Fireworks are a popular Fourth of July tradition. Over the years, many of us have personally experienced close calls and disasters related to firework-ignited fires – a stray ember on a rooftop, burnt grass, smoldering casings and other potential ignition sources. With an early start to the 2022 wildfire season, your NM wildfire cooperators and […]
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Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round: Wildfire season is here. Pack a go bag and keep it near!
May 3, 2022 
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With the 2022 wildfire season off to an early start in New Mexico, it is vital to have an emergency kit and an evacuation plan in place for you and your family. The 2022 Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign provides monthly wildfire preparedness tasks that follow the changing seasons. The May message from a partnership […]
Continue reading Observe Firework Restrictions to Prevent Wildfires
June 29, 2020 0 Comments
As you celebrate this Independence Day, remember that fireworks are prohibited on all federal lands and many other jurisdictions in New Mexico. Check with your local fire department and at firerestrictions.us/nm. With the dry conditions we’re experiencing, it only takes one spark for the entire holiday to go up in smoke! #PreventWildfires #NMFire #RecreateResponsibly
Continue readingFire Restrictions Still In Effect in NM, June 22, 2020
June 22, 2020 0 Comments
As you plan your summer activities, Know Before You Go and check for specific fire restrictions for the area you plan to visit on FireRestrictions.us/nm. Campfires are restricted but there are fun alternatives you can check out. Today, the BLM issued a press release nationally asking for everyone’s help in the prevention of wildfires. Whether […]
Continue reading What is a Red Flag Warning?
June 17, 2020 0 Comments
This week’s Wildfire Wednesdays from FACNM discusses Red Flag Warnings and how to find out when one is in effect. Remember that while these are special National Weather Service designations indicating weather conditions with potential for extreme burning, almost any given day in NM can be hot, dry and windy, so always be cautious with […]
Continue readingVics Peak Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District – 06/17/2020
June 17, 2020 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; June 17, 2020 – For Immediate Release. The Vics Peak Fire, in the Apache Kid Wilderness, San Mateo Mountains, located on the Magdalena Ranger District, is a lightning caused fire that began Monday, June 15, 2020, at approimately 10 acres. Resources include one Wildland Fire Module, and 1 Type 6 Engine. This fire […]
Continue readingFINAL UPDATE for Uvas Fire – Evening of June 12th
June 12, 2020 0 Comments
Location: Uvas Mountains on BLM Land, approximately 11 miles SW of Hatch, NM and 18 miles N of Interstate 10 between Deming and Las Cruces, NM. Date detected: June 6, 2020 Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Grass, Brush, Pinon, Juniper Current size: 1,135 acres (increase of 5 acres from previous reports is due to more accurate mapping) […]
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness: May 10, 2020
May 10, 2020 0 Comments
#ReadyForWildfire: Let’s start a trend and reduce the number of human-caused wildfires in New Mexico. Do your part to prevent wildfires.
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness: May 9, 2020
May 9, 2020 0 Comments
Vehicles and trailers can be unintentional fire starters. If you are off-roading, remember that your exhaust system can reach temperatures over 1000°F! Driving or parking over dry grass can start wildfires. Be sure your trailer is roadworthy before heading out with good tires, greased bearings, and no dragging chains – whether it’s a car, truck, […]
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness: May 8, 2020
May 8, 2020 0 Comments
Here are a few reminders when target shooting on public lands: Know before you go: Is target shooting allowed in the area you will visit? Shoot in areas free of dry vegetation—and avoid shooting on hot windy days. Avoid shooting hard objects: bullet fragments can be extremely hot and can easily start a grass fire. […]
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness: May 7, 2020
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New Mexicans often burn fields, acequias or piles of debris. Some counties in NM have issued burn bans. If allowed where you are, always get a burn permit and make sure you prepare the site, have enough water and people on hand, and never leave any fire unattended, even for a few minutes! Watch this […]
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness: May 6, 2020
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If you are working outdoors using equipment that creates sparks, please consider wildfire safety, especially the timing of your outdoor home projects! Working in the morning, ensuring at least 10 feet of clearance from dry vegetation, and having a shovel and fire extinguisher ready can prevent a wildfire. #WildfirePreparednessWeek #ReadyForWildfire
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness: May 5, 2020
May 5, 2020 0 Comments
Wildfire helps many of our NM rangelands and forested areas. However, fires started at the wrong place and time can be disastrous to our communities, livelihoods, and resources. Please do your part. Take extra precaution before venturing out on public lands and be careful with anything that could start a fire. The costs of a […]
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness Week: Preventing Wildfires
May 4, 2020 0 Comments
On New Mexico’s public lands, one less spark really can mean one less wildfire. The BLM and all land management agencies need your help to prevent wildfires this spring and summer. The statewide average of human-caused wildfires is 48% of all wildfires. Most of these fires can be prevented. #ReadyForWildfire #WildfirePreparednessWeek Wildfire where you work, […]
Continue readingNFPA’s Wildfire Community Preparedness Day: May 2, 2020
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Celebrated the first Saturday in May each year, @theNFPA’s Wildfire Community Preparedness Day helps raise wildfire awareness, promote collaboration, and bring neighbors together to help protect homes, neighborhoods, and entire communities from future wildfire risk or current post-fire impacts. Get started on some of your own home projects today! To learn more, you can register […]
Continue readingInteragency Partners Emphasize Prevention and Preparedness
April 27, 2020 0 Comments
The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Forestry Division, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service emphasize the importance of fire prevention and preparedness. Know before you go. When planning your outdoor adventure always check for local closures and restrictions, […]
Continue readingWildfire Awareness Week 2020: Check for fire restrictions before you go
March 30, 2020 0 Comments
Hot and dry outside? There may be fire restrictions in place. Check fire information and restrictions at NMFireInfo.com, @NMFireInfo, Firerestrictions.us/nm/, or call 877-864-6985. #NMFire #PreventWildfires #ReadySetGoNM #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek Southwest Wildfire Awareness Week 2020
Continue readingBLM plans prescribed fire in Cibola County
November 21, 2019 0 Comments
Beginning Nov. 25 – Dec. 23, the Bureau of Land Management Rio Puerco Field Office, in cooperation with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, plans to conduct the Mertz Ranch prescribed fire on approximately 1,000 acres within the El Malpais National Conservation Area (NCA). Fire managers estimate it will take approximately 2-4 days to […]
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