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Continue readingDo Your Part, Don’t Let Wildfires Start
May 21, 2020 
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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 […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest-Bailey Fire Update-5/16/2020
May 16, 2020 0 Comments
Incident Name: Bailey Fire Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District Size: 0.75 Cause: Under Investigation Date/Time Detected: 5:20 pm on May 15, 2020 Location: Bailey Canyon Lat/Long: 32°58’28.13″N, 105°45’38.89″W Firefighting Resources: 3 engines, 1 hotshot crew Fuel Type: Ponderosa pine and slash Containment: 90% Fire Update for 5/16/2020: This will be the last update for […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest -New Fire Start- Bailey Fire Update
May 15, 2020 0 Comments
Incident Name: Bailey Fire Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest Size: 0.75 Cause: Under Investigation Date/Time Detected: 5:20 pm on May 15, 20202 Location: Bailey Canyon: Lat/Long: 32°58’28.13″N, 105°45’38.89″W Firefighting Resources: 4 engines, 1 air tanker, 1 hotshot crew Fuel Type: Ponderosa pine and slash Values at Risk: Powerlines Fire Update: Forest Service fire personnel resources quickly responded […]
Continue readingLumberton Fire – Rio Arriba County – 05/15/20 -FINAL
May 15, 2020 0 Comments
The Lumberton Fire burning on private land in Rio Arriba County is now 75% contained and remains estimated at 434 acres. Evacuation orders were lifted Wednesday. Smoke may be seen as interior pockets of fuel continue to burn. Firefighters will continue to mop up hot spots and strengthen containment lines. Full containment is expected Saturday, May 16th […]
Continue readingNews from Fire Adapted New Mexico Learning Network: May 14, 2020
May 14, 2020 0 Comments
https://facnm.org/news/2020/5/13/wildfire-wednesdays-7 In case you missed it, be sure to check out this week’s Wildfire Wednesday from Fire Adapted Communities New Mexico (FACNM). With the sunny days and high winds this spring we’ve seen more and more Red Flag (high fire danger) days and a few wildfires starting across New Mexico. With fire danger increasing, it’s […]
Continue readingNorthern New Mexico National Forests to Implement Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
May 14, 2020 0 Comments
TAOS, NM – May 14, 2020 – The Carson, Cibola and Santa Fe National Forests will implement Stage 2 fire restrictions at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfire based on current and forecasted conditions, including very low fuel moisture levels and severe fire weather conditions. The restrictions […]
Continue readingNorthern New Mexico National Forests to Implement Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
May 14, 2020 0 Comments
SANTA FE, NM – May 14, 2020 – The Carson, Cibola and Santa Fe National Forests will implement Stage 2 fire restrictions at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfire based on current and forecasted conditions, including very low fuel moisture levels and severe fire weather conditions. The […]
Continue readingLumberton Fire – Rio Arriba County – 05/13/20 -Evening Update
May 13, 2020 0 Comments
The Lumberton Fire burning on private land in Rio Arriba County is now 65% contained and estimated at 434 acres. Evacuations were lifted at noon today (05/13) and residents were allowed to return to their homes. Approximately six homes remain threatened. Drying winds fueled fire activity within the interior of the fire line today. Smoke […]
Continue readingLumberton Fire – Rio Arriba County – 05/13/20
May 13, 2020 0 Comments
The Lumberton Fire burning on private land in Rio Arriba County is now 45% contained. New GPS mapping also shows the fire holding at 430 acres. Evacuation orders will be lifted at noon today (05/13) and residents will be allowed to return to their homes. Six homes remain threatened in the area of the fire. […]
Continue readingNew Mexico State Forester Mandates Early Fire Restrictions on All Non-municipal, Non-federal, and Non-tribal Lands Statewide
May 13, 2020 0 Comments
2020 Fire Restrictions on State and Private Lands PR.FNL 2020 Fire Restrictions on State and Private Lands PR.FNL Fire Restrictions Exceptions Procedures.FNL
Continue readingLumberton Fire – Rio Arriba County – 05/12/20 – Morning Update
May 12, 2020 0 Comments
The Lumberton Fire in Rio Arriba County is now 30% contained and holding at 437 acres. Rains impacted the fire area throughout the day yesterday (05/11) and there was no fire growth. Today (5/12), firefighters will continue to secure containment lines as weather conditions are expected to become hotter and drier with increasing wind over […]
Continue readingKnow Before You Go
May 12, 2020 0 Comments
Know Before You Go! Always check with the local agency for current fire restrictions before visiting public lands. For more information, call the Fire Restrictions Hotline: 1-877-864-6985. BeSafe.org Outdoor Safety Tips from Smokey Bear Campfire Safety Backyard Burning Equipment Maintenance Tips for Enjoying the Outdoors Safely During Fire Season Fire Danger Descriptions Grilling Safety Tips One Less Spark, One Less […]
Continue readingLumberton Fire – Rio Arriba County – 05/11/20 – Evening Update
May 11, 2020 0 Comments
The Lumberton Fire in Rio Arriba County is currently estimated at 437 acres and 5% contained. Six residences are threatened and two homes remain evacuated as a precaution. Today cooler temperatures, increased humidity, and rain allowed firefighters to make progress in slowing the rate of spread of the fire. Weather conditions are expected to change and […]
Continue readingHome Ignition Zone Webinar: May 12
May 11, 2020 0 Comments
Take a break tomorrow, May 12, at 1pm MST, and join us for a webinar (click here to register) by the Fire Adapted Communities New Mexico Learning Network. In this 60-minute webinar, Sam Berry of the Forest Stewards Guild will show you how to prepare your home for fire season. Research has shown that there […]
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