Each daily calculation considers the past 7 days in calculating the new number. Therefore, fire restrictions for all unincorporated areas within Gila County will also begin 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. The USDA Forest Service takes necessary steps to protect communities and our natural and cultural resources. The Tadpole Fire was started by lightning on June 6 and burned 11,159 acres. 3697 NM Hwy 35 N ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Forest Service has announced that due to the onset of monsoon season, fire restrictions have been lifted in the Lincoln National Forest and in the Gila National Forest. Gila National Forest is currently under a campfire ban, according to the U.S. Forest Service, and flight restrictions have been placed over the fire areas. The Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District is planning two broadcast burns this Winter and/or Spring dependent upon weather and fuel conditions. 575-533-6232, Quemado Ranger District The region wide campfire restrictions were rescinded on July 23, 2020. It's OK to disagree with someone's ideas, but personal attacks, insults, threats, hate speech, advocating violence and other violations can result in a ban. Photo Gallery Visit our photo gallery to view successful hunting photos of trophy elk, deer, antelope, and oryx. This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you. Owned and operated by the Diamond family, Beaverhead is a working cattle ranch covering over 120 square miles in the heart of the Gila National Forest, New Mexico. Boasting some of the darkest nights in the Southwest, the Gila National Forest offers many visitors the chance to view and admire the natural night sky. Please report fires and abandoned campfires to the Silver City Interagency Dispatch at 1-800-538-1644. Extreme fire danger has prompted Tonto National Forest to implement fire prohibitions – restrictions that are mirrored by Gila County, where ordinance 11 … Mimbres, NM 88049 Now open are the Sheep Corral and Trout Creek roads north of Tadpole Ridge. Share. Outdoor burning should be restricted. Outdoor Fire Restrictions in Gila County, Too. 28,160 acres of the fire are located on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, and 7,211 acres are burning on the Gila National Forest. The magnificent mountain scenery, cool summer temperatures and relatively warm winters permit a wide range of recreational opportunities during all seasons. Read the news release. Black Range Ranger District 1804 N Date Street Truth or Consequences, NM 87901 575-894-6677. Glenwood Ranger District 18 Ranger Station Road Glenwood, NM 88039 575-539-2481 Fires spread rapidly, and short-distance spotting is common. 2020 FIRE PREVENTION ORDER [PDF], Signed July 30, 2020, rescinds fire restrictions in the Gila District. 3005 E. Camino del Bosque We went when there was still snow on the ground. Truth or Consequences, NM 87901 SILVER CITY, N.M.M – For Immediate Release. Quemado, NM 87829 Silver City, NM 88061 SILVER CITY - The Gila National Forest opened up the area of the Tadpole Fire burn scar on Wednesday. Read or Share this story: https://www.demingheadlight.com/story/news/2020/10/13/nm-drought-conditions-move-gila-national-forest-high-fire-danger/5973141002/, Forghedaboudit draws critic's choice in 'Cruces, COVID-19 vaccine ready for senior citizens, IRS: Tax filing season begins Feb. 12, 2021, Privacy Notice/Your California Privacy Rights. Warm temperatures and limited precipitation are increasing fire danger on the Gila National Forest. Gina A wrote a review Apr 2020. This data is evaluated in addition to the number of human-caused fires, red flag and critical fire days. It is important to follow both Gila County and Tonto National Forest fire restrictions at all times. The Cibola National Forest is implementing the first stage of restrictions Friday on the Mount Taylor, Magdalena, Mountainair and Sandia ranger districts. 575-536-2250. We are accepting comments on proposed changes to the management of the developed recreation program. The Tonto National Forest will enforce an elevated level of fire restrictions within forest service lands in Maricopa, Gila, Yavapai, and Pinal Counties. 575-539-2481, Reserve Ranger District Comment period ends September 30, 2021. - Download at the Google or App Store, Forest Service Home | USDA.gov | recreation.gov | Recreation Customer Service Standards | USA.gov | Whitehouse.gov, Plug-Ins | FOIA | Accessibility Statement | Privacy Policy | Important Notices | Information Quality, Proposed Recreation Fees and Comment Information, Proposed Recreation Fees & Comment Information, Forest Order 06-19-004 - 14-Day Stay Limit, Southwestern Region Volunteer and Career Opportunities. Already a print edition subscriber, but don't have a login? 5 Smokey Bear Circle Fire managers consider several factors when elevating the fire danger level. Fire restrictions for the Gila National Forest include allowing campfires only in designated developed campgrounds and picnic areas, and must be in a Forest Service provided metal grill or metal fire pits. The Cow Canyon Fire is burning in a remote location within the Blue Range Primitive Area near the Arizona and New Mexico state border. © 2021 demingheadlight.com, All rights reserved. The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management will be entering the same level of restrictions as the Tonto National Forest on state lands within Gila County. Welcome to our new and improved comments, which are for subscribers only. What a wonderful experience! Fire-causing activities will be prohibited across the entire Tonto National Forest. Subscribe today for full access on your desktop, tablet, and mobile device. 18 Ranger Station Road Santa Fe National Forest. If you see comments in violation of our community guidelines, please report them. Sheep Basin Prescribed Burn is approximately 2,000 acres and Moraga Prescribed Burn is … Visit the Gila with OnCell! Therefore, fire restrictions for all unincorporated areas within Gila County will also begin 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. #OneLessSpark #OnlyYou. Magnificent views on RT 152, and enjoyed the wildlife sightings. Gila County Ordinance 11-02 stipulates that each time the Tonto National Forest issues fire restrictions, similar restrictions will apply to all unincorporated areas within Gila County. These can limit or restrict campfires, fireworks, smoking, and other activities — and also save lives. However, each forest continues to set fire restrictions based on the local situation. Alpine, AZ – October 26, 2020 – The Cow Canyon Fire is burning in a remote location within the Blue Range Primitive Area near the Arizona and New Mexico state border. On July 30 at 8 am, fire restrictions were lifted for BLM lands administered by the Gila District. Restrictions on open outdoor fires begin on Wed., May 22, for both the unincorporated areas of Gila County and the Tonto National Forest. To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs. Gila County’s fire restrictions exclude all incorporated cities and towns, as well as tribal lands. Restrictions are also now in place on open outdoor fires for unincorporated areas of Gila County, where ordinance 11-02 stipulates that whenever the Tonto National Forest issues fire restrictions, similar restrictions apply to all unincorporated areas within Gila County. Glenwood, NM 88039 Gila County and National Forest Fire Restrictions Begin June 15, 2019 High winds and extreme fire conditions expanded the Woodbury Fire to 12,965 acres on Friday June 14 and pushed the blaze towards Apache Lake and the Superstition Wilderness; some predict this fire could cross into Gila County over the weekend. Cibola National Forest closures and fireworks restrictions map. You will need to register before adding a comment. (575) 388-8201, Black Range Ranger District In the summer, this risk grows exponentially with the parched soil, higher winds, and dry foliage. Reserve, NM, January 6, 2021—For Immediate Release. The Tonto National Forest will continue Stage 1 Fire Restrictions due to extreme fire danger in all vegetation types across the forest. Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about, Drought conditions move Gila National Forest to high fire danger in New Mexico. Read more. 575-894-6677, Glenwood Ranger District Date of experience: July 2020. A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Advertisement × Subscribe Now. Outdoor Fire Restrictions Begin in Gila County Drought conditions, warm temperatures, and increasing fire danger have prompted officials to implement fire restrictions for the Tonto National Forest beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Fires may become serious and their control difficult unless they are attacked successfully while small. Therefore, fire restrictions for all unincorporated areas within Gila County are in effect when announced by Tonto National Forest. We see you are enjoying our articles! Warm temperatures and limited precipitation are increasing fire danger on the Gila National Forest. Gila County’s fire restrictions exclude all cities, towns, and tribal lands. Fire Safety Awareness: Under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, campfires are only allowed within a Forest Service developed recreation or improved site in a Forest Service provided grill or stove. Gila National Forest. Lincoln National Forest. You do not need a Facebook profile to participate. Therefore, fire restrictions for all unincorporated areas within Gila County also began at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23. A below average monsoon and dry fall conditions are the contributing factors to the HIGH fire danger on the Gila National Forest. Dallas, Texas 385 contributions 233 helpful votes. Data from Remote Weather Stations (RAWS) located across the forest are aggregated together, producing the Energy Release Component (ERC). As live fuels cure and dead fuels dry, the ERC will increase and can be described as a build-up index. Typed comments will be lost if you are not logged in. Gila National Forest homepage . Supervisor's Office/Silver City Ranger District​ Despite the April 22 campfire ban order, which prohibits igniting, building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, the popularity of campfires continues to grow. The Carson and Santa Fe national forests also are enacting restrictions, and officials on the Gila National Forest in southwestern New Mexico are warning that the fire danger level is high to very high for the region. Enjoyed the views of nature and the tranquility of Gila National Forest. The Gila is 3.3 million acres of forested hills, majestic mountains and range land. Gila County remains committed to helping residents protect their property from wildfires, as well as providing resources to the Tonto National Forest and local Fire Departments for quick response to fire starts. Forest Supervisor Adam Mendonca. New Mexico State Parks and State Lands. Gila County’s fire restrictions exclude all cities, towns, and tribal lands. 1804 N Date Street Please be polite. The extreme fire danger is due to insufficient monsoonal moisture this season, high temperatures and continued dry fuel conditions. Gila National Forest Lifts Fire Restrictions. For information on the Gila National Forest, check out our website at http://www.fs.usda.gov/gila or join the conversation on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GilaNForest/ or follow us on Twitter @GilaNForest. These changes will impact campgrounds and day-use sites on the Carson, Gila, Lincoln, and Santa Fe National Forests, and the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands. This will allow visitors to once again have campfires as the Fire Danger Rating has been dropped from high to moderate. It was two and a half miles north of Pinos Altos. Medio fire activity winding down Santa Fe National Forest homepage. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - More national forests are imposing fire restrictions as New Mexico waits for some much needed rain. It is probably best known for its wilderness areas, in particular the Gila Wilderness - the first wilderness in the United States. AskUSDA is central entry point for you to access information and help from USDA agencies including the Forest Service. (Photo: U.S. Forest Service). 25,434 acres of the fire are located on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, and 6,199 acres are burning on the Gila National Forest. The forest had originally implemented restrictions on Oct. 9, to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfire during extreme drought conditions, historically low fuel moisture, high fire danger, and limited availability of firefighting resources. Gila National Forest tranquility. Check out our Facebook, Flickr and Twitter sites for some great pictures and the latest Forest updates. The Stage 1 restrictions prohibit igniting, building, maintaining or using a fire, including charcoal and briquettes, outside a fire structure that is provided by the Forest Service within a designated area; and smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three- feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material. Gila National Forest - Supervisor's Office/Silver City Ranger District 3005 E. Camino del Bosque Silver City, NM 88061 (575) 388-8201. A fire danger rating of HIGH is defined as “all fine dead fuels ignite readily, and fires start easily from most causes.”  Unattended brush and camp fires are likely to escape. Silver City, NM; July 10, 2012--Stage 1 Fire and Smoking restrictions will be lifted on the Gila National Forest beginning Thursday, July 12, 2012, at midnight. People in Silver City, Truth or Consequences and people intending to go near the fires are encouraged to check smoke outlooks for the day to reduce smoke exposure and health risks. Fire managers and planners have found that the ERC can be used as a decision tool to prepare for an approaching fire season. Gila County Ordinance 11-02 stipulates that each time the Tonto National Forest issues fire restrictions, similar restrictions will apply to all unincorporated areas within Gila County. When it’s time to extinguish your fire, allow the wood to burn completely to ash, if possible. Helpful. A link has been sent to your friend's email address. SPRINGERVILLE – The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests firefighting resources have responded to 8 abandoned campfires and 18 illegal campfires since the implementation of the ban. 3 Lial Loop Details Category: Front Page News Published: 07 July 2014 Print July 07, 2014- Silver City, NM - With the onset of summer rains, the Gila National Forest will be lifting Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on July 08, at 8:00 A.M. MDT, allowing forest visitors to enjoy campfires again in undeveloped areas across the Forest. Ironwood Forest National Monument; Las Cienegas National Conservation Area; San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area ; Fire Restrictions. A wildfire originally started by lightning in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest in Arizona crossed over the border into New Mexico recently and is burning in the Gila National Forest. Fires in rock rings will not be allowed. 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