ATTN: Monument Fire updates are now being posted on INCIWEB https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5207 INCIWEB will be used exclusively for all subsequent MONUMENT FIRE updates. Wildfire Update: 6/4/17 11:00 am – The Monument Fire is currently being managed under a monitor/confine/point protection strategy. Current size is 1 acre. Firefighting resources assigned include: 4 FS engines, 1 dozer and overhead (approximately 17 personnel). Vicinity Map […]
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Gila National Forest-Update on June 15, 2017 – Teacher Fire & Gravel Fires on Reserve Ranger District
June 15, 2017 
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Teacher Fire The Teacher Fire is estimated at 3,190 acres. Today resources on the Teacher Fire patrolled and secured CAT-C021/Snow Lake Road, the handline from the campgrounds to FSR 713, and along FSR 713. This action was taken to help secure this road network from yesterday’s burning operations. Late this afternoon or early tomorrow morning […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Rice Fire is 100% Contained – FINAL Fire Update 6/15/17 1:30 pm
June 15, 2017 0 Comments
Rice Fire FINAL Fire Update – 06/15/17 – 1:30 pm – Firefighters were successful in containing the Rice Fire at a final size of 1/4 acre. One engine and 4 firefighters remain assigned to this incident. They will complete mop-up operations within the next day or two. THIS IS THE FINAL UPDATE FOR THE RICE FIRE, UNLESS THERE IS […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on June 14, 2017 – Teacher Fire & Gravel Fire on Reserve Ranger District
June 14, 2017 0 Comments
Teacher Fire The Teacher Fire is estimated at 325 acres. Today ground ignitions will be taking fire in two directions. A crew will be headed from FR 713 down the handline to the campgrounds. The Fire Module crew will be taking fire from along the handline back to the west, along FR 713 back toward […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Round Fire – June 14, 2017 @ 0900
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Location: Aldo Leopold Wilderness, Black Range Ranger District, Start Date: June 6, 2017 Size: 2,301 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and grass Resources: Two wildland fire modules, smokejumpers, 2 engines, and district personnel totaling 75 Containment: 0% (managed for multiple resource objectives) Summary: The Round Fire is burning on National Forest System lands […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Baca Fire June 5, 2017 @ 1300
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Baca Fire, June 5, 2017 at 1300 Location: Quemado Ranger District on the Gila National Forest 6 miles northeast of Quemado Lake, Catron County, NM Start Date: May 12, 2017 Size: 8,800 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa Pine, grass, and mixed conifer Smoke: Smoke is visible within the surrounding area of Quemado, Horse Springs and […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – NEW FIRE reported on Sacramento Ranger District – 6/01/17 4:45 pm FIRST AND FINAL Fire Update
June 1, 2017 0 Comments
New Wildfire reported on the Sacramento Ranger District – BIRTHDAY FIRE: Fire Update – 6/01/17 – 4:45 pm – The Birthday Fire was reported at 3:02 pm on 6/1/17. It is located about 3 miles NW of Mayhill – (Lat 32 deg, 54 min, 56.91 sec x Long 105 deg, 31 min, 32.15 sec; Legal […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – 5/31/17 1:15 pm Prescribed Fire Update – Lucas Well Pile Burn Project: Ignitions on hold
May 31, 2017 0 Comments
Smokey Bear Ranger District – Lucas Well Pile Burn project located 9 miles east of Ruidoso Prescribed Fire Update -5/31/17 1:15pm – Piles are burning well. Firefighters will not resume ignition operations until more humidity or precipitation is forecasted. Possibly will wait for onset of monsoons to resume ignitions. The primary objectives of this prescribed […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – 5/30/17 10:30 am – FINAL Fire Update “Little John” fire on Sacramento Ranger District
May 30, 2017 0 Comments
Sacramento Ranger District – Little John Fire FINAL FIRE UPDATE: 5/30/17 10:30 am – The Little John Fire was 100% contained at 9:45 pm on May 29 at less than 3/10 of an acre. Light rain helped with the suppression efforts. Firefighters are returning to the fire today and possibly tomorrow to patrol the area. […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Final Kerr Fire Update, 5/27/2017 at 8:50 a.m.
May 27, 2017 0 Comments
Kerr Fire – May 27, 2017 – 8:50 a.m. Location: 17 miles northeast of Reserve, New Mexico Start Date: May 1, 2017 Size: 11,866 acres Contained: 75% Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa Pine, Gambel Oak, Pinon/Juniper Resources: Engines: 2, Type 1 Crew: 1, Total personnel: 27 The fire will transition to a type 4 organization at 7:00 a.m. […]
Continue readingPrescribed Burn Planned for Luera Mountains on State Trust Land South of Datil, NM
May 27, 2017 0 Comments
Contact: Mark Meyers, Forester (505) 946-7082 The New Mexico State Land Office is preparing for a prescribed burn from May 30-June 10, 2017 on state trust land approximately 30 miles south of Datil, NM in the Luera Mountains. The intent of the burn is to reintroduce fire into the ecosystem. Returning fire to the area after […]
Continue readingBLM Plans Prescribed Burn South of Roswell, Late May-Early June
May 26, 2017 0 Comments
Roswell, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is planning to conduct an approximately 4,500-acre prescribed burn, located 20 miles southwest of Roswell and south of Highway 13, in late May and early June, weather permitting. This project, named the Westside NW Prescribed Fire, is part of a restoration effort to improve rangeland health […]
Continue reading Hondito Wildfire Community Meeting Planned
May 19, 2017 0 Comments
Taos, NM, May 19, 2017—For Immediate Release. Fire managers on the Carson National Forest are inviting the public to a community meeting 10 am Saturday, May 20, 2017, at the Tres Piedras Ranger Station located at 22280 US Highway 64, Tres Piedras 87577. The meeting will discuss the Hondito Wildfire and answer questions about planned […]
Continue readingBaca Fire, May 18, 2017 at 0930
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Location: Quemado Ranger District on the Gila National Forest 6 miles northeast of Quemado Lake Catron County, New Mexico Start Date: May 12, 2017 Size: 670 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa Pine, grass, and mixed conifer Smoke: Smoke may be visible within the surrounding area of Quemado, Pie Town, Horse Springs, and Datil, […]
Continue readingBaca Fire, May 17, 2017
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Location: Quemado Ranger District on the Gila National Forest 6 miles northeast of Quemado Lake Catron County, New Mexico Start Date: May 12, 2017 Size: 670 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa Pine, grass. Smoke: Smoke may be visible within the surrounding area of Quemado, Pie Town, Horse Springs, and Datil, NM Resources: 3 […]
Continue readingBaca Fire, May 16, 2017 at 0930
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Location: Quemado Ranger District on the Gila National Forest 6 miles northeast of Quemado Lake Catron County, New Mexico Start Date: May 12, 2017 Size: 400 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa Pine, Grass Smoke: Smoke may be visible within the surrounding area of Quemado, Pie Town, Horse Springs, and Datil, NM Resources: 3 […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Baca Fire, 5/15/2017 @ 0930
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Location: Quemado Ranger District on the Gila National Forest 6 miles northeast of Quemado Lake Catron County, New Mexico Start Date: May 12, 2017 Size: 330 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa Pine, Grass Smoke: Smoke may be visible within the surrounding area of Quemado, Pie Town, Horse Springs, and Datil, NM Resources: 1 engine, 2 […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Baca Fire, 5/14/2017 at 0930
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Location: Quemado Ranger District on the Gila National Forest 6 miles northeast of Quemado Lake Catron County, New Mexico Start Date: May 12, 2017 Size: 300 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa Pine, Grass Smoke: Smoke may be visible within the surrounding area of Quemado, Pie Town, Horse Springs, and Datil, NM Resources: 2 engines, 2 […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Soldier Prescribed Fire FINAL UPDATE – 5/6/17 7:30 PM – All ignition operations completed – 4,300 acres treated with Prescribed Fire
May 6, 2017 0 Comments
Guadalupe Ranger District – Soldier Prescribed Fire (Lat: 32.0817 x Long. -104.7731) 4,300 acres, broadcast burn. Located 40 miles southwest of Carlsbad and about 5 miles south of Queen, NM. CURRENT UPDATES/NOTICES: Prescribed Fire FINAL UPDATE – 5/6/17 – 7:30 pm: Firefighters treated an additional 1300 acres today using hand and aerial ignitions. To date, firefighters have […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – 04/16/17 – 6:30 pm Prescribed Fire Update
April 16, 2017 0 Comments
Prescribed Fire Update – 04/16/17 – 6:30 pm: Firefighters successfully treated 150 acres today on the Wet Burnt Prescribed Fire project, located north of Mayhill. Today’s staffing (firefighting resources) included 3 BLM engines, 5 Forest Service engines and one Interagency Hotshot Crew. Total number of personnel: 55. Firefighters will return to the project tomorrow to […]
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