Grants, NM: El Malpais National Monument and The Bureau of Land Management’s El Malpais National Conservation Area plan to conduct a prescribed fire on the west side of the monument near the junction of CR 42 and the Big Tubes turn-off. The Rendija prescribed fire is approximately 1,500 acres. The prescribed fire may begin as early as mid-April. […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: L-T West Prescribed Burn Planned on Wilderness Ranger District
April 3, 2018 
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Mimbres, NM; April 6, 2018 – For Immediate Release – The Wilderness Ranger District will be conducting prescribed burning in the L-T West burn area. The planned dates to start is April 9, weather dependent. This project is funded by New Mexico Department of Game & Fish, Big Game Enhancement Program. The L-T West Rx […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District – Prescribed Fire Update for Perk Project – 4/1/18, 9:00 pm
April 1, 2018 0 Comments
Lincoln National Forest – Sacramento Ranger District – Perk Prescribed Fire project Learn more about how the US Forest Service uses prescribed fire to restore the forest environment: https://www.fs.fed.us/managing-land/fire/resilient-landscapes/prescribed-fire Prescribed Fire Update – 4/1/1 – 9:00 pm – Today firefighters treated 140 acres on the Perk Project with prescribed fire, bringing the total number of acres treated (to […]
Continue readingAfter a wildfire, the flood risk increases significantly. Most standard homeowners’ and renters’ policies do not cover flood damage. Reduce your risk with flood insurance. #WildfireSafety
March 31, 2018 0 Comments
After a wildfire, the flood risk increases significantly. Most standard homeowners’ and renters’ policies do not cover flood damage. Reduce your risk with flood insurance. Learn more at https://www.fema.gov/wildfires-you-need-flood-insurance. #NMFire #WildfireSafety #ReadySetGoNM #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek
Continue readingSecure vehicle tow chains so they don’t drag and create a spark #PreventWildfires
March 31, 2018 0 Comments
Secure vehicle tow chains so they don’t drag and create a spark. One less spark means one less wildfire. #PreventWildfires #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #OneLessSpark
Continue readingIf fire danger is high, move wood piles, lawn chairs & grills away from your home. #ReadySetGoNM
March 30, 2018 0 Comments
If fire danger is high, move wood piles, lawn chairs & grills away from your home. http://bit.ly/FWTips #NMFire #WildfireSafety #ReadySetGoNM #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek
Continue readingMaintain your spark arrestor and don’t run power equipment on windy days. #PreventWildfires
March 30, 2018 0 Comments
Maintain your spark arrestor and don’t run power equipment on windy days. Learn more at https://goo.gl/kCkMQH. #PreventWildfires #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #OneLessSpark
Continue readingKnow before you go. Check current fire information and restrictions at http://NMFireInfo.com or call 1-877-864-6985 #NMFire
March 29, 2018 0 Comments
Know before you go. Check NM Fire Info fire information and restrictions at http://NMFireInfo.com or call 1-877-864-6985 #NMFire #PreventWildfires #ReadySetGoNM #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek
Continue readingMake it a point to know the regulations and rules related to shooting in areas experiencing dry and hot conditions. #PreventWildfires
March 29, 2018 0 Comments
Make it a point to know the regulations and rules related to shooting in areas experiencing hot, dry conditions. Learn more at https://goo.gl/zmqQM3. #PreventWildfires #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek
Continue readingNM State Forestry Division & Interagency Partners Kick-Off Wildfire Awareness Week 2018 – 03/27/18
March 28, 2018 0 Comments
Albuquerque, NM – At a news conference today (03/27), New Mexico State Forestry, a Division of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, kicked-off Wildfire Awareness Week, (March 25-31, 2018) with state leaders and interagency partners at the Open Space Visitors Center with a strong reminder how important wildfire awareness is in New Mexico. “New […]
Continue readingProtect your home from wildfire. Remove leaves and pine needles from your roof, gutters & deck.
March 28, 2018 0 Comments
Protect your home from wildfire. Remove leaves and pine needles from your roof, gutters & deck. Learn more at http://bit.ly/FWSafetyTips #NMFire #WildfireSafety #ReadySetGoNM #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek
Continue readingDid you know parking over tall, dry grass can spark a wildfire? #PreventWildfires
March 28, 2018 0 Comments
Parking over tall, dry grass can spark a wildfire. Spark a change, not a wildfire. http://bit.ly/TallDryGrass #PreventWildfires #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek
Continue readingIf your campfire is too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave! Drown, stir & repeat until cold. #PreventWildfires
March 27, 2018 0 Comments
If your campfire is too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave! Drown, stir & repeat until cold. Learn more at https://smokeybear.com/en/prevention-how-tos/campfire-safety. #PreventWildfires #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek
Continue readingWhat can you do in one day to be safer from wildfire? A lot! Plan a project this weekend. #WildfireSafety
March 27, 2018 0 Comments
What can you do in one day to be safer from wildfire? A lot! Plan a project this weekend. Learn more at https://www.nfpa.org/public-education/by-topic/wildfire/wildfire-safety-tips. #WildfireSafety #NMFire #ReadySetGoNM #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek
Continue readingIt’s not if, but when the next wildfire will occur. Prepare Now. #ReadySetGoNM
March 26, 2018 0 Comments
It’s not if, but when the next wildfire will occur. Prepare Now. Download your own Ready, Set, Go Personal Wildland Fire Action Plan today. #WildfireSafety #ReadySetGoNM #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #NMFire
Continue readingNM Wildland Urban Fire Summit, April 10-12 in Santa Fe
March 26, 2018 0 Comments
Join community members, government leaders, emergency responders, businesses, and wildland fire agencies April 10-12, for the 2018 New Mexico Wildland Urban Fire Summit at the Lodge in Santa Fe. The Summit agenda includes a field day to see three unique areas working toward aspects of fire preparedness and adaptability. April 11, 4-5pm: FREE session for the […]
Continue readingIt is illegal to fly drones near wildfires. #IfYouFlyWeCant #NoDronesInFireZones
March 26, 2018 0 Comments
It is illegal to fly drones near wildfires. Recreational drones near wildfires are not safe. They put firefighters, residents & homes at risk. Learn more at https://www.nifc.gov/drones/ #WildfireSafety #IfYouFlyWeCant #NoDronesInFireZones #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #NMFire
Continue readingCreate defensible space to improve your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire
March 25, 2018 0 Comments
Wildfires are never out of season. Create defensible space to improve your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire and to help protect the firefighters defending your home. https://goo.gl/bSz9z5 #WildfireSafety #ReadySetGoNM #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek
Continue readingLearn Before You Burn Waste and Debris
March 25, 2018 0 Comments
Learn before you burn waste and debris. https://goo.gl/EuhVtx Check weather & local regulations. Only burn natural materials & vegetation. Look up, down, & around for a clear area. Don’t walk away until it’s out cold! https://smokeybear.com/en/prevention-how-tos/backyard-debris-burning #PreventWildfires #NMFire #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek
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