Location: Northwest of McMillan Campground, Silver City Ranger District, Gila National Forest Start Date: August 4, 2020 Cause: Lightning Size: ~1 acre Vegetation: Mixed conifer Resources: Silver City RD engines have responded Summary: The McMillan Fire is burning northwest of McMillan Campground, approximately one mile below Signal Peak between the campground and the Signal Peak […]
Continue readingCibola National Forest & National Grasslands – Final Fire Update -Vics Peak Fire 100% Contained
August 4, 2020 
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Magdalena, NM – For Immediate Release – The lightning-caused Vics Peak Fire, burning on the Magdalena Ranger District, Cibola National Forest since June 15, remains 14,624 acres and is now 100% contained. This will be the final operational update for the Vics Peak Fire barring any significant events on the fire. Minimal fire behavior was observed […]
Continue readingPile Burning in El Malpais National Monument
August 3, 2020 0 Comments
National Park Service Superintendent Kelly Fuhrmann announced that the Four Winds Fire Group will be burning wood piles in El Malpais National Monument starting Tuesday, Aug 4th and is expected to complete the project on Wednesday, Aug 5th. These wood piles are located along the west side of County Road 42 in the vicinity of […]
Continue readingSanta Fe County Seeking Input on Community Wildfire Protection Plan Update
July 30, 2020 0 Comments
The Santa Fe County Fire Department is developing a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) update and is looking for your input. Due to restrictions on public gatherings as a result of Covid-19, the County has chosen to use an interactive website, or story map, as the primary tool to share information and gather input for […]
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BLM prescribed burn planned in Lincoln County
July 30, 2020 0 Comments
Beginning in August, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be conducting prescribed burn operations about 10 miles northeast of Ruidoso and 6 miles southeast of Capitan in Lincoln County. The 206-acre Pershing slash pile unit is located within the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area. This operation is weather dependent and will take […]
Continue readingNational Park Service’s Pueblo Parks Group to Lift Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Wednesday
July 28, 2020 0 Comments
Los Alamos, Watrous, Pecos, Jemez Springs – New Mexico – Due to several days of higher humidity and rain, Bandelier National Monument, Fort Union National Monument, Pecos National Historical Park and Valles Caldera National Preserve will lift fire restrictions at 8:00 am on July 29, 2020. “Even though the monsoons have begun, we’re still in drought conditions,” […]
Continue readingNorthern New Mexico National Forests To Lift Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Wednesday
July 27, 2020 0 Comments
TAOS, NM – July 27, 2020 – With the onset of the summer monsoons and decreasing fire danger, the Carson, Cibola and Santa Fe National Forests are rescinding Stage 2 fire restrictions, including the ban on campfires, at 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2020. The forests implemented Stage 2 restrictions, which also included a “hoot […]
Continue readingNorthern New Mexico National Forests To Lift Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Wednesday
July 27, 2020 0 Comments
SANTA FE, NM – July 27, 2020 – With the onset of the summer monsoons and decreasing fire danger, the Carson, Cibola and Santa Fe National Forests are rescinding Stage 2 fire restrictions, including the ban on campfires, at 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2020. The forests implemented Stage 2 restrictions, which also included a […]
Continue readingBLM Rescinds Seasonal Fire Restrictions in NM
July 27, 2020 0 Comments
With Increasing moisture and higher humidity statewide, correlating to reduced fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management is terminating seasonal fire restrictions in New Mexico enacted by Fire Prevention Order #NM910-20-02. Beginning July 28 at 8:00 a.m., the restrictions are rescinded on all lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management within the State of […]
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NM Wildland Urban Virtual Fire Summit – Call for Presentations
July 24, 2020 0 Comments
The New Mexico Wildland Urban Fire Virtual Summit planning committee is soliciting presentations for the upcoming summit to be held October 22-23, 2020. This year’s theme is “All Lands, All Neighbors (for wildfire resilience.” If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please email awebb@nmcounties.org for more information on how to submit a proposal. The […]
Continue readingNew Mexico State Forester Lifts Fire Restrictions Effective Friday, July 24, 2020 8:00 a.m.
July 24, 2020 0 Comments
Santa Fe – The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Forestry Division has lifted smoking, firework, campfire, and open fire restrictions for all non-municipal, non-federal, and non-tribal lands effective Friday, July 24, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. “Increased precipitation from the monsoon is beginning to quell the fire danger enough that we feel it is safe […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest Final Cherry Fire Update July 23, 2020
July 23, 2020 0 Comments
Final Update on the Cherry Fire: July 23, 2020 Location: 0.6 miles west of West Side Rd. in Cherry Canyon. Approx. 7.5 miles from High Rolls.Lat/Long: 32°50’32.1″N, 105°49’54.49″WSize: 48 acresCause: LightningDate Detected: July 16, 2020 Fire Update: Yesterday and the day prior, the fire received steady precipitation for over an hour, greatly lessening fire activity. […]
Continue readingFINAL – Wilson Mesa Fire – Colfax County – 07/23/20
July 23, 2020 0 Comments
The Wilson Mesa Fire located in the Elliott Barker Wildlife Area northeast of Cimarron, NM is now 100% contained. The 155-acre fire is located in the 2002 Ponil Complex Fire scar. Lightning started the fire on July 20,2020. This will be the final notification for this fire unless there are significant changes. Incident Name: Wilson Mesa […]
Continue readingFINAL – Trementina Canyon Fire – San Miguel County – 07/23/20
July 23, 2020 0 Comments
The Trementina Canyon Fire, located north of Trementina, NM in San Miguel County, is currently 80% contained and remains estimated at 825 acres. No structures are threatened. Fire activity is minimal and there is no smoke showing from the interior of the fire. Crews will continue to monitor for hot spots and maintain containment lines. This […]
Continue readingPile burning in El Malpais National Monument
July 23, 2020 0 Comments
National Park Service Acting Superintendent Steve Baumann announced that the Four Winds Fire Group will be burning wood piles in El Malpais National Monument starting Saturday, July 25th through Sunday July 26th as weather and fuel conditions permit. These wood piles are located along the North side of County Road 42, West of Cerro Bandera, […]
Continue readingFire Restrictions Lifted at El Malpais National Monument
July 23, 2020 0 Comments
National Park Service Acting Superintendent Steve Baumann has announced the recession of Stage II Fire Restrictions in El Malpais National Monument effective immediately. Recent monsoonal rains have significantly reduced the fire danger within the Monuments. As always, the Monument does not allow for: • Open fires with the exception of wood and charcoal campfires within […]
Continue readingWildfire Wednesdays #17 – Living with Fire and Home Hardening
July 22, 2020 0 Comments
Check out this week’s Wildfire Wednesdays with insights into protecting your home from wildfire, living in a wildfire environment and more: Bachechi Open Space Webinar Recording – Living and Adapting with Fire, presented by FACNM blog writer Gabe Kohler of the Forest Stewards Guild Pinon Juniper Synthesis – Ecology, Ecohydrology, Restoration, and Management Upcoming Home […]
Continue readingWilson Mesa Fire – Colfax County – 07/22/20
July 22, 2020 0 Comments
The Wilson Mesa Fire located in the Elliott Barker Wildlife Area northeast of Cimarron, NM is 60% contained and estimated at 155 acres. No structures are threatened. Light precipitation has moderated fire activity and all containment lines held overnight. Today, firefighters will continue to work on securing containment lines and mop-up hot spots. Follow nmfireinfo.com for continuing […]
Continue readingTrementina Canyon Fire – San Miguel County – 07/22/20
July 22, 2020 0 Comments
The Trementina Canyon Fire, located north of Trementina, NM in San Miguel County, is now 75% contained and remains estimated at 825 acres. No structures are threatened. Calm winds and cooler temperatures are keeping fire activity to a minimum. Today, firefighters are mopping up hot spots on the north side of the fire and continuing with […]
Continue readingColle Fire on Santa Fe National Forest – July 21, 2020
July 21, 2020 0 Comments
Start Date: July 19, 2020 Cause: Lightning Size: 5+ acres Location: Jemez Ranger District, 1 mile east of Aspen Peak and approximately 4.5 miles south of the community of Cochiti Mesa. The Colle Fire is located inside the burn scar of the 2011 Las Conchas Fire. Containment: 0%. The fire is currently in monitor status. […]
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