Vicinity map of the Poso Fire

Poso Fire Update – June 10, 2021: The Northern New Mexico Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the Poso Fire at 9:00 pm June 9th.

EL RITO, NM – June 10, 2021 – The Northern New Mexico Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the Poso Fire at 9:00 pm June 9th.  Fire managers intend to manage this lightning caused wildfire to meet multiple resource objectives. Some of which are, returning natural fire into the eco-system to promote forest health, reduce hazardous fuels to reduce the risk […]

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Housing and Wildfire: Fire Adapted Communities NM Learning Network

Tune into this post from the Fire Adapted Communities NM Learning Network on Housing and Wildfire. This Wildfire Wednesday features: Wildfire preparation resources for renters & homeowners Advice on how to help your neighbors prepare for wildfire season An upcoming webinar of interest Join the network and share this information with your neighbors!

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Gila NF: Johnson Fire Update for June 10, 2021

Thursday, June 10, 2021 Visit the New Mexico Fire Information website at http://www.nmfireinfo.com Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7493/   Fire Phone 575-519-0103 JOHNSON FIRE Location: Johnson Canyon, west of McKenna Park. 11 miles west of Gila Cliff Dwellings, Wilderness Ranger District, Catron County, NM Start Date: May 20, 2021                                                    Size: ~ 46,790                                        Cause:  […]

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Gila NF: Drummond Fire Update, June 10, 2021

Date: June 10, 2021 Announcement: Unless significant fire activity increases on the Drummond Fire, news releases will occur only as changes develop during the next week. Location:  The Drummond Fire is one mile south of Emory Pass on the Gila National Forest, Black Range Ranger District, Sierra County, NM Start Date:  May 19, 2021                Size: […]

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Wolf Draw Fire Update – June 9, 2021

This will be the last update on the Wolf Draw Fire unless conditions change significantly. Start date:  May 29, 2021 Location:  Approximately 30 miles north of Cuba and 11 miles northwest of Regina on the Cuba Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF), Rio Arriba County Cause:  Human. The Wolf Draw Fire was […]

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Incident Management Team to Assume Command of Poso Fire

Taos, NM – June 9, 2021— The Northern New Mexico Type-3 Incident Management Team will assume command of the Poso Fire on the Carson National Forest Wednesday, June 9 at 9:00 p.m. Over the next few days, the team will reinforce lines around the management area and monitor fire behavior and growth. The fire, currently […]

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Gila NF: Johnson Fire Update for June 9, 2021

Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Visit the New Mexico Fire Information website at http://www.nmfireinfo.com Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7493/   Fire Phone 575-519-0103 JOHNSON FIRE Location: Johnson Canyon, west of McKenna Park. 11 miles west of Gila Cliff Dwellings, Wilderness Ranger District, Catron County, NM Start Date: May 20, 2021                                                    Size: ~ 45,551                                        Cause:  […]

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Wolf Draw Fire Update – June 8, 2021

The only significant change in today’s update is an increase in the containment percentage which is now 80%. The smoke that is spreading across Northern New Mexico is coming primarily from wildfires in Arizona. Start date:  May 29, 2021 Location:  Approximately 30 miles north of Cuba and 11 miles northwest of Regina on the Cuba […]

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Gila NF: Johnson Fire Update for June 8, 2021

Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Visit the New Mexico Fire Information website at http://www.nmfireinfo.com Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7493/   Fire Phone 575-519-0103 JOHNSON FIRE Location: Johnson Canyon, west of McKenna Park. 11 miles west of Gila Cliff Dwellings, Wilderness Ranger District, Catron County, NM Start Date: May 20, 2021                                                    Size: ~ 43,792                                        Cause:  […]

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Gila NF: Drummond Fire Update for June 8, 2021

Announcement: A public meeting for local residents will be held at the Black Range Lodge Amphitheater today, Tuesday June 8th, at 6:00 p.m. The Lodge is located at 50 Main Street, Kingston, NM. Please note the fire information contact phone number has changed. The new number is provided above. Location:  The Drummond Fire is one […]

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Wolf Draw Fire Update – June 7

Start date:  May 29, 2021 Location:  Approximately 30 miles north of Cuba and 11 miles northwest of Regina on the Cuba Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF), Rio Arriba County Cause:  Human. The Wolf Draw Fire was caused by an illegal abandoned campfire that escaped the fire ring over the Memorial Day […]

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Gila NF: Drummond & Trujillo Fires-Update for June 7, 2021

Date: June 7, 2021 Announcement:  A Public Meeting is scheduled for 6 PM on Tuesday, June 8, at the Black Range Lodge, 50 N Main Street, Kingston, NM.   Location:  The Drummond Fire is one mile south of Emory Pass and the Trujillo Fire is one mile south of the Drummond Fire on the Gila […]

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Gila NF: Forest Order for Johnson Fire Temporary Area Closures

Silver City, NM. June 7, 2021.  The Gila National Forest has issued Forest Order 03-06-05-21-016 Johnson Fire Temporary Area Closure as of June 7, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. and will remain in effect until December 31, 2021 or until rescinded, whichever comes first. The description of the closure area is as follows: From the Little […]

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Gila NF: Johnson Fire Update for June 6, 2021

Sunday, June 6, 2021 Visit the New Mexico Fire Information website at http://www.nmfireinfo.com Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7493/   Fire Phone 575-519-0103 JOHNSON FIRE Location: Johnson Canyon, west of McKenna Park. 11 miles west of Gila Cliff Dwellings, Wilderness Ranger District, Catron County, NM Start Date: May 20, 2021                                                    Size: ~ 41,209                                        […]

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Wolf Draw Fire Update – June 5, 2021

Start date:  May 29, 2021 Location:  Approximately 30 miles north of Cuba and 11 miles northwest of Regina on the Cuba Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF), Rio Arriba County Cause:  Human. The Wolf Draw Fire was caused by an illegal abandoned campfire that escaped the fire ring over the Memorial Day […]

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Gila NF: Johnson Fire Update for June 5, 2021

Saturday, June 5, 2021 Visit the New Mexico Fire Information website at http://www.nmfireinfo.com Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7493/   Fire Phone 575-519-0103 JOHNSON FIRE Location: Johnson Canyon, west of McKenna Park. 11 miles west of Gila Cliff Dwellings, Wilderness Ranger District, Catron County, NM Start Date: May 20, 2021                                                    Size: ~ 38,300                                        […]

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Gila NF: Drummond & Trujillo Fires – Update for June 5, 2021

Date: June 5, 2021 Announcement:  A Public Meeting is scheduled for 6 PM on Tuesday, June 8, at the Black Range Lodge, 50 N Main Street, Kingston, NM.   Location:  The Drummond Fire is one mile south of Emory Pass and the Trujillo Fire is one mile south of the Drummond Fire on the Gila […]

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Wolf Draw Fire Update – June 4, 2021

SANTA FE, NM – June 4, 2021 – Crews worked on the last half-mile segment of direct control line around the perimeter of the Wolf Draw Fire and began mopping up along the fire’s edges today. The Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) assigned to the fire will continue to patrol and monitor, keeping an […]

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Carson National Forest to Hold Community Meeting on Management of Poso Fire

Taos, NM – June 4, 2021— Fire managers for the Carson National Forest are holding an outdoor community meeting Sunday, June 6 at 3:00 p.m. at the fire station in Vallecitos, New Mexico. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Carson National Forest’s strategy for managing the Poso fire and to address community […]

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Gila NF: Johnson Fire Update for June 4, 2021

Friday, June 4, 2021 Visit the New Mexico Fire Information website at http://www.nmfireinfo.com Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7493/   Fire Phone 575-519-0103 JOHNSON FIRE Location: Johnson Canyon, west of McKenna Park. 11 miles west of Gila Cliff Dwellings, Wilderness Ranger District, Catron County, NM Start Date: May 20, 2021                                                  Size: ~ 38,225                                       Cause:  […]

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