Magdalena, NM; July 3, 2015 – The Red Canyon fire on the Magdalena Ranger District remains at16,723 acres. The lightning-caused fire is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 2 miles southeast of Grassy Lookout and 27 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. Yesterday afternoon the Red Canyon Fire received a minimal amount of precipitation on the fire […]
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Inman Fire Update (Gila National Forest)
July 2, 2015 
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The Inman Fire has grown to 20 acres on the Black Range Ranger District. Lightning started a new fire one mile away from the Inman Fire. It is the Draw Fire and estimated at 30 acres. Both fires are being managed for resource objectives. http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gila/news-events/?cid=STELPRD3844270
Continue readingCommissary Fire Update (Santa Fe National Forest)
July 2, 2015 0 Comments
July 2, 2015, 09:00 A.M. Summary: Fire managers on the lightning-caused Commissary Fire on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District took advantage of the drier weather yesterday and strengthened the western perimeter along Forest Road 66, burning 150 acres. With wetter conditions forecasted today, crews will continue chipping and piling operations around the perimeter today. The […]
Continue readingCibola NF&NG – Wildfire Update – 7/02/2015 – Red Canyon Fire at 16,723 Acres
July 2, 2015 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; July 2, 2015 – The Red Canyon fire on the Magdalena Ranger District grew in size to 16,723 acres. The lightning-caused fire is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 2 miles southeast of Grassy Lookout and 27 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. Firing operations continued on both side of Hudson canyon yesterday. Firefighters are […]
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July 1, 2015 0 Comments
July 1, 2015, 09:00 A.M. Summary: Crews on the lightning-caused Commissary Fire on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District will continue chipping and piling operations around the perimeter of the fire today. Fire managers will take advantage of the drier weather today and attempt to burn 200 to 300 acres along Forest Road 66 and along […]
Continue readingCibola NF&NG – Wildfire Update – 7/01/2015 – Red Canyon Fire Remains at 15,401Acres
July 1, 2015 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; July 1, 2015 – The Red Canyon fire on the Magdalena Ranger District remains at 15,401acres. The lightning-caused fire is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 2 miles southeast of Grassy Lookout and 27 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. Firing operations continued on both side of Hudson canyon yesterday. The regional fire ecologist stated […]
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June 30, 2015 0 Comments
The Black Range Ranger District is managing the lightning-caused Inman Fire for resource objectives. Estimated 10 acres. http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gila/news-events/?cid=STELPRD3843820
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June 30, 2015 0 Comments
June 30, 2015 – Crews on the lightning-caused Commissary Fire on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District, will continue chipping and piling operations around the perimeter of the fire today. On the western border, chipping along Forest Road 66 will connect with Forest Road 83. Another chipping crew is working its way north on the eastern […]
Continue readingCibola NF&NG – Wildfire Update – 6/30/2015 – Red Canyon Fire Reaches 15,401 Acres
June 30, 2015 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; June 30, 2015 – The Red Canyon fire on the Magdalena Ranger District reached 15,401 acres yesterday due to hand ignition on the fire line. The lightning-caused fire is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 2 miles southeast of Grassy Lookout and 27 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. Hand ignitions continued yesterday off of […]
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June 29, 2015 0 Comments
June 29, 2015 – The lightning-caused Commissary Fire on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District is located 13 miles to the east of Pecos, NM, and two miles south of Barillas Peak. Fire started June 5, 2015 and is currently at 1,531 acres burning in ponderosa pine, aspen, mixed conifer, grass and brush vegetation. Fire remains […]
Continue readingCibola NF&NG – Wildfire Update – 6/29/2015 – Red Canyon Fire at 14,997 Acres
June 29, 2015 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; June 29, 2015 – The Red Canyon Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District increased in acreage to 14,997 acres yesterday due to hand ignition on the fire line. The lightning-caused fire is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 2 miles southeast of Grassy Lookout and 27 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. Hand ignitions continued […]
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June 28, 2015 0 Comments
June 28, 2015; 8:30 A.M. Start Date: June 5, 2015 Percent Contained: 0% Size: 1,531 acres Growth Potential: Low Vegetation: Ponderosa pine, aspen, mixed conifer, grass and brush Summary: The lightning-caused Commissary Fire on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District is located 13 miles to the east of Pecos, NM and two miles south of […]
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June 27, 2015 0 Comments
June 27, 2015; 10:00 A.M. Start Date: June 5, 2015 Percent Contained: 0% Size: 1,531 acres Growth Potential: Low Vegetation: Ponderosa pine, aspen, mixed conifer, grass and brush Summary: The lightning-caused Commissary Fire on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District is located 13 miles to the east of Pecos, NM and two miles south of […]
Continue readingActivity Remains Low on Pinon & Moore Fires (Gila National Forest)
June 27, 2015 0 Comments
Managers reported low activity again Friday on the Pinon and Moore fires on the Gila National Forest. The management organizations will be downsized, some crews released and the fires will be monitored. http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gila/news-events/?cid=STELPRD3843303
Continue readingMoore Fire Update (Gila National Forest)
June 26, 2015 0 Comments
It was a very quiet day on the Moore Fire Thursday. Clouds, higher humidity and occasional rain have slowed fire activity. It is reported as 4,000 acres. http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gila/news-events/?cid=STELPRD3843180
Continue readingCibola NF&NG – Wildfire Update – 6/26/2015 – Red Canyon Fire Remains at 14,418 Acres
June 26, 2015 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; – The 14,418 acre Red Canyon Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District had minimal fire spread yesterday. The lightning-caused fire is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 2 miles southeast of Grassy Lookout. Hand ignitions occurred along FR 96 to finish firing operations from previous days. There was little to no growth on the […]
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June 26, 2015 0 Comments
June 26, 2015; 9:00 A.M. Start Date: June 5, 2015 Percent Contained: 0% Size: 1,400 acres Growth Potential: Low Vegetation: Ponderosa pine, aspen, mixed conifer, grass and brush Summary: Fire crews on the lightning-caused Commissary Fire on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District successfully completed firing operations with hand ignitions on 700 acres yesterday as […]
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June 25, 2015 0 Comments
The Pinon Fire, 13 miles east of Reserve, NM has grown to 3,300 acres. Low activity was reported today. http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gila/news-events/?cid=STELPRD3842857
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June 25, 2015 0 Comments
June 25, 2015; 11:00 A.M. Start Date: June 5, 2015 Percent Contained: 0% Size: 700 acres Growth Potential: Moderate Vegetation: Ponderosa pine, aspen, mixed conifer, grass and brush Summary: Fire crews on the lightning-caused Commissary Fire on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District successfully completed firing operations with hand ignitions on 200 acres yesterday as part […]
Continue readingCibola NF – Wildfire Update – 6/25/15 – Red Canyon Fire at 14,418 Acres
June 25, 2015 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; — The Red Canyon Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District is now at 14,418 acres with approximately 85 personnel on the incident. The lightning-caused fire is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 2 miles southeast of Grassy Lookout. Aerial ignitions (dropping incendiary device from a helicopter) continued yesterday west and southwest of Grassy Lookout. […]
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