Fire crews treated 1,200 acres with broadcast prescribed fire in the Valle Vidal today. Forest Service personnel, assisted by members of the Red River and Taos County fire departments, used drip torches to black line segments of the 6,333-acre McCrystal Rock Unit’s northern and eastern boundary before a helicopter crew ignited areas within.  Crews plan […]

SANTA FE, N.M., Oct. 13, 2023—The North Joaquin, a 1,701-acre prescribed fire, is planned to start sometime after the Albuquerque Ballon Fiesta, which ends on October 15. Jemez Ranger District fire management personnel are currently completing preparation related work on the perimeter containment lines. The unit is located on Forest Service administered lands on the […]

Starting as early as October 16 ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Oct.  13, 2023 – Pending favorable conditions, fire managers on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) may implement the previously announced Capilla prescribed fire (RX) on the Mountainair Ranger District as early as Monday October 16, 2023. Fire crews plan to burn […]

Fire crews late this morning conducted a successful test fire and are continuing ignitions on the McCrystal Rock Prescribed Fire in Valle Vidal. Ignitions are expected to last two to three days. Today’s weather is tranquil with forecasted afternoon winds of 6 to 10 mph, according to the latest National Weather Service spot forecast. Go […]

Fire crews are planning to move forward with ignitions on the McCrystal Rock Prescribed Fire in Valle Vidal on Oct. 13, when forecasts show a significant decrease in winds and increase in relative humidity. Crews will first conduct a test fire to evaluate fire behavior. If the test is successful, ignitions within the 6,333-acre prescribed […]

Starting as early as October 17 ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Oct.  11, 2023 – Pending favorable conditions, fire managers on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) may implement the previously announced David Canyon prescribed fire (RX) on the Sandia Ranger District as early as Tuesday October 17, 2023. Smoke may be visible […]

Carson National Forest personnel are preparing to potentially begin prescribed fire operations in the Canjilon Wildland Urban Interface Project next week. Ignitions on 899-acre Montoya and 841-acre Blas units could start as early as Monday, Oct. 16, but the timing will ultimately be based on weather and on-site conditions in consultation with a meteorologist.  Fire […]

October 9 Update Mountainair Ranger District Detection Date / Time: September 19, 2023 / 3 pm        Cause: Lightning Size: 2358 acres            Containment: 56%       Total Personnel: 78 Location: Approximately 12 miles west of the village of Corona and 1 mile north of Gallinas Lookout. The fire is burning within the 2004 Lookout Fire burn […]

October 8 Update Mountainair Ranger District Detection Date / Time: September 19, 2023 / 3 pm        Cause: Lightning Size: 2358 acres            Containment: 36%       Total Personnel: 78 Location: Approximately 12 miles west of the village of Corona and 1 mile north of Gallinas Lookout. The fire is burning within the 2004 Lookout Fire burn […]

October 7 Update Mountainair Ranger District Detection Date / Time: September 19, 2023 / 3 pm        Cause: Lightning Size: 2358 acres            Containment: 0%         Total Personnel: 81 Location: Approximately 12 miles west of the village of Corona and 1 mile north of Gallinas Lookout. The fire is burning within the 2004 Lookout Fire burn […]

SANTA FE, NM., Oct. 6, 2023 – Fire management personnel continue to monitor the Golondrino prescribed fire, which remains within the project area. All containment lines are holding with no visible smokes within approximately 200’ of lines. A few smokes are visible from Deadman Lookout due to some heavy fuels that continue to smolder. Those […]

October 6 Update Mountainair Ranger District Detection Date / Time: September 19, 2023 / 3 pm        Cause: Lightning Size: 1500 acres            Containment: 0%         Total Personnel: 95 Location: Approximately 12 miles west of the village of Corona and 1 mile north of Gallinas Lookout. The fire is burning within the 2004 Lookout Fire burn […]

Carson National Forest personnel are preparing to potentially start the McCrystal Rock Prescribed Fire in Valle Vidal late next week. Crews could begin ignitions on the 6,333-acre project as early as Oct. 12, but the timing will ultimately be based on weather and on-site conditions in consultation with a meteorologist.  “We’ve been looking for opportunities […]

The burn team has completed ignitions on the Cottonwood Gulch Prescribed Burn south of Thoreau, NM. They have transitioned to containment and patrol, ensuring the safety of nearby communities. Local residents and visitors may continue to be impacted by smoke through the end of the week and into the weekend. This collaborative effort returns fire […]

October 5 Update Mountainair Ranger District Detection Date / Time: September 19, 2023 / 3 pm        Cause: Lightning Size: 865 acres              Containment: 0%         Total Personnel: 105 Location: Approximately 12 miles west of the village of Corona and 1 mile north of Gallinas Lookout. The fire is burning within the 2004 Lookout Fire burn […]

SANTA FE, NM –Oct. 4, 2023 – Fire crews are preparing for the 650-acre North Aztec Springs burn on the Espanola Ranger District. The district plans to start the burn sometime after the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, which ends on October 15.   Crews from the Santa Fe National Forest and the City of Santa Fe are […]

October 4 Update Mountainair Ranger District Detection Date / Time: September 19, 2023 / 3 pm        Cause: Lightning Size: 250 acres              Containment: 0%         Total Personnel: 105 Location: Approximately 12 miles west of the village of Corona and 1 mile north of Gallinas Lookout. The fire is burning within the 2004 Lookout Fire burn […]

SANTA FE, NM., Oct. 3, 2023 – Approximately one-half inch of rain fell on the Golondrino prescribed fire Monday which significantly reduced fire activity within the project area.  The Golondrino prescribed fire is located on the Cuba Ranger District east of the community of Llaves and north of Gallina. On the Black Feather Fire, the […]

Santa Fe – Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions is partnering with the Forest Stewards Guild (the Guild), The Ember Alliance, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Partners Program, The Nature Conservancy, McKinley County, and a diverse group of collaborators to implement a prescribed broadcast burn on up to 120 acres of private land in McKinley County beginning as soon as October 3rd. Ignitions are expected to take place over 2 – 3 days with potential smoke impacts lasting […]

Mt Taylor, Magdalena, Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts ALBUQUERQUE, NM – October 03, 2023 – The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands (NF&NGs) fire crews are preparing to strategically implement multiple prescribed fires as early as October 16 to reduce hazardous fuels. All prescribed fires planned and implemented on the Cibola NF&NGs will incorporate the […]