May 6th, 2012 at 5:10 pm by Hawa Konte under News, Wildfires
Crews responded to reports of flames jumping up out of the brush on Albuquerque’s West Side Sunday.
Firefighters got there quickly to put them out.
It happened around 2:30 Sunday afternoon, at Sage and 98th Street, about a mile south of Central Avenue.
No structures were threatened.
No word on how the fire began.
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May 1st, 2012 at 3:18 pm by Bill Diven under Wildfires
A prescribed burn near Gallina in southwestern Rio Arriba County is now in its second day, the Santa Fe National Forest is reporting.
About 95 acres in the Coyote Ranger District were burned over on Monday to reduced potential wildfire fuels and improve forest health in what is known as the the Gallina Wildland Urban Interface.
Smoke may be visible from Gallina, Lindrith, Regina and Llaves, and it may be a nuisance for area residents but a health concern for adults and children with medical conditions, according to a statement from fire managers.
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April 26th, 2012 at 12:34 pm by Bill Diven under Wildfires
A prescribed burn near Gallina in southern Rio Arriba County has been delayed until next week due to the unfavorable wind forecast.
The fire to reduce potential fuels for wildfires in that section of the Santa Fe National Forest was to start yesterday and cover 50 to 100 acres.
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April 17th, 2012 at 3:21 pm by Bill Diven under Wildfires
The Sitting Bull Falls Day Use area, closed when the Last Chance Fire roared through nearly a year ago, is opening on a limited schedule later this month.
The U.S. Forest Service announced today facilities have been repaired and the area 47 miles west of Carlsbad will reopen on Saturday, April 28.
Initially the area will be open noon-6 p.m. Fridays through Mondays.
“I have set these hours to allow the public as much use as possible, while taking into account the limited regrowth and precarious nature of the recovery that has occurred in this area and because of the increased possibility of dangerous mudslides and high water events in the surrounding canyons,” District Ranger Jim Gumm said in a statement released by the Forest Service. “Trails leading into Sitting Bull and Last Chance canyons will remain closed until conditions improve because of the increased danger to our visitors and the potential for further resource damage.”
A camper later admitted starting the 53,000 acre fire.
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April 16th, 2012 at 2:03 pm by Hawa Konte under Wildfires
The Jicarilla Ranger District will begin implementation of the 233-acre Carrarcas Rim/Eul Prescribed Burn on Tuesday, April 17, contingent on favorable weather and available resources.
This project is being conducted to clean up old litter and duff to regenerate grass, forbs and browse species.
Smoke will be visible from Colorado along the San Juan River, Navajo Reservoir, and Jicarilla Apache Nation, west and north of the Jicarilla Ranger District.
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April 6th, 2012 at 11:52 am by Bill Diven under Wildfires
Ten tips on how to enjoy the outdoors safely during fire season have been posted by the Fire and Aviation Management Division of the National Park Service.
The tips range from what is always good advice–tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll be back–to campfire safety and what to do if you spot a fire.
To see all 10 tips, click here>>
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April 2nd, 2012 at 12:32 pm by Hawa Konte under News, Wildfires
Firefighters managed to get the upper hand on another fire burning near Las Vegas, New Mexico.
The Shooting Range Fire is now contained after charring about five acres west of the shooting range at Camp Luna Sunday.
No word yet on a cause.
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March 27th, 2012 at 3:38 pm by Bill Diven under Wildfires
Smoke rising from Rowe Mesa southeast of Santa Fe is from a prescribed burn, according to the Santa Fe National Forest.
The burn began this morning with USFS planning to cover 50 acres today and 50 acres on Tuesday.
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March 27th, 2012 at 9:20 am by Hawa Konte under News, Wildfires
Firefighters have contained the fire near Chimayo.
A few firefighters stayed out overnight just to make sure it did not flare back up but everything looks good now.
That fire started Sunday and burned less than 10 acres including two homes.
Investigators say the fire was set but it was probably an accident.
March 26th, 2012 at 5:22 pm by Hawa Konte under Wildfires
Crews are responding to the Blue Hole Fire that has burned 40+ acres south east of the Blue Hole Highway 91.
Officials say the fire is headed toward Santa Rosa Airport.
Structures are being threatened.
Stay with KRQE News 13 for more updates.
