Taos, NM—April 17, 2019—Fire managers on the Carson National Forest plan to take advantage of favorable conditions including fuel moisture levels, air quality, winds and weather forecasts to continue the Highway 84 prescribed burn on the Canjilon Ranger District.  Last fall, 181 acres of the 820-acre unit were accomplished. The remaining 639 acres will be […]

SANTA FE, NM – April 16, 2019 – In consultation with the City of Santa Fe, New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) and the Southwest Coordination Center (SWCC), the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) is proceeding with a prescribed burn in the Santa Fe Municipal Watershed today. Up to […]

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The “267 Fire” located near Portales, NM in Roosevelt County is estimated at 1,800 acres and 80% contained. The Acting Roosevelt County Emergency Manager reports all evacuations have been lifted. Four (4) homes and several outbuildings were lost in the fire. Two people were injured, including a Portales firefighter who was treated and released and an elderly woman […]

The “267 Fire” burning near Portales, NM in Roosevelt County has been contained. The fire is currently estimated at 1,000 acres. At least four structures have been lost and one person was taken to an area hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation. Evacuations remain in place in the area of the fire while crews work to put […]

The “267 Fire” in Roosevelt County has forced evacuations in the area of Floyd, NM. At least 2 homes have been lost and road closures are in place due to poor visibility from smoke and dust. Resources with State Forestry and local firefighters are making good progress. Wind gusts are reported at 50 miles per hour. The fire began […]

Learn before you burn waste and debris. Check weather & 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! https://goo.gl/EuhVtx #PreventWildfires #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek

Know before you go! Make it a point to know the rules and regulations related to shooting in areas experiencing hot, dry conditions. https://goo.gl/zmqQM3 #PreventWildfires #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek

Go prepared! Check your chains before you hit the road. Dragging tow chains or other metal parts from vehicles can throw sparks. https://youtu.be/Nmk7YzZmaPU #PreventWildfires #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #SmokeyBear

SANTA FE, NM – April 4, 2019 – For Immediate Release.  The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will not conduct the previously announced prescribed burn near Nichols Reservoir in the lower Santa Fe Municipal Watershed tomorrow, April 5. After reviewing conditions on the ground, including recent precipitation, and forecasted weather and winds, fire managers decided […]

The Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District will continue with ignition on the Lewis Prescribed fire as conditions allow April 4-7, 2019. The prescribed burn is located near the towns of Weed and Sacramento, NM. Smoke may impact various roads in the area and may be visible from the communities of Weed, Mayhill, Sacramento and […]