BLM 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 […]

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Know 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.

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Cuba 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 […]

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Coyote 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 […]

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What 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

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It’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.  

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Wildfires 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/.

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Take 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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High Winds in NM Increasing Fire Danger, Extra Care Required

Please use caution outdoors when winds are high or delay activities that may cause sparks or heat until winds subside.  Here are tips on taking extra care in these conditions:  https://nmfireinfo.com/links/outdoor-fire-safety/one-less-spark/.  

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Prescribed Burn Planned in the Santa Fe Watershed To Reduce Risk of Wildfire, Restore Forest Health

SANTA FE, NM – March 23, 2017 – For Immediate Release. Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are planning to conduct a prescribed burn in the Santa Fe Watershed as early as Friday, April 7, if conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts, are favorable. Hand and aerial ignitions […]

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Media Advisory: Mesa Poleo Prescribed Burn

SANTA FE, NM – March 20, 2017 – For Immediate Release – If favorable conditions, including weather, winds and air quality, remain in place through the night, fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) plan to proceed with the previously announced Mesa Poleo prescribed burn on the Coyote Ranger District tomorrow. The SFNF […]

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