This fire, burning in Colfax County, is now estimated at 4,500 acres and moving north. Approximately 150 structures are threatened in the Ute Park area. The fire has jumped Highway 64, which is closed in both directions between Eagle Nest Lake and Cimarron. The Red Cross is providing shelter for evacuees in Eagle Nest and […]
Continue readingUte Park Fire – Colfax County – 05/31 – 7:00 p.m.
May 31, 2018 
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The Ute Park Fire is burning off of Highway 64 in Ute Park, NM. Highway 64 between Eagle Nest Lake and Cimarron Canyon is currently closed. The fire is estimated at 1,200 acres. Approximately 50 structures are threatened and evacuations are underway for the community of Hummingbird and surrounding areas. The fire is burning on […]
Continue readingUte Park Fire – Colfax County – 05/31 – 4:40 p.m.
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The Ute Park Fire, burning off of Highway 64 in Ute Park, NM, is currently estimated at 150 acres. The fire, located between Eagle Nest Lake and Cimarron in Colfax County, was initially reported just after 2 p.m. this afternoon (05/31). Fuels include grass and piñon. A large smoke plume can be seen from surrounding […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Buzzard Fire Update for May 31, 2018
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20180531_ Buzzard Fire Smoke Outlook Wildfire Investigators Determine Cause of Buzzard Fire May 31, 2018 Daily Update Acres: 21,957 Start Date: May 22, 2018 Cause: Human-caused Location: NE of Eagle Peak Lookout, Gila NF Containment: 34% Fuels: Timber (litter, grass, and understory) Total personnel: 520 General Information: Wildfire investigators have been on the scene of […]
Continue readingThree Northern New Mexico National Parks To Increase Fire Restrictions
May 30, 2018 0 Comments
Los Alamos, NM – Due to the continued high risk of wildfire in the region, Bandelier National Monument, Pecos National Historical Park, and Valles Caldera National Preserve will implement public closures to all backcountry areas of the parks on Friday, June 1, 2018, at 12:01 AM, pursuant to Stage III fire restrictions. However, main public areas […]
Continue readingSanta Fe National Forest To Implement Forest-wide Closure Order June 1
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SANTA FE, NM – May 30, 2018 – For Immediate Release. The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will implement a forest-wide closure order at 8:00 a.m. this Friday, June 1, 2018, prohibiting public access to the 1.6 million-acre forest. Fire danger on the SFNF remains very high to extreme due to acute drought conditions. The […]
Continue readingGila National Forest moves to VERY HIGH Fire Danger
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Silver City, NM, May 30, 2018—For Immediate Release. Continued high temperatures and spring winds are increasing fire danger on the Gila National Forest. In addition, fire crews and forest visitors have been reporting an increase in abandoned campfires in and around the Gila National Forest. A fire danger rating of VERY HIGH means that fires […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Buzzard Fire Update for May 30, 2018
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20180530_Buzzard Fire Smoke Outlook – final Yesterday’s Active Fire Behavior Continues Today May 30, 2018 Daily Update Acres: 20,300 Start Date: May 22, 2018 Cause: Under investigation Location: NE of Eagle Peak Lookout, Gila NF Containment: 34% Fuels: Timber (litter, grass, and understory) Total personnel: 490 General Information: The Buzzard Fire became very active […]
Continue readingUpdate: Alamo Fire 100 percent contained
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Update: Alamo Fire 100 percent contained 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: 100% Fuel: Grass, dead and down trees Weather: Southwest winds 15-20, gusts […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Kellar Fire Update: 10:00 pm
May 29, 2018 0 Comments
All future updates will be posted on Inciweb Incident Name – Kellar Fire Fire Update: 5/29/2018, 10:00 pm Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 5/22/2018, 9:52am Location: North 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 Type-3 Engines, […]
Continue readingArena Canyon Fire – San Juan County – 05/29/18 – Final
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This fire, burning in San Juan County near Highway 511, is now 90% contained. The fire has burned approximately 128 acres of state (27 acres) and BLM land (101 acres). Firefighters will continue to monitor and mop up hot spots in the coming days. Estimated Acres: 128 Start Date: May 25, 2018 Cause: Lightning Location: 5 miles south of the New […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Buzzard Fire Update for 5-29-2018
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20180529_Buzzard Fire Smoke Outlook Buzzard Fire Community Meeting Tonight May 29, 2018 Daily Update Acres: 18,312 Start Date: May 22, 2018 Cause: Under investigation Location: NE of Eagle Peak Lookout, Gila NF Containment: 34% Fuels: Timber (litter, grass, and understory) Total personnel: 469 The Southwest Area Incident Management Team 4 will host a community […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – 5/28/18 – Kellar Fire Update: 6:00pm
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Incident Name – Kellar Fire Fire Update: 5/28/2018, 6:00 pm Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 5/22/2018, 9:52am Location: North 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 Type-3 Engines, 5 Type-6 Engines, 2 Water Tenders, 1 Helicopter Module. […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – May 28, 2018 – Buzzard Fire Update
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Buzzard Fire Community Meeting Planned for Tuesday May 28, 2018 Daily Update Acres: 16,696 Start Date: May 22, 2018 Cause: Under investigation Location: NE of Eagle Peak Lookout, Gila NF Containment: 14% Fuels: Timber (litter, grass, and understory) Total personnel: 451 The Southwest Area Incident Management Team 4 will host a community meeting […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – 5/27/18 – Kellar Fire Update: 8:30pm
May 27, 2018 0 Comments
Incident Name – Kellar Fire Fire Update: 5/27/2018, 8:30 pm 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 Type-3 Engines, 5 Type-6 Engines, 2 Water Tenders, 1 Helicopter Module. […]
Continue readingAlamo Fire Update
May 27, 2018 0 Comments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alamo Fire Update 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: 80% Fuel: grass, dead and down trees Weather: Clear skies/winds calm Situation: Resources on scene […]
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