As Early as May 29 ALBUQUERQUE, NM – May 29, 2023 – Fire Managers on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) plan to conduct previously announced prescribed fire operations on the Mt. Taylor Ranger District. Ignitions are planned to start as early as Mon. May 29 and continue thru Wed. May […]

Weather and fuels conditions support achieving prescribed fire resource objectives RESERVE, NM, May 28, 2023 – The Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District is preparing to implement two prescribed fires beginning Tuesday, May 30, given appropriate fuels and weather conditions. The two prescribed fire units are the 1,931-acre Cold Springs unit, located along Forest Road […]

Greening up of grasses and other vegetation produces minimal fire behavior TRUTH OR CONSESQUENCES, NM, May 28, 2023 – The Pass Fire on the Gila National Forest, Black Range Ranger District has grown to approximately 9,804 acres since it was ignited by lightning strike May 17. The Gila Las Cruces Zone Type 3 Team, led […]

MOUNTAINAIR, NM – May 27, 2023 – Fire Managers on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) plan to conduct previously announced prescribed fire operations on the Mountainair Ranger District. Ignitions are planned to start as early as Sunday May 28 and could continue thru Wed May 31. Ignition will depend upon […]

Fire allowed to play its natural role maintaining forest and prairie ecosystems TRUTH OR CONSESQUENCES, NM, May 27, 2023 – The Pass Fire on the Gila National Forest, Black Range Ranger District has grown to approximately 8,261 acres over the past 10 days. The Gila Las Cruces Zone Type 3 Team, led by Incident Commander […]

As Early as May 28 ALBUQUERQUE, NM – May 27, 2023 – Fire Managers on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) plan to conduct previously announced prescribed fire operations on the Magdalena Ranger District Corn Canyon Unit 2a. Ignitions are planned to start as early as Sun May 28 and continue […]

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – May 25, 2023 – Fire Managers on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) plan to conduct previously announced prescribed fire operations on the Mountainair and Mt. Taylor Ranger Districts. Ignitions are planned to start as early as Sunday May 28 and continue thru Wed May 31. Ignition will […]

With yesterday and today’s ignitions, burn operations will continue to complete the 1,135 acres on Unit 8 of the Magdalena Ranger District Durfee Bolander Unit 8 Prescribed Fire. Smoke may be visible from the communities of Magdalena, Alamo and Datil. The Durfee Bolander RX Fire Unit 8 is in the vicinity of Durfee and Bolander […]

May 24, 2023 – The fire danger ratings for 3 districts on the Cibola National Forest & Grasslands have updates. Black Kettle Ranger District: Moderate Kiowa and Rita Blanca Ranger District: Moderate (Rating Update) Magdalena Ranger District: Moderate Mount Taylor Ranger District: Moderate Sandia Ranger District: Moderate (Rating Update) Mountainair Ranger District: Moderate (Rating Update) […]

Durfee Bolander Unit 8 & Corn Canyon Prescribed Fires ALBUQUERQUE, NM – May 23, 2023 – Fire Managers on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) plan to conduct previously announced prescribed fire operations on the Magdalena Ranger District. Ignitions are planned to start as early as Wed May 24 and continue […]

As weather conditions allow, beginning (UPDATED) now through June 2, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will conduct the Mesa Chivato prescribed fire. The BLM planned to conduct this prescribed fire earlier, but due to weather, has been unable to begin operations.  Over the last several years, the BLM has treated more than 11,000 acres on Mesa […]

As weather conditions allow, beginning (UPDATED) now through June 2, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will conduct the Chain of Craters prescribed fire. The BLM began this prescribed fire on May 12, 2023, but has been unable to complete operations due to unfavorable weather conditions. The Chain of Craters prescribed fire project location is south of State Highway […]

Due to a lack of suitable weather and fuels conditions, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Socorro Field Office rescheduled plans to burn piles of juniper and piñon cuttings in three locations in Catron County. Weather permitting, the burns will take place between now and Sept. 30, 2023.   The BLM created the piles as part […]

Cool temperatures and light precipitation over the fire area yesterday gave firefighters a boost in securing the line, bringing containment of the fire to 90%. Suppression repair is continuing as firefighters work to fully contain the fire. Fire traffic is still present near the fire and fire managers ask that the public be aware of […]

May 14, 2023 – Containment of the Las Tusas Fire has reached 60%. Cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and cloud cover helped firefighters make significant gains in securing the fire line. No significant precipitation has occurred over the fire area. Suppression repair is taking place, and any damage caused by fighting the fire will be repaired […]

Yesterday, fire crews completed ignitions on prescribed fires on the Magdalena and Mt Taylor Ranger Districts for this planned operational period. Magdalena Ranger District: Durfee Bolander RX Fire5/13/23 Update: Fire crews have completed 746 acres of burning and will continue to secure and control the perimeter. The prescribed fire plan was Unit 7 & 8 […]