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2022 NM Wildland Urban Fire Summit Registration Now Open!
October 17, 2022 
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Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round: Remove Dead Plants and Debris from Property
October 6, 2022 0 Comments
As fall approaches and cooler temperatures set in, wildfire season can seem like a distant concern. However, this is a great time to begin preparations for the next fire season and clean up around your home. The 2022 Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign provides monthly wildfire preparedness tasks that follow the changing seasons. The October […]
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness is Year-Round: Skip the Fireworks to Support Firefighters
June 30, 2022 0 Comments
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 […]
Continue readingCooks Peak Fire Final Update Friday, May 13, 2022
May 13, 2022 0 Comments
Fire Update: The Cooks Peak Fire is expected to be 100% contained by this evening, Friday, May 13. The Type 3 Incident Management Team that has been managing the fire will transition to a local Type 4 organization. Most resources will be demobilized following this week’s wind events but approximately 20 firefighters will continue to […]
Continue readingCooks Peak Fire Update Wednesday, May 11, 2022
May 11, 2022 0 Comments
Fire Update: A Red Flag Warning is forecasted today until 9pm and Thursday from 9am-8pm. Afternoon winds are expected to be 20-35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Thursday, humidity is forecasted to be in the single digits and winds 15-30mph with gusts around 40mph. Despite the strong winds and dry conditions, Cooks Peak […]
Continue readingNM Fire Information Resources
May 10, 2022 0 Comments
A list of official fire information resources for large wildfire incidents in New Mexico NM Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management: NM Roads – Official Road Status for the State of NM (road closures, etc.) Map of Wildfires in NM (zoom into specific fires) To contact a specific incident, follow the link below: Additional […]
Continue readingCooks Peak Fire Update Monday, May 9, 2022
May 9, 2022 0 Comments
Email: 2022.cookspeak@firenet.gov Phone Line: 505-357-0683; Hours: 8 am – 5 pm Fire Update: A Red Flag Warning is forecasted today until 9pm due to dry weather and high winds. The forecast calls for sustained winds of 25-40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Another Red Flag Warning is predicted tomorrow from 11am-9pm. Containment has […]
Continue readingCooks Peak Fire Update-5/8/22
May 8, 2022 0 Comments
Phone Line: 505-357-0683; Hours: 8 am – 5 pm Email: 2022.cookspeak@firenet.gov Acres: 59,359 acres Containment: 97% Cause: Human, under investigation Start Date: Sunday, April 17, 2022 Fuels: ponderosa pine, oak brush and grass Location: North of Ocate NM, approximately 46 miles north of Las Vegas, NM Fire Update: Throughout the fire, smoke may be […]
Continue readingCooks Peak Fire Update – Saturday May 7, 2022
May 7, 2022 0 Comments
Email: 2022.cookspeak@firenet.gov Cooks Peak Fire Update Update 5/07/2022 Acres: 59,359 acres Containment: 97% Cause: Human, under investigation Start Date: Sunday, April 17, 2022 Fuels: ponderosa pine, oak brush and grass Location: North of Ocate NM, approximately 46 miles north of Las Vegas, NM Fire Update: Today, increasing wind, higher temperatures and lower air moisture will contribute to pockets […]
Continue readingCooks Peak Fire Update: Morning-5/6/22
May 6, 2022 0 Comments
Acres: 59,359 acres Containment: 97% Cause: Human, under investigation Start Date: Sunday, April 17, 2022 Fuels: ponderosa pine, oak brush and grass Location: North of Ocate NM, approximately 46 miles north of Las Vegas, NM A Type 3 Incident Management Team took command of the Cooks Peak fire at 5 p.m., Thursday 5 May 2022. […]
Continue readingColfax County Evacuation Update for Cooks Peak Fire 5/5/22 at 5pm
May 5, 2022 0 Comments
Effective at 5pm on the Cooks Peak Fire, Colfax County Sheriff’s Office, in consultation with Colfax County Emergency Management, is removing all communities OFF Evacuation status. The containment of the Cooks Peak Fire is at 97% with 59,359 acres burned. The Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5 will transfer command to a Type 3 team […]
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness is Year-Round: Wildfire season is here. Pack a go bag and keep it near!
May 3, 2022 0 Comments
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 readingCooks Peak Fire Evacuation Update 4/21 – 6pm
April 21, 2022 0 Comments
As of 6:00 p.m., the evacuation status for the Colfax County communities of for Rayado, Sunny Side, Miami, Sweet Water, and the Philmont Scout Ranch to the headquarters is moved to Set. The town of Cimarron moves to Ready! status. The status upgrades are necessary due to current fire behavior and predicted weather, verified by […]
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness Is Year Round: Prepare for Flames and Sparks Before Wildfire Season
April 5, 2022 0 Comments
With wildfire season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to prepare your home and yard for wildfire. The 2022 Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign provides monthly wildfire preparedness tasks that follow the changing seasons. The April message from the Bureau of Land Management New Mexico, Fire Adapted New Mexico learning network (FACNM) […]
Continue readingSW Wildfire Awareness Week: Minimize the Impact
March 31, 2022 0 Comments
Is your community prepared for wildfire? Proactive communities play a key role in minimizing the impact of wildfire. Become fire-adapted by taking steps now to prepare. Learn more at FACNM.org, FireAdaptedCommunitiesVideo, FirewiseUSA®-NewMexico #FireAdaptedNM #FirewiseUSA #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek
Continue readingSW Wildfire Awareness Week: Prevent Campfire Escapes
March 30, 2022 0 Comments
Make it your goal to extinguish hot coals. If your campfire is too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave! Drown, stir and repeat until cold! Campfire Safety (NMFireInfo.com) and Smokey Bear (smokeybear.com). #PreventWildfires #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #SmokeyBear
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness is Year-Round: Prune Your Trees for Those Hotter Degrees!!
February 1, 2022 0 Comments
Recognizing that longer, more extreme fire seasons are likely to continue, preparing our homes, properties, and communities for wildfire is more important than ever. The 2022 Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign provides monthly wildfire preparedness tasks that follow the changing seasons. The February message from the Bureau of Land Management New Mexico, and partners at […]
Continue readingRecorded Sessions Now Available: NM Wildland Urban Fire Summit 2021
November 4, 2021 0 Comments
If you missed this year’s virtual NM Wildland Urban Fire Summit (Summit), you can view the recorded sessions and presentations from the speakers on the NM Counties website at https://www.nmcounties.org/resources/. The Summit is sponsored by the Bureau of Land Management NM in partnership with NM Counties and an organizing committee of agency and non-profit representatives […]
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