Public Input & Action BLM Roswell Field Office Media Contact: Wendy Brown, 575-627-0259, wabrown@blm.gov July 31, 2025 ROSWELL, N.M. – Beginning in August, the Bureau of Land Management plans to conduct prescribed fire operations in Lincoln County at the Fort Stanton – Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area. The operations may continue through late September, […]
Continue readingPrepared at Home: Spark Safety Not Wildfire
Are you prepared for a power outage during wildfire season? Whether an unexpected outage occurs from a wildfire or is a temporary action by your utility company to prevent wildfires, you may be impacted. Consider that an outage can impact lighting, heating, cooling, communication, food and medicine refrigeration, cooking and medical equipment. The American Red […]
Continue readingOn the Road: Spark Safety Not Wildfire
Did you know? Wildfires started by vehicles is one of the highest causes in New Mexico. You can Spark Safety Not Wildfire by:
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Getting outside for spring projects? Managing a crew? If using equipment, remember these safety tips:
Continue readingPrepared Camper: Spark Safety Not Wildfire
Concerned with winds picking up on your trip? Skip the campfire, use a propane fire ring instead! Just like with a campfire, place in cleared area, keep it maintained, and never leave it running unattended! The best part is you can just turn it off. Campfire Safety The prepared camper’s checklist:
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Campfires and outdoor recreation are the 2nd largest category of wildfires caused by people in the southwest. Buried embers can smolder for days. Always drown, stir, feel for heat, and repeat until cold. #sparksafetynotwildfire
Continue readingValles Caldera National Preserve Begins Prescribed Burns on San Antonio Mountain
Valles Caldera National Preserve News Release Release Date: January 12, 2024 Contact: Dave Krueger, Chief of Interpretation (vall_news@nps.gov) Jemez Springs, NM – With good snow conditions, National Park Service fire managers plan to start burning piles on 225 acres in the San Antonio Mountain Pile Unit of Valles Caldera National Preserve as early as Tuesday, January 16. […]
Continue readingNational Park Service Plans to Conduct Prescribed Fire at El Malpais National Monument
For Immediate Release May 26, 2023 Contact: El Malpais Visitor Center 505-876-2783 National Park Service Plans to Conduct Prescribed Fire at El Malpais National Monument Grants, NM – The National Park Service at El Malpais National Monument is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire on the north side of the monument adjacent to Highway 53 […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: Elk Fire Update, April 3, 2021
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 readingSW Wildfire Awareness Week: Check for fire restrictions
Climate change & extreme drought equal a perfect recipe for wildfire. Always check with local governments & fire departments for current fire restrictions before heading into the great outdoors. Learn more https://nmfireinfo.com/ #PreventWildfires #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #WildFirePreparednessIsYearRound
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