Fire

On The Job In Los Alamos: Rodney Roberson Presenting Talk On Incident Command System

August 27, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

On the job in Los Alamos is Emergency Management and Security Coordinator Rodney Roberson, pictured here with Los Alamos County Chaplain Corps Assistant Cmdr. Donna McHenry, giving a presentation Aug. 13 about the Incident Command System to members of the Los Alamos County Chaplain Corps and Behavioral Health Response Team (BHRT). Photo by Jennifer Bartram/ladailypost.com

SFNF: Cueva Fire Meets Objectives, Reduces Fuel Loads

August 27, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

SFNF News:

SANTA FE ― After successful aerial ignitions Friday, low-intensity fire continued to burn through concentrations of fuel on the Cueva Fire on the Coyote Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) over the weekend.

As woody debris and other fuels within the planning area are consumed, the Cueva Fire is producing less smoke with low to moderate smoke impact expected as the burn area continues to cool.

Fire managers took advantage of the lightning-caused fire to reintroduce fire to the landscape to restore forest health and reduce the risk of future high-severity

Smoke Continues In Redondo Meadow In The Jemez

August 26, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Smoke continues to billow in La Cueva as seen here from the Redondo Meadow road today in the Jemez. Photo by Keith Kihara

This sign is posted by the mail boxes in Sulfur Canyon. Photo by Keith Kihara

Smoke Billows In The Jemez This Morning

August 26, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Smoke billowing this morning in what appears to be the Redondo Meadow in the Jemez. Photo by Keith Kihara

Another view of smoke billowing this morning in what appears to be the Redondo Meadow in the Jemez. Photo by Keith Kihara

SFNF: Managers Plan More Activity On Cueva Fire

August 25, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

SFNF News:

SANTA FE – A drying trend and increase in fire behavior have given fire managers on the Coyote Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) an opportunity to add additional acres to the Cueva Fire by using aerial ignitions to consume unburned fuels within the planning unit.

Crews from New Mexico State Forestry will continue to work on securing the fire perimeter.

During this period, increased smoke will be visible and may impact surrounding areas. Fire managers from the Coyote Ranger District would like to thank the surrounding communities for their patience and understanding Read More

FBI: Arson Fires In Naschitti, NM Under Investigation

August 23, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

FBI News:

Law enforcement is asking for the public’s help in finding the person or persons responsible for a series of fires that damaged several buildings in Naschitti, N.M., on the Navajo Nation, this week.

There were no injuries.

The fires, which occurred Aug. 19-21, damaged a church, a convenience store and three vacant houses.

The FBI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety and the San Juan County Fire Department are investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the FBI Albuquerque Field Office at 505.889.1300.

SFNF: Slight Increase In Cueva Fire Behavior

August 23, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

SFNF News:

SANTA FE ― Outflow winds from a thunderstorm increased fire behavior on the Cueva Fire on the Coyote Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF), adding an additional 108 acres and moderately increasing smoke to the west and south of the fire.

The SFNF took advantage of the lightning-caused Cueva Fire to add low-intensity fire to the ground to reduce fuel loadings and create a more fire-resilient landscape.

Ignitions within the planning area ended one week ago Aug. 15. In the interim, the Cueva Fire has effectively reduced accumulations of woody debris,

DOI Treats Over 1.2 Million Acres This Wildfire Season

August 20, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

DOI News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― With peak wildfire activity predicted in the coming months, the Department of the Interior (DOI) has been working to implement preventative measures to limit the size and scope of wildfires, treat current wildfires already underway, and protect wildfire-prone areas to best safeguard people and their communities.

“As stewards of one-fifth of the country’s public lands, primarily in the West, we know that our ability to be prepared for wildfires and reduce their severity is paramount to protecting communities and saving lives,” said U.S.

SFNF: Final Update For 1,011 Acre Cueva Fire Unless Significant Activity Occurs

August 18, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

SFNF News:

SANTA FE – Following Thursday’s successful firing operations, the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has concluded all ignitions on the Cueva Fire.

No future growth is expected outside the approximately 1,000-acre planning area. For the next several days crews will continue to monitor fire activity within the containment lines and establish points to proactively address any unexpected growth outside the planning area.

The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) managed the lightning-caused Cueva Fire by adding low-intensity fire to reduce fuel loadings and create a more fire-resilient Read More

Cueva Fire Completes Firing Operations, Objectives

August 17, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

SFNF News:

SANTA FE ― Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) said Friday objectives for the Cueva Fire have been successfully met with Thursday’s firing operations. Ignitions have ceased, and no future growth is expected outside the approximately 1,000-acre planning area.

Crews will continue to check containment lines, assess archaeological sites within the planning area and establish points to proactively address any unexpected growth outside the planning area.

Taking advantage of favorable conditions to improve conditions on the ground,