Current Condition:

CLASS 1: Low Danger (L)
COLOR CODE: Green

 

 

 CURRENT NEWS:

FIRE INFORMATION ( FOREST ):

    Visit Lincoln County National Forest Website
  • Lincoln Natl Forest Supervisor’s Office – Alamogordo
    3463 Las Palomas , Alamogordo, NM 88310
    Phone: 575-434-7200, Fax: 575-434-7218
    Robert Trujillo – Forest Supervisor
    Joe Garcia – Public Affairs Officer
    Phone: 575-434-7200, E-Mail: jagarcia@fs.fed.us
  • Sacramento Ranger District - Cloudcroft Office
    Physical: 4 Lost Lodge Road, Cloudcroft NM 88317
    Mailing: P.O Box 288, Cloudcroft, NM 88317
    Phone: 575-682-2551, Fax: 575-682-3394
    James Duran – District Ranger
    E-Mail: gwulutz@fs.fed.us
  • Guadalupe Ranger District - Carlsbad Office
    114 S. Halagueno, Carlsbad NM 88220
    Phone: 575-885-4181, Fax: 575-887-3690
    Cherie Edwards – District Ranger
    E-Mail: guadalupeinfo@fs.fed.us
  • Lincoln National Forest , Smokey Bear District
    901 Mechem Dr , Ruidoso NM 88345
    Phone: 575-257-4095, Fax: 575-257-6174
    George Douds – District Ranger
    Nate Cordova – Fire Prevention Technician
    Phone: 575-630-3019
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
(VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO):
FIRE RESTRICTIONS (LINCOLN COUNTY):

 


Information of Forest Animals (PDF)

 

 

 FIRE INFORMATION (VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO):

 FIRE INFORMATION (BONITO):

  • Bonito Fire Department, Alto NM
    Phone: 575-336-4308 (Station), 575-258-2265 (Work)
    Carl Bartley – Chief of Bonito Fire Dept.
    E-Mail: cbartley@citybanknewmexico.com

 FIRE RESTRICTIONS/ CLOSURES:


 PRESCRIBED BURNS:

PRESCRIBED BURNS ON SMOKEY BEAR RANGER DISTRICT IN JANUARY

Alamogordo, NM (January 6, 2011) – During the month of January, Smokey Bear Ranger District fire officials plan to conduct a prescribed burn of up to 200 acres behind the ranger station.  The project is primarily comprised of slash that was created from a past fuels reduction project.  The completion of the burn will not only reduce dangerous wildfire fire activity, but will also promote overall forest health.

The prescribed burn will be ignited based on weather conditions that promote fuel consumption and smoke dispersal.  Ignition will produce smoke which will be visible throughout the Ruidoso area, and smoke may linger in the area especially down drainages as it settles due to cold air.  Both smoke and fire activity will be monitored by fire officials.  As always, firefighter and public safety are the top priority.

If you have health issues that will be affected by smoke in these areas, please contact Nate Cordova at 575-937-4865.  For additional information about these prescribed burns or the Lincoln National Forest, please contact the Smokey Bear Ranger District Office at (575) 257-4095, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

 IN THE EVENT OF A FOREST FIRE:

  • In the event of a forest fire or forest fires in Ruidoso, Lincoln County, the Sacramento Mountains and White Mountain Wilderness of New Mexico, check this site for frequent updates and information on these fires and their associated road closures, evacuations and travel advisories.
  • Ruidoso Fire Evacuation Routes