Truth or Consequences, NM, May 17, 2018…The Indian Peaks Prescribed Burn, an estimated 11,000 acres in two burns is scheduled to begin Saturday evening, May 19. The district Fire Management Officer, Dennis Fahl stated that “a window of opportunity has opened up, combining weather conditions and fuel moistures which will allow this activity to proceed.” […]
Continue readingSan Luis Fire – Hidalgo County – 05/18/18
May 18, 2018 
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A wildfire burning along the New Mexico/Mexico border is currently estimated at 10,000 acres in New Mexico. The San Luis Fire is located on private land 10 miles west of Antelope Wells in Hidalgo County. The wildfire started in Sonora, Mexico Wednesday (05/16) evening then crossed over into New Mexico onto the ‘Diamond A Ranch’ Thursday […]
Continue readingAdditional Fire Restrictions at BLM’s Ft. Stanton-Snowy River Cave NCA Starting May 18
May 17, 2018 0 Comments
Due to extreme fire conditions, the following additional fire restrictions will take effect: All campfires and use of charcoal are prohibited. Smoking is limited to inside vehicles or buildings. Use of chainsaws and other equipment powered by internal combustion engines is prohibited between 10am-9pm daily. The full language of FIRE PREVENTION ORDER # NM0001-18-01-Amended follows: Pursuant […]
Continue readingMountainair Ranger District Fire Crews assist on Trail Canyon Fire
May 15, 2018 0 Comments
Albuquerque, NM, May 15, 2018 – Fire crews from the Mountainair Ranger District responded and are assisting the Torreon Fire Department on a 1 acre fire on private land this morning. The fire borders Cibola National Forest Land along Forest Service Road #55 west of Torreon. The fire is smoldering and creeping at this time […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Final Update and Accomplishments on Area 74 Prescribed Burn
May 14, 2018 0 Comments
Truth or Consequences, NM, May 14, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Area 74 Prescribed Burn, on the Black Range Ranger District, began ignitions on Monday, May 7 and ended ignition operations on Wednesday, May 9. In those three days, approximately 7,800 acres were burned. All personnel on the fire converted to holding operations – which include […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – May 11 – 9:45 pm – Bullis Prescribed Fire Update
May 11, 2018 0 Comments
Lincoln National Forest – Guadalupe Ranger District BULLIS PRESCRIBED FIRE UPDATE: May 11, 2018 – 9:45 pm – Today, firefighters successfully treated an additional 700 acres with prescribed fire on the Bullis project. They plan to continue with ignition operations again tomorrow if conditions are favorable. May 11, 2018 – 2:00 pm – With favorable fuel […]
Continue readingBLM fire restrictions set to begin May 11 for Albuquerque District (8 counties and 2.5 million acres affected)
May 10, 2018 0 Comments
The Bureau of Land Management Albuquerque District Office is implementing fire restrictions on BLM administered public lands in Bernalillo, Catron, Cibola, McKinley, Sandoval, Socorro, Torrance and Valencia counties. Due to record warm temperatures, exceptionally dry fuel moisture levels and increasing fire danger, the BLM will implement the following fire restrictions effective May 11, 2018, to […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Area 74 Prescribed Burn Update for May 9, 2018
May 9, 2018 0 Comments
The Area 74 Prescribed Burn on the Black Range Ranger District has ceased all firing operations. Approximately 7,800 acres were accomplished very successfully. The burn areas will be monitored for the next few days. Today’s operations included burning in the area of Burnt Cabin Flat on NM Hwy 59.
Continue readingGila National Forest – Area 74 Prescribed Burn Update
May 8, 2018 0 Comments
The Area 74 Rx Burn continues successful operations. The predicted weather for Wednesday, May 9, includes west winds from 8-13 mph, and a possibility of wind gusts up to 25 mph late in the morning. If the winds become gusty, the Agency Administrator and the Burn Boss will make a decision if there is a […]
Continue readingFINAL UPDATE: OK Bar Fire – Hidalgo County – 05/08/18
May 8, 2018 0 Comments
This fire, burning 40 miles south of Animas, NM on the Diamond A/Gray Ranch in Hidalgo County, is estimated at 61,580 acres. No structures are threatened. The fire is burning on private, state, and BLM land. Target containment for this fire is June 1, 2018. Interior fuels in the upper elevations of Animas Mountain may […]
Continue readingMagdalena Ranger District Gallinas Prescribed Burn Final Update – May 8, 2018
May 8, 2018 0 Comments
MAGDALENA, NM, May 8, 2018 –The Magdalena Ranger District began the Gallinas Prescribed Burn on Friday afternoon, May 4, 2018. Favorable conditions allowed firefighters to successfully treat 2,200 acres of pinyon-juniper forest. The burn removed encroaching conifer trees from historic open meadows and canyons bottoms, helping to increase the diversity of ground vegetation, stabilize soils, […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Area 74 Prescribed Burn
May 7, 2018 0 Comments
The Area 74 Prescribed Burn on the Black Range Ranger District is proceeding well. Test ignitions took place at approximately 1100 today and operations are continuing successfully. Approximately 100 acres have burned at this point in time. Today’s plan includes ignitions on approximately 1,000 acres protecting values in the area such as power lines, phone […]
Continue readingMagdalena Ranger District Gallinas Prescribed Burn Update – May 7, 2018
May 7, 2018 0 Comments
MAGDALENA, NM, May 7, 2018 –The Magdalena Ranger District began the Gallinas Prescribed burn on Friday afternoon, May 4, 2018. Favorable conditions continued to allowed firefighters to successfully treating the pinyon-juniper forest. The burn is designed to remove encroaching conifer trees from historic open meadows and canyons bottoms, to help increase the diversity of […]
Continue readingMagdalena Ranger District Gallinas Prescribed Burn Update – May 6, 2018
May 6, 2018 0 Comments
MAGDALENA, NM, May 6, 2018 –The Magdalena Ranger District began the Gallinas Prescribed burn on Friday afternoon, May 4, 2018. Favorable conditions allowed firefighters to continue successfully treating the pinyon-juniper forest. The burn is designed to remove encroaching conifer trees from historic open meadows and canyons bottoms, to help increase the diversity of ground […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Area 74 CDT Alternate Route
May 5, 2018 0 Comments
The Black Range Ranger District of the Gila National Forest is conducting a prescribed burn which may impact the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. This project is scheduled to begin ignitions on Monday, May 7, 2018. The route is from CDNST Divide TH at NM State Highway 59 west for Forest Road 226 east to […]
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