Don’t get caught off-guard! Campfires can escape when you least expect it! Restrictions are in effect due to fire danger in many areas of the state|SW Area Fire Restrictions. If allowed, be attentive to your campfire at all times and keep a shovel and water close by. It must be cold to the touch before you […]
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Prepared Camper: Spark Safety Not Wildfire
March 27, 2025 
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Concerned with winds picking up on your trip? Skip the campfire, use a propane fire ring instead! Just like with a campfire, place in cleared area, keep it maintained, and never leave it running unattended! The best part is you can just turn it off. Campfire Safety The prepared camper’s checklist:
Continue reading BLM implements fire restrictions at Fort Stanton – Snowy River NCA and Lincoln Tracts
March 10, 2025 0 Comments
Due to high fire danger and prolonged drought, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is implementing fire restrictions on public land at the Fort Stanton – Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and BLM lands around the community of Lincoln. The restrictions go into effect at 8 a.m. March 10 and will remain in effect until further notice.
Continue readingBLM New Mexico implements fire restrictions at Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave NCA and Lincoln Tracts
June 26, 2023 0 Comments
Abundant dry fuels (grasses, shrubs, and trees) and a prolonged drought have prompted the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to implement fire restrictions on BLM lands at Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and around the community of Lincoln beginning June 27 at 8 a.m., until further notice. The purpose of this action is […]
Continue readingBLM Pecos District lifts fire restrictions across public lands 7/6/22
July 5, 2022 0 Comments
Effective, July 6, at 8 a.m., the Bureau of Land Management will terminate all fire restrictions enacted by Fire Prevention Order #LLNMP02310-2022-003 on BLM administered public lands within Chaves, DeBaca, Eddy, Lea, Lincoln, Guadalupe, Quay, and Roosevelt counties. Following recent precipitation that has reduced fire danger in New Mexico, the BLM joins other federal and state agencies […]
Continue readingBLM Las Cruces District lifts fire restrictions 7/1/22
June 30, 2022 0 Comments
Effective July 1, 2022, at 8 a.m., the Bureau of Land Management will terminate all fire restrictions enacted by Fire Prevention Order #NMLC00000-22-01 on BLM administered public lands within Doña Ana, Otero, Luna, Sierra, Grant and Hidalgo counties. Following recent precipitation that has reduced fire danger in New Mexico, the BLM joins other federal agencies in […]
Continue readingBLM Farmington District lifts fire restrictions
June 30, 2022 0 Comments
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will terminate fire restrictions enacted by Fire Prevention Order #NMF00000-22-01 on BLM-administered public lands within Colfax, Harding, McKinley, Mora, Quay, Rio Arriba, San Juan, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe, Taos and Union counties at 8 a.m. on July 1. The BLM joins other federal agencies in lifting fire restrictions […]
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 readingBLM Albuquerque District lifts fire restrictions 6/25/22
June 24, 2022 0 Comments
Effective, June 25, 8 a.m., the Bureau of Land Management will terminate all fire restrictions on BLM administered public lands within Bernalillo, Catron, Cibola, McKinley, Sandoval, Socorro, Torrance and Valencia counties. Following recent precipitation that has reduced fire danger in New Mexico, the BLM joins other federal agencies in lifting fire restrictions. While monsoonal moisture […]
Continue readingFt. Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and the Lincoln Tracts Reopens and Rescinds Fire Restrictions 6/24/22
June 24, 2022 0 Comments
With increasing moisture and higher humidity, correlating to reduced fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management Roswell Field Office is terminating the closure and all fire restrictions at the Ft. Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and the Lincoln Tracts in Lincoln County, N.M. This action rescinds Fire Prevention Order #LLNMP02310-2022-004 and is effective June […]
Continue readingValles Caldera to Lift Fire Restrictions
June 23, 2022 0 Comments
Release Date: June 23, 2022 Contact: Dave Krueger, Chief of Interpretation (vall_news@nps.gov) Valles Caldera to Lift Fire Restrictions Jemez Springs, NM – With improved fuel moisture levels and reduced fire danger, Valles Caldera National Preserve will lift Stage II and III fire restrictions at 9:00 am on Friday, June 24, 2022. As a result, most […]
Continue readingBLM strengthens fire restrictions and suspends firewood sales for Albuquerque District’s Rio Puerco and Socorro Field Offices
May 27, 2022 0 Comments
Due to increased fire danger and prolonged drought, the BLM’s Albuquerque District has updated Fire Prevention Order # NMA00000-22-01 and suspended sale of all fuelwood permits. The updated fire prevention order stipulates that cutting or grinding metal, or using a welder, either arc or gas, or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame (hot work) […]
Continue readingAmended Stage II Fire Restrictions for Gila National Forest – Effective May 24, 2022
May 26, 2022 0 Comments
Gila National Forest Amends Stage II Fire Restriction Order Silver City, NM, May 24—With the Gila National Forest experiencing a very active fire season during unprecedented drought conditions, forest leadership has taken steps to decrease the chances of additional human-caused wildfires. The forest has amended the stage two fire restriction order, implemented initially on May […]
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 readingBLM Taos increases fire restrictions to include limits on target shooting-5/11/22
May 10, 2022 0 Comments
Due to increased fire danger and prolonged drought, the BLM has updated Fire Prevention Order # NMF00000-22-01 to state that, “Recreational target shooting within the BLM Taos Field Office boundary is permissible daily between sunrise and 11 a.m. Users shooting in the area must have a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher of not less than 8 ounces […]
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 readingNational Park Service announces Stage II Fire Restrictions beginning May 4, 2022 for El Malpais and El Morro National Monuments
May 4, 2022 0 Comments
May 4, 2022 Contact: Lisa Dittman, 505-285-4641 ext. 218, lisa_dittman@nps.gov Grants, NM – As a result of the extreme fire danger, Stage II Fire Restrictions are being implemented in El Malpais and El Morro National Monuments. Stage II restrictions include no campfires or smoking outdoors in the park. These restrictions are in effect beginning at […]
Continue readingNational Park Service’s Pueblo Parks Group Implements Stage II Fire Restrictions
April 21, 2022 0 Comments
National Park Service News Release For Immediate Release: April 21, 2022 For further information contact: Bandelier – Joanie Budzileni, joanie_budzileni@nps.gov, 505-672-3861, x1501 Fort Union – BJ Cluff, bj_cluff @nps.gov, 505-425-8025 x226 Pecos – Becky Latanich, becky_latanich@nps.gov, 505-757-7210 Valles Caldera – David Krueger, david_krueger@nps.gov 505-412-0826 Los Alamos, Watrous, Pecos, Jemez Springs, New Mexico – Due to the increased risk of […]
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