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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

We're sunsetting this account but still staying active across other platforms! Stay up to date on wildfires, forestry resources, and photos and stories from the field: Follow us over on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, and sign up for our newsletter! Links all in bio. See you there! 👋

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Unified Fire (Valencia County) - Final Update Containment lines on the Unified Fire held up to tests from higher winds yesterday, raising containment to 50%. Fire crews will continue suppression activities and rehab efforts. Final notification in full: nmfireinfo.com

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Treating forests around communities helps lower wildfire risk. Treatments come in all shapes and sizes, from hand-thinning to machinery. This Pine Lake, AZ, community came together to protect their buffer areas: tinyurl.com/4h2e4t63 #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #NMFire

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

The National Weather Service is warning of a significant fire weather pattern that will begin developing this weekend and extend through next week. The public is strongly advised to avoid all fire-related activities, as conditions will continue to be conducive to rapid fire growth:

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Unified Fire (Valencia County) - Update 3.26.26 Crews extinguished interior smoke and widened/improved control lines across the fire, raising containment to 25%. More accurate mapping downsized the fire’s acreage to 300 acres. Full update at nmfireinfo.com

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Agriculture/debris burning is the #1 human-caused wildfire start in the Southwest. Burning is an important practice in NM—when done safely: Check local fire restrictions and weather and don't burn in the heat of the day (2-5 p.m.) #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #NMFire

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Howdy, neighbor! It takes a village to prepare for wildfire. Defensible space goes beyond your yard: Talk to your neighbors about what you're both doing to lower your wildfire risk. Learn more: wildfirerisk.org/community-tools #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #NMFire

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Unified Fire (Valencia County) update: 500 acres, 0% contained, 150 personnel on full suppression. Crews work to hold/improve containment lines and search for spot fires. Power has been restored and evacuations have been lifted. Read full update at nmfireinfo.com

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Heard of Firewise? It's got a new partner: the Wildfire Prepared Program, available now in NM. Sign up, get assessed and get a home hardening certificate for your insurance. Learn more at wildfireprepared.org #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #NMFire

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

The Home Ignition Zone: This 5-100 ft. radius is the critical buffer to protect your home from wildfire. Break up tree canopies, cut low limbs, move propane tanks/firewood and mow that grass. Questions? Your local fire dept. can help! #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #NMFire

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Embers can be as small as a thumbnail and are the leading cause of home loss in a wildfire. Protect your Zero Zone (your home) and Home Ignition Zone (100 ft radius) from ember attack. Learn more at readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/hardening-your-home #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #NMFire

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

🚨Want to know the latest on emergencies? Sign up for your county's alert system and follow them on Facebook. Social media may not be perfect, but those notifications can be critical when disaster strikes. #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #NMFire

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Step 1 of wildfire season: Pack a go bag. Get ready to get out. Make sure your bag has all the 6 Ps: - Prescriptions - Pet and people needs - Papers (like SS cards) - Photographs - Personal computers - Plastic (credit cards) #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #NMFire

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Welcome to #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek. This year's theme: Inside Out: Wildfire Preparedness Starts at Home. We’ll be taking this week to cover defensible space, home hardening, thinning your property, and organizing with your community. Stay tuned, stay prepared, stay safe. #NMFire

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

State urges residents to protect homes amid elevated wildfire risk Entering an exceptionally dry fire season, NM Forestry Division urges homeowners to protect their properties and insurance coverage before fire season peaks. Full release at www.emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/forestry-news

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Fuel advisory: Central and Eastern New Mexico continue to see high risk for grass fires that start easily and spread quickly. 2025 rains produced excess grass, and a warm, dry winter and record warm spring temps have dried them out. Take extra precautions to prevent wildfires.

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Central and northern New Mexico: Take extra precautions in critical fire weather this weekend: strong winds, very dry and exceptionally warm temperatures more characteristic of May/June. Hold off on debris burning and campfires, tie up tow chains, use a spark arrester.

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Cummings Fire - Final Update Crews made good progress on stopping the fire’s progression, raising containment to 60%. Acres: 94. Structure threat has passed, no structures burned. Crews continue to monitor heat and smoke. Read the full update: nmfireinfo.com/2026/03/10/cummings-fire-final-update

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

When the Black Fire ignited in the Gila in 2022, it had all the ingredients for disaster -- but something unexpected happened. Instead of a catastrophic megafire, it burned mostly at low/moderate severity. The secret? Dozens of previous fires. Read the Science You Can Use: tinyurl.com/3kb74xtn

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Could thinning forests help snow stick around? In WA, thinning a site helped retain up to 30% more snowpack. Crammed forests can prevent snow from reaching the ground. More gaps = more snowpack. 📃: grist.org/drought/why-thinning-a-forest-could-get-you-more-drinking-water 📸: Bear Creek/NMFD.

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Why mess with perfection? It’s easy to mistake a dense forest for a healthy forest — but that’s not always the case. In this month’s From the Field, we dive into forest treatments: turning this 🌲🌲🌲🌲 to this 🌲 🌱 🦌 🌲 📰: www.emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/wp-conte...

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Save the date! Hear updates on issues impacting communities following the HPCC. Topics include: home hardening and insurance, regrowth in our forests, updates on groundwater contaminants, power line safety and more. Join for this community day of rebuilding and connection.

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

#FireFriday: Are burn scars melting snowpack faster? Snow may finally fall across our mountains this weekend. Where it meets burn scars, it may melt off faster. Read the research: wildfiretoday.com/burn-scars-in-western-us-snow-regions-to-further-strain-water-supplies-research-shows.

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Work smarter, not hotter? As windy weather sticks around, it’s a reminder to stay safe when working outdoors. Get a fire prevention tip each month — subscribe to our newsletter! Link in bio. #hottip

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Happy #FireFriday! Top priorities in a wildfire: keep people safe. This Incident Within an Incident course prepped trainees for a medical emergency or injury during a wildfire. Get ready for the 2026 fire season: full training schedule at emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/training. Well done, firefighters!

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Got a post-fire project? Consider our new Carbon Stewardship Program! This is the first cost-share program in the state to offer direct payments for post-fire recovery, from contour felling to seeding and restoration. Apply now! Visit emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/forest-and-watershed-health-office

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Preparing for wildfire takes a village. In this month’s The Spark, dive into Community Wildfire Protection Plans, your area's resource to identify risks and plan action steps. 🔥 Get the Spark: facnm.org Thanks to partners Forest Stewards Guild, @nmfwri.bsky.social and BLM New Mexico!

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Is there such a thing as too many trees? Read about it in our Feb. newsletter! Plus: • Our first-ever direct payment program for post-fire projects • The launch of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service • Job opportunities, hot work tips and events All this and more: mailchi.mp/state/what-w...

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Division responded to the 25-acre Wet Weather Fire near Magdalena — one of many in a pretty big uptick in fire starts statewide, including a 500-acre grass fire west of Santa Rosa. Eastern NM is at the highest risk: tie up chains, hold off burning, keep grasses mowed! Visit nmfireino.com for updates

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

From AI-powered cameras to satellites, drones and BurnBots, technology is reshaping the world of wildfire We recently partnered with Pano AI and PNM on 11 wildfire detection cameras in high-risk areas. Read the latest #WildfireWednesday from Fire Adapted NM on wildfire tech: facnm.org/news

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Happy #FireFriday! Our Mimbres Fire Crew returned from successfully burning 50 acres of piles with the @forestservice.bsky.social Cibola National Forest. In total, the Hop Patterson Prescribed Fire will treat over 700 acres of broadcast and pile burns. Well done, Mimbres crew! 🤝

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Got that wood stove roaring finally? ❄️ Fire doesn't end when flames die down: You have to dispose of wood ash safely, too. In December, the Hough Fire outside Portales burned 40 acres of grassland. Its origins? Improperly disposed hot ash. Keep the fire in the stove — use these steps to stay safe:

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Got that wood stove roaring finally? ❄️ Fire doesn't end when flames die down: You have to dispose of ash safely, too. In December, the Hough Fire outside Portales burned 40 acres. Its origins? Improperly disposed hot ash. Keep the fire in the wood stove — follow these steps to stay safe 🔥

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

It's never too late for a visit to Smokey Bear Historical Park! This little fox's late-night, self-guided tour was captured on the wildlife cam 🦊

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

In southern Taos County, the collaborative McGaffey Forest and Watershed Restoration Project will join Carson National Forest to: • Restore watersheds • Provide wood and jobs • Remove invasives and reduce pest stress • Reduce wildfire threat 📰: fs.usda.gov/r03/carson

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

What does life look like after high school? How 'bout working: • Outdoors • On a crew • To protect your forests and community @GEARUPNewMexico showed high schoolers about a career in wildland firefighting -- check out their video! 📽: youtube.com/watch?v=vTgph-XZPxo

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Sometimes, big things come in small packages: Embers are responsible for 80% of homes burning in a wildfire. Good news: Protecting your homes is largely in your control. Check out this month's The Spark for small steps with a huge impact. Thx Forest Stewards Guild, @nmfwri.bsky.social and BLM NM!

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Want some cozy reading this snowy Friday? Our first monthly newsletter just dropped! It's packed with stories, tips and photos from the field. Visit tinyurl.com/ytpw6aus to check it out. Want 'em delivered to your inbox? Sign up at tinyurl.com/24nbcy59.

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

From Sept. to Dec., this project just north of Silver City has: • Thinned 947 of 1,222 acres • Returned densely overgrown pinon-juniper to savannah woodlands • Reduced both competition stress and wildfire risk to the surrounding communities. And how 'bout that view?

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Wildland firefighters can get $450K from the federal government for smoke-related cancers under the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act passed in December. The bill is hailed as a "critical victory" for firefighters. Read more at wildfiretoday.com.

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

This #FireFriday, we revisit the Palisades and Eaton Fires that burned one year ago – and lessons learned. An IBHS report found: The most effective action you can take is hardening your home. Every small action builds our collective resilience. Read more about the findings at facnm.org/news

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” – the old adage applies to wildfires, too. State Forester Laura McCarthy shares why every dollar spent on prevention saves suppression costs, properties, watersheds and lives several times over. Read her op-ed: tinyurl.com/mtuwpccw

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Wildfire preparedness is year round. Use your winter down time to: • Create an action plan • Build your go bag • Map your evacuation routes • Coordinate family communication plans Read The Spark at facnm.org/news Thanks to partners @nmfwri.bsky.social, BLM New Mexico and Forest Stewards Guild!

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire? Not in this weather. With record high temps and "snow drought," take extra precautions: Check the weather and always plan ahead to contain and put out your fire— or hold off until conditions are better. For more on conditions, visit tinyurl.com/4f88xhen.

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Want to work in #wildfire and train for #hotshot status? Our Pecos River crew based out of Las Vegas, N.M., is hiring for a superintendent. Manage high complexity incidents and lead a crew to hotshot status. Position closes Dec. 29. Apply at emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/join.

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Spring seedling orders are open! We offer low-cost seedlings in 60+ varieties for landowners to use in conservation projects, from reforestation to windbreaks to wildlife habitat. (You can even get a start on next year’s Christmas tree farm🎄) Learn more and order at emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/seedlings.

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Calling prescribed fire practitioners: The Certified Burn Manager Certification Committee seeks 2 new members to guide private landowners to safely use prescribed fire on their property. Applications and nominations welcome on a rolling basis! Learn more and apply at tinyurl.com/mrxnwfsn.

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

What’s the cost of a wildfire? In personal and monetary terms, it's difficult to quantify. This week’s #WildfireWednesday dives into full cost accounting, which amasses all impacts from initial suppression to long-term health and ecological impacts. Read the whole piece at facnm.org/news.

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Pinyon ips have made some pretty severe inroads into forested areas across New Mexico this year. If you're curious about management strategies for beetle infestations, check out our Forest Health page as well as this flyer -- tinyurl.com/yc4r3yz3 #foresthealth

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New Mexico Forestry Division @nmforestrydivision.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Calling all working in forest restoration! Come out to a forest contractor workshop and fair Dec. 2 — expand your business and build skills through agency connections, timber market insights and practical business guidance for the next steps in your professional forestry journey.

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