Moore Fire Update (Gila National Forest)

The Moore Fire on the Wilderness Ranger District remained at 95 acres today as cloud cover slowed fire activity throughout the afternoon.http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gila/news-events/?cid=STELPRD3842092

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Pinon Fire (Gila National Forest)

Steady growth on the Pinon Fire today, now estimated 600 acres. Continental Divide Trail information included in this news release. http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gila/news-events/?cid=STELPRD3842091

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Commissary Fire Final Update (Santa Fe National Forest)

June 19, 2015; 10:00 A.M.   Start Date: June 5, 2015                                                                   Percent Contained: 0% Acres Treated: 198                                                                             Growth Potential: Low Vegetation: Ponderosa pine, aspen, mixed conifer, grass and brush Summary: The lightning caused Commissary Fire on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District has burned 198 acres with no sign of potential growth. Fire crews […]

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Moore Fire (Gila National Forest)

The Moore Fire in the Gila Wilderness is estimated at 75 acres with 25 personnel assigned. Resources include 10 smokejumpers, one crew and stock to transport supplies. http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gila/news-events/?cid=STELPRD3841889

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Pinon Wildfire Update (Gila National Forest)

The Pinon Fire, east of Reserve, NM has grown to 110 acres. It is being managed to achieve resource objectives. http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gila/news-events/?cid=STELPRD3841848

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Commissary Fire Update (Santa Fe National Forest)

Preparation Continues on Commissary Fire June 18, 2015; 11:00 A.M. Location: Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest Approximately 13 miles east of Pecos and 2 miles south of Barillas Peak Start Date: June 5, 2015, reported on Saturday, June 6, 2015 Size: Approximately 170 acres                                 Percent Contained: 0% Cause: Lightning […]

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Wildfire Update (Gila National Forest)

Fifteen fires have been sparked by lightning on the Gila National Forest since Monday afternoon. The largest is the Pinon Fire (44 acres) on the Reserve Ranger District, east of Eagle Peak. The second largest is the Moore Fire (nine acres) on the Wilderness Ranger District, east of Gila Hot Springs. http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gila/news-events/?cid=STELPRD3841774

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Commissary Fire Update (Santa Fe National Forest)

Type 3 Team to Assume Management Tomorrow June 17, 2015; 10:00 A.M. Location: • Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest • Approximately 13 miles east of Pecos and 2 miles south of Barillas Peak Start Date: June 5, 2015, reported on Saturday, June 6, 2015 Size: Approximately 170 acres Percent Contained: […]

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Lightning Sparks Eight Fires (Gila National Forest)

Lightning has sparked at least eight fires scattered across the Gila National Forest. Precipitation has fallen in many areas. tinyurl.com/qz9f8g2

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Commissary Fire Update (Santa Fe National Forest)

June 16, 2015; 11:00 A.M. Location: • Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest • Approximately 13 miles east of Pecos and 2 miles south of Barillas Peak Start Date: June 5, 2015, reported on Saturday, June 6, 2015 Size: Approximately 160 acres Percent Contained: 0% Cause: Lightning Personnel Assigned: 30 Vegetation: […]

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Commissary Fire Update (Santa Fe National Forest)

June 15, 2015; 2:00 P.M. Slow Fire Behavior Over the Weekend Location: • Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest • Approximately 13 miles east of Pecos and 2 miles south of Barillas Peak Start Date: June 5, 2015, reported on Saturday, June 6, 2015 Size: Approximately 127 acres Percent Contained: 0% […]

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Commissary Fire Update (Santa Fe National Forest)

June 12, 2015; 5:30 P.M. Rain Dampens Efforts Location: • Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest • Approximately 13 miles east of Pecos and 2 miles south of Barillas Peak Start Date: June 5, 2015, reported on Saturday, June 6, 2015 Size: Approximately 113 acres Percent Contained: 0% Cause: Lightning Personnel […]

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Commissary Fire Update (Santa Fe National Forest)

June 12, 2015; 10:00 A.M. Location: • Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest • Approximately 13 miles east of Pecos and 2 miles south of Barillas Peak Start Date: June 5, 2015, reported on Saturday, June 6, 2015 Size: Approximately 95 acres Percent Contained: 0% Cause: Lightning Personnel Assigned: 80 Vegetation: […]

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Commissary Fire Update (Santa Fe National Forest)

June 11, 2015; 10:00 A.M. Location: • Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest • Approximately 13 miles east of Pecos and 2 miles south of Barillas Peak Start Date: June 5, 2015, reported on Saturday, June 6, 2015 Size: Approximately 75 acres Percent Contained: 0% Cause: Lightning Personnel Assigned: 60 Vegetation: […]

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Commissary Fire Afternoon Update (Santa Fe National Forest)

June 10, 2015; 2:30 p.m. Location: • Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest • San Miguel County, New Mexico • Approximately 13 miles east of Pecos and 2 miles south of Barillas Peak Start Date: June 5, 2015, reported on Saturday, June 6, 2015 Size: Approximately 70 acres Percent Contained: 0% […]

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Commissary Fire Update (Santa Fe National Forest)

Updated: June 9, 2015; 1:00 p.m. Location: • Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest • San Miguel County, New Mexico • Approximately 13 miles east of Pecos, NM, and 2 miles south of Barillas Peak Start Date: June 5, 2015, reported on Saturday, June 6, 2015 Size: Approximately 45 acres Percent […]

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Santa Fe National Forest Commissary Fire Update

June 8, 2015- Santa Fe National Forest Location: • Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest • San Miguel County, New Mexico • Approximately 13 miles east of Pecos, NM Start Date: June 5, 2015, reported on Saturday, June 6, 2015 Size: Approximately 25 acres Percent Contained: 0% Cause: Lightning Personnel Assigned: […]

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