Increased smoke can be expected in the coming days as firefighters work to contain the fire. Acres: 16,713 Start Date: 06/25/2025 Location: Gallina, NM Cause: Lightning Personnel: 315 Fuels: Oak brush, Piñon-juniper, and mixed conifer Containment: 55% Resources: 2 crews | 14 engines | 4 helicopters | 2 unmanned aircraft system | 5 water […]
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Crosscut Fire in El Malpais National Monument Reduces Hazardous Fuels
August 9, 2023 
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El Malpais & El Morro National MonumentsNews ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseAugust 8, 2023Contact: Lisa Dittman, lisa_dittman@nps.gov Crosscut Fire in El Malpais National Monument Reduces Hazardous Fuels Current Situation: The Crosscut Fire started on July 27 within El Malpais National Monument. The lightning-caused fire is burning in a remote western area of the monument and is not […]
Continue readingBandelier National Monument Enters Stage II Fire Restrictions on July 27
July 27, 2023 0 Comments
Bandelier National Monument News Release For Immediate ReleaseContact: Zachary Whitlow, (505) 672-3861 ext. 1512Date: July 26, 2023 Bandelier National Monument Enters Stage II Fire Restrictions on July 27 Los Alamos, NM – Due to the increased risk of wildfire in the region, Bandelier National Monument will enter Stage II fire restrictions on Thursday, July 27 […]
Continue readingPreventative Measures Implemented at Carlsbad Caverns National Park Due to Increased Fire Danger
June 23, 2023 0 Comments
Carlsbad Caverns National Park News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2023 Contact: Laura Steele, Chief Ranger, laura_steele@nps.gov CARLSBAD, New Mexico—Due to high to extreme fire danger, Carlsbad Caverns National Park will implement the following preventative measures beginning on June 24: The increased fire danger is due to prolonged hot, dry, and windy weather. These factors result in extremely dry vegetation that is highly susceptible to even […]
Continue readingPrescribed Burn Planned at Pecos National Historical Park
January 26, 2021 0 Comments
Pecos, NM – Pecos National Historical Park is planning to implement a prescribed burn project that may begin as soon as Wednesday, January 27th. The pile burn project, encompassing approximately 10 acres, is located along Highway 63 between the park entrance road and the Village of Pecos within areas that have been previously thinned and […]
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