Lincoln National Forest – 5/25/18 – Kellar Fire Update: 9:30pm

Incident Name – Kellar Fire Fire Update: 5/25/2018, 9:30pm Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 5/22/2018, 9:52am Location: Northeast of Queen, NM Lat/Long: Lat: 32°,12′,42.92″, Lon: 104°,40′,45.47″ Legal Description: T24S, R22E, SWSW Sec 14 Firefighting Resources: Type 3 Incident Management Team, 3 Hot Shot Crews, 3 Engines, 1 Helicopter. Total personnel: 75 Values at Risk: Community of […]

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Arena Canyon Fire – San Juan County – 05/25/18 – 8:00 p.m.

This new wildfire, burning on private and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land, is approximately 5 miles from the New Mexico/Colorado border in San Juan County.  The fire is located west of Navajo Lake near Highway 511.  A total of 15 homes threatened by the fire have been evacuated.  The fire is currently estimated at […]

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LNF-First and Last Post: Monument Fire- 5/25/2018

INCIDENT NAME: Monument Fire Fire Update: 5/25/2018, 3:25pm Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District Location: Sacramento Ranger District Size: 2.5 Containment: 100% Status: Fire crews on the Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District quickly responded to the Monument Fire.  They are in mop-up stages for the Monument Fire, which was called 100% contained at […]

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Alamo Fire Update: May 25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alamo Fire Update: May 25 Start Date: May 23 Cause:  Lightning Size: 15 acres Location: Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest. Forest Road 289 within a half mile of the southern border of Bandelier Park. Containment:  60% Fuel:  Grass, dead and down trees Weather:  Winds 5-7, gusts to 15 […]

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Carson National Forest Plans Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Effective May 23

The Carson National Forest will implement forest-wide Stage 2 fire restrictions effective Wednesday, May 23 at 8:00 a.m.  The Stage 2 fire restrictions will remain in effect across the forest until conditions allow forest officials to change or lift the restrictions. Stage 2 restrictions prohibit the following: Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, […]

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Gila National Forest – Buzzard Fire – May 25, 2018 Daily Update

pio_arch_e_port_20180525_0854_Buzzard_NM-GNF-0001901 BUZZARD FIRE May 25, 2018 Daily Update   Acres: 7600 Start Date: May 22, 2018 Cause: Under investigation Location: NE of Eagle Peak Lookout, Gila NF Containment: 0% Fuels: Timber (litter, grass, and understory) Total personnel: 302   General Information: The Buzzard Fire is burning in rugged country near Eagle Peak Lookout on the […]

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Lincoln National Forest – 5/25/18 – Kellar Fire Update: 10:30am

Incident Name – Kellar Fire Fire Update: 5/25/2018, 10:30am Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 5/22/2018, 9:52am Location: Northeast of Queen, NM Lat/Long: Lat: 32°,12′,42.92″, Lon: 104°,40′,45.47″, Legal Description: T24S, R22E, SWSW Sec 14 Firefighting Resources: Type 3 Incident Management Team, 3 Hot Shot Crews, 2 Engines, 1 Helicopter. Total personnel: 75 Values at Risk: Community […]

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BLM Fire Restrictions within San Juan County to Begin May 26

The Bureau of Land Management Farmington Field Office is initiating emergency fire restrictions on public lands managed by the Farmington Field Office in San Juan County, beginning May 26, 2018, due to high fire potential.  The restrictions will remain in effect until further notice. Prohibited Acts include: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, […]

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Gila National Forest — Final Updates and Accomplishments for Indian Peaks Prescribed Burn

Truth or Consequences, NM, May 25, 2018—For Immediate Release.  The Indian Peaks Prescribed Burn, on the Black Range Ranger District, began ignitions on the evening of Saturday, May 19, and ended ignitions on Wednesday, May 23. In those four days, approximately 11,000 acres were burned. All personnel on the fire have converted to holding operations […]

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Lincoln National Forest – 5/24/2018 – Kellar Fire Update: 8:30 pm

New Fire Start – Kellar Fire INITIAL FIRE UPDATE: 5/24/2018, 8:15pm Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 5/22/2018, 9:52am Location: Northeast of Queen, NM Lat/Long: Lat: 32°,12′,42.92″, Lon: 104°,40′,45.47″, Legal Description: T24S, R22E, SWSW Sec 14 Firefighting Resources: Type 3 Incident Management Team, 3 Hot Shot Crews, 2 Engines, 1 Helicopter. Total personnel: 75 […]

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Alamo Fire Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alamo Fire: May 24 Start Date: May 23 Cause: Lightning Size: 15 acres Location: Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest. Forest Road 289 within a half mile of the southern border of Bandelier Park Containment: 60% Fuel: grass, dead and down trees Weather: Mostly clear skies/winds 3-7, gusts to 10 […]

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Lincoln National Forest – 5/24/18 – Fall Creek Fire: Final Update

INCIDENT NAME: Fall Creek Fire Fire Update: 5/24/2018, 4:30pm Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 5/23/2018, 10:45 am Location: Southwest corner of the White Mountain Wilderness on the backside of Ski Apache. Lat/Long: Lat: 33°,23′,27.88″, Lon: 105°,50′,7.81″ Legal Description: T9S, R11E, SESE Sec 31 Firefighting Resources: 2 Single Engine Air Tankers, 2 […]

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Gila National Forest – Buzzard Fire Update May 24, 2018

  SWAIMT 4 MANAGING BUZZARD FIRE May 24, 2018 Daily Update   Acres: 4600 Start Date: May 22, 2018 Cause: Under investigation Location: NE of Eagle Peak Lookout, Gila NF Containment: 0% Fuels: Timber (litter, grass and understory) Total personnel: 290   The Gila National Forest brought in Steve Millert’s Type 2 Southwest Area Incident […]

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Gila National Forest – CDT Alternate Route, Buzzard Fire, Reserve Ranger District

Reserve, NM, May 24, 2018—For Immediate Release.  The Buzzard Fire is burning on National Forest lands. Values at risk include Continental Divide trail which is located east of the fire. CDT hikers in the area are advised to avoid the area for in order to avoid fire activity. Maps of alternative routes are available at […]

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Magdalena Ranger District elevates to Stage I and II Fire Restrictions across the District

Albuquerque, NM, May 23, 2018 – Current conditions and fire danger on the Magdalena Ranger District of Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands have necessitated an increase in fire restrictions across all mountain ranges. Effective May 25, 2018, the San Mateo, Datil and Magdalena Mountain ranges will begin Stage II Fire Restrictions. The Gallinas and […]

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Alamo Fire, Jemez Ranger District

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Alamo Fire: May 24 Start Date: May 23 Cause: Lightning Size: 15 acres Location: Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest. Forest Road 289 near Bandelier Park Weather: Mostly sunny/winds 3-7, gusts to 10 mph Situation: Resources on scene include 3 engines and a 12 person hand crew, type 1 […]

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Gila National Forest – Update on Buzzard Fire, May 23, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

Location: Reserve Ranger District on the Gila National Forest 4 miles north of Eagle Peak Lookout Catron County, New Mexico Start Date:      May 22, 2018              Size:    ~3,000 acres Cause:            Under investigation                 Vegetation:    Grass, heavy timber Smoke:           Smoke may be visible in the area around Eagle Peak Resources:    Three Type 6 engines, three Type 1 […]

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Lincoln National Forest – 5/23/2018 – Kellar Fire: Initial Post

New Fire Start – Kellar Fire INITIAL FIRE UPDATE: 5/23/2018, 6:15pm Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 5/22/2018, 9:52am Location: Northeast of Queen, NM Lat/Long: Lat: 32°,12′,42.92″, Lon: 104°,40′,45.47″, Legal Description: T24S, R22E, SWSW Sec 14 Firefighting Resources: 2 Engines, 1 Hot Shot Crew Values at Risk: Community of Queen, NM, Sitting Bull […]

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Lincoln National Forest – 5/23/18- Sacramento Ranger District Fires

Cloudcroft, New Mexico. 5/23/2018: Two small fires less than a 1/10 acre each were detected on the Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District over the past 24 hours. Resources responded immediately. Both fires are fully contained. This will be the first and last post for these fires. Please note the Sacramento Ranger District and Smokey Bear […]

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Enjoy your National Forest this Memorial Day Weekend

Albuquerque, NM, May 23, 2018 – As the Memorial Day weekend approaches, people are encouraged to visit Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands to enjoy one of the many recreational opportunities available – a picnic, hike, or drive to enjoy the scenic beauty.  The forest remains open.  No fire related closures are in effect but […]

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