Tag Archives: Wildfire
State Forester Lifts Fire Restrictions in 18 New Mexico Counties
SANTA FE - The New Mexico State Forester has lifted fire restrictions in 18 counties following recent rainfall that has eased wildfire risk. The affected counties include Catron, Chaves, Cibola, De Ba...
Sep 05, 2025
Governor Approves $1.5M in Emergency Funding for Mora County Flood Recovery
SANTA FE, N.M. - Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed two emergency orders to unlock $1.5 million in state funding to help Mora County recover from recent flooding. The flooding, caused by heavy...
Sep 02, 2025
Flood Watch Issued for South Fork Burn Scar Near Ruidoso
RUIDOSO, N.M. - A flood watch is in effect for the South Fork burn scar areas near Ruidoso, following concerns over potential heavy rainfall from thunderstorms. The alert was issued Friday morning and...
Aug 15, 2025
Vereda Blanca Wildfire Grows to 1,000 Acres Near Mt. Taylor
No Containment Yet as Crews Face Challenging Terrain; Cultural Sites May Be at Risk MT. TAYLOR RANGER DISTRICT, N.M. - The Vereda Blanca Fire, burning in a remote area northeast of Grants near Black M...
Aug 11, 2025
Fire Restrictions Lifted in Two Ranger Districts; Others Remain in Effect
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The U.S. Forest Service has lifted fire restrictions in the Mountainair and Sandia ranger districts as of Monday, July 21, citing reduced wildfire risk. Visitors to these areas are...
Jul 22, 2025
Turkeyfeather Wildfire Sees Progress After Weekend Rains
RESERVE, N.M. - The Turkeyfeather Wildfire, burning 22 miles south of Reserve, has grown to 24,128 acres but is now 25% contained, thanks to widespread wetting rains over the weekend and into Monday. ...
Jul 22, 2025
Hook, Line, and $10,000: Elephant Butte's Tagged Bass Challenge Returns
ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. - There's something fishy going on at Elephant Butte Lake-and that's exactly the point. Starting August 1, anglers from across the region will cast their lines in hopes of catchin...
Jul 21, 2025
Curbside Debris Removal Available for Lincoln County Residents After Flooding
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M. - In the aftermath of recent flooding, state, county, and local officials are offering curbside debris removal to help residents safely clean up their properties. Residents are as...
Jul 15, 2025
Flooding Impacts Mescalero Apache Area
Floodwaters impacted parts of the Mescalero Apache Reservation on Monday, prompting road closures and early evacuation warnings. The Mescalero Apache Tribe issued a notice to residents Monday afternoo...
Jul 15, 2025
Turkeyfeather Wildfire Update
Turkeyfeather Wildfire Update - July 14, 2025 Location: 22 miles southeast of Reserve, New Mexico Acres Burned: 18,592 Containment: 0% Start Date: June 30, 2025 Cause: Lightning (Natural) Personnel on...
Jul 15, 2025
