Views 0 High pressure has been blocking most of the monsoon moisture from surging across the state so far this summer. However, a pattern change will arrive by the early to middle parts of next week, allowing for the most monsoon rainfall that New Mexico has felt so far this
Views 0 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez says she was outraged – but not surprised – after hearing another New Mexico wildfire last year was officially caused by the U.S. Forest Service.
Views 0 U.S. Forest service officials say fire crews continue to take on the Apple Tree Fire. Officials said that rain in the area on Saturday reduced fire spread as weather continues to play an important role in management of the fire.
Views 0 Dubbed the Noonday Fire, it’s 5 acres and could possibly move west SILVER CITY, N.M. — A new wildfire has been started by lightning in the Gila National Forest in the Silver City Ranger District, a news release said. The fire is located 6 miles north of state
Views 0 Deming, NM – On July 14th, 2023 a lightning storm caused a wildfire in the Florida Mountains. The Fire is located in extremely rough, rugged terrain. The fire has been monitored daily and firefighters will continually assess the fire’s proximity to populated areas.
Views 0 In the wake of last year’s record-breaking wildfire season, the New Mexico Legislature and the federal government injected money into the state to help communities recover and prevent future fires.
Views 0 LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexicans who have been impacted by the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire can attend a free legal clinic in Las Vegas, New Mexico. The clinic, hosted by New Mexico Legal Aid and the state’s Attorney General Raúl Torrez, is an open opportunity to
Views 0 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Crews are responding to the Chavez Fire in the Sandia Mountains which started with a lightning strike reported Wednesday morning. As of 8 a.m. Wednesday, the fire is around a tenth of an acre in size just west of the Cienega Recreation Area and just off
Views 0 Expected break in winds not developing Despite favorable vegetation and fuels conditions, fire managers have decided to postpone the planned collaborative prescribed fire across the New Mexico-Colorado border. Fire personnel have determined that an anticipated break in the windy weather pattern is not going to develop in time
Views 0 Evacuation centers for people and animals are up and running SILVER CITY, N.M. — A wildfire in a remote, mountainous area in Grant County has quickly grown in size and is being fought by U.S. Forest Service personnel and equipment, assisted by local fire departments.
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