#NM #NMwx #NMwildfires With favorable weather and light fire behavior, fire crews and air resources continued suppression actions on the El Valle Fire today by nearly lining the entire 521-acre burn area, which was mapped earlier this morning by an infrared flight. Containment, however, will remain at 0% as crews have not begun to secure and mop up […] https://nmfireinfo.com/2023/09/09/el-valle-fire-evening-update/

#NM #NMwx #NMwildfires An infrared flight took place this morning, finding the size at 521 acres, as of 9:45 a.m. Containment remains at 0%. This map shows the 521-acre burn area. Green shading is National Forest land (341 acres) and brown shading shows non-Forest Service lands (181 acres). The fire is currently showing much less intense behavior, however, […] https://nmfireinfo.com/2023/09/09/el-valle-fire-mapped/

#NM #NMwx #NMwildfires Carson National Forest fire crews and local fire departments this afternoon continued to take suppression actions on the El Valle Fire, near the community of El Valle, N.M. The fire is estimated to be 200-400 acres. More accurate acreage may be available in the morning after a planned infrared flight this evening or early morning.  […] https://nmfireinfo.com/2023/09/08/el-valle-fire-update/

#NM #NMwx #NMwildfires Join us for the 2nd annual hiring webinar via Zoom on September 20, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Mountain Time! Learn more about the BLM Fire program, common mistakes found on job applications, and how to navigate the federal hiring process. Subject matter experts will discuss the variety of career opportunities and will be available to answer and […] https://nmfireinfo.com/2023/09/08/blm-fire-hiring-webinar-sept-20/

#NM #NMwx #NMwildfires Date/ Time/ Situation: The Stout Canyon fire is located approximately 10 miles west of Hwy 64, near the old Dawson Cemetery in Colfax County. The lightning-caused fire was reported on Tuesday, September 5 at 6:30 p.m. and is burning in a mixed conifer and pinon/juniper area. Currently the fire has burned 120 acres and is zero […] https://nmfireinfo.com/2023/09/07/stout-canyon-colfax-county-update-9-7/

#NM #NMwx #NMwildfires Prescribed burns planned for Lincoln National Forest – Smokey Bear Ranger District RUIDOSO, New Mexico, September 7, 2023 – Prescribed burns on the Smokey Bear Ranger District in the Lincoln National Forest will tentatively begin on September 11, and continue through September 22. Work will take place on the Brazel Push, the Smokey Bear Admin […] https://nmfireinfo.com/2023/09/07/28761/

#NM #NMwx #NMwildfires With increasing moisture throughout Northern New Mexico, Carson National Forest employees are preparing for several forest restoration projects that will use prescribed fire over the next few months. The exact timing of each project will depend on weather, site conditions and available personnel.  The projects are part of the USDA Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy, which […] https://nmfireinfo.com/2023/08/30/carson-national-forest-prescribed-fire-projects-slated-for-late-summer-fall/

#NM #NMwx #NMwildfires Following recent rain activity, the fire danger ratings for the Magdalena and Mountainair Ranger Districts on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands have been lowered. Current District Fire Danger Ratings:Black Kettle Ranger District: ModerateKiowa and Rita Blanca Ranger District: ModerateMagdalena Ranger District: Low (Rating lowered)Mount Taylor Ranger District: ModerateSandia Ranger District: ModerateMountainair Ranger Distric https://nmfireinfo.com/2023/08/29/fire-danger-ratings-lowered-for-magdalena-and-mountainair-ranger-districts/

#NM #NMwx #NMwildfires Join us this year in Lincoln County for the Wildland Urban Fire Summit! Get more information and register. Oct. 11-13, 2023 in Ruidoso, NM. Summit highlights: WUFS is New Mexico’s leading event for wildfire preparedness and planning. Join your peers, community leaders, fire service professionals, and federal, state, tribal, and local governments for this in […] https://nmfireinfo.com/2023/08/28/register-now-for-nm-wildland-urban-fire-summit/

#NM #NMwx #NMwildfires Fire crews fully contained the American Mesa Fire today. The lightning-caused fire was first reported on Aug. 5 and burned 386 acres.  The fire, which started off Forest Road 310E on the Jicarilla Ranger District, was first detected during hot, dry and windy conditions, three days after thunderstorms rolled through the area. The weather soon shifted, […] https://nmfireinfo.com/2023/08/24/crews-reach-100-containment-on-american-mesa-fire/

#NM #NMwx #NMwildfires Start Date / Time: August 3, 2023 Cause: Lightning Size: 601 Containment: 0% Location:  Northeast of Capitan, located on West Mountain in the Capitan Mountain Range. Fire Strategy: Confine and Contain Resources: 1 Handcrew, 1 Wildland Fire Module (WFM), 3 engines, 2 dozers, 2 masticators. Total personnel:86 Fire behavior: Low/Moderate fire behavior. Types of vegetation in the area (aka […] https://nmfireinfo.com/2023/08/22/lincoln-national-forest-west-mountain-fire-update-august-22/

#NM #NMwx #NMwildfires Carson National Forest fire crews responded to a wildfire in Taos Canyon this evening. Here are the latest details: The Forest is maintaining a list of all the small fires from over the last month on its website under Alerts & Notices. Updates will also continue to be posted on social media (Facebook, X) and […] https://nmfireinfo.com/2023/08/20/new-fire-start-in-taos-canyon/

#NM #NMwx #NMwildfires Crews successfully completed burn operations on Friday and will check and secure lines. This will be the final update unless significant changes occur. Location: On the north side of New Mexico Highway 511, approximately one mile south of the Colorado border. The area is entirely on BLM-managed lands.   Reported start date: Aug. 13, 2023 at 7 p.m.   Size: Approximately 150 […] https://nmfireinfo.com/2023/08/20/rim-fire-final-update-8-20/

#NM #NMwx #NMwildfires Location: On the north side of New Mexico Highway 511, approximately one mile south of the Colorado border. The area is entirely on BLM-managed lands.   Reported start date: Aug. 13, 2023 at 7 p.m.   Size: Approximately 70 acres  Containment: A percentage of containment has not been set as this fire is being managed for resource benefits but crews are […] https://nmfireinfo.com/2023/08/18/rim-fire-update-8-18/

#NM #NMwx #NMwildfires With increasing precipitation and higher humidity, resulting in reduced fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management is rescinding fire restrictions in San Juan, Rio Arriba, Taos, Colfax, Union, Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Mora, Harding and San Miguel counties, as well as portions of public land in McKinley and Sandoval counties. Effective Aug. 18 at 8 […] https://nmfireinfo.com/2023/08/18/blm-taos-farmington-rescind-fire-restrictions/

#NM #NMwx #NMwildfires Acres: 2,198 acres Start Date: August 5, 2023 Cause: Lightning Fuels: Timber, Brush, Understory Containment: 22% Resources: 442 personnel Location: Approximately 9 miles south of Gallina, NM, on the Santa Fe National Forest, Coyote Ranger District. Near the Peñas Negras Trail in the San Pedro Parks Wilderness.   Highlights: A strong strategic plan and favorable […] https://nmfireinfo.com/2023/08/16/wednesday-august-16-2023-northern-new-mexico-type-3-incident-management-team-to-resume-management-of-the-black-feather-fire/

#NM #NMwx #NMwildfires Acres: 2,198 acres Start Date: August 5, 2023 Cause: Lightning Fuels: Timber, Brush, Understory Containment: 5% Resources: 451 personnel Location: Approximately 9 miles south of Gallina, NM, on the Santa Fe National Forest, Coyote Ranger District. Near the Peñas Negras Trail in the San Pedro Parks Wilderness.   Highlights: A community meeting will be held […] https://nmfireinfo.com/2023/08/15/black-feather-fire-community-meeting-today-tuesday-august-15-2023/

#NM #NMwx #NMwildfires TAOS, N.M., Aug.  14, 2023 – There is light at the end of the tunnel for the American Mesa Fire as the crews have brought the fire to 82% containment. The size remains at 386 acres. Due to the current weather pattern, infrared (IR) flights are no longer needed and have been canceled. “It was […] https://nmfireinfo.com/2023/08/14/american-mesa-fire-update-for-aug-14/

#NM #NMwx #NMwildfires Air Resources are trained to work on smoke issues from wildland fires TAOS, N.M., Aug. 14, 2023 –Being outdoors during a local fire can have detrimental effects on your health. However, even weeks after a fire has been fully contained, you could still be recreating in hazardous air quality. The USDA-Forest Service and partnerships recognized […] https://nmfireinfo.com/2023/08/14/behind-the-scens-of-air-resource-advisors/

#NM #NMwx #NMwildfires TAOS, NM – Aug. 14, 2023 – Carson National Forest officials announce fire restrictions will be lifted forest-wide Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 8 a.m. With the onset of the more traditional monsoonal weather pattern, fire danger across the forest has significantly decreased with the increased moisture, cloud cover, and higher humidity. Fire managers continually evaluate […] https://nmfireinfo.com/2023/08/14/carson-national-forest-lifts-fire-restrictions/