Incident Name – Crooked Creek fire 06/22/2018 Fire Update: The Crooked Creek fire is located in a remote location on the northern portion of the Guadalupe Ranger District in Crooked Canyon. More accurate mapping of the fire during a reconnaissance flight yesterday showed the fire size to be approximately 230 acres. Growth was due to wind and […]
Continue readingCarson National Forest officials thank public for compliance
June 22, 2018 
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TAOS, NM – June 19, 2018 – For Immediate Release. Carson National Forest (CNF) officials thank the general public for adhering to the forest-wide Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in effect since May 23. Forest officials continue to implement forest-wide restrictions on the 1.5 million-acre forest for public safety and forest health while in high to […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on Buzzard Fire for June 22, 2018
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Acres: 49,449 Start Date: May 22, 2018 Cause: Human-caused Location: 10 miles NE of Reserve, NM (Gila NF) Containment: 82% Fuels: Timber (litter, grass and understory) Total Personnel: 140 General Information: On Wednesday, June 19 a transfer of command to the Type 3 team occurred. The Type 3 Incident Commander is Scott Jones, with Marcus […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on Ranch Fire, June 21, 2018 @ 9:30 p.m.
June 21, 2018 0 Comments
The Ranch Fire was reported at approximately 3:15 p.m. on June 21, and appears to have begun north of Saliz Pass. The fire is approximately 300-400 acres and is now on the west side of US Hwy 180. Retardant drops earlier in the evening were very effective in protecting the Tucson Electric Power (TEP) line […]
Continue readingCierre forestal que se implementará debido al nivel extremo de peligro de incendio
June 21, 2018 0 Comments
Albuquerque, NM, 21 de junio de 2018 – Se implementarán órdenes de cierre en varios distritos del Bosque Nacional Cibola y pastizales nacionales (National Grasslands) debido al peligro extremo de incendio. Los cierres prohibirán todas las actividades recreativas en los distritos de los áreas forestales Mountainair, Sandia y Mount Taylor. Los campamentos, las áreas de […]
Continue readingFire restrictions and closures to remain in place to reduce the risk of human caused fires
June 21, 2018 0 Comments
Albuquerque, NM, June 19, 2018 – While some portions of Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands received up to two inches of rain last weekend, it was not enough to lower the fire danger significantly. Forest fuels are quickly drying out again and the extended weather forecast calls for continued very hot and dry conditions. […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Ranch Fire
June 21, 2018 0 Comments
The Ranch Fire was reported at approximately 3: 15 p.m. on June 21 and appears to have began north of Saliz Pass. The fire is approximately 10-20 acres and has crossed US Hwy 180. U.S. Hwy 180 is closed at Mule Creek and all the way to Reserve NM Hwy 12. Cottonwood Campground has been closed. […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Crooked Creek Fire Update
June 21, 2018 0 Comments
Incident Name – Crooked Creek fire 06/21/2018 Fire Update: The Crooked Creek fire, located in a remote location on the northern portion of the Guadalupe Ranger District in Crooked Canyon, is approximately 125 acres. Fire activity continues to be minimal with some smoldering, creeping and backing through brush and grass. Ground resources, which includes one Hotshot crew […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on Buzzard Fire for June 21, 2018
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Acres: 48,170 Start Date: May 22, 2018 Cause: Human-caused Location: 10 miles NE of Reserve, NM (Gila NF) Containment: 82% Fuels: Timber (litter, grass and understory) Total Personnel: 140 General Information: On Wednesday, June 19 a transfer of command to the Type 3 team occurred. The Type 3 Incident Commander is Scott Jones, with Marcus […]
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San Antonio Fire Update 6/21/2018
June 21, 2018 0 Comments
Firefighters continue to make progress in their work to contain the San Antonio Fire that has been active over the past week. Containment is a direct action where crews remove vegetation next to the fires edge, creating a fireline. With no additional fuel to consume, the fire remains within the established fireline. Containment describes how […]
Continue readingForest, Preserve closures still in effect despite recent rains
June 21, 2018 0 Comments
SANTA FE, NM – June 21, 2018 – For Immediate Release. While the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) and Valles Caldera National Preserve (Preserve) received some rain over the weekend, fire danger is still high to extreme. For the SFNF, forest conditions mean the forest-wide closure remains in effect until much more significant and widespread […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Buzzard Fire Update for June 20, 2018
June 20, 2018 0 Comments
Acres: 47,370 Start Date: May 22, 2018 Cause: Human-caused Location: 10 miles NE of Reserve, NM (Gila NF) Containment: 82% Fuels: Timber (litter, grass and understory) Total Personnel: 120 General Information: On Wednesday, June 19 a transfer of command to the Type 3 team occurred. The Type 3 Incident Commander is Scott Jones, with Marcus […]
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San Antonio Fire Update: 6/20/2018
June 20, 2018 0 Comments
Two firefighters were injured by a falling tree while working on the San Antonio Fire yesterday afternoon. Fire personnel responded quickly to the incident, and patients were airlifted to an area hospital. The firefighters’ injuries were evaluated and treated by medical staff at the hospital. Both firefighters were released from the hospital following treatment early […]
Continue readingCarson National Forest officials thank public for compliance
June 19, 2018 0 Comments
TAOS, NM – June 19, 2018 – For Immediate Release. Carson National Forest (CNF) officials thank the general public for adhering to the forest-wide Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in effect since May 23. Forest officials continue to implement forest-wide restrictions on the 1.5 million-acre forest for public safety and forest health while in high to […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Crooked Creek Fire Update
June 19, 2018 0 Comments
Incident Name – Crooked Creek fire 06/19/2018 Fire Update: The Crooked Creek fire, located in a remote location on the northern portion of the Guadalupe Ranger District in Crooked Canyon, is approximately 100 acres. Fire activity is minimal and burning within the current perimeter with some smoldering, creeping and backing through brush and grass. No additional growth […]
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San Antonio Fire Update: Rains Not Sufficient to Lift Fire Restrictions and Closures
June 19, 2018 0 Comments
Fire officials want to stress that the rains received a couple of days ago were not enough to lift the Stage III fire restrictions and closures within the Jemez Mountain area. It typically takes several rain events before the moisture saturates the ground enough to allow the vegetation to restore its dehydrated system. In others […]
Continue readingGila National Forest moves from Stage 2 Fire Restrictions back to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective immediately
June 18, 2018 0 Comments
Silver City, NM, June 18, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Gila National Forest is rescinding the order for Stage 2 Fire Restrictions and moving to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective immediately. In addition, Fire Danger has been modified down to Very High from Extreme. Campfire and smoking restrictions will be re-implemented on the Gila National Forest […]
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Drying Trend Poses Risk – San Antonio Fire Update
June 18, 2018 0 Comments
Although the much needed rain aided the firefighting efforts, it was short lived as a drying trend is predicted for the next week. With an increase in temperature and lowering of humidity, roads and vegetation are drying, which may contribute to higher fire activity. Yesterday’s reconnaissance flight indicated multiple spot fires on the northwest perimeter […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Fire Update – “Crooked Creek Fire” – Guadalupe Ranger District
June 18, 2018 0 Comments
Incident Name – Crooked Creek fire 06/18/2018 Fire Update: The Crooked Creek fire, located in a remote location on the northern portion of the Guadalupe Ranger District in Crooked Canyon, is approximately 100 acres. Growth in acreage is due to more accurate mapping of the fire’s perimeter by ground resources. Fire activity is minimal with some smoldering, […]
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