Cuarenta Fire continues to burn in Salado Canyon; Fire is being monitored by firefighters Albuquerque, NM, September 14, 2018 – The lightning-caused Cuarenta Fire, burning southwest of Cabezon Peak, is approximately 50-75 acres in size. The fire was first reported on Sept 9th. The fire is burning in Salado Canyon under steep difficult conditions in […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Noland Fire
September 13, 2018 
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20180913_Map-Noland_Fire Acres: ~100 Start Date: September 7, 2018 Cause: Lightning Location: 4 miles West of Saddle Mountain, Gila NF Fuels: Timber (litter, grass and understory) Total Personnel: 48 General Information: The Noland Fire was discovered on September 7 burning in timber and grass at approximately 3 acres. Fire Operations: […]
Continue readingCanjilon Ranger District Plans Prescribed Burn in October
September 13, 2018 0 Comments
Taos, NM (September 13, 2018) – For Immediate Release. Fire managers on the Carson National Forest plan to take advantage of favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality, and winds and weather forecasts to initiate the Highway 84 prescribed burn on the Canjilon Ranger District as early as October 1st through October 31st 2018. […]
Continue reading9/22/18 Community Meeting- Alamosa Prescribed Burn
September 12, 2018 0 Comments
A community meeting about the Alamosa prescribed burn is planned for Saturday, September 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the community center/library in Vallecitos. For more information on the Alamosa prescribed burn visit the Carson National Forest webpage.
Continue readingPrescribed Burn Planned on the El Rito Ranger District
September 10, 2018 0 Comments
Taos, NM (September 10, 2018) – For Immediate Release. Fire managers on the El Rito Ranger District of the Carson National Forest hope to take advantage of favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and forecasted weather to conduct a prescribed burn sometime between September 24th and October 26th, 2018. The Alamosa prescribed fire […]
Continue readingSFNF – Coyote Ranger District French Mesa Prescribed Scheduled Sept. 18
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SANTA FE, NM – September 10, 2018 – For Immediate Release. Fire managers on the Coyote Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) plan to begin ignitions Sept. 18 on the French Mesa to reduce the risk of high-severity wildfire. Conditions, which include fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts are favorable […]
Continue readingSFNF – Cuba RD Cedar Springs Rx burn mid- Sept.
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Cuba Ranger District Cedar Springs prescribed burn mid- Sept. SANTA FE, NM – September 7, 2018 – 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 Cedar […]
Continue readingSFNF – Cuba RD La Jara Rx burn mid- Sept
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Cuba Ranger District La Jara prescribed burn mid- Sept. SANTA FE, NM – September 7, 2018 – 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 […]
Continue readingSFNF – Cuba RD Diego Rx burn mid- Sep
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Cuba Ranger District Diego prescribed burn mid- Sept. SANTA FE, NM – September 7, 2018 – 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 Diego Burn […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: Silver City Ranger District planning Prescribed Burns
September 7, 2018 0 Comments
Silver City, NM, September 7, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Silver City Ranger District, Gila National Forest plans to begin prescribed burning operations between October and February 2019, based on weather conditions. The area being targeted for prescribed fire treatment this fall is an area known as the Jaybird Unit. This site is located approximately 12 […]
Continue readingSanta Fe Watershed prescribed burn planned for late Sept.
September 6, 2018 0 Comments
SANTA FE, NM – September 6, 2018 – 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 Santa Fe Watershed starting as early as September 23. Two […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Quemado Ranger District planning Prescribed Burns
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Quemado, NM, September 6, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Quemado Ranger District, Gila National Forest plans to begin prescribed burning operations starting the week of September 10. Based on weather conditions prescribed burning could continue thru the end of September. Two areas have been targeted for prescribed fire. The first is the Baca Slash Pit located […]
Continue readingCoyote Ranger District French Mesa Prescribed Burn Could Start Sept. 18
September 1, 2018 0 Comments
SANTA FE, NM – September 1, 2018 – For Immediate Release. Fire managers on the Coyote Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) could begin ignitions as early as Sept. 18 on the French Mesa to reduce the risk of high-severity wildfire. Conditions, which include fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Elk Pasture Prescribed Burn planned on Wilderness Ranger District
August 21, 2018 0 Comments
Mimbres, NM, August 21, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District plans to conduct a broadcast burn between October 2018 and March 2019. 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 […]
Continue readingSFNF – Sarca Fire Final Update
August 15, 2018 0 Comments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sarca Fire Final UPDATE Start Date: July 7 Cause: Lightning Size: 188 acres Location: Agua Sarca drainage area of the Pecos Wilderness – Santa Fe National Forest Containment: 90% Fuel: ponderosa pine and other mixed conifer Resources: 4 personnel Weather: 70% chance rain tonight and 70% tomorrow with possible lightning Situation: Fire […]
Continue readingSFNF – Venado Fire Update – 100 percent contained
August 11, 2018 0 Comments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Venado Fire UPDATE Start Date: July 20 Cause: Lightning Size: 4,150 acres Location: Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) Containment: 100% Fuel: Ponderosa Pine Weather: Rain forecasted through the weekend Resources: 5 personnel, one engine Situation: The fire received moderate precipitation yesterday. Firefighters are currently conducting mop up […]
Continue readingSFNF – Venado Fire Update – Part of FR 376 opens for public access
August 10, 2018 0 Comments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Venado Fire UPDATE Part of Forest Road 376 Opens for Public Access Start Date: July 20 Cause: Lightning Size: 4,150 acres Location: Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) Containment: 75% Fuel: Ponderosa Pine Weather: Rainy today with more forecasted over the weekend Resources: 8 personnel, one engine Situation: […]
Continue readingSFNF – Penasco Fire Update
August 10, 2018 0 Comments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Penasco Fire Update Start Date: August 8 Cause: Lightning Size: 12 acres Location: Coyote Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest Containment: 0% Fuels: Ponderosa pine and mixed conifer Weather: Partly cloudy, light winds Resources: 0 Situation: The Penasco Fire is in the Rio Chama Wilderness near the 2017 Ojitos Fire […]
Continue readingFire activity on the Mt. Taylor Ranger District decreasing
August 9, 2018 0 Comments
GRANTS, NM; August 8, 2018 – For Immediate Release –The Pecos Zone Type 3 Incident Management Team on the Mt. Taylor Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands is scheduled to be transitioned back to local fire management on Friday, August 10, 2018. The Team was brought on to manage the Mariposa […]
Continue readingSFNF – Sarca Fire Update
August 9, 2018 0 Comments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sarca Fire UPDATE Start Date: July 7 Cause: Lightning Size: 178 acres Location: Agua Sarca drainage area of the Pecos Wilderness – Santa Fe National Forest Containment: 60% Fuel: ponderosa pine and other mixed conifer Resources: Monitoring from the ground Weather: 60% chance rain tonight and 70% tomorrow with possible lightning Situation: […]
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