SANTA FE, NM – April 19, 2017 – For Immediate Release. Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) said today that the prescribed burn implemented one week ago in the Santa Fe Municipal Watershed successfully met objectives, removing heavy fuels to reduce the risk of high-intensity wildfire and restore the landscape to historic […]
Continue readingNM Governor Proclaims April 16-22 as Wildfire Awareness Week
April 19, 2017 
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New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez has proclaimed April 16 through April 22 as Wildfire Awareness Week. During a news conference Tuesday, at the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, representatives from the State Forestry and Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Cabinet Secretary Ken McQueen called upon New Mexicans to continue to be vigilant and do […]
Continue readingValles Caldera Plans Spring Prescribed Burns
April 17, 2017 0 Comments
Jemez Springs, NM – Valles Caldera National Preserve is planning to implement prescribed burn projects that may begin should conditions allow over the next two months of April and May. The prescribed burn will be within a 703-acre project area on Valles Caldera National Preserve, north of NM State Route 4 in the Banco Bonito […]
Continue readingUpcoming Prescribed Burns on Coyote Ranger District
April 17, 2017 0 Comments
SANTA FE, NM – April 17, 2017 – For Immediate Release. Fire managers on the Coyote Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest are planning to conduct previously announced prescribed burns as early as Monday, April 24, and continuing through the rest of the week if conditions, including fuel moistures, predicted weather and air […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – 04/16/17 – 6:30 pm Prescribed Fire Update
April 16, 2017 0 Comments
Prescribed Fire Update – 04/16/17 – 6:30 pm: Firefighters successfully treated 150 acres today on the Wet Burnt Prescribed Fire project, located north of Mayhill. Today’s staffing (firefighting resources) included 3 BLM engines, 5 Forest Service engines and one Interagency Hotshot Crew. Total number of personnel: 55. Firefighters will return to the project tomorrow to […]
Continue readingBLM Plans Prescribed Fire on Pelona Mountain in Catron County
April 13, 2017 0 Comments
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Socorro Field Office, in cooperation with the New Mexico State Land Office, plans to conduct a prescribed fire in east-central Catron County between April 17 and May 26, weather permitting. The goal is to burn between 15,000-20,000 acres of lands administered by the BLM and the New Mexico State […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – HIGH describes current Fire Danger for the Forest
April 12, 2017 0 Comments
ALAMOGORDO, RUIDOSO, CLOUDCROFT, CARLSBAD, NM – With the increase in hotter temperatures and drying winds over the past few days, drier fuel moistures have escalated the potential for an increase unwanted wildland fire starts. Based on current weather and fuel conditions and the increase in public and recreational activities within the Forest during the upcoming weeks, […]
Continue readingPrescribed Fire Extended for McKinley and Sandoval Counties in April
April 12, 2017 0 Comments
Due to recent moisture making roads impassable, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rio Puerco Field Office was not able to conduct prescribed burn operations on approximately 300 acres within the Ignacio Chavez and Chamisa Wilderness Study Areas. Staff will now conduct the burn anytime until the end of April, weather permitting. The area, known […]
Continue readingPrescribed Burn in Santa Fe Watershed Completed
April 11, 2017 0 Comments
Media Advisory SANTA FE, NM – April 11, 2017 – For Immediate Release – Fire crews completed the 340-acre prescribed fire in the Santa Fe Watershed at approximately 4:20 p.m. today. Transport winds from the south are expected to continue into the evening, pushing the smoke north of Santa Fe. Moisture, including higher humidity and […]
Continue readingSpring Prescribed Burns Planned on Jemez Ranger District
April 11, 2017 0 Comments
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
April 10, 2017 0 Comments
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
April 4, 2017 0 Comments
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
April 3, 2017 0 Comments
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
April 1, 2017 0 Comments
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
April 1, 2017 0 Comments
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
March 31, 2017 0 Comments
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
March 31, 2017 0 Comments
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
March 30, 2017 0 Comments
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
March 30, 2017 0 Comments
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
March 29, 2017 0 Comments
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 […]
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