Update 6:30 p.m. 5/5/23: This evening, crews continue to mop up along the fire’s edge and secure lines. The day’s containment strategies proved effective against the prevailing winds. Persistent interior pockets have begun to burn themselves out. Angel Fire and Cochiti crews will remain on the fire overnight. Containment remains at 40%. This will be […]

The Carson National Forest will postpone the Dorado/Cañada del Agua Prescribed Fire after reviewing the latest weather data and forecasts. The official National Weather Service forecast now calls for west winds 20-30 mph with stronger gusts on Sunday with potentially another period of widespread, strong winds next Wednesday.  “The weather was looking very favorable and then […]

Update 10 a.m. 5/5/23: The Big Tank fire’s containment lines held through the night, with patrols monitoring. This morning, the fire is at 40% containment and 1181 acres burned. State, tribal and local resources will continue to secure lines and mop-up along the graded line perimeter.   Yesterday’s activity saw the fire creeping, running and […]

Update 9:30 a.m. 5/5/23: The Park fire showed no overnight growth after this morning’s reconnaissance. Acreage remains at 3,000, and containment remains at zero. Today, crews will be focusing on holding secured lines through today’s red flag conditions.  Yesterday’s air attack and slurry proved effective in boxing the fire spread. The fire burned actively all day, […]

The Carson National Forest is planning to begin ignitions on the Dorado/Cañada del Agua Prescribed Fire as early as Sun., May 7. Firing operations on the 3,318-acre broadcast fire to the south of Tres Piedras, NM, are expected to last three to five days and may produce visible smoke from afar. Please do not call 911.  […]

The Park fire continues to burn south of Hondo, in Lincoln County, and is at zero percent containment with an acreage of 3000. It is burning through grass and pinyon/juniper fuels.   State, local and tribal agencies responded after the fire’s discovery Wednesday, May 3 at 11 a.m. Arroyos presented topographical issues with containment, but the […]

The Big Tank fire is burning east of Las Vegas, south of Highway 104, in San Miguel County. The fire is at 30% containment and has burned through 859 acres, fueled by grass and pinyon/juniper. No structures have been lost and none are currently threatened.   The fire was caused by lightning and discovered at […]

The Park fire continues to burn south of Hondo, in Lincoln County, and is at zero percent containment with an acreage of 3000. It is burning through grass and pinyon/juniper fuels.   State, federal, local and tribal agencies responded after the fire’s discovery Wednesday, May 3 at 11 a.m. Arroyos presented topographical issues with containment, […]

As snow begins to melt and temperatures rise, Carson National Forest fire crews are increasing patrols of the Willow Piles Prescribed Fire near Hopewell Lake. So far, some snow remains on the ground and no heat has been found.  “The change of weather is an action point in our plan for increasing patrols,” said District Ranger Angie […]

Smokey Bear Ranger District crew, along with other agencies, are responding to a wildfire in Kyle Harrison Canyon, along Highway 246 near mile-marker 22. The fire is located on Lincoln National Forest land, and is currently 5-10 acres in size. This is the first report, we will continue to update the public. UPDATE (5/3/23 6:19 […]

The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico (BLM NM) Albuquerque District Office is seeking highly qualified and motivated individuals for the Rio Puerco Wildland Fire Module located in Albuquerque, NM. Job announcements are open now and close May 15, 2023. Two module members are being hired at this time. See below for announcement number and application […]

With the start of the 2023 wildfire season in New Mexico and Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on Saturday May 6th, it is vital to have an emergency kit and an evacuation plan in place for you and your family. The 2023 Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign that provides monthly wildfire preparedness tasks that follow the […]

on the Magdalena & Mt. Taylor Ranger Districts ALBUQUERQUE, NM – May 2, 2023 – Fire managers on the Magdalena & Mt. Taylor Ranger Districts of the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands plan to continue prescribed fire operations through the spring as conditions allow. Currently, fire managers are preparing to broadcast burn as early […]

The Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands has lifted Stage II Fire Restrictions on the Kiowa/Rita-Blanca National Grasslands. Conditions on the Kiowa/Rita-Blanca National Grasslands have improved with recent rainfall since implementation of Stage II Fire Restrictions on April 7th. Effective May 1, 2023 Order 03-03-07-23-02 has been terminated to lift Stage II Fire Restrictions on the […]

Prescribed Fire near Quemado Lake will help restore meadow and forest habitats to benefit wildlife SILVER CITY, NM, April 25, 2023 – The Quemado Ranger District is planning to use prescribed fire to treat approximately 4,650 acres of the Gila National Forest in the Slaughter Mesa area south/southeast of Quemado Lake starting May 4 as […]

Projects along New Mexico Highway 35 will reduce hazardous fuels near private lands MIMBRES, NM, April 25, 2023 – The Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District plans to implement multiple prescribed burns throughout May, as permitted by weather, fuels conditions, and staffing. The district plans to conduct three prescribe fire projects starting as early as […]

The Yankee fire is smoldering in Socorro County, on the west side of Socorro Mountain, six miles west of Socorro. The fire was reported Tuesday, April 25 at 10:52 a.m., moving through grass and brush. Multiple resources responded including Forestry Division, USFS, BLM, and multiple VFD.   As of 9:55 a.m., April 27, the fire […]

The Yankee fire is smoldering in Socorro County, on the west side of Socorro Mountain, six miles west of Socorro. The fire was reported Tuesday, April 25 at 10:52 a.m., moving through grass and brush. Multiple resources responded, including air attack with helo and one tanker. This morning’s flight reported 338 acres burned. However, no […]

As weather conditions allow, beginning (UPDATED) now through May 19, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will conduct the Chain of Craters prescribed fire, weather permitting. The Chain of Craters prescribed fire is located south of State Highway 53 and west of County Road 42, approximately 35 miles southwest of Grants, in Cibola County.   Over the […]