The Area 74 Rx Burn continues successful operations. The predicted weather for Wednesday, May 9, includes west winds from 8-13 mph, and a possibility of wind gusts up to 25 mph late in the morning. If the winds become gusty, the Agency Administrator and the Burn Boss will make a decision if there is a […]
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Magdalena Ranger District Gallinas Prescribed Burn Final Update – May 8, 2018
May 8, 2018 
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MAGDALENA, NM, May 8, 2018 –The Magdalena Ranger District began the Gallinas Prescribed Burn on Friday afternoon, May 4, 2018. Favorable conditions allowed firefighters to successfully treat 2,200 acres of pinyon-juniper forest. The burn removed encroaching conifer trees from historic open meadows and canyons bottoms, helping to increase the diversity of ground vegetation, stabilize soils, […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Area 74 Prescribed Burn
May 7, 2018 0 Comments
The Area 74 Prescribed Burn on the Black Range Ranger District is proceeding well. Test ignitions took place at approximately 1100 today and operations are continuing successfully. Approximately 100 acres have burned at this point in time. Today’s plan includes ignitions on approximately 1,000 acres protecting values in the area such as power lines, phone […]
Continue readingMagdalena Ranger District Gallinas Prescribed Burn Update – May 6, 2018
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MAGDALENA, NM, May 6, 2018 –The Magdalena Ranger District began the Gallinas Prescribed burn on Friday afternoon, May 4, 2018. Favorable conditions allowed firefighters to continue successfully treating the pinyon-juniper forest. The burn is designed to remove encroaching conifer trees from historic open meadows and canyons bottoms, to help increase the diversity of ground […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Area 74 CDT Alternate Route
May 5, 2018 0 Comments
The Black Range Ranger District of the Gila National Forest is conducting a prescribed burn which may impact the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. This project is scheduled to begin ignitions on Monday, May 7, 2018. The route is from CDNST Divide TH at NM State Highway 59 west for Forest Road 226 east to […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Area 74 Prescribed Burn to begin Monday, May 7 on Black Range Ranger District
May 3, 2018 0 Comments
Truth or Consequences, NM, May 3, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Area 74 Prescribed Burn, an estimated 9,000 acres in the Black Range, is scheduled to begin Monday, May 7. The district Fire Management Officer, Dennis Fahl states that “the weather and fuel monitoring conditions have reached the optimal window for this activity.” Fahl anticipates the […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands – Magdalena Ranger District Plan Gallinas Prescribed Burn
May 3, 2018 0 Comments
MAGDALENA, NM, May 3, 2018 – Fire managers from Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands will conduct the Gallinas prescribed fire on the Magdalena Ranger District beginning Friday, May 4, 2018. The predicted forecast calls for hot, dry, and windy conditions – those needed to successfully treat pinyon-juniper forests. This treatment was planned nine years […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – FINAL UPDATE for the Russia Fire (located about 6 miles south of Cloudcroft)
April 18, 2018 0 Comments
FINAL FIRE UPDATE – 04/18/18 4:00 pm – Firefighters held the Russia Fire and declared it 100% contained at 1:00 pm today (4/18/18). The final size of the fire was one-quarter of an acre. THIS WILL BE THE FINAL UPDATE FOR THE RUSSIA FIRE UNLESS THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE TO REPORT. Regarding smoke, in the […]
Continue readingScout Fire – FINAL UPDATE – 4/17/18 – 10:00 AM Update
April 17, 2018 0 Comments
SCOUT FIRE UPDATE – 4/17/18 10:00 am – The Scout Fire is now 75% contained at 16 acres. The change in the number of acres (from what was originally reported) is due to more accurate mapping. Firefighters will continue to work towards full containment and will also patrol the area over the next few days. The […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on L-T West Prescribed Burn
April 16, 2018 0 Comments
Mimbres, NM, April 16, 2018—For Immediate Release. The L-T West Prescribed Burn, on the Wilderness Ranger District, is staffed and in a monitor/patrol status. Currently, no further firing ignitions are planned. Winds are variable, and the edges around the 17 mile perimeter are cooling. Turkey hunters are in the area and report that turkeys have […]
Continue readingUpdate on L-T West Prescribed Burn
April 11, 2018 0 Comments
Mimbres, NM, April 10, 2018—For Immediate Release. Fire crews have completed the black-lining operations on the L-T West Prescribed Burn. Approximately 2,000 acres have burned. Blacklining involves crews burning fuels adjacent to a control line before igniting a prescribed burn. This activity is done in heavy fuels to reduce heat on the crews and lessen […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: L-T West Prescribed Burn Planned on Wilderness Ranger District
April 3, 2018 0 Comments
Mimbres, NM; April 6, 2018 – For Immediate Release – The Wilderness Ranger District will be conducting prescribed burning in the L-T West burn area. The planned dates to start is April 9, weather dependent. This project is funded by New Mexico Department of Game & Fish, Big Game Enhancement Program. The L-T West Rx […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District – Prescribed Fire Update for Perk Project – 4/1/18, 9:00 pm
April 1, 2018 0 Comments
Lincoln National Forest – Sacramento Ranger District – Perk Prescribed Fire project Learn more about how the US Forest Service uses prescribed fire to restore the forest environment: https://www.fs.fed.us/managing-land/fire/resilient-landscapes/prescribed-fire Prescribed Fire Update – 4/1/1 – 9:00 pm – Today firefighters treated 140 acres on the Perk Project with prescribed fire, bringing the total number of acres treated (to […]
Continue readingMagdalena Ranger District Planning Gallinas Prescribed Burn
March 2, 2018 0 Comments
MAGDALENA, NM, March 1, 2018 – The Magdalena Ranger District is planning a prescribed burn to improve wildlife habitat and forest health. The Gallinas Prescribed Burn is expected to begin sometime this spring and continue for as long as weather and fuel moisture conditions are favorable. Up to 3,400 acres will be treated in the […]
Continue readingGlenwood Ranger District planning a pile burn
February 16, 2018 0 Comments
Glenwood, NM, February 16, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Glenwood Ranger District, Gila National Forest is planning to burn the Sheridan Slash Pile in the next two weeks dependent on weather conditions. This slash pile is located on the Sheridan Ridge Road (County Road CO54) approximately seven miles south of Glenwood. This burn will take one […]
Continue readingNew Fire Start – DARK Fire – Located 6 miles south of Cloudcroft, NM
January 19, 2018 0 Comments
New Fire Start – DARK Fire INITIAL FIRE UPDATE: 01/19/18/17 4:00 pm Jurisdiction: New Mexico State Forestry and/or Private AND Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District Incident Commander: USFS Date/Time Detected: 01/19/18 11:28 am Location: Approximately 6 miles south of Cloudcroft, NM. Fire started near Dark Canyon and Highway 130 Lat/Long: 32 deg, 54 min, 4.04 sec X […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Prescribed Fire Update for Smokey Bear Ranger District – 01/10/18, 9:00 am
January 9, 2018 0 Comments
Prescribed Fire Update: January 10, 2018 – NO IGNITIONS PLANNED FOR TODAY! Firefighters will be patrolling and monitoring the Grindstone Mesa prescribed fire project today. Today’s weather forecast calls for higher precipitation and increased humidity which would not allow for successful ignition operations. Firefighters will continue to evaluate weather conditions (on a daily basis) over […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: Women in Wildland Fire boot camp will hold a Prescribed Burn as part of a training exercise
October 11, 2017 0 Comments
Truth or Consequences, NM, October 11, 2017—For Immediate Release. The Black Range Ranger District, Gila National Forest is sponsoring the Women in Wildland Fire boot camp and second weekend events will occur October 14-15. This boot camp offers a comprehensive introduction to wildland firefighting. The training for this upcoming weekend will include a prescribed burn […]
Continue readingHaze and smoky conditions in southern NM likely due to fires in the Pacific Northwest, Idaho and Montana
September 6, 2017 0 Comments
Current information about smoke: Latest smoke info in google earth format Example of product is shown below (screen capture image for 9/7/17): Lincoln National Forest offices have been fielding calls over the past few days regarding smoke/haze in the area. There are no wildfires on the Lincoln National Forest, and the last day of prescribed […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Prescribed fire update – 7/23/17 4:00 pm – 170 acres treated today on Carissa project on Sacramento District
July 23, 2017 0 Comments
Prescribed Fire Update – 7/23/17 4:00 pm – Firefighters have completed ignition operations for today (7/23) on the Carissa project. They were able to treat 170 acres today (7/23). Prescribed Fire Update – 7/23/17 12:30 pm – Ignitions are underway on the Carissa prescribed fire project on the Sacramento District. Smoke may be visible as firefighters ignite slash piles. […]
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