ALBUQUERQUE, NM, June 16, 2024 – This will be the final news release on the Mountainair Ranger District Antelope Fire and the Mt. Taylor Ranger District Cottonwood Creek Fire unless conditions warrant additional information. Mountainair Ranger District: Antelope FireReported Date / Time: June 14, 2024 / 1421Cause: LightningSize: 1.5 acres                                              Containment: 100%Location: The fire is […]

Saturday June 15, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. Location: Santa Fe National Forest – Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District – SE of Thompson Peak on La Cueva Ridge Cause: Lightning Smoke: Smoke may be visible in Glorieta N.M. looking north from I-25 Size: 1 acre Fire resources: 2 engines, 1 Helicopter Crews completed saw and hand line […]

Glorieta Wildfire located in Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) fire managers were notified of a new wildfire start, named the Glorieta Wildfire, located in the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District, southeast of Thompson Peak on La Cueva Ridge, on the afternoon of Saturday June 15, 2024. The cause of the wildfire is […]

SILVER CITY, NM, 15 de junio, 2024 – Todas las líneas de contención resistieron la presencia de tormentas y ráfagas de vientos pronosticados para el viernes. Durante los próximos dos días, los bomberos se enfocarán en asegurar el perímetro Norte del incendio. Las escuadrillas proseguirán patrullando la sección Este (oriental) y al mismo tiempo, se […]

SILVER CITY, NM, June 15, 2024 – All containment lines held through Friday’s forecast of thunderstorms and gusty winds. For the next couple of days, firefighters will focus on securing the northern perimeter of the fire. Crews will continue to patrol the eastern section while on the southern side, they will complete mop-up and prepare […]

ALBUQUERQUE, NM, June 15, 2024 – Yesterday fire crews responded to two wildfires on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands. Today crews have reengaged firefighting operations for full suppression. Mountainair Ranger District: Antelope FireReported Date / Time: June 14, 2024 / 1421Cause: Lightning Size: 1.5 acres Containment: 0%Location: The fire is burning off FSR […]

ALBUQUERQUE, NM, June 14, 2024 – Fire crews have responded to two remote area fires on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands. Mountainair Ranger District: Antelope FireReported Date / Time: June 14, 2024 / 1421  Cause: Lightning         Size: .5 acres             Containment: 0%Location: The fire is burning off FSR 161 in Pinatosa Canyon within […]

SILVER CITY, NM, 13 de junio del 2024. Los bomberos han realizado un progreso significativo sobre el incendio Antone. Las escuadrillas aseguraran el perímetro de una manera simultanea con igniciones dirigidas en la mitad del área Noreste del incendio. Se continua con la limpieza en la porción Sureste. Actualmente hay 150 personas asignadas en el […]

SILVER CITY, NM, June 13, 2024 –Firefighters have made substantial progress on the Antone Fire. Crews will be securing the perimeter simultaneously with ignitions being conducted on the northern half of the fire. Mop-up continues on the southern portion. There are currently 150 personnel assigned to the incident. “Unfortunately, smoke is a byproduct of all […]

Acres: .10 Start Date:  June 12, 2024 Location:  Capitan Mountains, East Mountain Cause:  Lightning Containment: 0% Fuels: Single tree snag with brush understory Personnel: 1 Type-3 engine, 1 Type-6 Crews remain on-scene at the Mitt Fire, a lighting-strike fire on East Mountain (Capitan Mountains) on the Smokey Bear Ranger District, Lincoln National Forest.  The wildfire […]

Acres:  Unknown Start Date:  June 12, 2024 Location:  East Mountain, Smokey Bear Ranger District Cause:  Lightning Containment: 0% Fuels:  Being determined Personnel: Two engines, recon helicopter Two engines and a surveillance helicopter have been sent to assess and engage with a lighting-strike fire on East Mountain in the Smokey Bear Ranger District, Lincoln National Forest. […]

Source of Heat Identified and Mitigated for Firefighter Safety on the Blue 2 Fire Daily Update: June 12, 2024 Acres: 7,532                                                                                                     Start Date: May 16, 2024 Location: 8 miles North of Ruidoso, White Mountain Wilderness Area                Cause: Lightning Personnel: 118                                                                                                    Fuels: Timber/Grass/Brush Containment: 91%                                                                                               Resources: 1 Crew […]

SILVER CITY, NM, June 11, 2024 – An area closure is in effect for the Antone fire in the Quemado Ranger District, Gila National Forest. “This closure order is necessary to maintain our top priority which is always to protect firefighters and provide for public safety,” said Quemado District Ranger, Randall Chavez. “Active fire and […]

Source of Heat Identified and Mitigated for Firefighter Safety on the Blue 2 Fire Daily Update: June 11, 2024 Acres: 7,532                                                                                                     Start Date: May 16, 2024 Location: 8 miles North of Ruidoso, White Mountain Wilderness Area                Cause: Lightning Personnel: 135                                                                                                    Fuels: Timber/Grass/Brush Containment: 88%                                                                                               Resources: 1 Crew […]

Firefighters and Heavy Equipment work to finish the remaining areas of the Blue 2 Fire Daily Update: June 10, 2024 Acres: 7,532                                                                                   Start Date: May 16, 2024 Location: 8 miles North of Ruidoso, White Mountain Wilderness Area                Cause: Lightning Personnel: 142                                                                                           Fuels: Timber/Grass/Brush Containment: 87%                                                                Resources: 1 crew […]

Pecos Zone Type 3 Team Takes Command Over The Blue 2 Fire Daily Update: June 9, 2024  Acres: 7,532 Start Date: May 16, 2024   Location: 8 miles North of Ruidoso, White Mountain Wilderness Area Cause: Lightning  Personnel: 212                   Fuels: Timber/Grass/Brush  Containment: 87%   Resources: 1 crew | 3 engines | 1 helicopter | 2 bulldozers | 1 water […]