NEWS RELEASE
USDA Forest Service
Southwestern Region
Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands
Mountainair Ranger District
PO BOX 69
Mountainair, NM 87036
505-847-2990
http://fs.usda.gov/cibola
Contacts: Adrian Padilla - adrianpadilla@fs.fed.us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jungle Prescribe Burn
Planned for Early-November
Mountainair, NM – October 26, 2011: Mountainair Ranger District Fire Officials are planning on continuing there Prescribed burn program. Fire Officials have been monitoring weather conditions and fuel moisture conditions. With the current moisture levels they plan to complete the Jungle Prescribed Burn in the Manzano Mountains within the next few weeks, possibly as early as next week.
The burn will be on National Forest lands located East of Forest Road #422, North of Forest Road #275 and west of the Forest Road #522. District Fire personnel are watching weather patterns closely and hope to accomplish burning approximately 186 acres sometime during the next week to two weeks. The purpose of the burn is to improve watershed and wildlife biodiversity as well as to reduce current fuel loadings and lessen the threat of wildfire to private property. The burn will be conducted only if fire personnel are available and weather patterns are conducive to burning.
If you have questions regarding the planned prescribed burn or any other Mountainair Ranger District questions, please call 505-847-2990 or email Adrian Padilla at adrianpadilla@fs.fed.us or Arlene Perea at atperea@fs.fed.us.
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Thursday, October 27, 2011
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Magdalena Ranger District Plans Sargent Prescribed Burn
MAGDALENA RANGER DISTRICT PLANS
SARGENT PRESCRIBED BURN
MAGDALENA, NM – NOVEMBER 8, 2010 - The Cibola National Forest, Magdalena Ranger District is planning prescribed burns totaling 800 -1,000 acres in the northwestern part of the San Mateo Mountains. Ignition is planned to begin Tuesday, November 16, 2010, and could continue into December, depending on weather and fuel conditions. Prescription parameters include having the appropriate weather forecast and the required personnel and equipment on hand, including identified contingency resources. Fire management crews will patrol for as long as necessary after ignition to ensure public safety.
The Sargent prescribed burn area is located on the Magdalena Ranger District approximately 28 miles southwest of Magdalena, New Mexico and about 33 miles northwest of Truth or Consequences. The dominant fuels in the area are Ponderosa pine, mixed conifer and piñon/juniper with light to moderate grass cover. This burn will help improve wildlife habitat and range management.
During this prescribed burn you could experience delays when traveling the following roads: Forest Road (FR) 220, FR 476, FR 477, FR 549, FR 719, and Bolander Canyon Road, Durfee Canyon Road, and Bear Trap Canyon road. Additional fire vehicles will be in the area patrolling and monitoring the road. Please drive carefully when on these roads. Visibility might be lower due to smoke. Use caution.
For more information contact the Magdalena Ranger District at 575-854-2281 or email cwolfe@fs.fed.us.
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SARGENT PRESCRIBED BURN
MAGDALENA, NM – NOVEMBER 8, 2010 - The Cibola National Forest, Magdalena Ranger District is planning prescribed burns totaling 800 -1,000 acres in the northwestern part of the San Mateo Mountains. Ignition is planned to begin Tuesday, November 16, 2010, and could continue into December, depending on weather and fuel conditions. Prescription parameters include having the appropriate weather forecast and the required personnel and equipment on hand, including identified contingency resources. Fire management crews will patrol for as long as necessary after ignition to ensure public safety.
The Sargent prescribed burn area is located on the Magdalena Ranger District approximately 28 miles southwest of Magdalena, New Mexico and about 33 miles northwest of Truth or Consequences. The dominant fuels in the area are Ponderosa pine, mixed conifer and piñon/juniper with light to moderate grass cover. This burn will help improve wildlife habitat and range management.
During this prescribed burn you could experience delays when traveling the following roads: Forest Road (FR) 220, FR 476, FR 477, FR 549, FR 719, and Bolander Canyon Road, Durfee Canyon Road, and Bear Trap Canyon road. Additional fire vehicles will be in the area patrolling and monitoring the road. Please drive carefully when on these roads. Visibility might be lower due to smoke. Use caution.
For more information contact the Magdalena Ranger District at 575-854-2281 or email cwolfe@fs.fed.us.
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