 PM The Escondida Fire in Socorro County has reportedly not grown. No flare-ups or changes in the fire’s activity have been reported. The estimated acreage burned is 525 acres, a slight decrease from the previously reported total. Containment remains at 27%. No additional changes […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – The North Fire Remains at 19,824 Acres
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Magdalena, NM; June 12, 2016 – The North fire on the Magdalena Ranger District had minimal growth in size yesterday and is now 19,824 acres; at 25% containment. Acreage will increase daily as ignition operations continue. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of […]
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