As weather conditions allow, beginning (UPDATED) now through May 19, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will conduct the Mesa Chivato prescribed fire. Over the last several years, the BLM has treated more than 11,000 acres on Mesa Chivato using prescribed fire and thinning. Fire managers estimate it will take five to seven days to complete burn […]

The Antelope Flats fire is now 60% contained. The fire was reported 10 am Thursday, April 20 as two separate fires in Socorro County, west of Magdalena, north of Highway 60. The fires merged, fueled by grass, brush, pinyon/juniper and high winds. Resources responded from multiple agencies including Forestry Division, BLM, Forest Service and volunteer […]

The Antelope Flats fire is burning in Socorro County, west of Magdalena, north of Highway 60. Fire was reported 10 am Thursday, April 20 as two separate fires. The fires merged, fueled by grass, brush, pinyon/juniper and high winds. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Resources responded from multiple agencies including Forestry Division, […]

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Fire Danger Ratings per Ranger District UPDATE:Black Kettle Ranger District: High (Level Update)Kiowa and Rita Blanca Ranger District: Very HighMagdalena Ranger District: ModerateMountainair Ranger District: ModerateMt. Taylor Ranger District: Moderate (Level Update)Sandia Ranger District: Moderate The Fire Danger Rating is calculated by measuring the dryness of wood, grass and […]

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands current District Fire Danger Ratings: Black Kettle Ranger District: Very HighKiowa and Rita Blanca Ranger District: Very HighMagdalena Ranger District: ModerateMountainair Ranger District: ModerateMt. Taylor Ranger District: LowSandia Ranger District: Moderate The Fire Danger Rating is calculated by measuring the dryness of wood, grass and other combustible material, weather […]

Order Number 03-03-07-23-02 ALBUQUERQUE, NM – April 6, 2023 –The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands has implemented Stage II Fire Restrictions per Order 03-03-07-23-02 on National Forest System lands, roads and trails within the exterior boundaries of the Cibola National Forest, Kiowa/Rita-Blanca Ranger District, as depicted on the attached maps as Exhibit A and […]

Black Kettle Ranger District: Very High Kiowa and Rita Blanca Ranger District: Very High Magdalena Ranger District: Moderate Mountainair Ranger District: Low Mt. Taylor Ranger District: Low Sandia Ranger District: Low The Fire Danger Rating is calculated by measuring the dryness of wood, grass and other combustible material, weather conditions and the terrain. The combination […]

The Echo Ridge fire is now 100% contained. The fire was reported on Sunday, April 2 at 11 am. Residents were evacuated but have since returned to their homes. Responders include NMFD, Torrance County, Bernalillo County, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe City, USFS, and Mountainair. Forestry Division has ordered a Bernalillo County fire investigator to determine […]

The Hilton Fire is located near Escondida Lake. The fire is estimated at 187 acres and is 5% contained. Fuels include salt cedar, brush and grass. Multiple agencies are holding the lines, which have been successful through yesterday and today’s wind event. No current threats. Containment percentage will be increased by the end of today’s shift. […]

Broadcast burning starting as early as March 24 CLAYTON, NM – March 21, 2023 – Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands fire crews are preparing to strategically implement multiple prescribed fires on the Kiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands to reduce hazardous fuels and improve wildlife habitat. Fire crews are preparing to broadcast burn 1,900 […]