Beginning in February and continuing through spring 2019, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico plans to conduct prescribed burns in Chaves County. The Sand Ranch (Map_SandRanch_Spring_2019) prescribed fire consists of three burn units located 40 miles east of Roswell. The operations are dependent upon favorable weather conditions and will take several days to complete. Smoke […]
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Prescribed Burns Planned in Lincoln County
January 31, 2019 
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Beginning in February 2019, and continuing into the spring, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be conducting prescribed burn operations about 10 miles northeast of Ruidoso and 5 miles southeast of Capitan in Lincoln County. There are two prescribed fires being planned to take place within the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – New Start – 1/21/2019, 16:25: Homestead Fire
January 21, 2019 0 Comments
Lincoln National Forest – New Start – Homestead Fire Jurisdiction: Smokey Bear Ranger District, Lincoln National Forest Date/Time Detected: 1/21/2019, 2:35pm Location: Near FS Road 120A. NE of Ruidoso, NM Firefighting Resources: Local, County and Forest Service resources are responding to the fire. Size: 15-20 Acres Cause: Unknown Initial Status: The Homestead Fire was reported around 2:35 […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Kellar Fire Update: 10:00 pm
May 29, 2018 0 Comments
All future updates will be posted on Inciweb Incident Name – Kellar Fire Fire Update: 5/29/2018, 10:00 pm Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 5/22/2018, 9:52am Location: North of Queen, NM Lat/Long: Lat: 32°,12′,42.92″, Lon: 104°,40′,45.47″ Legal Description: T24S, R22E, SWSW Sec 14 Firefighting Resources: Type 3 Incident Management Team, 3 Hot Shot Crews, 2 Type-3 Engines, […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – 5/28/18 – Kellar Fire Update: 6:00pm
May 28, 2018 0 Comments
Incident Name – Kellar Fire Fire Update: 5/28/2018, 6:00 pm Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 5/22/2018, 9:52am Location: North of Queen, NM Lat/Long: Lat: 32°,12′,42.92″, Lon: 104°,40′,45.47″ Legal Description: T24S, R22E, SWSW Sec 14 Firefighting Resources: Type 3 Incident Management Team, 3 Hot Shot Crews, 2 Type-3 Engines, 5 Type-6 Engines, 2 Water Tenders, 1 Helicopter Module. […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – 5/27/18 – Kellar Fire Update: 8:30pm
May 27, 2018 0 Comments
Incident Name – Kellar Fire Fire Update: 5/27/2018, 8:30 pm Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 5/22/2018, 9:52am Location: Northeast of Queen, NM Lat/Long: Lat: 32°,12′,42.92″, Lon: 104°,40′,45.47″ Legal Description: T24S, R22E, SWSW Sec 14 Firefighting Resources: Type 3 Incident Management Team, 3 Hot Shot Crews, 2 Type-3 Engines, 5 Type-6 Engines, 2 Water Tenders, 1 Helicopter Module. […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – 5/24/2018 – Kellar Fire Update: 8:30 pm
May 24, 2018 0 Comments
New Fire Start – Kellar Fire INITIAL FIRE UPDATE: 5/24/2018, 8:15pm Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 5/22/2018, 9:52am Location: Northeast of Queen, NM Lat/Long: Lat: 32°,12′,42.92″, Lon: 104°,40′,45.47″, Legal Description: T24S, R22E, SWSW Sec 14 Firefighting Resources: Type 3 Incident Management Team, 3 Hot Shot Crews, 2 Engines, 1 Helicopter. Total personnel: 75 […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – 5/23/2018 – Kellar Fire: Initial Post
May 23, 2018 0 Comments
New Fire Start – Kellar Fire INITIAL FIRE UPDATE: 5/23/2018, 6:15pm Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 5/22/2018, 9:52am Location: Northeast of Queen, NM Lat/Long: Lat: 32°,12′,42.92″, Lon: 104°,40′,45.47″, Legal Description: T24S, R22E, SWSW Sec 14 Firefighting Resources: 2 Engines, 1 Hot Shot Crew Values at Risk: Community of Queen, NM, Sitting Bull […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – May 11 – 9:45 pm – Bullis Prescribed Fire Update
May 11, 2018 0 Comments
Lincoln National Forest – Guadalupe Ranger District BULLIS PRESCRIBED FIRE UPDATE: May 11, 2018 – 9:45 pm – Today, firefighters successfully treated an additional 700 acres with prescribed fire on the Bullis project. They plan to continue with ignition operations again tomorrow if conditions are favorable. May 11, 2018 – 2:00 pm – With favorable fuel […]
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 readingLincoln National Forest’s Fire Danger elevates to HIGH
April 4, 2018 0 Comments
ALAMOGORDO, RUIDOSO, CLOUDCROFT, CARLSBAD, NM – As temperatures increase and drying winds become a frequent, almost daily occurrence, the potential for wildland fire starts increases significantly. Based on current weather and fuel conditions, along with the increase in visitors and recreational activities on the Forest, the Fire Danger Rating will be elevated to HIGH, effective […]
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 readingWildfires are No Drone Zones
June 19, 2017 0 Comments
New Mexico wildfire officials need the public’s help to ensure that drones, hobby aircraft or other Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), are not used near wildfire incidents, regardless of the size of the fire. Use of drones is the most common incursion of UAS above wildfires and is potentially deadly. To help you fly safely, here […]
Continue reading Are Potential Wildfire Dangers Lurking Around Your Home?
May 31, 2017 0 Comments
Wildfire season is nearly upon us but it doesn’t have to be a disaster. While New Mexico State Forestry and its interagency partners are well prepared for the season, the little things you do now can make a big difference. Our friends at PNM have some tips on how simply trimming your trees could help prevent […]
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 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 readingBLM Prescribed Burn Planned in Lincoln County
September 1, 2016 0 Comments
Prescribed Burn Planned in Lincoln County Beginning in September 2016, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be conducting prescribed burn operations about 10 miles northeast of Ruidoso in Lincoln County within the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area. The Bench Three prescribed fire will be 350 acres of hand piles above the […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – FINAL UPDATE 8/18/16 6 pm – Lawyer Fire 90% Contained
August 18, 2016 0 Comments
Lawyer Fire 8/18/16 – 6:00 pm Fire Update – The Lawyer Fire is now 90% contained. Firefighters expect to increase containment over the next couple of days. This will be the LAST UPDATE, UNLESS, there is a significant change to report. 8/17/16 – 7:30 pm Fire Update – No change to report on the Lawyer Fire today. Next […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Fox Fire – 8/9/16 9:15 pm FINAL UPDATE
August 9, 2016 0 Comments
8/9/16 – 9:15 pm Fire Update – the Fox Fire was contained and controlled on 8/7/16 at 9:53 am. There was no additional growth reported. This is the FINAL UPDATE for the Fox Fire. New Fire Start – Fox Fire INITIAL FIRE UPDATE: 8/6/16 10:30 am Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 8/5/16 1:47 […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest, Game Tank Fire FINAL Update 6/14/16
June 14, 2016 0 Comments
Lincoln National Forest – Game Tank Fire FINAL Update, 6/14/16, 12:15 P.M. The Game Tank Fire is 100% contained. Size remains 7 acres. All firelines are secure. Some fuels within the interior of the fire continue to burn at a low intensity reducing buildup of crowded vegetation. A few resources remain on scene to monitor […]
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