Forest Service News Release Fire Information: (575) 519-0103 SM.FS.GNFPAO@usda.gov Fire Information: https://nmfireinfo.com/ Website | Facebook | Twitter Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7493/ Johnson Fire – Update June 16, 2021 Location: Johnson Canyon, west of McKenna Park. 3 miles west of Gila Cliff Dwellings, Wilderness Ranger District, Catron County, NM Start Date: May 20, 2021 Size: ~73,069 […]
Continue readingCarson National Forest Implements Fire Restrictions
June 16, 2021 
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Taos, NM – June 16, 2021— Due to ongoing drought and increased fire danger, the Carson National Forest is implementing Stage 1 fire restrictions across the entire forest, effective 8:00 a.m. Thursday, June 17. Stage 1 fire restrictions are a proactive way to reduce the very real risk of human-caused wildfire, protect natural and cultural […]
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Potential for increased activity remains on the Rincon Fire
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June 16, 2021 Daily Update Acres: 531 acres Start Date: June 11, 2021 Cause: Lightning Containment: 0% Total personnel: 140 Location: Pecos Wilderness, Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District, approx. 25 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NM Fuels: Spruce/fir at 11,000 feet elevation Highlights: The Southwest Area Type 2 Incident Management Team 4 continues to assess the […]
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Poso Fire Update – June 16, 2021 – The Poso Fire continues to be managed for multiple resource objectives.
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Poso Fire Update – June 16, 2021 EL RITO, NM – June 16, 2021 – The Poso Fire continues to be managed for multiple resource objectives – removing hazardous fuels, decreasing the probability of high severity wildfires in the future, and reducing exposure to firefighters and communities. Predicted thunderstorms dropped rain in areas around the […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest-Outlaw Fire: Final Post
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This will be the final post for the Outlaw Fire unless there is a significant change. Fire Update: After more accurate GPS mapping, the Outlaw Fire was determined to be approximately 10 acres in size. Crews were able to construct fireline around the entire perimeter of the fire to reinforce the retardant that was dropped […]
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SFNF Issues Closure Order for Rincon Fire in Pecos Wilderness
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SANTA FE, NM – June 15, 2021 – The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) today issued a closure order to protect public health and safety during fire operations on the Rincon Fire. The order will be in effect from 6 a.m. tomorrow, June 16, through Dec. 31, 2021, unless rescinded earlier. The lightning-caused Rincon Fire […]
Continue readingCibola Mountain Districts to Implement Stage II Fire Restrictions on June 18th
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Magdalena, Mountainair, Mount Taylor, and Sandia Ranger Districts Order Number 03-0715 Albuquerque, NM – June 15, 2021 – Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands (NF & NGs) Mountain Districts will implement Stage II Fire Restrictions Order (03-0715) in effect at 8:00 AM on Friday, June 18th, 2021, and shall remain in effect until December 31, […]
Continue readingCemetery Fire – Valencia County – June 15, 2021
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The Cemetery Fire, located off of NM Highway 346 in Valencia County is now 50% contained. The fire has shown no new growth and remains estimated at 320 acres. Firefighters will continue to secure containment lines, mop-up hot spots, and remove hazard trees that are a danger to the public. The Cemetery Fire is burning […]
Continue readingGila National Forest Moves to Very High Fire Danger
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Gila National Forest moves to VERY HIGH Fire Danger Silver City, NM. June 15, 2021. Continued high temperatures and 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. This has prompted the […]
Continue reading Poso Fire Update – June 15, 2021 – Regional smoke continues to pour into the state mixing with local smoke from the Poso Fire.
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Poso Fire Update – June 15, 2021 EL RITO, NM – June 15, 2021 – Regional smoke continues to pour into the state mixing with local smoke from the Poso Fire. Light winds combined with higher humidity will help firefighters with placing dozer and hand line which will help cut off fire progression into Borracho […]
Continue readingSouthwest Area Type 2 Incident Management Team 4 Assumes Command of Rincon Fire
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June 15, 2021 Daily Update Acres: 516 acres Start Date: June 11, 2021 Cause: Lightning Containment: 0% Total personnel: 113 Location: Pecos Wilderness, Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District, approx. 2 miles east of Hamilton Mesa Fuels: Spruce/fir at 11,000 feet elevation Highlights: The Southwest Area Type 2 Incident Management Team 4, led by Incident Commander Carl […]
Continue readingGila NF: Johnson Fire Update for June 15, 2021
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Tuesday, June 15, 2021 Visit the New Mexico Fire Information website at http://www.nmfireinfo.com Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7493/ Fire Phone 575-519-0103 JOHNSON FIRE Location: Johnson Canyon, west of McKenna Park. 11 miles west of Gila Cliff Dwellings, Wilderness Ranger District, Catron County, NM Start Date: May 20, 2021 Size: ~ 73,069 Cause: […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest: Outlaw Fire Evening Update 6/14/2021
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Fire Update: The Outlaw Fire is now 30 acres. The fire’s incident commander will release a containment number tomorrow morning once ground crews complete their work this evening. The fire, which was detected this morning, is burning four miles southeast of White Oaks and 10 miles northwest of Capitan. Today, four wildland fire engines, one helicopter, […]
Continue readingRincon Fire Update – June 14, 2021
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Type 2 Incident Management Team Takes Command Tomorrow Date Reported: June 11, 2021 Cause: Lightning Size: 516 acres Containment: 0% Location: Pecos Wilderness, Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest, approximately 2 miles east of Hamilton Mesa and 6 air miles northwest of the village of Upper Rociada. Fuels: Spruce/fir at 11,000 feet elevation. […]
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Lincoln National Forest: New Fire Start NW of Capitan, NM
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Firefighters are on the scene of the Outlaw Fire approximately 4 miles southeast of White Oaks, NM and 10 miles northwest of Capitan, NM. The lightning-caused fire was detected during a routine flyover by an airplane known to the firefighting community as an air attack aircraft earlier today. Upon arrival on the ground, firefighters discovered […]
Continue readingCemetery Fire – Valencia County – June 14, 2021
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The Cemetery Fire is currently 30% contained and estimated at 320 acres. No structures are threatened at this time. The fire is burning on both sides of the Rio Grande in bosque type fuels. Firefighters are making good progress and will continue to secure containment lines, mop-up hot spots, and remove hazard trees. Approximately 80 […]
Continue reading Poso Fire Update – June 14, 2021 – As predicted the fire has caused smoke impacts to surrounding communities.
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Poso Fire Update – June 14, 2021 EL RITO, NM – June 14, 2021 – As predicted the fire has caused smoke impacts to surrounding communities. Air Quality monitors have been deployed at the Vallecitos Fire Station and the El Rito Ranger Station. Because air quality monitors are not available in all areas, your eyes […]
Continue readingGila NF: Johnson Fire Update for June 14, 2021
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Monday, June 14, 2021 Visit the New Mexico Fire Information website at http://www.nmfireinfo.com Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7493/ Fire Phone 575-519-0103 JOHNSON FIRE Location: Johnson Canyon, west of McKenna Park. 11 miles west of Gila Cliff Dwellings, Wilderness Ranger District, Catron County, NM Start Date: May 20, 2021 Size: ~ 65, 289 […]
Continue readingCemetery Fire – Valencia County – June 13, 2021
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The Cemetery Fire located on along the Rio Grande bosque south of Belen in Valencia County is 20% contained. The fire is estimated at 319 acres and there are no evacuations at this time. Resources with the Forestry Division, Valencia County, Sandoval County, and the City of Rio Rancho are working to suppress the fire. […]
Continue readingRincon Fire Update – June 13, 2021
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Date Reported: June 11, 2021 Cause: Lightning Size: Approximately 200+ acres Containment: 0% Location: Pecos Wilderness, Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest, approximately 2 miles east of Hamilton Mesa and 6 air miles northwest of the village of Upper Rociada. Fuels: Spruce/fir at 11,000 feet elevation. Insect infestation, primarily the spruce beetle, has […]
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