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. Extreme fire danger has prompted Tonto National Forest to implement fire prohibitions – restrictions that are mirrored by Gila County, where ordinance 11 … 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. 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. 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. Gina A wrote a review Apr 2020. 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. Gila County’s forestry, altitude, and climate put it at high risk for wildfires. If you see comments in violation of our community guidelines, please report them. What a wonderful experience! Gila National Forest. 18 Ranger Station Road When it’s time to extinguish your fire, allow the wood to burn completely to ash, if possible. Share. As live fuels cure and dead fuels dry, the ERC will increase and can be described as a build-up index. Gila County’s fire restrictions exclude all incorporated cities and towns, as well as tribal lands. Therefore, fire restrictions for all unincorporated areas within Gila County also began at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23. Silver City, NM 88061 Fire managers and planners have found that the ERC can be used as a decision tool to prepare for an approaching fire season. This will allow visitors to once again have campfires as the Fire Danger Rating has been dropped from high to moderate. 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. 5 Smokey Bear Circle Warm temperatures and limited precipitation are increasing fire danger on the Gila National Forest. Check out our Facebook, Flickr and Twitter sites for some great pictures and the latest Forest updates. Despite the April 22 campfire ban order, which prohibits igniting, building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, the popularity of campfires continues to grow. Outdoor burning should be restricted. These can limit or restrict campfires, fireworks, smoking, and other activities — and also save lives. We see you are enjoying our articles! SILVER CITY, N.M.M – For Immediate Release. Reserve NM 87830 Make sure to completely extinguish your campfires, that your chain saw has a spark arrestor, that your trailer chains are not dragging and that all cigarettes are extinguished in an ashtray. Now open are the Sheep Corral and Trout Creek roads north of Tadpole Ridge. Forest Supervisor Adam Mendonca. Restrictions on open outdoor fires begin on Wed., May 22, for both the unincorporated areas of Gila County and the Tonto National Forest. Read more. The USDA Forest Service takes necessary steps to protect communities and our natural and cultural resources. 575-536-2250. 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. 575-539-2481, Reserve Ranger District New Mexico State Parks and State Lands. The Gila is 3.3 million acres of forested hills, majestic mountains and range land. Warm temperatures and limited precipitation are increasing fire danger on the Gila National Forest. Magnificent views on RT 152, and enjoyed the wildlife sightings. 3005 E. Camino del Bosque Black Range Ranger District 1804 N Date Street Truth or Consequences, NM 87901 575-894-6677. 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. Glenwood, NM 88039 575-894-6677, Glenwood Ranger District 1804 N Date Street Subscribe today for full access on your desktop, tablet, and mobile device. This data is evaluated in addition to the number of human-caused fires, red flag and critical fire days. 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. Therefore, fire restrictions for all unincorporated areas within Gila County will also begin 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Dallas, Texas 385 contributions 233 helpful votes. Please report fires and abandoned campfires to the Silver City Interagency Dispatch at 1-800-538-1644. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - More national forests are imposing fire restrictions as New Mexico waits for some much needed rain. Gila National Forest - Supervisor's Office/Silver City Ranger District 3005 E. Camino del Bosque Silver City, NM 88061 (575) 388-8201. 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. We are accepting comments on proposed changes to the management of the developed recreation program. Lincoln National Forest homepage. 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. Advertisement × Subscribe Now. 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. Welcome to our new and improved comments, which are for subscribers only. 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. You do not need a Facebook profile to participate. Fires may become serious and their control difficult unless they are attacked successfully while small. Read the news release. Sheep Basin Prescribed Burn is approximately 2,000 acres and Moraga Prescribed Burn is … 3697 NM Hwy 35 N Visit the Gila with OnCell! The extreme fire danger is due to insufficient monsoonal moisture this season, high temperatures and continued dry fuel conditions. Quemado, NM 87829 Photo Gallery Visit our photo gallery to view successful hunting photos of trophy elk, deer, antelope, and oryx. The Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District is planning two broadcast burns this Winter and/or Spring dependent upon weather and fuel conditions. Fire managers consider several factors when elevating the fire danger level. 575-533-6232, Quemado Ranger District It was two and a half miles north of Pinos Altos. 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. Truth or Consequences, NM 87901 To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs. Therefore, fire restrictions for all unincorporated areas within Gila County are in effect when announced by Tonto National Forest. A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Ironwood Forest National Monument; Las Cienegas National Conservation Area; San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area ; Fire Restrictions. The Cibola National Forest is implementing the first stage of restrictions Friday on the Mount Taylor, Magdalena, Mountainair and Sandia ranger districts. 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. Typed comments will be lost if you are not logged in. 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. - 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. We went when there was still snow on the ground. The Tadpole Fire was started by lightning on June 6 and burned 11,159 acres. 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. The Tonto National Forest will enforce an elevated level of fire restrictions within forest service lands in Maricopa, Gila, Yavapai, and Pinal Counties. The Cow Canyon Fire is burning in a remote location within the Blue Range Primitive Area near the Arizona and New Mexico state border. 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. 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. 575-773-4678, Wilderness Ranger District Please be polite. Gila County’s fire restrictions exclude all cities, towns, and tribal lands. Already a print edition subscriber, but don't have a login? However, each forest continues to set fire restrictions based on the local situation. (Photo: U.S. Forest Service). 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. SPRINGERVILLE – The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests firefighting resources have responded to 8 abandoned campfires and 18 illegal campfires since the implementation of the ban. Enjoyed the views of nature and the tranquility of Gila National Forest. It is probably best known for its wilderness areas, in particular the Gila Wilderness - the first wilderness in the United States. Reserve, NM, January 6, 2021—For Immediate Release. Helpful. The magnificent mountain scenery, cool summer temperatures and relatively warm winters permit a wide range of recreational opportunities during all seasons. The region wide campfire restrictions were rescinded on July 23, 2020. © 2021 demingheadlight.com, All rights reserved. Gila National Forest tranquility. On July 30 at 8 am, fire restrictions were lifted for BLM lands administered by the Gila District. Date of experience: July 2020. 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. The Tonto National Forest will continue Stage 1 Fire Restrictions due to extreme fire danger in all vegetation types across the forest. A link has been sent to your friend's email address. AskUSDA is central entry point for you to access information and help from USDA agencies including the Forest Service. Data from Remote Weather Stations (RAWS) located across the forest are aggregated together, producing the Energy Release Component (ERC). 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. 2020 FIRE PREVENTION ORDER [PDF], Signed July 30, 2020, rescinds fire restrictions in the Gila District. Supervisor's Office/Silver City Ranger District​ Each daily calculation considers the past 7 days in calculating the new number. 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. Therefore, fire restrictions for all unincorporated areas within Gila County will also begin 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Gila National Forest Lifts Fire Restrictions. You will need to register before adding a comment. 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. Glenwood Ranger District 18 Ranger Station Road Glenwood, NM 88039 575-539-2481 Comment period ends September 30, 2021. It is important to follow both Gila County and Tonto National Forest fire restrictions at all times. 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. #OneLessSpark #OnlyYou. 3 Lial Loop A below average monsoon and dry fall conditions are the contributing factors to the HIGH fire danger on the Gila National Forest. This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you. Fire-causing activities will be prohibited across the entire Tonto National Forest. Hunters, campers, woodcutters and all forest visitors please be vigilant of the current conditions and avoid using anything with an open flame or a spark. 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. In the summer, this risk grows exponentially with the parched soil, higher winds, and dry foliage. Cibola National Forest closures and fireworks restrictions map. 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. Outdoor Fire Restrictions in Gila County, Too. SILVER CITY - The Gila National Forest opened up the area of the Tadpole Fire burn scar on Wednesday. Gila National Forest homepage . Lincoln National Forest. Gila County’s fire restrictions exclude all cities, towns, and tribal lands. Santa Fe National Forest. (575) 388-8201, Black Range Ranger District 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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