Location: south of Tadpole Ridge, Silver City Ranger District, Grant County, NM Start Date: June 6, 2020 Size: ~450 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Pinyon Juniper, Ponderosa Pine Resources: One (1) FS Engine, four hand crews travelling to the incident including two Hot Shot Crews. Gila/Las Cruces Type 3 IMT will take over the incident […]
Continue readingTwo Fires – Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District
June 7, 2020 
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Turkey Fire Location: northeast of Brushy Mountain, Wilderness RD Start Date: June 6, 2020 Size: ~27 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Pinyon Juniper Resources: eight smokejumpers and two helitack crew Good Fire Location: in Blood Good Canyon, Wilderness Ranger District, Catron County, NM Start Date: June 6, 2020 Size: ~ 35 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: […]
Continue readingNew Start – Tadpole Fire, Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District
June 6, 2020 0 Comments
Location: south of Tadpole Ridge, Silver City Ranger District, Grant County, NM Start Date: June 6, 2020 Size: ~30 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Pinyon Juniper, Ponderosa Pine Resources: One (1) FS Engine, three (3) Hand crews on order, Type 3 Team on Order Incident Commander: Leo Trujillo, ICT4 Summary: The Tadpole Fire Is burning […]
Continue readingEast Mountain Fire Final Update 6/5/2020- Lincoln National Forest- Smokey Bear Ranger District
June 5, 2020 0 Comments
Incident Name: East Mountain Fire Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District Size: 5.7 acres Cause: Lightning Date Detected: June 2, 2020 Location: Capitan Mountain Wilderness Area on the south side of the mountain Fuel Type: Pinyon-Juniper, dead and down trees remaining from the Peppin Fire in 2004. Values at Risk: Private Land Percent […]
Continue readingIn Case You Missed It: Wildfire Wednesdays #10
June 4, 2020 0 Comments
In case you missed it, check out this week’s Wildfire Wednesday’s blog post to learn about the powerful ways that community leaders can work together with land management agencies to prepare for and mitigate the effects of wildfire and find resources to help your community! https://facnm.org/news/2020/6/3/wildfire-wednesdays-10
Continue readingEast Mountain Fire Update 6/4/2020- Lincoln National Forest- Smokey Bear Ranger District
June 4, 2020 0 Comments
Incident Name: East Mountain Fire Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District Size: 5.5 acres Cause: Lightning Date Detected: June 2, 2020 Location: Capitan Mountain Wilderness Area on the south side of the mountain Fuel Type: Pinyon-Juniper, dead and down trees remaining from the Pepin Fire in 2004. Values at Risk: Private Land Fire Update […]
Continue readingEast Mountain Fire Update 6/3/2020- Lincoln National Forest- Smokey Bear Ranger District
June 3, 2020 0 Comments
Incident Name: East Mountain Fire Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District Size: 3 acres Cause: Lightning Date Detected: June 2, 2020 Location: Capitan Mountain Wilderness Area on the south side of the mountain Fuel Type: Pinyon-Juniper and dead and down trees remaining from the Pepin Fire in 2004. Values at Risk: Private Land […]
Continue readingEast Mountain Fire- Lincoln National Forest- Smokey Bear Ranger District
June 2, 2020 0 Comments
This is an update to the post made earlier this evening about the new fire start on the Smokey Bear Ranger District. In order to get information out to the public as quickly as possible, the fire had not been named yet at the time of the post. We now have an official name of […]
Continue readingNew Start- Lincoln National Forest- Smokey Bear Ranger District
June 2, 2020 0 Comments
Jurisdiction: US Forest Service, Smokey Bear Ranger District Size: Approximately 2 acres Cause: Lightning Date Detected: June 2, 2020 Location: Capitan Mountain Wilderness Area on the south side of the mountain. Fuel Type: Burning in dead and down trees remaining from the Pepin Fire in 2004. Values at Risk: No values at risk have been […]
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Los Charcos Fire 90 % Contained, Firefighters Will Continue to Monitor
May 24, 2020 0 Comments
Isleta Pueblo – For Immediate Release – The human caused Los Charcos Fire on tribal and private land, located south of the Isleta Pueblo between Highway 314 and the Upper Peralta Riverside Drain, straddling the Rio Grande River, has reached 98 acres. Containment lines are now complete on both sides of the river, and as […]
Continue readingUpdate: La Cienega Fire – Santa Fe County – 05/23/20 – Final
May 23, 2020 0 Comments
The La Cienega fire burning in Santa Fe County is now 100% contained. According to the Santa Fe County Fire Department evacuations have been lifted in the Las Lagunitas subdivision in La Cienega. An estimated 10-15 acres have burned. Resources will continue to mop up hot spots and secure containment lines. Unburned interior fuels may […]
Continue readingLa Cienega Fire – Santa Fe County – 05/23/20
May 23, 2020 0 Comments
A new wildfire is threatening homes in the community of La Cienega, NM near I-25 in Santa Fe County. New Mexico State Police is conducting evacuations for an unknown number of residents at this time. The La Cienega Fire was first reported just before 4:30 this afternoon and has burned at least 3 acres of […]
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Los Charcos Fire Operations Focus on Community Protection
May 23, 2020 0 Comments
May 23, 2020 Update Isleta Pueblo – For Immediate Release – The human caused Los Charcos Fire on tribal and private land has grown to approximately 90 acres and is located south of the Isleta Pueblo between Highway 314 and the Upper Peralta Riverside Drain, straddling the Rio Grande River. The incident was first reported […]
Continue readingThis Memorial Day: Recreate Safely to Prevent Wildfires
May 22, 2020 0 Comments
Click Share and Help Prevent Wildfire: We all need your help to prevent wildfires this summer. The statewide average of human-caused wildfires in New Mexico is 48% of all wildfires and most of these fires can be prevented. Don’t drag chains, check spark arrestors on vehicles and equipment and for information about preventing wildfires over Memorial Day Weekend, […]
Continue readingLatest news from Fire Adapted NM Learning Network
May 21, 2020 0 Comments
In case you missed it, you can still get caught up on the Wildfire Wednesdays e-newletter from Fire Adapted NM Learning Network. You can join the network and received updates directly!
Continue readingDo Your Part, Don’t Let Wildfires Start
May 21, 2020 0 Comments
Click Share and Help Prevent Wildfire: Firefighters and first responders are needed more than ever to keep America safe. Prevent wildfires by following fire restrictions, postponing debris burning, and using campfire alternatives. #recreateresponsibly #preventwildfire #nmfire #fireadaptednm
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This Memorial Day – Know Before You Go
May 20, 2020 0 Comments
Click Share and Help Prevent Wildfire: Know Before You Go! Before you make plans to have any smores over the campfire check for current fire restrictions. For more information, call the Fire Restrictions Hotline: 1-877-864-6985 or visit https://firerestrictions.us/nm/. #recreateresponsibly #preventwildfire #nmfire #fireadaptednm
Continue readingBLM New Mexico enacts fire restrictions statewide
May 19, 2020 0 Comments
Due to increasing fire danger and to prevent human-caused ignitions, the Bureau of Land Management will implement fire restrictions on BLM-managed lands in New Mexico beginning May 20 at 12:01 a.m. Prohibitions include: use of campfires or charcoal; smoking outside of a vehicle, enclosed building, or areas free of flammable materials; fireworks and pyrotechnic devices; […]
Continue readingNational Park Service’s Pueblo Parks Group Implements Stage II Fire Restrictions
May 19, 2020 0 Comments
Los Alamos, Watrous, Pecos, Jemez Springs – New Mexico – Due to the increased risk of wildfire in the region, the Pueblo Parks Group, which includes Bandelier National Monument, Fort Union National Monument, Pecos National Historical Park, and Valles Caldera National Preserve, will enter Stage II fire restrictions on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 8:00 […]
Continue readingHardening Your Home from Wildfire
May 18, 2020 0 Comments
Take time to make your property more resistant to wildfire. Research shows that reducing flammable material around homes and “hardening your home” before a fire occurs, will greatly improve your outcome in the event of a wildfire and keep firefighters safe. If you missed the recent webinar on the Home Ignition Zone and steps you […]
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