Here are a few reminders when target shooting on public lands: Know before you go: Is target shooting allowed in the area you will visit? Shoot in areas free of dry vegetation—and avoid shooting on hot windy days. Avoid shooting hard objects: bullet fragments can be extremely hot and can easily start a grass fire. […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: Gordon Fire, Reserve Ranger District
May 7, 2020 
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Gordon Fire Location: two miles south of Rancho Grande Subdivision, Reserve Ranger District, Catron County, NM Start Date: May 7, 2020 Size: ~ 10-12 acres Cause: Under investigation Vegetation: Ponderosa Pine Resources: Gila Interagency Hot Shot Crew (IHC), FS Engines – E661 and 662, one Type 1 helicopter, one lead plane/air attack module, two large […]
Continue readingDrying Trend, Human Carelessness Raise Wildfire Potential across Santa Fe National Forest
May 7, 2020 0 Comments
SANTA FE, NM – May 7, 2020 – An ongoing drying trend across the 1.6 million acres of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) combined with continued negligence by a small number of forest visitors have fire managers concerned about an early start to the 2020 fire season. Despite the campfire ban that went into […]
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness: May 7, 2020
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New Mexicans often burn fields, acequias or piles of debris. Some counties in NM have issued burn bans. If allowed where you are, always get a burn permit and make sure you prepare the site, have enough water and people on hand, and never leave any fire unattended, even for a few minutes! Watch this […]
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness: May 6, 2020
May 6, 2020 0 Comments
If you are working outdoors using equipment that creates sparks, please consider wildfire safety, especially the timing of your outdoor home projects! Working in the morning, ensuring at least 10 feet of clearance from dry vegetation, and having a shovel and fire extinguisher ready can prevent a wildfire. #WildfirePreparednessWeek #ReadyForWildfire
Continue reading3 Southwest National Forests Implement Firearm Use Restrictions to Prevent Wildfires
May 5, 2020 0 Comments
Please visit the following sites for information on these restrictions that are effective at 5 p.m. on May 6, 2020: Coronado National Forest Tonto National Forest Prescott National Forest
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness: May 5, 2020
May 5, 2020 0 Comments
Wildfire helps many of our NM rangelands and forested areas. However, fires started at the wrong place and time can be disastrous to our communities, livelihoods, and resources. Please do your part. Take extra precaution before venturing out on public lands and be careful with anything that could start a fire. The costs of a […]
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness Week: Preventing Wildfires
May 4, 2020 0 Comments
On New Mexico’s public lands, one less spark really can mean one less wildfire. The BLM and all land management agencies need your help to prevent wildfires this spring and summer. The statewide average of human-caused wildfires is 48% of all wildfires. Most of these fires can be prevented. #ReadyForWildfire #WildfirePreparednessWeek Wildfire where you work, […]
Continue readingOx Spring Fire Contained
May 3, 2020 0 Comments
Mountainair, NM, May 3, 2020 – The Ox Spring Fire, which was reported just after noon today, is now 100% contained. Forest Service crews along with mutual aid from Torreon and Mountainair Fire Departments, were able to line the fire to hold its growth to under an acre. Two helicopters also aided in stopping the […]
Continue readingNFPA’s Wildfire Community Preparedness Day: May 2, 2020
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Celebrated the first Saturday in May each year, @theNFPA’s Wildfire Community Preparedness Day helps raise wildfire awareness, promote collaboration, and bring neighbors together to help protect homes, neighborhoods, and entire communities from future wildfire risk or current post-fire impacts. Get started on some of your own home projects today! To learn more, you can register […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest-5/1/2020 The Sitting Bull Fire
May 1, 2020 0 Comments
Carlsbad, NM- 5/1/2020– The Sitting Bull Fire on the Guadalupe Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest was first reported at 5 pm on May 1, 2020. County, Forest Service, and BLM resources quickly responded to the fire. The grass fire is 1/10 of an acre and is located about 1.5 miles from the popular […]
Continue readingBurn Permits to be Banned in Santa Fe County Per Fire Marshal
April 29, 2020 0 Comments
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 […]
Continue readingInteragency Partners Emphasize Prevention and Preparedness
April 27, 2020 0 Comments
The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Forestry Division, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service emphasize the importance of fire prevention and preparedness. Know before you go. When planning your outdoor adventure always check for local closures and restrictions, […]
Continue readingBLM Enacts Fire Restrictions at Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and the Lincoln Tracts
April 24, 2020 0 Comments
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. […]
Continue readingStay Informed & Take Action – Join Fire Adapted New Mexico
April 17, 2020 0 Comments
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 […]
Continue readingForest Service Takes Steps to Reduce Human Caused Wildfire During Global Pandemic – 4/15/20
April 15, 2020 0 Comments
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 […]
Continue readingWildfire Awareness Week 2020: Stay up to date with wildfires near you!
April 4, 2020 0 Comments
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.
Continue readingWildfire Awareness Week 2020: Make it your goal to extinguish hot coals!
April 4, 2020 0 Comments
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
Continue readingWildfire Awareness Week 2020: Safe target shooting to prevent wildfires!
April 3, 2020 0 Comments
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
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