Fire Information: 505-438-5300 Location: The Cajete Fire is burning in the Jemez Ranger District on the Santa Fe National Forest, on both sides of NM Highway 4 along the southern boundary of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. The fire started approximately one mile northeast of Vallecitos de los Indios (Sierra de los Pinos). The fire […]
Continue readingUPDATE: Encino Fire – Rio Rancho 6/18/17 @ 19:00
June 18, 2017 
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The Encino Fire in Rio Rancho is now estimated at 2,100 acres. The New Mexico State Forestry Division and multiple interagency partners including Sandoval County Fire Dept., Rio Rancho Fire Dept., Corrales Fire Dept., and the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department helicopter are working to suppress this fire as quickly as possible from the air and […]
Continue readingMore Abandoned Campfires on the Santa Fe NF as the Campfire-Caused Cajete Fire Continues to Burn
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SANTA FE, NM – June 18, 2017 – For Immediate Release. As more than 300 people continued to battle the 1,367-acre Cajete Fire that sparked last Thursday from an abandoned campfire, the already-overloaded fire team on the Santa Fe National Forest was forced to respond to more abandoned campfires today. As of 2 p.m., at […]
Continue readingCarson National Forest Bonita Wildfire Update June 18th 2017
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Carson National Forest Bonita Wildfire Update Location: El Rito Ranger District Bonita Canyon 3 miles north of Cañon Plaza Size: Approx. 5400 acres Containment: 25% Cause: Lightning Start Date: June 3, 2017 El Rito, NM, June 18, 2017—For Immediate Release. Yesterday fire crews strengthened the containment line along Forest Road 110 to prevent the […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Round Fire 6/18/2017 @ 0900
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Location: Aldo Leopold Wilderness, Black Range Ranger District Start Date: June 6, 2017 Size: 4,304 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and grass with a mixed conifer component Resources: Four wildland fire modules, 10 smokejumpers, 4 engines, 2 EMTs, 1 water tender and other fire personnel with a total of 105. Containment: 0% (managed […]
Continue readingCajete Fire Update June 18, 2017 9:00 A.M.
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Fire Information: 505-438-5300 Location: The fire is burning in the Jemez Ranger District on the Santa Fe National Forest, on both sides of NM Highway 4 along the southern boundary of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. The Cajete Fire started approximately one mile northeast of Vallecitos de los Indios (Sierra de los Pinos). The fire […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Fire Activity and Air Quality on the Gila National Forest
June 18, 2017 0 Comments
Gila East One Pager_06_18_2017Gila West One Pager 6-18-2017 (1) Silver City, NM, June 18, 2017—For Immediate Release. Fire activity on the Gila National Forest has been low to moderate. We have lightning-caused fires that are being managed for a variety of resource benefits – to include fuel reduction, watershed restoration, wildlife habitat restoration and forest […]
Continue readingCajete Fire Update
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FIRE INFORMATION: 505.438.5300 cajetefireinfo@gmail.com Cajete Fire Update June 17, 2017, 6:00 p.m. Location: The fire is burning in the Jemez Ranger District on the Santa Fe National Forest, on both sides of NM Highway 4 along the southern boundary of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. The Cajete Fire started approximately one mile northeast […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Corral Fire and Straw Fire on Wilderness Ranger District – Update 6/17/2017 @ 1930
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170617_Map_Corral_Straw Corral Fire The Corral Fire is estimated at 12,025 acres and is burning with low to moderate intensity in pinon juniper grassland fuels and some pine stringers. The fire has burned to the edge of the East Fork of the Gila River and north to Diamond Creek. Crews are prepping FR 150 as well […]
Continue readingSMOKE IMPACTS FROM BONITA FIRE Saturday, June 17, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m.
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Click on link below: Bonita Fire Smoke Outlook 6.17.2017 (002)
Continue readingCajete Fire Update
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June 17, 2017, 9:00 a.m. ** There will be a community meeting at 6:00 p.m. tonight at the Jemez Mountain Baptist Church, 6 Riverview Court, La Cueva. ** Location: The fire is burning in the Jemez Ranger District on the Santa Fe National Forest, on both sides of NM Highway 4 along the southern boundary […]
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Carson National Forest Bonita Wildfire Update June 17th 2017
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Location: El Rito Ranger District Bonita Canyon 3 miles north of Cañon Plaza Size: Approx. 4700 acres Containment: 25% Cause: Lightning Start Date: June 3, 2017 El Rito, NM, June 17, 2017—For Immediate Release. Yesterday afternoon fire activity increased due to near record high temperatures and extremely low humidity. The fire crossed the containment line […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Round Fire – June 17, 2017 @ 0900
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Location: Aldo Leopold Wilderness, Black Range Ranger District Start Date: June 6, 2017 Size: 4,304 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and grass with a mixed conifer component Resources: Four wildland fire modules, 10 smokejumpers, 4 engines, 2 EMTs, 1 water tender and other fire personnel with a total of 105. Containment: 0% (managed […]
Continue readingJemez Ranger District on SFNF Implements Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
June 17, 2017 0 Comments
SANTA FE, NM – June 17, 2017 – For Immediate Release. As crews continue to battle the 700-acre Cajete Fire along NM Highway 4 in the Jemez Mountains, the Santa Fe National Forest yesterday implemented Stage 1 fire restrictions on the southwestern side of the forest. The Stage 1 restrictions cover the entire Jemez Ranger […]
Continue readingWildfire Update: Cajete Fire on Jemez Ranger District June 16, 2017, 10:00 p.m.
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Location: Jemez Ranger District on the Santa Fe National Forest, on both sides of NM Highway 4 along the southern boundary of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. The Cajete Fire appears to have started approximately one mile northeast of Vallecitos de los Indios. The fire area runs along the East Fork of the Jemez River. […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – MONUMENT Fire updates are now being posted on INCIWEB
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ATTN: Monument Fire updates are now being posted on INCIWEB https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5207 INCIWEB will be used exclusively for all subsequent MONUMENT FIRE updates. Wildfire Update: 6/4/17 11:00 am – The Monument Fire is currently being managed under a monitor/confine/point protection strategy. Current size is 1 acre. Firefighting resources assigned include: 4 FS engines, 1 dozer and overhead (approximately 17 personnel). Vicinity Map […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Final update Baca Fire
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Location: Quemado Ranger District on the Gila National Forest 6 miles northeast of Quemado Lake Catron County, New Mexico Start Date: May 12, 2017 Size: 11,139 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa Pine, grass, and mixed conifer Smoke: Smoke is visible within the surrounding area of Mangas Valley. Resources: Local District Resources Incident Commander Type […]
Continue readingStage 1 Fire Restrictions on Jemez and Cuba Ranger Districts, Santa Fe National Forest
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Santa Fe NF Jemez and Cuba RDs StageIFireRestrictions 2017 MAPSanta Fe NF Jemez and Cuba RDs StageIFireRestrictions 2017
Continue readingSanta Fe NF Wildfire Update: Cajete Fire on Jemez Ranger District
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June 16, 2017, 10:00 a.m. Location: Jemez Ranger District on the Santa Fe National Forest, on both sides of NM Highway 4 along the southern boundary of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. The Cajete Fire appears to have started approximately one mile northeast of Vallecitos de los Indios. The fire area runs along the East […]
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Carson National Forest Bonita Wildfire Update 6/16/2017
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Location: El Rito Ranger District Bonita Canyon 3 miles north of Cañon Plaza Size: Approx. 4000 acres Containment: 25% Cause: Lightning Start Date: June 3, 2017 El Rito, NM, June 16, 2017—For Immediate Release. The construction of fire line along Forest Road 42F on the north boundary of the fire was completed. This section will […]
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