Cloudcroft, NM – January 7, 2022– The Otero County Slash Pit located northeast of Cloudcroft, NM on Highway 244 is scheduled to be burned on Monday, January 10, 2022. Smoke will be visible from Cloudcroft and along nearby roadways including Hwy 244 and Hwy 82. Please use extra caution when driving in smokey conditions. Guidelines […]
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Tag Archives: Lincoln National Forest
POSTPONED: Lincoln National Forest, Prescribed Burn Planned in the 16 Springs Area, Sacramento Ranger District
November 30, 2021 
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UPDATE: 11/30/2021 – The 16 Springs Prescribed Burn has been postponed. CLOUDCROFT, NM – 11/29/20: The Sacramento Ranger District plans to begin prescribed burning in the 16 Springs area approximately 3 miles north of Mayhill, NM beginning the last week in November and continuing throughout the winter and spring as conditions allow. Smoke from the […]
Continue readingFinal Update: Cathey Vista 4 Fire Update 11/24/21
November 24, 2021 0 Comments
This will be the last post of the Cathey Vista 4 Fire unless there is a significant change. Name: Cathey Vista 4 Fire Location: Near Cathy Vista and Cathey Canyon Trail (T105A) on the Sacramento Ranger District, Lincoln National Forest Size: 0.75 acres Cause: Human Update: Firefighters were able to built fire line around the […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest Prescribed Fire Near Cora Dutton Schedule for Sept 21, 2021
September 20, 2021 0 Comments
Fire managers on the Lincoln National Forest will conduct a prescribed burn 4 miles southwest of Capitan, NM near Dutton Ranch beginning tomorrow, September 21, 2021. Firefighters will be burning piles of cut vegetation (aka slash piles) resulting from past thinning activities. Prescribed fires reduce hazardous fuels, improve wildlife habitat, and create healthier, more resilient […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest-Outlaw Fire: Final Post
June 15, 2021 0 Comments
This will be the final post for the Outlaw Fire unless there is a significant change. Fire Update: After more accurate GPS mapping, the Outlaw Fire was determined to be approximately 10 acres in size. Crews were able to construct fireline around the entire perimeter of the fire to reinforce the retardant that was dropped […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest: Outlaw Fire Evening Update 6/14/2021
June 14, 2021 0 Comments
Fire Update: The Outlaw Fire is now 30 acres. The fire’s incident commander will release a containment number tomorrow morning once ground crews complete their work this evening. The fire, which was detected this morning, is burning four miles southeast of White Oaks and 10 miles northwest of Capitan. Today, four wildland fire engines, one helicopter, […]
Continue reading Lincoln National Forest: New Fire Start NW of Capitan, NM
June 14, 2021 0 Comments
Firefighters are on the scene of the Outlaw Fire approximately 4 miles southeast of White Oaks, NM and 10 miles northwest of Capitan, NM. The lightning-caused fire was detected during a routine flyover by an airplane known to the firefighting community as an air attack aircraft earlier today. Upon arrival on the ground, firefighters discovered […]
Continue readingMarble Fire Final Update
May 23, 2021 0 Comments
Size: 3.2 acres Containment: 25% Location: North of Marble Canyon, Near Hershberger Peak, Above West Side Rd. Total Personnel: Approximately 35 Incident Start Date: May 22, 2021 Cause: Human-Cause, Under Investigation Resources Responding: 1 Type-1 crew (hotshot crew), two engines, + support personnel. Fire Update: The Marble Fire is showing minimal fire activity this morning. […]
Continue readingThe Marble Fire-Lincoln National Forest
May 22, 2021 0 Comments
Size: 5 acres Containment: 0% Incident Start Date: May 22, 2021 Cause: Unknown, Under Investigation Values at Risk: None Identified Location: North of Marble Canyon, Near Hershberger Peak, Above West Side Rd. Resources Responding: 1 Type-1 crew (hotshot crew), two engines, + support personnel Total Personnel: Approximately 35 Fire Update: Fire crews are working to […]
Continue readingNew Fire Start-Harrison Fire-Lincoln National Forest, Capitan Mt. Wilderness
May 17, 2021 0 Comments
A 1-acre fire has been detected in the Capitan Mountains in the wilderness area up in Kyle Harrison Canyon. Firefighters are responding to the fire. The fire is located in the 2004 Peppin Fire scar. Smoke can be seen from the north side of the mountain. Fire Name: The Harrison Fire Incident Detected: May 17, […]
Continue readingThree Rivers Fire Update – May 13, 2021
May 13, 2021 0 Comments
Updates will now be released every other day unless there is a significant change to report. Acres: 7,040 acres Containment: 50% Vegetation: Grass, dead/down timber, and mixed conifer. Start Date: April 26, 2021 Cause: Unknown, Under Investigation Origin Location: ½ mile north of Three Rivers Campground; fire spread towards Ski Apache and the South Fork/Bonito area. Ruidoso, New Mexico, May […]
Continue readingThree Rivers Fire Update – May 11, 2021
May 11, 2021 0 Comments
Updates will now be released every other day unless there is a significant change. Acres: 7,040 acres Containment: 50% Vegetation: Grass, dead/down timber, and mixed conifer. Start Date: April 26, 2021 Cause: Unknown, Under Investigation Origin Location: ½ mile north of Three Rivers Campground; fire spread towards Ski Apache and the South Fork/Bonito area. Ruidoso, New Mexico, May 11, 2021 – On Sunday, May […]
Continue readingThree Rivers Fire Update – May 4, 2021
May 4, 2021 0 Comments
Acres: 7,020 acres Containment: 23% Resources: 284 Vegetation: Grass, dead/down timber, and mixed conifer. Start Date: April 26, 2021: 8:00 am Cause: Unknown, Under Investigation Origin Location: ½ mile north of Three Rivers Campground; fire has spread towards both Ski Apache and the South Fork/Bonito area. Ruidoso, New Mexico, May 4, 2021 – Moderate winds […]
Continue readingThree Rivers Fire Update – May 3, 2021
May 3, 2021 0 Comments
Acres: 7,119 Percent Containment: 23% Date/Time Detected: 8:42 am, April 26, 2021 Resources: 317 Vegetation: Grass, dead/down timber, mixed conifer Cause: Unknown, under investigation Origin/Location: ½ mile north of Three Rivers Ruidoso, New Mexico, March 3, 2021 – Strong wind gusts yesterday tested the fire lines constructed by fire crews over the past several days. […]
Continue readingThree Rivers Fire – Weather & Fire Behavior
May 2, 2021 0 Comments
Ruidoso, New Mexico, May 2, 2021 – Dan Pearson, Three Rivers Fire Behavior Analyst, is responsible forcollecting weather data, predicting fire growth, and developing strategic and tactical fire behaviorinformation. He looks at the interaction of topography, fuels, and weather to determine what the fire’s effectswill be. All this critical information is used by incident managers […]
Continue readingThree Rivers Fire Update – May 2, 2021
May 2, 2021 0 Comments
Acres: 7,119 Percent Containment: 19% Date/Time Detected: 8:42 am, April 26, 2021 Resources: 337 Vegetation: Grass, dead/down timber, mixed conifer Cause: Unknown, under investigation Origin/Location: ½ mile north of Three Rivers Ruidoso, New Mexico, March 2, 2021 – A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for today. This means warm […]
Continue readingThree Rivers Fire Update – May 1, 2021
May 1, 2021 0 Comments
Acres: 6,951 Percent Containment: 13% Date/Time Detected: 8:42 am, April 26, 2021 Resources: 361 Vegetation: Grass, dead/down timber, mixed conifer Cause: Unknown, under investigation Origin/Location: ½ mile north of Three Rivers Ruidoso, New Mexico, May1, 2021 – Firefighters continue to make progress in their work to contain the Three Rivers Fire that has been active […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest: New Fire Start Above Three Rivers Campground
April 26, 2021 0 Comments
Fire Name: Three Rivers Fire Jurisdiction: Smokey Bear Ranger District Fire Size: 30 acres Containment: 0% Cause: Unknown, Under Investigation Resources: 2 Engines, 1 Type-1 Hotshot Crew, Air Attack. Multiple additional resources have been ordered and will be arriving as soon as possible. Date/Time Detected: Morning of Monday, April 26, 2021 Location: The fire is […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
April 20, 2021 0 Comments
ALAMOGORDO, NM – April 16, 2021 – The Lincoln National Forest implemented Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective Friday, April 16, 2021, due to high fire danger and ongoing drought conditions. The increased fire danger is due to insufficient moisture and dry fuel conditions across the forest. “Fire officials use several criteria to determine when to […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest to Proceed with Prescribed Burn North of Mayhill Next Week
April 15, 2021 0 Comments
CLOUDCROFT, NM – Apr. 15, 2021 – Crews plan to continue with the ongoing 16 Springs Prescribed Burn on the Sacramento Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest starting as early as Tuesday, April 20, 2021, if conditions allow. The 16 Springs Prescribed Burn consists of four areas from Mayhill to Silver Springs. Firefighters will […]
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