Firefighters made significant progress on the Crooked Creek fire on the Guadalupe Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest. On June 24 crews were able to build direct fireline on the east and northeast flanks and kept the fire from crossing the Sargent Canyon drainage. Airtankers made fire retardant drops to keep the fire from […]

Taos, NM (June 25, 2018) – For Immediate Release. The Carson National Forest (CNF) will implement Stage 3 Restrictions, over most of the forest, effective Wednesday June 27, 2018 at 6:00 a.m.  Effectively immediately the Camino Real Ranger District is closed.  This immediate closure of the Camino Real District is strictly precautionary, the Sardinas Canyon […]

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Taos, NM (June 24, 2018) – For Immediate Release.  On June 24 firefighters responded to the Sardinas Canyon Fire on the Camino Real Ranger District, Carson National Forest.  The fire is currently 75 acres and is burning in steep, rugged terrain, 5 air miles southeast of Pot Creek in Sardinas Canyon. Resources on scene include […]

Due to the remote location and rugged terrain on the Crooked Creek fire, construction of direct fireline has not been possible and would compromise firefighter safety. Firefighters established a planned perimeter further out from the fires’ edge using existing roads and terrain features to construct indirect fireline over the past several days. On Sunday, June […]

Acres: 370                                                                                             Start Date: June 21, 2018 Cause: Under Investigation Location: 4 miles north of Saliz Pass (Gila NF) Containment: 70%                                                                              Fuels: Timber (litter, grass and understory) Total Personnel: 204 General Information: On Thursday, June 21 a structure fire was reported northeast of Saliz Pass. The fire crossed US Highway 180 and impacted […]

Acres: 49,909                                                                                       Start Date: May 22, 2018 Cause: Human-caused Location: 10 miles NE of Reserve, NM (Gila NF) Containment: 85%                                                                              Fuels: Timber (litter, grass and understory) Total Personnel: 140 General Information: Apache Creek Campground is open, all other closures regarding the Buzzard fire remain the same. Fire Operations: Buzzard fire operations went well yesterday with crews […]

Acres: 49,449                                                                                       Start Date: May 22, 2018 Cause: Human-caused Location: 10 miles NE of Reserve, NM (Gila NF) Containment: 85%                                                                              Fuels: Timber (litter, grass and understory) Total Personnel: 130  General Information:  Apache Creek Campgound will be opening today, all other closures regarding the Buzzard fire remain the same. Firefighters will continue firing operations and suppression […]

Acres: 370                                                                                             Start Date: June 21, 2018 Cause: Under Investigation Location: 4 miles north of Saliz Pass (Gila NF) Containment: 50%                                                                              Fuels: Timber (litter, grass and understory) Total Personnel: 204 General Information: On Thursday, June 21 a structure fire was reported northeast of Saliz Pass. The fire crossed US Highway 180 and impacted […]

Incident Name – Crooked Creek fire 06/22/2018 Fire Update: The Crooked Creek fire is located in a remote location on the northern portion of the Guadalupe Ranger District in Crooked Canyon. More accurate mapping of the fire during a reconnaissance flight yesterday showed the fire size to be approximately 230 acres. Growth was due to wind and […]

 TAOS, NM – June 19, 2018 – For Immediate Release.  Carson National Forest (CNF) officials thank the general public for adhering to the forest-wide Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in effect since May 23. Forest officials continue to implement forest-wide restrictions on the 1.5 million-acre forest for public safety and forest health while in high to […]

Albuquerque, NM, 21 de junio de 2018 – Se implementarán órdenes de cierre en varios distritos del Bosque Nacional Cibola y pastizales nacionales (National Grasslands) debido al peligro extremo de incendio. Los cierres prohibirán todas las actividades recreativas en los distritos de los áreas forestales Mountainair, Sandia y Mount Taylor. Los campamentos, las áreas de […]

Albuquerque, NM, June 19, 2018 – While some portions of Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands received up to two inches of rain last weekend, it was not enough to lower the fire danger significantly. Forest fuels are quickly drying out again and the extended weather forecast calls for continued very hot and dry conditions. […]