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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

U.S. Forest Service Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Final Update 11776 Highway 337 Tijeras, NM 87059 Media Contact: Karen Takai        505-281-3304 Email: nancypeterson@fs.fed.us   Web: http://www.fs.usda.gov/cibola Twitter: @Cibola_NF Facebook:www.facebook.com/cibolanf NM Fire Info: https://nmfireinfo.com/   Tijeras, NM, May 23, 2018 10am: This will be the final update for the North Peak Fire unless there […]

Casitas Fire – Sandoval County: Progression of this wildfire in Canon, NM has been stopped.  The fire is currently estimated at 10 acres.  Smoke will continue to be visible as heavy interior fuels, willow and brush, continue to burn along Rio Guadalupe Creek.  The fire is located on private land off of Highway 485, north […]

 Mountainair, NM, May 22, 2018 – The Ojo Chiquito Fire was reported around 2pm this afternoon within the Manzano Mountain Wilderness on the west side of the Manzano Mountains.  Helicopters dropped water and a helitack crew was dropped in the area and hiked to the fire.  This crew of 4 worked throughout the afternoon and […]

Santa Fe – Multiple resources are working to suppress a wildfire in Canon, NM.  The fire is burning north of the Jemez Pueblo and east of Ponderosa.  The fire began on private land and has spread to brush, vehicles, and a shed, which is creating a large column of smoke.  Multiple structures are threatened at this […]

U.S. Forest Service Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands News Update 11776 Highway 337 Tijeras, NM 87059 Media Contact: Karen Takai        505-281-3304 Email: nancypeterson@fs.fed.us   Web: http://www.fs.usda.gov/cibola Twitter: @Cibola_NF Facebook:www.facebook.com/cibolanf NM Fire Info :https://nmfireinfo.com/ Tijeras, NM, May 22, 2018 – The North Peak Fire was detected last night at around 9:00pm. It is estimated […]

Mountainair, NM, May 22, 2018 – A new start has been sighted on the west side of the Manzano Mountain Wilderness. An air reconnaissance flight has confirmed the start and initial reports on the fire size are approximately 1 acre. Helicopters are responding to begin water drops on the fire while ground crews assess the […]

Tijeras, NM, May 22, 2018 – The North Peak Fire was detected last night at around 9:00pm.  The general location of the fire is on the north portion of the Sandia mountain range between the Piedra Lisa Trail and the Osha Loop Trail.  The cause of the fire appears to be lightning. Precipitation occurred in […]