NM Forestry Division is accepting applications for a State Fire Management Officer. This critical position oversees the Division’s wildland fire management, emergency response, and safety programs across hundreds of wildfires annually. Position closes Tuesday, Oct. 28: tinyurl.com/bddk3hzx

Interested in fire suppression or forest history? If you're in ABQ tonight, stop by Bookworks to hear author Philip Conners read from "The Mountain Knows The Mountain: A Fire Watch Diary" bkwrks.com/event/2025-1...

Even though we're moving towards the off-season, it's a great time to consider Volunteer Firefighters -- who make up 78% of suppression resources nationally. Think about how you can help support your local resources in our state -- facnm.org/news/2025/10...

It's the season for prescribed fire - an important step to reducing fuel loads in our forests. This article from Ecology & Society focuses on RX burns in Greece and how proactive prevention can get lost as a method to reduce catastrophic wildfires. ecologyandsociety.org/vol30/iss3/a...

Over this long weekend, celebrate #IndigenousPeoplesDay by considering the benefits and impacts of cultural burning -- Fire Adapted New Mexico & Forest Stewards Guild have an excellent primer on this topic and how we can all work to keep these traditions going: facnm.org/news/2025/10...

Gearing up for Indigenous People's Day by thinking about RX burns and cultural burning! Check out below how the Butler Creek neighborhood and a Karuk Cultural Fire Practitioner came together to protect their communities ahead of the Butler Fire in CA. vimeo.com/1120338306

When it comes to defensible space & protection from wildfire, Home Hazard Assessments are key to understanding what exactly you might need to do. Check out this article from FireAdapted Colorado on rethinking HHAs -- fireadaptedco.org/faco-learnin...

Worried about the trees in the SF National Forest and Douglas Fir Tussock Moth this season? Check out this primer from the Santa Fe Fireshed Coalition, and our Forest Health Coordinator Victor Lucero, that begins to explain some of the issues -- tinyurl.com/v7v65wxv

Source Water Protection Week may have been last week, but it's never too late to learn about water source in Santa Fe and how protecting forests in our watersheds helps everyone downstream! santafenm.gov/public-utili... @santafegov.bsky.social

Our last day of the Wildland Urban Fire Summit #WUFS featured State Forester Laura McCarthy with legislative updates and Steve Hawks from @ibhs.org about the Wildfire Prepared Plan -- now active in New Mexico! Ashley Dalton rounded out the day with insurance tips for homeowners.

Day 1 of the Wildland Urban Fire Summit #WUFS featured a home hazard assessment workshop a great field trip to the bosque in Los Lunas to view post-fire effects and learn about rehabilitation efforts and wildfire suppression tactics. w/ NM Counties BLM New Mexico Forest Stewards Guild

Great Moments In Felling - Mimbres crew, Labor Mountain Fire, WA.

A view of a current project in our Bernalillo District -- 12.5 acres of mastication completed on Glorieta Camps land -- ultimately scheduled for 250 acres of mastication and thin/pile treatments. Thanks to the Camp for staying ahead of #wildfire prevention and protection on their property!

Four New Mexico communities received over $26 million in federal funding this week through the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program! Our hearty congratulations to the recipients --> tinyurl.com/4vmf2khf #nmfire 📸Cimarron Watershed Alliance -- Flying Horse Project

A "burnout" involves intentionally setting small, controlled fires to remove unburned fuel between a main wildfire and a control line, depriving the main fire of fuel and intensity Mimbres crew burning out on the Labor Mountain Fire in WA. 📸Chase Smith

Sending a Friday shoutout to the Brazos #Firewise Community via FACNM's story this week about their ongoing efforts to keep their community safe and defensible from #wildfire. All thumbs up to these fine folks! tinyurl.com/3cnmhsw4

Our Botany program recently traveled to Santa Rosa to check out progress on the Pecos Sunflower (state and federally-listed threatened species). Here Bob Sivinski, former State Botanist, examines the sunflower at Blue Hole Cienega. #pecossunflower

In FY25 we awarded over $850,000 in grants to 40 volunteer fire departments across the state through the federal VFA program. The FY26 cycle is now open. Learn more below and apply today -- deadline is Oct 24. tinyurl.com/drb4uwf8 #nmfire

Register now for the 2025 Wildland Urban Fire Summit September 30th - October 2nd at UNM – Valencia Featuring presentations from industry experts and peers on the future of wildfire in New Mexico. Register here: tinyurl.com/mpp3rrhc #nmfire

Pecos River crew line it out to an assignment on the Ulm Fire in Idaho.

On August 21, we held a dedication for the 6,780 acres in the Brazos Cliffs area that have been protected by a conservation easement through the Forest Legacy Program! Many thanks to @forestservice.bsky.social and the @trustforpublicland.bsky.social for supporting this effort.

We had a ball at #nmstatefair #firefighterday! Looking forward to seeing everyone this week at our booth in the Natural Resources Building! #nmstatefair

Members of our Mimbres crew get a shout-out from Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 3 on the Derby Fire in Colorado. Read on to learn what a handcrew is, what it does, and what it all means when it comes to #wildfire suppression -- www.facebook.com/share/p/1C8E...

It might be Thursday, but it's never too late for #wildfirewednesdays from our pals at Forest Stewards Guild -- This week's topic is fire regimes in the southwest and how they shape and impact the landscape around us. Check it out! tinyurl.com/5fs7wk2j

A great turn out for great information at yesterday's Forestry Field Day in #Ruidoso! Topics covered included reforestation, post-fire recovery and technical & financial assistance. Thank you to everyone for coming out!

Come out tomorrow afternoon and join us, along with @santafegov.bsky.social and more to discuss wildfire preparedness in Santa Fe! Let’s come together to protect our homes, families, and community --

Update -- change of venue for tomorrow per weather: INDOORS location at: 267 Main Road, Capitan NM.

Sign up for the second session on "How to Harvest Water" hosted by the Chama Peak Land Alliance and the Upper Chama SWCD! Aug 22, 9-11 am -- RSVP through the contact in the image.

Hot Work Tip: Be prepared and stay alert for fire when welding, grinding, or cutting metal. Avoid hot, dry and windy days, be prepared with water, shovel and fire extinguisher, use a welding blanket or other spark barrier. tinyurl.com/67bceejv #nmfire #hotwork

Our Pecos River crew in Utah, supporting severity. The pilot of this Scooper was kind enough to give a tour of the plane, which can hold 2000 gallons worth of water for #wildfire suppression support.

Our pals at FACNM have put together another great segment of #wildfirewednesdays -- This week focuses on the needs of ranchers (and livestock) when it comes to #wildfire, evacuations and other concerns. Check it out! tinyurl.com/utuytprb #nmfire

Register for FACNM's webinar on #firewise and Fire Adapted Communities: Next Thurs, Aug 21, 12pm facnm.org/events

Join us and @americanforests.bsky.social for a Forestry Field Day in #ruidoso ! Find guidance, support and resources for beginning the reforestation process -- Aug 19, 9am - 2pm www.facebook.com/share/p/1CU4... #southforkfire #saltfire

Register now for the Wildland Urban Fire Summit, Sept 30-Oct 1 at UNM Valencia. Conference agenda is now live! web.cvent.com/event/167445...

A great time was had by all yesterday at the Albuquerque Balloon Museum! Our Bernalillo district firefighters were on hand to help Smokey Bear Historical Park staff and Smokey himself spread the good word on #wildfire prevention and help cool some young folks off on a hot day!

Middle Mesa Fire update 8/7: Acres: 4,172 Containment: 0 nmfireinfo.com/2025/08/07/m... #nmfire #middlemesafire

Middle Mesa Fire update per the Incident Management Team www.facebook.com/share/p/17FH... #nmfire #middlemesafire

The Rio Arriba Sheriff's Office has set the communities and landowners within the path of the Middle Mesa Fire in "set" status. www.facebook.com/share/p/16yV... #nmfire #middlemesafire

Our Chama District Forester returns to the site of the Rio Chama Stewards treatment project. Check out an on-the-ground view of forest treatment, and a visit from the @CTSRR train! www.youtube.com/watch?v=SomX...

We held a virtual meeting about post-fire resources and assistance for the #ruidoso area and residents affected by the #southforkfire and Salt Fires. If you couldn't make it, you can watch it here: youtu.be/wlTtx7f5yuk?... #postfire

Join up for this RX workshop led by the Society for Range Management: Aug 15-16

Ordering for our fall seedlings starts today (July 7) at 5pm and continues through Oct 17. www.emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/seedlings/ Order through the website link above!

Our Wildfire Response Program Supervisor, Steven Griego was featured in this excellent piece on firefighters, wildfire and the west from @deseret.com.web.brid.gy Check it out! www.deseret.com/the-west/202...

We're hiring a Public Information Officer / Wildfire Prevention and Communications Coordinator to work in our Santa Fe office -- Help provide information about current state fires and work with media outlets. Position closes 7/8. www.emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/join/ #wildfirejobs

Our Smokey Bear Historical Park was featured in an in-depth segment on @ktsmtv.bsky.social El Paso's Small Town Spotlight. Check it out to get a look inside the park, across the grounds, and at our Fallen Firefighter memorial! www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RX1...

Our hearts are with the first responders and the families of the wildland firefighters in #idaho right now.

#wildfire suppression and response equipment was stolen from one of our Santa Fe facilities earlier this month: www.facebook.com/share/p/1EMP... Any tips? Please contact Agent Edward Quintana with NM State Police at 505-425-6771 Thank you -- NM Forestry Division

Desert Willow Complex Final Update - 6/27 Containment raised to 80% on Cotton 1 and 60% on Cotton 2. Incident management has downgraded from a Type-3 to a Type-4 organization under NM Forestry Division. nmfireinfo.com/2025/06/27/d... #nmfire #cottonfire #desertwillowcomplex

Desert Willow Complex Update 6/26 Crews continue to maintain and improve lines on the Desert Willow Complex Fire. Containment on Cotton 1 has been raised to 80%, and Cotton 2 to 50%. nmfireinfo.com/2025/06/26/d... #nmfire #cottonfire #desertwillowcomplex

Want to work in #wildfire? Want to work on a crew training for #hotshot status? Apply with the Pecos River Crew, based in Las Vegas, NM, currently seeking a Squad Leader. Other positions available -- www.emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/join/ #nmfire