Location: Aldo Leopold Wilderness, Black Range Ranger District Start Date: June 6, 2017 Size: 6,577 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and grass with a mixed conifer component Resources: Four wildland fire modules, 4 engines, 2 EMTs, 1 water tender and other fire personnel with a total of 69 Containment: 0% (managed for multiple […]
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Gila National Forest – Gravel Fire June 22, 2017 @ 0900
June 22, 2017 
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Location: in the area of Snow Lake, Reserve Ranger District, Gila National Forest Start Date: June 9, 2017 Size: 2,873 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Short grasses, timber understory and heavy logging slash Resources: 77 personnel, including 2 Type 6 engines. Containment: 0% (managed for multiple resource objectives) Summary: The Gravel Fire is burning on National […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Round Fire June 21, 2017 @ 1000
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Location: Aldo Leopold Wilderness, Black Range Ranger District Start Date: June 6, 2017 Size: 6,577 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and grass with a mixed conifer component Resources: Five wildland fire modules, 4 engines, 2 EMTs, 1 water tender and other fire personnel with a total of 96. Containment: 0% (managed for multiple […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Corral Fire & Straw Fire – 6/20/2017
June 20, 2017 0 Comments
Gila West One Pager 6-20-2017 (1)Gila_NF_One_Page_East_06202017 Corral Fire The Corral Fire is estimated at 16,321 acres and is burning with low to moderate intensity in pinon juniper grassland fuels and some pine stringers. The fire received some precipitation and thunderstorms are expected through Thursday. Operations for the next 3-5 days included continuing to prep FR […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Round Fire – 6/20/2017 @ 0900
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Gila_NF_One_Page_East_06202017Gila West One Pager 6-20-2017 (1) Location: Aldo Leopold Wilderness, Black Range Ranger District Start Date: June 6, 2017 Size: 6,399 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and grass with a mixed conifer component Resources: Four wildland fire modules, 4 engines, 2 EMTs, 1 water tender and other fire personnel with a total of […]
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 readingGila National Forest – Round Fire June 19, 2017 @ 0900
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PIO_8.5X11_Port_20170618_RoundMountain Gila_NF_One Pager_West_6192017(1)Gila_NF_One_Page_East_06192017 Location: Aldo Leopold Wilderness, Black Range Ranger District Start Date: June 6, 2017 Size: 6,062 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and grass with a mixed conifer component Resources: Four wildland fire modules, 10 smokejumpers, 4 engines, 2 EMTs, 1 water tender and other fire personnel with a total of 85. Containment: […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Round Fire 6/18/2017 @ 0900
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Location: Aldo Leopold Wilderness, Black Range Ranger District Start Date: June 6, 2017 Size: 4,304 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and grass with a mixed conifer component Resources: Four wildland fire modules, 10 smokejumpers, 4 engines, 2 EMTs, 1 water tender and other fire personnel with a total of 105. Containment: 0% (managed […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Fire Activity and Air Quality on the Gila National Forest
June 18, 2017 0 Comments
Gila East One Pager_06_18_2017Gila West One Pager 6-18-2017 (1) Silver City, NM, June 18, 2017—For Immediate Release. Fire activity on the Gila National Forest has been low to moderate. We have lightning-caused fires that are being managed for a variety of resource benefits – to include fuel reduction, watershed restoration, wildlife habitat restoration and forest […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Corral Fire and Straw Fire on Wilderness Ranger District – Update 6/17/2017 @ 1930
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170617_Map_Corral_Straw Corral Fire The Corral Fire is estimated at 12,025 acres and is burning with low to moderate intensity in pinon juniper grassland fuels and some pine stringers. The fire has burned to the edge of the East Fork of the Gila River and north to Diamond Creek. Crews are prepping FR 150 as well […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – MONUMENT Fire updates are now being posted on INCIWEB
June 16, 2017 0 Comments
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 […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Final update Baca Fire
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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: 11,139 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa Pine, grass, and mixed conifer Smoke: Smoke is visible within the surrounding area of Mangas Valley. Resources: Local District Resources Incident Commander Type […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Rice Fire is 100% Contained – FINAL Fire Update 6/15/17 1:30 pm
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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 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 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 readingLincoln National Forest – 5/30/17 10:30 am – FINAL Fire Update “Little John” fire on Sacramento Ranger District
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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 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 […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – HIGH describes current Fire Danger for the Forest
April 12, 2017 0 Comments
ALAMOGORDO, RUIDOSO, CLOUDCROFT, CARLSBAD, NM – With the increase in hotter temperatures and drying winds over the past few days, drier fuel moistures have escalated the potential for an increase unwanted wildland fire starts. Based on current weather and fuel conditions and the increase in public and recreational activities within the Forest during the upcoming weeks, […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – New Fire Start – Campground Fire (3/16/17)
March 16, 2017 0 Comments
New Fire Start – Campground Fire INITIAL FIRE UPDATE: 03/16/17 9:30 pm Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 03/16/17 6:24 pm Location: Approximately 2 miles west of Mayhill, NM and just off of Highway 82 Lat/Long: 32 deg, 54 min, 14.4 sec X 105 deg, 30 min, 15.7 sec Legal Description: T16S, […]
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