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 […]
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Gila National Forest: Update Eagle/Peak Fires on Reserve RD
October 27, 2017 
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Reserve, NM, October 27, 2017 – For Immediate Release. Fire personnel reported smoke on Friday, October 20; and is from lightning as a result of thunderstorms that passed through the Gila National Forest on Thursday, October 19. Eagle Fire – Located northwest of Eagle Peak Lookout and is at approximately 1acre and has merged with […]
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. […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Guadalupe Ranger District – Rock Pile Fire – FINAL FIRE UPDATE 7/17/17 – 1:20 pm
July 17, 2017 0 Comments
Fire Name: Rock Pile Fire Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 07/12/17 4:00 pm Location: West of Big Canyon, 12 Miles from Queen, NM Lat/Long: Lat: 32°, 1′, 42.53″, Long: 104°, 45′, 59.77″ Legal Description: T26S, R21E, NWSW Sec 24 Firefighting Resources: 6 personnel, 1 Engine Values at Risk: None Hazards: Snags, […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – White Horse Fire Update – 7/15/17 1:45 pm
July 15, 2017 0 Comments
Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 07/07/17 3:15pm Location: Approximately 14 miles northwest of Ruidoso, NM in the White Mountain Wilderness. Lat/Long: Lat 33°, 27′, 20.67″ x Long 105°, 50′, 48.84″ Legal Description: T10S, R10E, Sec 12 Firefighting Resources: One Forest Service engine, plus overhead. Values at Risk: None identified at this time Hazards: Terrain, snags […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest -Logan Fire – FIRST & FINAL UPDATE – 7/3/17 – 11:45 AM
July 3, 2017 0 Comments
The Logan Fire, on the Sacramento Ranger District, was reported yesterday (7/2/17) afternoon. The fire’s location: 3 miles west of Sacramento Lookout and 3 1/2 miles south of Sunspot. Upon initial size up of the fire, Forest Service firefighters determined that it was caused by lightning and several cabins, about 1/2 mile away, were identified as potential values at risk. Firefighters proceeded with a full […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Round Fire – June 28, 2017 @ 0900
June 28, 2017 0 Comments
Location: Aldo Leopold Wilderness, Black Range Ranger District Start Date: June 6, 2017 Size: 7,269 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and grass with a mixed conifer component Resources: Four wildland fire modules, 2 EMTs, 1 water tender and other fire personnel with a total of 89 Containment: 10% (managed for multiple resource […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Round Fire – June 27, 2017 @ 0900
June 27, 2017 0 Comments
Location: Aldo Leopold Wilderness, Black Range Ranger District Start Date: June 6, 2017 Size: 7,269 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and grass with a mixed conifer component Resources: Four wildland fire modules, 2 EMTs, 1 water tender and other fire personnel with a total of 89 Containment: 10% (managed for multiple resource objectives) […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Round Fire June 26, 2017 @ 0900
June 26, 2017 0 Comments
Location: Aldo Leopold Wilderness, Black Range Ranger District Start Date: June 6, 2017 Size: 7,269 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and grass with a mixed conifer component Resources: Four wildland fire modules, 3 engines, 2 EMTs, 1 water tender and other fire personnel with a total of 101 Containment: 0% (managed for multiple […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Round Fire – June 25, 2017 @ 0900
June 25, 2017 0 Comments
Location: Aldo Leopold Wilderness, Black Range Ranger District Start Date: June 6, 2017 Size: 7,269 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and grass with a mixed conifer component Resources: Four wildland fire modules, 3 engines, 2 EMTs, 1 water tender and other fire personnel with a total of 99 Containment: 0% (managed for multiple […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Corral Fire and Straw Fire – June 23, 2017 @ 1000
June 23, 2017 0 Comments
Corral Fire The Corral Fire is estimated at 17,029 acres and is burning with low to moderate intensity in pinon juniper grassland fuels and some pine stringers. Recent operations have been working to keeping fire from crossing FR 150 and monitoring fire behavior. Wilderness District Ranger Rachelle Huddleston-Lorton stated “I am very pleased with the […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Round Fire 6/23/2017 @ 0900
June 23, 2017 0 Comments
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 […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Gravel Fire June 22, 2017 @ 0900
June 22, 2017 0 Comments
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
June 21, 2017 0 Comments
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 6/21/2017
June 21, 2017 0 Comments
Gila West One Pager 6-21-2017Gila_NF_One_Page_East_06212017 Corral Fire The Corral Fire is estimated at 16,924 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 150 […]
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
June 20, 2017 0 Comments
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
June 19, 2017 0 Comments
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: […]
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