Jemez Springs, NM — Fire managers are planning to take advantage of favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and forecasted weather, to conduct prescribed burns within Valles Caldera National Preserve during October 1 through December 31. The exact dates will depend on conditions on the ground. The prescribed burns will target up to […]
Continue readingGila NF: Silver City RD Planning Fall Vegetation Work
September 16, 2019 
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Silver City, NM, September 16, 2019 — The Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District has several vegetation projects planned for the fall and winter months. These projects are related to hazardous fuels reduction, wildlife habitat improvement, watershed function enhancement, and wildland-urban interface treatment. The Jaybird Prescribed Fire is planned for the first available weather […]
Continue readingAmole Fire Final Update
September 15, 2019 0 Comments
Location: Carson NF, Camino Real RD, between the Amole Group Shelter and FR 442 Date detected: September 2 Cause: Lightning Size: Approximately 1917 acres Fire behavior: Low to Moderate Vegetation: Ponderosa pine, mixed conifer Resources: 112 total personnel Taos, NM – Sept. 15, 2019 – The Amole Fire was caused by lightning. Early in the fire, […]
Continue readingFiring Operations Near Completion on Amole Fire
September 14, 2019 0 Comments
Location: Carson NF, Camino Real RD, between the Amole Group Shelter and FR 442 Date detected: September 2 Cause: Lightning Size: Approximately 1917 acres Fire behavior: Low to Moderate Vegetation: Ponderosa pine, mixed conifer Resources: 112 total personnel Taos, NM – Sept. 14, 2019 – Firefighters neared the completion of burning operations yesterday within the planned […]
Continue readingFiring Operations Aim to Protect Rio Pueblo Watershed
September 13, 2019 0 Comments
Location: Carson NF, Camino Real RD, between the Amole Group Shelter and FR 442 Date detected: September 2 Cause: Lightning Size: Approximately 1150 acres Fire behavior: Low to Moderate Vegetation: Ponderosa pine, mixed conifer Resources: 108 total personnel Taos, NM – Sept. 13, 2019 – Firefighters continued firing operations yesterday. Hand and aerial ignitions were used […]
Continue readingGila NF: Apache Fire – Update for September 12, 2019
September 12, 2019 0 Comments
Location: The southwest slope of Apache Mountain, on National Forest System Lands, Quemado Ranger District, Gila National Forest, Catron County, NM Incident Start Date: September 4, 2019 Size: 163 acres Cause: Lightning Percent Contained: 0 IC: Gabe Castanon, ICT4 Summary: The Apache Fire was reported on Wednesday, September 4. It is located on the southwest slope […]
Continue readingSmoke Expected to Increase on Amole Fire
September 12, 2019 0 Comments
Location: Carson NF, Camino Real RD, between the Amole Group Shelter and FR 442 Date detected: September 2 Cause: Lightning Size: Approximately 650 acres Fire behavior: Low to Moderate Vegetation: Ponderosa pine, mixed conifer Resources: 106 total personnel Taos, NM – Sept. 12, 2019 – Old slash piles were chipped and burned yesterday along the established […]
Continue readingCibola NF & NG – Magdalena Ranger District Planning Baney Prescribed Burn
September 12, 2019 0 Comments
Magdalena, N.M., September 12, 2019 – The Cibola National Forest, Magdalena Ranger District is planning a prescribed burn to help improve wildlife habitat and forest health. The Baney Prescribed Fire Project is expected to begin this fall and continue until completed, depending on weather and vegetation conditions. Up to 2,500 acres will be treated in […]
Continue readingFinal Lava 18 Fire Update Unless Significant Events Occur
September 11, 2019 0 Comments
Lava 18 Fire Interagency News Release For Immediate Release September 11, 2019 Contact: Ernie Price, 505-285-4641 ext. 18, ernie_price@nps.gov Final Lava 18 Fire Update Unless Significant Events Occur Grants, NM – The lightning-ignited Lava 18 Fire is approximately 2,070 acres (858 ac on the National Park Service (NPS) El Malpais National Monument and 1,212 acres […]
Continue readingDavid Canyon Prescribed Burn Update
September 11, 2019 0 Comments
Sandia Ranger District Wednesday 9-11-2019 Tijeras NM-The Sandia Ranger District has postponed the David Canyon RX Burn due to heavy rain received last night. The area is too wet to continue. We expect to begin again when conditions line up. Yesterday the crews treated 100 acres. The total for the two days is 250 acres […]
Continue readingAmole Fire Progressing as Planned
September 11, 2019 0 Comments
Location: Carson NF, Camino Real RD, between the Amole Group Shelter and FR 442 Date detected: September 2 Cause: Lightning Size: Approximately 600 acres Fire behavior: Low to Moderate Vegetation: Ponderosa pine, mixed conifer Resources: 106 total personnel Taos, NM – Sept. 11, 2019 – An additional 265 acres were treated yesterday along the eastern side […]
Continue readingFiring Operations Successful on Amole Fire
September 10, 2019 0 Comments
Location: Carson NF, Camino Real RD, between the Amole Group Shelter and FR 442 Date detected: September 2 Cause: Lightning Size: approximately 335 acres Fire behavior: low to moderate Vegetation: ponderosa pine, mixed conifer Resources: 137 total personnel Taos, NM – Sept. 10, 2019 –Low intensity firing operations continued yesterday on the eastern side […]
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David Canyon Prescribe Fire Update
September 10, 2019 Comments Off on David Canyon Prescribe Fire Update
Tuesday 09-10-19 Fire Managers on the Sandia Ranger District are currently implementing a prescribed burn in the David Canyon area. Approximately 150 acres were treated yesterday out of 900-acre project. Today’s target is 100 acres. Every morning, fire managers will evaluate weather conditions including wind, temperature and relative humidity to ensure conditions are within the […]
Continue readingGila NF – Apache Fire – Update for September 10, 2019
September 10, 2019 0 Comments
Location: The southwest slope of Apache Mountain, on National Forest System Lands, Quemado Ranger District, Gila National Forest, Catron County, NM Incident Start Date: September 4, 2019 Size: ~150-160 acres Cause: Lightning Percent Contained: 0 IC: Gabe Castanon, ICT4 Summary: The Apache Fire was reported on Wednesday, September 4. It is located on the southwest […]
Continue readingConditions are Favorable for the David Canyon Prescribed Fire
September 9, 2019 Comments Off on Conditions are Favorable for the David Canyon Prescribed Fire
Tijeras, NM, September 5, 2019 – Fire managers may begin the David Canyon prescribed fire as soon as next Monday. The project area is located on the Sandia Ranger District of Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands, approximately 6 miles south of Tijeras, NM. Up to 900 acres will be treated to promote forest health […]
Continue readingPrescribed Fires Planned for the Sandia Ranger District
September 9, 2019 Comments Off on Prescribed Fires Planned for the Sandia Ranger District
Albuquerque, NM, August 22, 2019 – Fire Managers are planning to execute several prescribed fires on the Sandia Ranger District this fall and winter. Prescribed fires are planned ignitions conducted under specific conditions to restore fire dependent ecosystems. These fires promote forest health in many ways such as reducing forest fuels, recycling nutrients, and increasing […]
Continue readingSmoke Expected to Increase on Amole Fire
September 9, 2019 0 Comments
Location: Carson NF, Camino Real RD, between the Amole Group Shelter and FR 442 Date detected: September 2 Cause: Lightning Size: approximately 120 acres Fire behavior: creeping Vegetation: ponderosa pine, mixed conifer Resources: 119 total personnel Taos, NM – Sept. 9, 2019 – Yesterday, fire crews focused on preparing firelines for today’s planned helicopter aerial ignitions. […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest -Sacramento Ranger District- Final Middle Fire Update: Sept 9, 2019
September 9, 2019 0 Comments
Incident Name – Middle Fire Jurisdiction: Sacramento Ranger District, Lincoln National Forest Size: 785 Acres Cause: Lightning Date Detected: August 31, 2019 (Date Located: Sept 3, 2019) Location: 8 miles southeast of Weed, NM between the towns of Weed and Duncan. Lat/Long: Example: 32°46’12.25″N 105°21’41.41W Legal Description: T18S, R15E, SESW Sec 1 Firefighting Resources: 1 engine and […]
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Carson NF – 9/9/19 Montoya Springs Fire Final Update
September 9, 2019 0 Comments
Northern New Mexico Type 3 Incident Management Team Jamie Long – Incident Commander Fire Information: (575) 684-2489 -September 9, 2019- Date detected: Thursday, August 29 Size: 2,950 acres Cause: Lightning Location: Carson NF, Canjilon Ranger District, 2 miles east of Canjilon, NM Containment: 75% Vegetation: Oak brush, grass, ponderosa pine, piñon and juniper Resources: Four […]
Continue readingFiring Operations Continue on the Amole Fire
September 8, 2019 0 Comments
Location: Carson NF, Camino Real RD, between the Amole Group Shelter and FR 442 Date detected: September 2 Cause: Lightning Size: approximately 115 acres Fire behavior: creeping Vegetation: ponderosa pine, mixed conifer Resources: 80 total personnel Taos, NM – Sept. 8, 2019 – Carson National Forest fire managers continued firing operations yesterday along the […]
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