Taos, NM – October 20, 2021 – Fire managers on the Carson National Forest are planning to implement the Ensenada broadcast burn Thursday near El Rito, New Mexico, treating 1,243 acres to restore and improve forest health. The decision to implement the burn depends on multiple conditions, including the resource availability, fuel moisture levels, air […]
Continue readingUPDATE: David Canyon prescribed fire on Sandia Ranger District
David Canyon prescribed (RX) fire implementation has started today, October 20, 2021. Fire crews are looking at burning approximately 459 acres in the David Canyon area, in the Manzanita Mountains. David Canyon is located west of Hwy 337 and West of the Mars Court trailhead. Map attached. We ask visitors to avoid areas of Pine […]
Continue readingUPDATE: Copperton Prescribed (RX) Fire on the Mt Taylor Ranger District
Copperton Prescribed (RX) Fire on the Mount Taylor Ranger District implementation has started today, October 20, 2021. The Copperton prescribed fire is part of the Redondo RX project. Crews are looking to burn the following units in the project: 1,907 acres on the Copperton unit three miles west of Post Office Flats in the Zuni […]
Continue readingSFNF May Implement Diego Prescribed Burn on Cuba District
SANTA FE, NM – Oct. 19, 2021 – Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are looking for an optimal window between today and Nov. 30 to conduct the previously announced Diego prescribed burn on the Cuba Ranger District as early as Wednesday. The 374-acre treatment area is north of the community of […]
Continue readingMedia and Public Advisory: East Rowe Mesa Prescribed Burn Looks Good for Wednesday
SANTA FE, NM – Oct. 19, 2021 – If conditions remain favorable, fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) plan to begin implementation of the previously announced East Rowe Mesa prescribed burn on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District as early as Wednesday. The decision to proceed will depend on multiple factors, including resource […]
Continue readingUpdate: Prescribed Burn in Santa Fe Watershed Is No-Go for Tomorrow
Advisory: The Santa Fe National Forest is postponing the previously announced Santa Fe Watershed prescribed burn for now. There will be no ignitions in the Watershed tomorrow. Fire managers will continue monitoring conditions for an optimal window to implement the 350-acre burn north of Nichols Reservoir in the lower portion of the Santa Fe Municipal […]
Continue readingSFNF Considering Prescribed Burn in Santa Fe Watershed
SANTA FE, NM – Oct. 18, 2021 – If conditions remain favorable, fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are considering implementation of the previously announced Santa Fe Watershed prescribed burn on the Española Ranger District as early as tomorrow. The decision to proceed will depend on multiple factors, including resource availability, fuel […]
Continue readingMount Taylor Ranger District to implement Copperton prescribed fire
Albuquerque, NM – October 18, 2021 – Pending favorable conditions, fire managers on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) may implement the previously announced Copperton prescribed fire on the Mount Taylor Ranger District as early as Tues., Oct. 19 and continue through Friday, Oct. 22. The Copperton prescribed fire is part […]
Continue readingSandia Ranger District to implement David Canyon prescribed fire
Albuquerque, NM – October 18, 2021 – 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 Tues, Oct. 19 and continue through Fri., Oct. 22. Fire crews are looking at […]
Continue readingStable Canyon Prescribed Burn Looks Good for Sunday 
SANTA FE, NM – Oct. 15, 2021 – If conditions remain favorable, fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) plan to begin implementation of the previously announced Stable Canyon prescribed burn on the Jemez Ranger District on Sunday. The decision to proceed will depend on multiple factors, including resource availability, fuel moisture levels, […]
Continue readingGila NF: Hazardous Fuel Reduction Project planned for Poverty Creek Wildland Urban Interface
Truth or Consequences, NM. October 15, 2021. The Gila National Forest, Black Range Ranger District is planning a hazardous fuels reduction project, estimated at 150 acres in the Poverty Creek Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). The Black Range Ranger District is continuing work on reducing hazardous fuels, including prescribed burning, for the fall/winter of 2021-2022 on […]
Continue readingBorrego Mesa Prescribed Burn Looks Good for Tomorrow
SANTA FE, NM – Oct. 14, 2021 – If conditions remain favorable, fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) plan to implement the previously announced Borrego Mesa prescribed burn on the Española Ranger District tomorrow. The decision to proceed will depend on multiple factors, including resource availability, fuel moisture levels, air quality, ventilation, […]
Continue readingBLM NM Rio Puerco Field Office to Conduct Prescribed Fires
Beginning Oct. 18, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to implement four prescribed fire projects this fall and winter. The exact timing will largely depend upon weather conditions. Details on each specific project follow: Mesa Chivato Prescribed Fire – Located within the Ignacio Chavez and Chamisa Wilderness Study Areas, west of Highway 550 and […]
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Gila NF: Jaybird Vegetation Treatment/Rx Fire
Jaybird Vegetation Treatment/Prescribed FireSilver City Ranger District Silver City, NM— October 14, 2021. The Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District is planning the Jaybird Prescribed Fire in the Signal Peak area, near Meadow Creek and Jaybird Canyon. This 2,565-acre project will occur between October 25 and February 28, depending on weather conditions and fuel […]
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness Is Year-Round October Message: Don’t be Afraid; Take Preventative Action!
With fall comes the start of another season – prescribed fire season. As we begin smelling smoke, your New Mexico wildfire cooperators want to remind residents and visitors of the important role that fire plays in our forests. Continuing with our “Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round” campaign, our message for October and Halloween is “Don’t be […]
Continue readingSFNF Plans Prescribed Burn on Jemez District
SANTA FE, NM – Oct. 12, 2021 – Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are looking for an optimal window between now and the end of October to conduct the Stable Canyon prescribed burn. The 1,600-acre treatment area is adjacent to Forest Road 604 approximately 6 miles north/northwest of the village of […]
Continue readingSFNF Plans Prescribed Burn on Española District
SANTA FE, NM – Oct. 8, 2021 – Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are tentatively planning a 105-acre prescribed burn on Borrego Mesa on the Española Ranger District a week from today, Friday, Oct. 15. The treatment area is located approximately two miles east of the community of Cordova. Crews will […]
Continue readingCibola National Forest to Conduct Prescribed Fire Projects
Albuquerque, NM – October 8, 2021 – Fire managers on the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands (NF & NGs) are preparing for prescribed fire operations to reduce hazardous fuels, improve wildlife habitat, and create healthier, more resilient forest and watershed ecosystems. A final decision on whether to proceed with a specific prescribed burn on […]
Continue readingCarson National Forest Planning Prescribed Burns near El Rito and Tres Piedras
Taos, NM – October 8, 2021 – Fire managers on the Carson National Forest are planning to implement prescribed burns near El Rito and Tres Piedras, New Mexico, this fall. These fuels treatments will be implemented in effort to restore and improve forest health. The Ensenada broadcast burn treats 1,243 acres near El Rito and […]
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