Pile burn area: San Antonio Mountain DATE: February 4, 2022 CONTACT: Dave Krueger, david_krueger@nps.gov, 575-829-4100 ext. 3 Valles Caldera National Preserve Continues Winter Prescribed Burns Jemez Springs, NM – On Tuesday, February 8, the National Park Service will continue the prescribed burn projects in Valles Caldera National Preserve by burning piles of previously thinned materials […]
Continue readingBandelier National Monument Plans Winter Prescribed Burn
Bandelier National Monument – News Release For Immediate Release: February 3, 2022 For further information contact: Joanie Budzileni, joanie_budzileni@nps.gov, 505-672-3861, x. 1501 Bandelier National Monument Plans Winter Prescribed Burn Los Alamos, NM – The National Park Service plans to implement a prescribed fire in Bandelier National Monument starting as early as Thursday, February 10, 2022, […]
Continue readingBLM NM Transfers Fire Engine to White Oaks Fire District
On January 20, BLM New Mexico transferred a fire engine to White Oaks Fire District (FD), located in Lincoln County, New Mexico, through the BLM’s Rural Fire Readiness (RFR) program. The transfer took place at the Lincoln County Office of Emergency Services in Ruidoso. The White Oaks FD and Lincoln County have a strong working […]
Continue readingAll Hands All Lands Burn Team to implement prescribed burns near Santa Fe and Pecos
The Forest Stewards Guild is planning to implement previously announced prescribed burns this week (weather permitting) at Glorieta Camps near Santa Fe and Pecos, and at Rancho del Ojo off HWY 96 near Coyote in Rio Arriba County. The Guild is conducting these burns to improve forest health and reduce wildfire risk. These burns will […]
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness is Year-Round: Prune Your Trees for Those Hotter Degrees!!
Recognizing that longer, more extreme fire seasons are likely to continue, preparing our homes, properties, and communities for wildfire is more important than ever. The 2022 Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign provides monthly wildfire preparedness tasks that follow the changing seasons. The February message from the Bureau of Land Management New Mexico, and partners at […]
Continue readingPrescribed Burns Planned in Otero County
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in conjunction with Holloman Air Force Base, is planning a prescribed burn within Otero County in southern New Mexico February 8th. In total, 15-20 BLM firefighters and personnel will monitor the fire. These burns are being conducted to reduce the risk of wildfire spreading to public lands from the […]
Continue readingPrescribed Burn Planned in Socorro County
On February 9, 2022, the Bureau of Land Management, in conjunction with Holloman Air Force Base, is planning a prescribed burn in Socorro County. Personnel will concentrate their efforts on burning the Red Rio Bombing Range, located on White Sands Missile Range and approximately 18 miles west of Carrizozo. An anticipated 300 acres of grassland […]
Continue readingPile Burning Continues on the Lincoln National Forest
Fire managers will continue with the prescribed pile burning in La Luz and Maruche Canyons on the Sacramento Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest. See this past post for the details of the burn.
Continue readingWildfire Risk Reduction Grant Application Period Opens Jan. 27, 2022
New Mexico Counties, in conjunction with the Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office, is pleased to announce the 2022-2023 Wildfire Risk Reduction Program for Rural Communities. The grant program assists at-risk communities throughout New Mexico in reducing their risk from wildland fire on non-federal lands. Funding for this program is provided by the […]
Continue readingSFNF Continues Gallinas WUI Prescribed Pile Burn
SANTA FE, NM – Jan. 26, 2022 – Thanks to the recent snow, fire managers on the Pecos/Las Vegas District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) plan to continue implementation of the previously announced Gallinas Canyon wildland-urban interface (WUI) prescribed pile burn as early as Thursday, Jan. 27. The decision to proceed will depend […]
Continue readingPrescribed Fires Beginning Jan. 26: Bureau of Land Management – Albuquerque District
Beginning on Jan. 26 and likely continuing through the weekend, the Bureau of Land Management, Albuquerque District, plans to begin ignitions in several prescribed fire units on the district. Fire crews will begin at the Wild Horse Slash Pit, located off of the Wood Camp Road near the Wild Horse subdivision in Catron County. Following […]
Continue readingMagdalena Ranger District to implement prescribed fire operations on Baney Unit 3C starting as early as January 27th
Albuquerque, NM – January 24, 2022 – Pending favorable conditions, fire managers on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) may implement previously announced prescribed fire on Unit 3C of the Baney Prescribed Fire (RX) on the Magdalena Ranger District as early as Thurs., January 27 and possibly continue thru Sun., January […]
Continue readingSan Pedro Prescribed Fire to Continue Jan. 25, 2022
Beginning tomorrow, Jan. 25, the Bureau of Land Management, Farmington District, plans to complete the final 10-15 acres of the San Pedro Prescribed Fire. The prescribed fire consists of burning piles located interior of the burn area and consisting of larger wood pieces and branches that will create visible smoke from surrounding communities and Highway […]
Continue readingSFNF Thanks Partners, Collaborators for Successful Fuels Reduction in Pacheco Canyon
SANTA FE, NM – Jan. 20, 2022 – The recent prescribed pile burn in Pacheco Canyon on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) 7 miles northeast of Santa Fe was a great example of shared stewardship across ownership boundaries to reduce wildfire risk and protect communities and other assets in the wildland-urban interface (WUI), SFNF […]
Continue readingMagdalena and Mountainair Ranger Districts to Conduct Prescribed Fire
Albuquerque, NM – January 19, 2022 – Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands fire crews are preparing to strategically implement prescribed burns across the forest to reduce hazardous fuels in advance of warmer, drier weather starting as early as January 27th and continue through February pending suitable conditions. Prescribed fire is part of a science-based […]
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Prescribe Burn Scheduled on the Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District
Pile Burning in La Laz and Maruche Canyons ALAMOGORDO, NM – Jan. 19, 2022 —Fire managers on the Lincoln National Forest are planning to prescribe burn piles of slash in La Laz and Maruche Canyons, 2—3 miles north of High Rolls, beginning this week in advance of warmer, drier weather come summer. Approximately 146 acres […]
Continue readingPrescribed Pile Burn Planned South of Tierra Amarilla – Friday, January 14
The All Hands All Lands Burn Team and a diverse group of collaborative partners plan to implement a low complexity pile burn on Friday, January 14, covering up to 8 acres on private land. It sits near the junction of Highway 64 and Highway 84. The team is fully qualified to lead and implement prescribed […]
Continue readingSFNF May Implement Prescribed Pile Burn in Pacheco Canyon This Week
SANTA FE, NM – Jan. 10, 2022 – Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) plan to begin ignitions on the previously announced Pacheco Canyon prescribed pile burn as early as tomorrow, Jan. 11. The 443-acre pile burn is located off Forest Road (FR) 102 about 5.5 miles northeast of the village of […]
Continue readingOtero County Slash Pit Burn Scheduled on Monday
Cloudcroft, NM – January 7, 2022– The Otero County Slash Pit located northeast of Cloudcroft, NM on Highway 244 is scheduled to be burned on Monday, January 10, 2022. Smoke will be visible from Cloudcroft and along nearby roadways including Hwy 244 and Hwy 82. Please use extra caution when driving in smokey conditions. Guidelines […]
Continue readingSFNF May Implement Gallinas WUI Prescribed Pile Burn Monday
SANTA FE, NM – Jan. 7, 2022 – Fire managers on the Pecos/Las Vegas District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) hope to implement the previously announced Gallinas Canyon wildland-urban interface (WUI) prescribed pile burn on Monday, Jan. 10. The decision to proceed will depend on multiple factors, including snowpack, fuel moisture levels, air […]
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