NEWS RELEASE: Santa Fe County Open Burn Permit Ban SANTA FE, NM – The Santa Fe County Fire Marshal announces an open burn permit ban, effective Saturday, May 2, 2020, and continuing until further notice. The ban will help mitigate the negative effects of COVID-19 by eliminating unwanted particulates and irritants in the air which […]

The Bureau of Land Management is implementing fire restrictions in order to reduce the risk of wildfire on public land at Ft. Stanton-Snowy River Cave NCA and BLM lands around the community of Lincoln.  The restrictions will go into effect on April 23, 2020, at 6 p.m. and will remain in effect until further notice. […]

Join the Fire Adapted New Mexico Network and work towards community wildfire resilience! The FAC NM Learning Network is a grassroots, member-driven effort to collaboratively plan to reduce wildfire risk to homes and communities across New Mexico. Members recognize that fire has a role to play in the fire-adapted ecosystems in which we live. Learn […]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, Southwestern Region is enacting a campfire restriction to protect the health and safety of communities and employees during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning April 15, until further notice, igniting, building, maintaining, attending or using a fire will be prohibited on all national forests in New Mexico and national […]

As we enter our fire season in NM, you’ll want the latest information on wildfires, especially those nearby.  Here are some ways to stay in the loop! Follow us here, on Facebook.com/nmfireinfo, or @NMFireInfo. Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov./ Sign up at https://wildfiresnearme.wfmrda.com/ To learn more go to our Information page.

Make it your goal to extinguish hot coals. If your campfire is too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave! Drown, stir and repeat until cold! #PreventWildfires #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #SmokeyBear From Smokey Bear: How to maintain and extinguish your campfire From the U.S. Forest Service: How to Start and Put Out a Campfire  

Set your sights on safe target shooting!  Exploding targets and some types of ammunition can cause wildfires.  Learn more from the exploding targets and rifle bullet studies by the U.S. Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station.   #PreventWildfires #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek

Events after a wildfire can be as damaging or more than from the fire itself.  A fire-adapted community is a more resilient community. https://www.afterwildfirenm.org//  #NMFire #WildfireSafety #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek

Wildfire has no boundaries. Join your Fire Adapted Community Learning Network, help protect your home, family and community. https://facnm.org/join-the-network  #WildfireSafety #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek Explore all the resources and connections you can make on https://facnm.org/!

From Firewise, here are seven ways to reduce your wildfire risk in just one day! Plan a project this weekend. Little things can make a big difference!  https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Wildfire/Wildfire-safety-tips  #WildfireSafety #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek About Southwest Wildfire Awareness Week 2020

Learn before you burn waste and debris. Backyard Debris Burning Safety. Check weather http://www.weather.gov & local regulations. Only burn natural materials & vegetation. Look up, down, and around for a clear area. Don’t walk away until it’s out cold! #PreventWildfires #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek About Southwest Wildfire Awareness Week 2020

Santa Fe, NM – The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department’s (EMNRD’s) Forestry Division (State Forestry) and interagency partners with the Southwest Coordination Center are recognizing March 29 through April 4, 2020 as Wildfire Awareness Week in New Mexico.  Protocols are being implemented to ensure the highest degree of readiness and safety for firefighters and […]

Prevent wildfires with a pre-trip check of your vehicle.  Check tire pressure and ensure chains or other items aren’t dragging.  Regular maintenance is essential! One Less Spark, One Less Wildfire. Learn more at: https://goo.gl/kCkMQH #PreventWildfires #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek Wildfire Awareness Week 2020: When wildfire strikes will you be ready?