SANTA FE, NM – Feb. 12, 2019 – For Immediate Release – Fire managers on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) plan to conduct a prescribed burn in the La Cueva area 7 miles northwest of the village of Pecos if conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and […]
Continue readingBLM plans pile burning in Catron County
February 11, 2019 
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Beginning in February and continuing through spring, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is planning to burn piles of juniper and piñon cuttings in three locations in Catron County, weather permitting. In addition, debris from the creation of defensible space in the Wild Horse Subdivision will be burned. The Wild Horse Slash Pit is located […]
Continue readingPrescribed Burns Planned in Chaves County
February 11, 2019 0 Comments
Beginning in February and continuing through spring 2019, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico plans to conduct prescribed burns in Chaves County. The Sand Ranch (Map_SandRanch_Spring_2019) prescribed fire consists of three burn units located 40 miles east of Roswell. The operations are dependent upon favorable weather conditions and will take several days to complete. Smoke […]
Continue readingSFNF – Update: Jemez RD to begin piles burns in February
February 6, 2019 0 Comments
SANTA FE, NM – February 6, 2019 – For Immediate Release. To take advantage of favorable conditions, to include fuel moisture levels, air quality, and weather forecasts, fire managers on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) began ignitions on piles this week. Fire managers expect treatments to continue through March, […]
Continue readingSFNF – Cuba Ranger District La Jara prescribed burn planned today
February 5, 2019 0 Comments
SANTA FE, NM – February 5, 2019 – For Immediate Release. Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) plan to take advantage of favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality, and winds and weather forecasts to initiate a prescribed burn in the La Jara vicinity on the Cuba Ranger District today through […]
Continue readingGila NF: Reserve RD planning a prescribed burn near Collins Park
February 4, 2019 0 Comments
Reserve Ranger District planning a prescribed burn near Collins Park Reserve, NM, February 4, 2019—For Immediate Release. The Reserve Ranger District is planning on implementing two (2) prescribed fires (La Jolla and Shantie Springs) including approximately 6,000 acres which is located near Collins Park and surrounding area. The prescribed burns are tentatively scheduled for this […]
Continue readingSFNF – Jemez RD to begin piles burns in February
February 2, 2019 0 Comments
SANTA FE, NM – February 2, 2019 – For Immediate Release. To take advantage of favorable conditions, to include fuel moisture levels, air quality, and weather forecasts, fire managers on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) expect to begin ignitions on piles between February 4 and February 14 to reduce […]
Continue readingPrescribed Burns Planned in Socorro County
February 1, 2019 0 Comments
Beginning Feb. 11 and continuing until March 15, the Bureau of Land Management Socorro Field Office, in cooperation with the New Mexico State Land Office and private landowners, plan to burn approximately 2,500 acres of grass and brush located east of Socorro, NM, weather permitting. There are five burn units, located 10-20 miles north of […]
Continue readingPrescribed Burns Planned in Lincoln County
January 31, 2019 0 Comments
Beginning in February 2019, and continuing into the spring, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be conducting prescribed burn operations about 10 miles northeast of Ruidoso and 5 miles southeast of Capitan in Lincoln County. There are two prescribed fires being planned to take place within the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area […]
Continue readingSFNF – Cuba Ranger District Chaparral Piles Burn may start today
January 31, 2019 0 Comments
SANTA FE, NM – January 31, 2019 – For Immediate Release. To take advantage of favorable conditions, to include fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts, fire managers on the Cuba Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) expect to begin ignitions today on Chaparral piles to reduce the risk of high-severity […]
Continue readingUPDATE – Cibola NF & National Grasslands – Magdaelna Ranger District- Hop/Patterson Canyon Prescribed Fire will be implemented when conditons are favorable
January 29, 2019 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM, January 29, 2019 – Fire Managers at Cibola National Forest will execute several prescribed fires on the Magdalena Ranger District this winter. These planned ignitions are conducted under specific conditions to restore fire dependent ecosystems. They promote forest health in many ways by reducing forest fuels, recycling nutrients, and increasing habitat diversity. They […]
Continue readingUPDATE/FINAL: Homestead Fire – Lincoln County, NM – 01/22/19 – 2:00 p.m.
January 22, 2019 0 Comments
Homestead Fire Ownership(s): Private and US Forest Service, Smokey Bear Ranger District, Lincoln National Forest Start Date/Time Detected: 01/21/19, 2:35pm Location: Homestead Acres, NE of Ruidoso, NM Firefighting Resources: Local, County and Forest Service resources are responding to the fire. Size Estimate: 43 Acres % Contained: 100% Cause: Unknown Status: The Homestead Fire was reported around 2:35 p.m. Monday […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – New Start – 1/21/2019, 16:25: Homestead Fire
January 21, 2019 0 Comments
Lincoln National Forest – New Start – Homestead Fire Jurisdiction: Smokey Bear Ranger District, Lincoln National Forest Date/Time Detected: 1/21/2019, 2:35pm Location: Near FS Road 120A. NE of Ruidoso, NM Firefighting Resources: Local, County and Forest Service resources are responding to the fire. Size: 15-20 Acres Cause: Unknown Initial Status: The Homestead Fire was reported around 2:35 […]
Continue readingSFNF – La Cueva prescribed burn near Pecos canceled
December 12, 2018 0 Comments
SANTA FE, NM – December 12, 2018. The La Cueva prescribed burn near Pecos that was scheduled to start as early as this week is canceled due to the lack of needed snow. Fire managers will check conditions the first of the New Year. As early as Dec. 10, fire managers from the Pecos/Las Vegas […]
Continue readingSFNF – La Cueva prescribed burn slated in December near Pecos
December 10, 2018 0 Comments
SANTA FE, NM – December 10, 2018. As early as Dec. 10, fire managers from the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest expect to prescribed burn approximately 372 acres in the La Cueva area through Dec. 31 as weather permits. The treatment area is approximately seven miles northwest of Pecos. Smoke may […]
Continue readingCibola National Forest and National Grasslands – The Hop/Patterson Canyon Prescribed Fire implementation
December 4, 2018 0 Comments
U.S. Forest Service Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Magdalena Ranger District The Hop/Patterson Canyon Prescribed Fire will be implemented the week of December 03, 2018, or as soon as conditions are favorable. Albuquerque, NM, December 4, 2018 – Fire Managers for the Cibola National Forest are planning to execute several prescribed fires on the […]
Continue readingSFNF – Jemez Ranger Dist. to start Vallecitos piles burn Dec. 4
December 3, 2018 0 Comments
Santa Fe, NM—December 3, 2018. U.S. Forest Service fire managers on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) expect to begin ignitions on Vallecitos piles Dec. 4 through Dec. 14 to reduce the risk of high-severity wildfire. Crews plan to take advantage of favorable conditions, to include fuel moisture levels, air […]
Continue readingCarson National Forest plans pile burn on Tres Piedras District Dec. 3
November 30, 2018 0 Comments
Taos, NM (November 30, 2018) – For Immediate Release. Fire managers on the Carson National Forest plan to start burning piles on the Tres Piedras Ranger District Monday, December 3, as conditions allow. The 25 acre pile burn is located 6 miles south of Tres Piedras. Ignitions should only take one day to complete. Fire […]
Continue readingSandia Ranger District Sulphur Canyon Prescribed Fire will be implemented the week of December 3, 2018 as soon as conditions are favorable
November 30, 2018 0 Comments
U.S. Forest Service Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands The Sulphur Canyon Prescribed Fire will be implemented the week of December 3, 2018 as soon as conditions are favorable. Fire Managers for the Cibola National Forest are planning to execute several prescribed fires on the Sandia Ranger District this winter. Prescribed fires are planned ignitions […]
Continue readingGila NF: Silver City Ranger District Fire Personnel to conduct Pile Burning at Fort Bayard Administrative Site
November 30, 2018 0 Comments
Silver City, NM, November 30, 2018— Silver City Ranger District fire personnel will begin prescribed burning activity beginning the week of December 3, as weather conditions permit. The woody debris pile is located at the Ft. Bayard Administrative Site. The pile is the product of safety measures taken at the Administrative Site. Projected moisture may […]
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