Containment increases on the South Fork and Salt fires   Mescalero Apache Tribe Emergency Operations Center: 575-464-9214  Village of Ruidoso Emergency Operations Center: 575-464-9214  Fire Information Phone:575-323-8378 or 575-323-8258   Media Information Phone: 575-323-8053  Phone Line Hours: 8 am – 8 pm  Email: 2024.southfork@firenet.gov  Acres: South Fork – 17,556; Salt – 7,947 Start Date: June 17, 2024  Location: […]

SILVER CITY, NM, June 24, 2024 – A lightning fire was detected this afternoon on the Glenwood Ranger District of the Gila National Forest. The Frisco Fire is burning in rugged, steep, inaccessible terrain approximately 2.5 miles northwest of Glenwood Ranger District office on the west side of the San Francisco River. A confine and […]

Evacuations lifted; Crews mop-up, secure perimeter and conduct structural assessments as weather allows Fire Information Phone: 575-323-8378 or 575-323-8258   Media Information Phone: 575-323-8053  Phone Line Hours: 8 am – 8 pm  Email: 2024.southfork@firenet.gov  Acres: South Fork – 17,551; Salt – 7,816                                     Start Date: June 17, 2024  Location: South Fork – Ruidoso Area, Salt – 7 […]

Community meeting tonight; Fire suppression is ongoing, hazards still present  Public Information Line:575-323-8258 or 575-323-8378  Media Information Line: 575-323-8053  Phone Line Hours: 8 am – 8 pm  Email: 2024.southfork@firenet.gov  Acres: South Fork – 17,551; Salt – 7,775 Start Date: June 17, 2024  Location: South Fork – Ruidoso Area, Salt – 7 mile west of Mescalero, […]

Area closures remain in effect as hazards are assessed and addressed Public Information Line:575-323-8258 or 575-323-8378  Media Information Line: 575-323-8053  Phone Line Hours: 8 am – 8 pm  Email: 2024.southfork@firenet.gov  Acres: South Fork – 16,614; Salt – 7,652                    Start Date: June 17, 2024  Location: South Fork – Ruidoso Area, Salt – 7 mile west of […]

Utility outages continue as cooler, wetter weather help firefighters on the ground; localized flooding remains a threat Public Information Line:575-323-8258  Media Information Line: 575-323-8053  Phone Line Hours: 8 am – 8 pm  Email: 2024.southfork@firenet.gov  Acres: South Fork – 16,349; Salt – 7,652                     Start Date: June 17, 2024  Location: South Fork – Ruidoso Area; Salt – […]

Acres: South Fork – 16,335; Salt – 7,071      Start Date: June 17, 2024  Location: Ruidoso, NM      Personnel: 824  Containment: 0%      Fuels: mixed conifer, grass, pine/juniper  Resources:  Crews, heavy equipment, engines, helicopters and air tankers.  Highlights: A community meeting is schedule for 5 pm, Thursday, June 20, 2024. All community members are welcome to […]

SILVER CITY, NM, 19 de junio, 2024 – La superficie actual del Incendio Antone sigue siendo de 12,396 acres y se ha completado en un 91 por ciento. Hay 35 personas asignadas al incidente y esos recursos continuarán patrullando el perímetro del área afectada. El comportamiento observado del fuego ha sido mínimo, caracterizado por el […]

SILVER CITY, NM, June 19, 2024 – Current acreage of the Antone Fire remains at 12,396 acres and is 91 percent completed. There are 35 personnel assigned to the incident and those resources will continue to patrol the perimeter. Observed fire behavior has been minimal, characterized by creeping and smoldering which is why the closure […]

Evacuations in place with continued fire growth expected  Public Information Line:575-323-8258  Media Information Line: 575-323-8053  Phone Line Hours: 8 am – 8 pm  Email: 2024.southfork@firenet.gov   Acres: South Fork – 16,335; Salt – 7,071            Start Date: June 17, 2024  Location: Ruidoso, NM Personnel: 254  Containment: 0%        Fuels: mixed conifer, grass, pine/juniper  […]

South Fork Fire  Update: The South Fork fire is estimated at 15,276 acres and is zero percent contained. Fire activity included crowning and long-range spotting, which increased the fire’s footprint from this morning’s acreage total. Today, response crews were able to directly engage areas of the fire’s footprint when conditions allowed. Approximately 1,400 structures in the […]

South Fork Fire Update: This morning, the South Fork Fire is 13,921 acres and zero percent contained. An estimated 500 structures have been impacted by this fire. Crews worked together last night to stop the fire’s spread and providing structure protection where they could. Currently fire behavior is creeping, but a concern today is increased […]

Fire crews overnight fully contained the approximately 11-acre Terrero Fire, which was caused by lightning. Today, they will begin to mop-up interior portions around the edges. Smoke is expected to be visible for a few days. Six engine crews from Carson National Forest and New Mexico Forestry Division will be joined by the Carson Hotshots […]

The South Fork Fire and the Salt Fire are burning on Mescalero tribal land, US Forest Service land, and the area surrounding Ruidoso. Both fires are being managed by Mescalero Apache Fire Rescue and Bureau of Indian Affairs. Complex Incident Management Teams are on order.   South Fork Fire Update: The South Fork Fire is currently […]

SILVER CITY, NM, 17 de junio, 2024 – Los bomberos están enfocados en el trabajo de reparación de supresión lo cual consiste en una serie de acciones adoptadas para mitigar los impactos causados por las actividades en la extensión del incendio. Los bomberos completaron las operaciones de astillado sobre la tala a lo largo de […]

Carson National Forest and New Mexico Forestry Division fire crews are on scene of a wildfire northeast of Cebolla, N.M. The Terrero Fire is estimated at 10 acres, with no containment, and is creeping in the forest understory. Six engines and a helicopter with water dropping capabilities are assigned, with a crew on order. There […]

The New Mexico Forestry Division would like to update you on wildfires that are requiring the attention of tribal, federal, state, and local resources in New Mexico. The South Fork Fire and the Salt Fire are burning on Mescalero tribal land, near Ruidoso. Both fires are being managed by Mescalero Apache Fire Rescue and Bureau of Indian Affairs. […]

SILVER CITY, NM, June 17, 2024 – Firefighters are working on suppression repair work, which involves a series of actions taken to mitigate impacts caused by firefighting activities. Firefighters completed chipping slash along the entire perimeter and will be mitigating fire-weakened trees along roads, fence lines, and trails. Additionally, road maintenance will continue on County […]