Silver City, NM. April 19, 2021. The Gila National Forest is a fire-dependent landscape. This landscape requires periodic fire which helps reduce hazardous fuels, protect human communities from extreme fires, minimize the spread of pests and disease, provide forage for game, recycle nutrients back to the soil, and promote the growth of trees, wildflowers, and […]
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Gila National Forest: Two Wildland Fires on Quemado Ranger District
April 14, 2021 
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Dry Fire The Dry Fire is approximately 20 acres, burning on National Forest system lands, Catron County, NM on the Gila National Forest. This fire is close to Dry Blue Creek. Freeman Fire The Freeman Fire is approximately 15 acres, burning on National Forest system lands, Catron County, NM on the Gila National Forest. This […]
Continue readingGila National Forest moves to HIGH Fire Danger
April 8, 2021 0 Comments
Silver City, NM. April 8, 2021—Warmer temperatures and high spring winds are increasing fire danger on the Gila National Forest. A fire danger rating of HIGH is defined as “all fine dead fuels ignite readily, and fires start easily from most causes.” Unattended brush and campfires are likely to escape. Fires spread rapidly, and short-distance […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: Final Update Elk Fire, April 7, 2021
April 7, 2021 0 Comments
Location: East Elk Mountain, 30 miles east of Reserve, Catron County, NM on the Gila National Forest. Start Date: March 31, 2021 Size: ~229 acres Cause: Under investigation Vegetation: Piñon/juniper and grass Resources: One (1) Type 1 Initial Attack (IA) crew Summary: The Elk Fire is 229 acres and 100% contained. Incident command has transitioned […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: Elk Fire Update, April 6, 2021
April 6, 2021 0 Comments
Location: East Elk Mountain, 30 miles east of Reserve, Catron County, NM on the Gila National Forest. Start Date: March 31, 2021 Size: ~229 acres Cause: Under investigation Vegetation: Piñon/juniper and grass Resources: One (1) Type 1 Initial Attack (IA) crew, two (2) Type 2 IA Crews, one (1) handcrew, one (1) Type 6 engines, […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: Campfire Safety is Essential to Preventing Wildfires
April 5, 2021 0 Comments
Silver City, NM. April 5, 2021—The Gila National Forest wants to remind our visitors about the importance of campfire safety and your part in preventing human-caused wildland fires. The dry winter and spring combined with strong winds has already brought wildfire season to the Gila National Forest. To date, the forest has seen several small […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: Reserve Ranger District Update, April 5, 2021
April 5, 2021 0 Comments
Location: East Elk Mountain, 30 miles east of Reserve, Catron County, NM on the Gila National Forest. Start Date: March 31, 2021 Size: ~225 acres Cause: Under investigation Vegetation: Piñon/juniper and grass Resources: One (1) Type 1 Initial Attack (IA) crew, two (2) Type 1 IA Crews, one (1) handcrew, one (1) Type 6 engines, […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: Elk Fire Update, April 4, 2021
April 4, 2021 0 Comments
Location: East Elk Mountain, 30 miles east of Reserve, Catron County, NM on the Gila National Forest. Start Date: March 31, 2021 Size: ~200 acres Cause: Under investigation Vegetation: Piñon/juniper and grass Resources: One (1) Type 1 Initial Attack (IA) crew, two (2) Type 1 IA Crews, one (1) handcrew, one (1) Type 6 engines, […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: Elk Fire Update, April 3, 2021
April 3, 2021 0 Comments
Start Date: March 31, 2021 Size: ~200 acres Cause: Under investigation Vegetation: Piñon/juniper and grass Resources: One (1) Type 1 Initial Attack (IA) crew, two (2) Type 1 IA Crews, one (1) handcrew, two (2) Type 6 engines, one (1) Type 3 helicopter, two (2) Type 2 dozers and one (1) road grader. Summary: The […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: Silver City Ranger District Planning Winter/Spring Vegetation Treatments
January 6, 2021 0 Comments
Silver City, NM, January 6, 2021–For Immediate Release. The Silver City Ranger District, Gila National Forest is planning four vegetation treatments this winter and spring to reduce hazardous fuels conditions, protect private infrastructure in the wildland urban interface, and improve wildlife habitat. Smoke production should be light, and impacts kept to the local area. The […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on Tadpole Fire for June 24, 2020
June 24, 2020 0 Comments
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Fire Information Line: (575) 342-1536 Visit the New Mexico Fire Information website at http://www.nmfireinfo.com Additional Fire Information available: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6737/ Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. TADPOLE FIRE Location: 12 miles north of Silver City Start Date: June 6, 2020 Cause: Lightning Total Personnel: 85 Containment: 45% Size: 10,686 […]
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