ALAMOGORDO, RUIDOSO, CLOUDCROFT, CARLSBAD, NM – Recent pulses of rain showers over the general area, combined with a weather forecast calling for isolated showers and thunderstorms contributed to the current conditions that best describe the Lincoln National Forest at the MODERATE Fire Danger rating. Effective Friday morning, all Forest-wide fire danger rating signs will display […]
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North Fire Now at 8,151 Acres
June 7, 2016 
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Magdalena, NM; June 7, 2016 – The North Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District grew by 240 acres to 8,151 acres and is at 20% containment. Acreage is expected to increase daily as ignition operations continue. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – New Fire Start – TOWER FIRE in Capitan Mountains Wilderness being monitored by air
June 4, 2016 0 Comments
New Fire Start – Tower Fire FIRE UPDATE 6/4/16 9:30 PM Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District – Capitan Mountains Wilderness Date/Time Detected: 6/03/16 – 5:25 pm (originally reported on 5/30/16) Location: In the Capitan Mountains Wilderness, approximately 2.5 miles southwest of Capitan Peak and 9 miles west of Arabela, NM Lat/Long: 33 […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest Manages 588 Fire on Smokey Bear Ranger District
June 2, 2016 0 Comments
ALAMOGORDO, RUIDOSO, NM, June 2, 2016 – Fire officials on the Lincoln National Forest have made the decision to manage the 588 Fire for multiple objectives. This lightning-caused fire was discovered on the evening of May 31 and is located about 4 miles south of Glencoe, NM. Wildfires that are ignited naturally (by lightning) may […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Sacramento Ranger District – Wet Burnt Prescribed Fire – NO ignitions this week!
May 23, 2016 0 Comments
5/23/16 – 3:00 pm – Prescribed Fire Update: Today’s extended forecast calls for high winds through Thursday therefore, firefighters will forego plans for ignitions this week. They will reassess the conditions next week following the Memorial Day holiday. 5/23/16 – 9:30 am – Prescribed Fire Update: This morning’s weather forecast calls for hotter, drier days WITH INCREASED WINDS on Tuesday […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest’s Fire Danger Dips from High to Moderate
May 19, 2016 0 Comments
ALAMOGORDO, RUIDOSO, CLOUDCROFT, CARLSBAD, NM, May 19, 2016 – For Immediate Release. Recent rain showers over the past few weeks have resulted in temporary relief and a brief delay of the upcoming fire season. Fire officials have determined that now, with the precipitation we’ve received, current conditions reflect a MODERATE fire danger rating for the […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – TEST FIRE – 5/19/16 12:30 pm FINAL FIRE UPDATE
May 19, 2016 0 Comments
Test Fire FINAL FIRE UPDATE: 5/19/16, 12:30 PM – Although the fire did receive some precipitation, firefighters remain assigned to the incident and are continuing to mop-up the fire. This will be the FINAL FIRE UPDATE for the Test Fire, unless there is a significant change to report. FIRE UPDATE: 5/18/16, 10:00 AM – The Test Fire […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – 5/17, 4:30 PM Prescribed Fire Update – Ignitions Completed on Smokey Bear Ranger District
May 17, 2016 0 Comments
5/17/16 – 4:30 pm Prescribed Fire Update: Firefighters successfully completed ignitions on all 40 acres on the 443 Road unit today. They spent most of the afternoon ensuring that the piles were secure and they will be monitoring and patrolling the area over the next few days. The project is located 2 miles south of Glencoe, along Forest […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – New Fire Start – Draw Fire – FIRST AND FINAL UPDATE
May 14, 2016 0 Comments
New Fire Start – Draw Fire Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 5/14/16 8:07 pm Location: Approximately 4 miles southwest of Queen, NM Lat/Long: 32 deg, 8 min, 59.85 sec X 104, 45 min, 0.36 min Legal Description: T25S, R21E, Sec 12 Firefighting Resources: 1 – FS Incident Commander, 1 FS Engine, […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Guadalupe Ranger District – 5/1/16 – 3:45 PM FINAL UPDATE ON GOAT Rx
May 1, 2016 0 Comments
5/1/2016 – 3:45 PM PRESCRIBED FIRE UPDATE: Low level cloud cover over the Goat Rx has assisted firefighters in mop-up efforts. There are very few smokes visible at this time. Firefighters will continue to mop-up, monitor conditions, and patrol the area for the next few days. This will be the FINAL UPDATE unless there is a significant […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – FIRE UPDATE – 4/27/16 11:55 AM – Inspiration Fire is 100% Contained!
April 27, 2016 0 Comments
Inspiration Fire Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 4/25/16 8:34 pm Location: Approximately 1 mile southeast of Ruidoso Downs, NM Lat/Long: 33 deg, 19 min, 17.8 sec X 105 105, 34 min, 50.53 min Legal Description: T11S, R14E, Sec 28 Firefighting Resources: The US Forest Service hotshot crew will transfer command back […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – FIRE UPDATE 4/26/16 – 11:00 am Pendleton Fire 100% Contained at 1 acre!
April 26, 2016 0 Comments
“Pendleton Fire” Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 4/25/16 1:50 pm Location: Approximately 4 miles southwest of Weed, NM and 15 miles southeast of Cloudcroft, NM Lat/Long: 32 deg, 46 min, 40.26 sec X 105 deg, 34 min, 59.51 min Legal Description: T18S, R13E, Sec 2 Firefighting Resources: At this time, one […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – FINAL FIRE UPDATE: 4/23/16 11:00 am – Gilson Canyon Fire
April 22, 2016 0 Comments
Fire Update: 4/22/16 11:00 am “Gilson Canyon Fire” Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 4/20/16 3:05 pm Location: Approximately 6 miles northeast of Queen, NM and east of Sitting Bull Falls Recreation Area Lat/Long: 32 deg, 14 min, 32.31 sec X 104 deg, 41’ 26.89 min Legal Description: T24S, R22E, Sec 3 Firefighting […]
Continue readingNear Ruidoso – Moon Mountain Fire – FINAL Fire Update 4/1/16 12:30 pm
April 1, 2016 0 Comments
04/01/16 – 12:30 pm – This the FINAL Fire Update for the Moon Mountain Fire. ******************************************************************************************** Jurisdiction: New Mexico State Forestry/Private & Lincoln NF, Smokey Bear District (0.2 acres) Detected: 3/28/16 @ 2:50 pm Lat/Lon: 33 deg, 25 min, 28.93 sec X 105 deg, 29 min, 27.23 sec Legal: T11S, R13E, SWSW Sec 23 General Location: approximately 1 mile east of the Village of […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest Prescribed Fire Update – 01/13/16 – 2:00 pm
January 13, 2016 0 Comments
Prescribed Fire Update: 01/13/16 – 2:00 pm – Due to poor ventilation categories this week, firefighters have had to temporarily suspend ignition operations. Fuel and weather conditions are assessed daily before ignitions begin. Firefighters are hoping for improved conditions tomorrow, which will allow them to resume ignitions. Prescribed Fire Update: 01/07/16 – 4:00 pm – Prescribed Fire […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Prescribed Fire Update – Fire operations resume January 5th
January 15, 2015 0 Comments
Prescribed Fire Update: 01/05/16 – 11:00 am – Prescribed fire operations beginning on the Perk project: Smokey Bear Ranger District – Prescribed Fire operations planned for week of Jan 4th – 7th Perk Hand Piles, located about 3 miles north of Ruidoso north of Perk Canyon, south of Cedar Creek, west of Mechem Drive and […]
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