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 […]
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Lincoln National Forest – Haynes Fire – 8/9/16 9:15 pm Fire Update
August 9, 2016 
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Haynes Fire 8/9/16 9:15 pm FIRE UPDATE: No change to report on the Haynes Fire. Next update will be provided Wednesday (8/10/16). INITIAL FIRE UPDATE: 8/9/16 3:45 pm Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 8/9/16 9:18 am Location: Approximately 2 miles southwest of Cloudcroft, NM, on the west side of Sunspot Highway. Lat/Long: […]
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 – New Fire Start – Hoosier Fire – 8/6/16 5:15 pm FIRST AND FINAL FIRE UPDATE
August 6, 2016 0 Comments
New Fire Start – Hoosier Fire FIRST AND FINAL FIRE UPDATE: 8/6/16 5:15 pm Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 8/6/16 10:04 am Location: Approximately 7 miles southwest of Weed, NM, on the ridge near Aqua Chiquita Canyon. Lat/Long: 32 deg, 46 min, 12.07 sec X 105 deg, 37 min, 23.52 sec […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – 7/24/16 – 7 pm Prescribed Fire Update – West Mountain – No ignitions planned for this week
July 24, 2016 0 Comments
7/24/16 – 7:00 pm – Prescribed Fire Update: Firefighters successfully treated an additional 20 acres today, however, ignitions on the West Mountain project will temporarily be postponed. No further ignitions are planned for this week. The project will be patrolled and monitored over the next few days. Today, firefighting resources that were assigned to the […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – 06/28/16 6:00 pm Prescribed Fire Update
June 28, 2016 0 Comments
PRESCRIBED FIRE UPDATE, June 28, 2016 6:00 pm: Firefighters successfully treated 5 acres today. They will temporarily suspend further ignition operations until AFTER the Fourth of July holiday. Their accomplishment today brings the total number of acres treated to 10. They will continue to burn piles when burning conditions are favorable and firefighting resources are available. PRESCRIBED FIRE UPDATE, […]
Continue readingLINCOLN NATIONAL FOREST – 6/26/16 6 pm – Prescribed Fire Update
June 26, 2016 0 Comments
PRESCRIBED FIRE UPDATE, June 26, 2016 6:00 pm: Firefighters ceased ignitions early this afternoon and continued with patrolling and monitoring efforts within the project area. They were successful in treating an additional 2 acres in the Cox Canyon prescribed fire project area. All operations went well today. They will continue to assess weather and fuel conditions so that they can […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest’s Fire Danger lessens to MODERATE
June 8, 2016 0 Comments
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 […]
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 readingBLM Plans Prescribed Burn in Socorro County
April 21, 2016 0 Comments
BLM Plans Prescribed Burn in Socorro County Socorro, NM – The Bureau of Land Management’s Socorro Field Office is planning a prescribed burn of up to 100 acres in Socorro County between late April and the end of May, weather permitting. The burn includes the 100 acre Wolf Wells Prescribed Burn located 12 miles […]
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