Magdalena, NM; July 1, 2016 – The North Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District remains at 42,102 acres; at 85% containment. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. The North Fire continues to be actively managed for multiple resource benefits. Yesterday, […]
Continue readingCrews on the Ground Suppressing the Comanche Fire
July 1, 2016 
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Mountainair, NM; July 1, 2016 – The lightning caused Comanche Fire was reported the afternoon of June 30th on the west side of the Manzano Mountains. With the help of heavy air support on incredibly rugged terrain, the fire was kept small until ground crews could safely reach it this morning. One hot shot crew, […]
Continue readingComanche Fire Burning on the West Side of the Manzano Mountains
June 30, 2016 0 Comments
Mountainair, NM; June 30, 2016 – The Comanche Fire was reported this afternoon on the west side of the Manzano Mountains. At last report, the fire size was approximately 1 to 1.5 acres. Air tankers have been dropping fire retardant and helicopters have been assisting with water drops for several hours with some success in […]
Continue readingFire Crews Confine Plantation Fire on Santa Fe National Forest
June 30, 2016 0 Comments
SANTA FE, NM – June 30, 2016 – For Immediate Release. Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest will confine a four-acre fire in the same area as last year’s Commissary Fire on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District. The strategy is to monitor the Plantation Fire over the weekend to see if an opportunity […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – No New Growth on the North Fire
June 30, 2016 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; June 30, 2016 – The North Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District remains at 42,102 acres; at 69% containment. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. The North Fire continues to be actively managed for multiple resource benefits. Yesterday […]
Continue readingLightning-Ignited Big Hat Fire Being Managed for Resource Objectives at Valles Caldera National Preserve
June 29, 2016 0 Comments
June 29 update: Fire Operations Increase on Managed Big Hat Fire Jemez Springs, NM —Fire management operations on the Big Hat fire will be taking advantage of favorable conditions to burn two sections of land that were originally planned to be burned this fall. As a result of the ignitions and burn out, increased smoke […]
Continue readingTYPE 4 TEAM IN COMMAND
June 29, 2016 0 Comments
DOG HEAD FIRE UPDATE – 6/29/2016, 10:00 A.M. Acres: 17,912 Containment: 95% Cause: Human – under investigation Start Date: June 14, 2016 Jurisdiction: Cibola National Forest, NM State Forestry, Southern Pueblo Agency/BIA, BLM Location: 6 miles NW of Tajique, NM Vegetation: Heavy fuels, dead and down timber, ponderosa pine stands Damage Assessment: 12 single […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – North Fire Acreage Remains at 42,102 Acres
June 29, 2016 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; June 29, 2016 – The North Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District remains at 42,102 acres; at 69% containment. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. The North Fire continues to be actively managed for multiple resource benefits. […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – 06/28/16 6:00 pm Prescribed Fire Update
June 28, 2016 0 Comments
PRESCRIBED FIRE UPDATE, June 28, 2016 6:00 pm: Firefighters successfully treated 5 acres today. They will temporarily suspend further ignition operations until AFTER the Fourth of July holiday. Their accomplishment today brings the total number of acres treated to 10. They will continue to burn piles when burning conditions are favorable and firefighting resources are available. PRESCRIBED FIRE UPDATE, […]
Continue readingBEGIN TRANSITIONING BACK TO THE DISTRICT
June 28, 2016 0 Comments
DOG HEAD FIRE UPDATE – 6/28/2016, 8:00 A.M. Acres: 17,912 Containment: 91% Cause: Human – under investigation Start Date: June 14, 2016 Jurisdiction: Cibola National Forest, NM State Forestry, Southern Pueblo Agency/BIA, BLM Location: 6 miles NW of Tajique, NM Vegetation: Heavy fuels, dead and down timber, ponderosa pine stands Damage Assessment: 12 single […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – The North Fire Remains at 42,102 Acres
June 28, 2016 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; June 28, 2016 – The North fire on the Magdalena Ranger District remains at 42,102 acres; at 69% containment. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. The North Fire continues to be actively managed for multiple resource benefits. Yesterday […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – The North Fire Increases to 42,102 Acres
June 27, 2016 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; June 27, 2016 – The North fire on the Magdalena Ranger District increased in size to 42,102 acres; at 69% containment. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. It continues to be actively managed for multiple resource benefits. Yesterday crews […]
Continue readingREHABILITATION NEARING COMPLETION
June 27, 2016 0 Comments
DOG HEAD FIRE UPDATE – 6/27/2016, 8:00 A.M. Acres: 17,912 Containment: 90% Cause: Human – under investigation Start Date: June 14, 2016 Jurisdiction: Cibola National Forest, NM State Forestry, Southern Pueblo Agency/BIA, BLM Location: 6 miles NW of Tajique, NM Vegetation: Heavy fuels, dead and down timber, ponderosa pine stands Damage Assessment: 12 single […]
Continue readingMedia Advisory: McClure Fire 100% Contained
June 26, 2016 0 Comments
June 26, 2016 Location: • Española Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest • In the Santa Fe Municipal Watershed approximately 3 miles northeast of McClure Reservoir and 2 miles east of Hyde Memorial State Park within the Pecos Wilderness portion of the Watershed Start Date: Smoke was first reported at 12:21 p.m. on […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – The North Fire Increases to 42,107 Acres
June 26, 2016 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; June 26, 2016 – The North fire on the Magdalena Ranger District increased in size to 42,107 acres; at 69% containment. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. It continues to be actively managed for multiple resource benefits. […]
Continue readingFIRE ACTIVITY AT A LOW, REHABILITAION DANGERS HIGH
June 26, 2016 0 Comments
DOG HEAD FIRE UPDATE – 6/26/2016, 8:00 A.M. Acres: 17,912 Containment: 90% Cause: Human – under investigation Start Date: June 14, 2016 Jurisdiction: Cibola National Forest, NM State Forestry, Southern Pueblo Agency/BIA, BLM Location: 6 miles NW of Tajique, NM Vegetation: Heavy fuels, dead and down timber, ponderosa pine stands Damage Assessment: 12 […]
Continue readingLINCOLN NATIONAL FOREST – 6/26/16 6 pm – Prescribed Fire Update
June 26, 2016 0 Comments
PRESCRIBED FIRE UPDATE, June 26, 2016 6:00 pm: Firefighters ceased ignitions early this afternoon and continued with patrolling and monitoring efforts within the project area. They were successful in treating an additional 2 acres in the Cox Canyon prescribed fire project area. All operations went well today. They will continue to assess weather and fuel conditions so that they can […]
Continue readingDAMAGE ASSESSMENT NUMBERS REDUCED
June 25, 2016 0 Comments
DOG HEAD FIRE UPDATE – 6/25/2016, 8:00 A.M. Acres: 17,912 Containment: 90% Cause: Human – under investigation Start Date: June 14, 2016 Jurisdiction: Cibola National Forest, NM State Forestry, Southern Pueblo Agency/BIA, BLM Location: 6 miles NW of Tajique, NM Vegetation: Heavy fuels, dead and down timber, ponderosa pine stands Damage Assessment: 12 […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – The North Fire Remains at 36,302 Acres
June 25, 2016 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; June 25, 2016 – The North fire on the Magdalena Ranger District remains at 36,302 acres; at 48% containment. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. It continues to be actively managed for multiple resource benefits. Yesterday morning aerial ignitions […]
Continue readingMedia Advisory: McClure Fire 50% Contained
June 24, 2016 0 Comments
June 24, 2016; 4:30 p.m. Location: • Española Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest • In the Santa Fe Municipal Watershed approximately 3 miles northeast of McClure Reservoir and 2 miles east of Hyde Memorial State Park within the Pecos Wilderness portion of the Watershed Start Date: Smoke was first reported at 12:21 […]
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