SANTA FE, NM – April 11, 2017 – For Immediate Release. Fire managers on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest hope to take advantage of favorable spring conditions to conduct prescribed burns during a window that opens April 17 and ends on May 21, 2017. That window is dependent on favorable […]
Continue readingPreviously Announced Prescribed Burn in Santa Fe Watershed Is a GO for Tomorrow
SANTA FE, NM – April 10, 2017 – For Immediate Release. After careful consideration of current and forecasted conditions, including winds, weather and relative humidity, fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are planning to take advantage of a favorable window to conduct the previously announced prescribed burn in the Santa Fe Watershed […]
Continue readingPrescribed Burn Planned in Otero County
On April 5-6, 2017, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in conjunction with Holloman Air Force Base, is planning a prescribed burn within Otero County in southern New Mexico. Personnel will concentrate their efforts on burning the Centennial Bombing Range located on McGregor Range. Centennial is approximately 20 miles northeast of Oro Grande, New Mexico, […]
Continue readingBLM Plans Prescribed Fire in Cibola County Between April 10-April 30
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rio Puerco Field Office plans to conduct an approximately 4,500 acre prescribed fire 40 miles southeast of Grants, New Mexico, within the El Malpais National Conservation Area (NCA) from April 10 through April 30, weather permitting. The prescribed fire is being conducted in cooperation with the New Mexico Department […]
Continue readingCheck your insurance to make sure you’re covered for wildfire and flood damage. #WildfireSafety
Check your insurance to make sure you’re covered for wildfire and flood damage. http://bit.ly/2naupMD
Continue readingDragging vehicle tow chains can spark a wildfire. Spark a change, not a wildfire. #OneLessSpark
Dragging vehicle tow chains can spark a wildfire. Spark a change, not a wildfire. http://bit.ly/SecureTowChains
Continue readingIf fire danger is high, move items that will burn like wood piles, lawn chairs & grills away from your home. #WildfireSafety
If fire danger is high, move wood piles, lawn chairs & grills away from your home. http://bit.ly/FWTips
Continue readingKnow before you go. Check fire info and restrictions at http://NMFireInfo.com or call 1-877-864-6985 #OneLessSpark
Know before you go. Check http://NMFireInfo.com for fire information and restrictions or call the Southwest Fire Restrictions and Closures Hotline at 1-877-864-6985.
Continue readingIt’s not if, but when the next wildfire will occur. Be smart. Do your part. Prepare now. #WildfireSafety
It’s not if, but when the next wildfire will occur. Be smart. Do your part. Prepare now. http://bit.ly/LWW-NM
Continue readingIf your campfire is too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave! Drown, stir & repeat until cold. #OneLessSpark
If your campfire is too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave! Drown, stir & repeat until cold. http://bit.ly/SmokeyHug
Continue readingCuba Ranger District Plans Two Prescribed Burns
SANTA FE, NM – March 29, 2017 – For Immediate Release. Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest hope to conduct two prescribed burns on the Cuba Ranger District this spring. The treatment area for the Moya prescribed burn is 3,371 acres west of the community of LLaves and northeast of Lindrith. Ignitions could […]
Continue readingProtect your home from wildfire. Remove leaves and pine needles from your roof, gutters & deck. #WildfireSafety
Protect your home from wildfire. Remove leaves and pine needles from your roof, gutters & deck. http://bit.ly/FWSafetyTips
Continue readingParking over tall, dry grass can spark a wildfire. Spark a change, not a wildfire. #OneLessSpark
Parking over tall, dry grass can spark a wildfire. Spark a change, not a wildfire. http://bit.ly/TallDryGrass
Continue readingCoyote Ranger District Plans To Continue Prescribed Burning
SANTA FE, NM – March 28, 2017 – For Immediate Release. Hoping to take advantage of favorable conditions, including recent moisture, predicted weather and air quality, fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are planning to continue previously announced prescribed burns on the Coyote Ranger District throughout the spring. Primary targets are the […]
Continue readingWhat can you do in one day to be safer from wildfire? A lot! #WildfireSafety
What can you do in one day to be safer from wildfire? A lot! Plan a project this weekend. http://bit.ly/FirewiseIdeas
Continue readingMaintain your spark arrestor and don’t run power equipment on windy days. #OneLessSpark
Maintain your spark arrestor and don’t run power equipment on windy days. http://bit.ly/OneLessSparkNM
Continue readingWildfire doesn’t have to be a disaster. Little things you do now will make a big difference. #WildfireSafety #NMFire
Wildfire doesn’t have to be a disaster. Little things you do now will make a big difference. http://bit.ly/SaveYourPlace
Continue readingIt’s not if, but when the next wildfire will occur. Prepare now. #WildfireSafety
It’s not if, but when the next wildfire will occur. Prepare now. Download your Ready, Set, Go Personal Wildland Fire Action Guide at http://bit.ly/RSGNM.
Continue readingWildfires are a #NoDroneZone
It is illegal to fly drones near wildfires. They put firefighters, residents & homes at risk. Learn more at https://www.nifc.gov/drones/.
Continue readingTake Smokey Bear’s Wildfire Prevention Pledge #OneLessSpark
One Less Spark = One Less Wildfire. Take Smokey Bear’s Wildfire Prevention Pledge at http://SmokeyBear.com.
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