The Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District plans to conduct a broadcast burn beginning the week of June 3, conditions permitting. The project is the Elks Pasture Unit, which is planned for 320 acres and is located south of NM Highway 35, west of Camp Thunderbird; west of the private land along Ponderosa Road, off […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: Indian Peaks Prescribed Fire Update for May 31, 2019
May 31, 2019 
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The Gila National Forest, Black Range Ranger District began the Indian Peaks Prescribed Fire on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. The estimated project size is 9,400 acres on National Forest System lands and an additional 600 acres of New Mexico State Trust Lands and private property inholdings. The Black Range Ranger District has a long history […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest- Smokey Bear Ranger District- Lone Mountain Fire Update 5/30/2019
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Incident Name – Lone Mountain Fire Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District Size: 9 acres Cause: Lightning Date/Time Detected: May 26, 2019 Location: 6 miles north of White Oaks, NM. North of Hogback Ridge. Lat/Long: 33.80809, -105.7386 Legal Description: T6S, R12E, SESW Sec 1 Firefighting Resources: 1 Incident Hotshot Crew, 1 Type-6 Engine Fuel Type: […]
Continue readingSFNF Extends Window for Prescribed Burn on Jemez Ranger District
May 30, 2019 0 Comments
SANTA FE, NM – May 30, 2019 – Precipitation throughout May has delayed implementation of the previously announced Tent Rocks prescribed burn on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF). Fire managers have extended the window for the Tent Rocks burn to June 30, dependent on conditions. The Tent Rocks treatment […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest -Sacramento Ranger District- Lewis Prescribed Burn
May 29, 2019 0 Comments
The Sacramento Ranger District on the Lincoln National Forests will conduct a prescribed burn as part of the Lewis Prescribed Burn Project tomorrow as weather conditions allow. The Lewis Prescribed Burn Project Areas totals 3000 acres. Crews have completed about 1/3 of the project to date. Crews plan to burn in Lewis Canyon tomorrow. Smoke […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest- Smokey Bear Ranger District- Lone Mountain Fire Update 5/29/2019
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Incident Name – Lone Mountain Fire Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District Size: 8 acres Cause: Lightning Date/Time Detected: May 26, 2019 Location: 6 miles north of White Oaks, NM. North of Hogback Ridge. Lat/Long: 33.80809, -105.7386 Legal Description: T6S, R12E, SESW Sec 1 Firefighting Resources: 1 Incident Hotshot Crew, 1 Type-6 Engine Fuel Type: […]
Continue readingGila NF: Elk Pasture Prescribed Burn planned on Wilderness Ranger District
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Mimbres, NM, May 29, 2019—For Immediate Release. The Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District plans to conduct a broadcast burn beginning June 3, conditions permitting. The project is the Elks Pasture Unit, which is planned for 320 acres and is located south of NM Highway 35, west of Camp Thunderbird; west of the private land […]
Continue readingGila NF: Indian Peaks Prescribed Fire Update for May 29, 2019
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Truth or Consequences, NM, May 29, 2019—For Immediate Release. The Gila National Forest, Black Range Ranger District began the Indian Peaks Prescribed Fire on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. The estimated project size is 9,400 acres on National Forest System lands, and an additional 600 acres of New Mexico State Trust Lands and private property inholdings. […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest- Smokey Bear Ranger District- Lone Mountain Fire Update 5/28/2019
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Incident Name – Lone Mountain Fire Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District Size: 5 acres Cause: Lightning Date/Time Detected: May 26, 2019 Location: 6 miles north of White Oaks, NM. North of Hogback Ridge. Lat/Long: 33.80809, -105.7386 Legal Description: T6S, R12E, SESW Sec 1 Firefighting Resources: 1 Incident Hotshot Crew, 1 Type-6 Engine Fuel Type: Pinon/Juniper […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Indian Peaks Prescribed Fire, Black Range Ranger District
May 28, 2019 0 Comments
All resources are on scene. The 10,000 acre prescribed fire has had successful primary ignitions. Smoke from the Indian Peaks Prescribed Fire may be seen during the day as personnel start in the mid-morning hours. As the day progresses smoke production should increase in the local area of NM Highway 59 and Indian Peaks. High […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest- Smokey Bear Ranger District- Lone Mountain Fire Update 5/27/2019, 8 pm
May 27, 2019 0 Comments
Incident Name – Lone Mountain Fire Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District Size: 5 acres Containment: 0% Cause: Lightning Date/Time Detected: May 26, 2019 Location: 6 miles north of White Oaks, NM. North of Hogback Ridge. Lat/Long: 33.80809, -105.7386 Legal Description: T6S, R12E, SESW Sec 1 Firefighting Resources: 1 Incident Hotshot Crew, 1 Type-6 Engine Fuel […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Smokey Bear Ranger District- Lone Mountain Fire
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Incident Name – Lone Mountain Fire Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District Size: 5 acres Cause: Lightning Date/Time Detected: Initial smoke report came in after dark May 26, 2019. The fire was detected around 10 am, May 27, 2019. Location: 4 miles north of White Oaks, NM near Lone Mountain. Legal Description: T6S, R12E, SESW […]
Continue readingGila NF: Update (5/27/2019) Indian Fire – Wilderness Ranger District
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Location: Southwest of Coffee Pot Reservoir, Wilderness Ranger District Start Date: May 26, 2019 Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Grass and dead/down trees Resources: Type 3 Helicopter, one FS Engine, one seven–person hand crew Size: ~ 6 acres Containment: 0% Incident Commander: TJ Oliver, IC4 Summary: The Indian Fire is burning on National Forest System lands on […]
Continue readingGila NF: Indian Fire – Wilderness Ranger District
May 26, 2019 0 Comments
Location: Southwest of Coffee Pot Reservoir, Wilderness Ranger District Start Date: May 26, 2019 Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Grass and dead/down trees Resources: Type 3 Helicopter, one FS Engines, one seven–person hand crew Size: ~ 2 acres Containment: 0% Incident Commander: Wishart, IC4 Summary: The Indian Fire, is burning on National Forest System lands, on the […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands – Baney Prescribed Burn Rescheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 on the Magdalena Ranger District
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MAGDALENA, NM, May 26, 2019– Fire managers from Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands have rescheduled the Baney prescribed burn on the Magdalena Ranger District to begin on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, dependent on favorable weather conditions. Fire managers postponed the prescribed burn last week due to wind conditions over the fire perimeter. Forecasted weather […]
Continue readingFinal: Quebradas Fire – Socorro County – 05/22 11:45 a.m.
May 22, 2019 0 Comments
The Quebradas Fire burning near Escondida Lake in Socorro County is is now 100% contained and structures are no longer threatened. Some smoke may still be seen from the surrounding area as firefighters continue to mop up hot spots. Two outbuildings were lost in the 12-acre fire that began Monday (05/20) around 5:00 p.m. The cause is […]
Continue readingUpdate: Quebradas Fire – Socorro County – 05/21 5:00 p.m.
May 21, 2019 0 Comments
The Quebradas Fire burning east of Escondida Lake in Socorro County is now estimated at 12 acres after GPS mapping. Structures remain threatened due to high winds gusting to more than 20 mph. Firefighters are working to extinguish pockets of burning debris along control lines, mop up hot spots and strengthen containment lines. Resources include approximately 70 personnel […]
Continue readingUpdate: Quebradas Fire – Socorro County – 05/21 10:48 a.m.
May 21, 2019 0 Comments
The Quebradas Fire burning southeast of Escondida Lake, NM in Socorro County remains estimated at 15 acres. Residents are back in their homes, but structures remain threatened due to the pending high winds forecasted today. Resources will continue to mop up hot spots and strengthen containment lines throughout the wind event. Approximately 60 personnel from State Forestry, […]
Continue readingUpdate: Quebradas Fire – Socorro County – 05/20 9:35 p.m.
May 20, 2019 0 Comments
The Quebradas Fire, burning on private land east of Escondida Lake in Socorro County, is estimated at 15 acres and 0% contained. The fire started around 5:00 p.m. tonight (05/20) and has burned two outbuildings. Additional structures remain threatened and voluntary evacuations are in place. Resources will continue to build and strengthen containment lines overnight. Current […]
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