At this point, with all engine protection options exhausted, the Engine Boss elected to depart the area due to extremely heavy smoke, building radiant heat, and increasing spot fire activity in the area surrounding the engine. With the current moisture levels they plan to complete the Jungle Prescribed Burn in the Manzano Mountains this week. SMOKE WILL LIKELY SETTLE INTO MUCH OF THE MIDDLE AND LOWER RIO GRANDEVALLEY. Each site can accommodate up to 10 people. Among the many attractions of the Manzano Mountains is the largest stand of Rocky Mountain large tooth maples in New Mexico at the head of Tajique Canyon. For further information about the Rooster Fire or the Wester (A1) Prescribed Burn, please contact the Mountainair Ranger district at 505-847-2990 or email. The Mountainair Ranger District is made up of the Gallinas and Manzano Mountains. Another 3 person crew is tentatively scheduled to depart to Texas on Thursday to replace the returning crew. Permit holders will be able to collect firewood from May 2 through November 30 on the North Kaibab Ranger District and through December 31 on the Tusayan and Williams Ranger Districts. Crystal Powell, District Ranger. Small, predominantly Hispanic communities, (most of them land grant communities), surround the Manzanos. IF SMOKE REDUCES VISIBILITY TO 3 TO 5 MILESTHE AIR QUALITY ISUNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE PEOPLE. A maximum of two trees per household may be purchased.. VISIBILITIES MAY BE REDUCED TO BELOW 3 MILES ALONG THEINTERSTATE 25 CORRIDOR BETWEEN ALBUQUERQUE AND SOCORROWITHLOCALIZED VISIBILITIES AS LOW AS 1 MILE. 2113 Osuna Rd. ) or https:// means you've safely Per household annually, no permit or contract is required for a reasonable amount of personal, non-commercial uses of therenewable resources listed below. Maps identifying the Restricted Areas are attached and made part of this Order as ExhibitsA, B, and C. This Order will be in effect at 8:00 AM on Thursday May 19, 2022, and shall remain in effect until December 31, 2022, or until rescinded, whichever occurs first. In the Black Mesa Ranger District, a $15 permit allows the purchaser to gather a cord of all . Free UsePermits may be issued in special circumstances for materials that are for personal use and may not be bartered or sold. They include grasses, seeds, roots, bark, berries, mosses, greenery (fern fronds, salal, huckleberry, etc. The City of Albuquerque recommends upgrading old wood burning devices to cleaner, more efficient appliances including EPA-certified wood and pellet stoves, fireplace inserts, hydronic heaters and forced air furnaces. Please exercise caution when driving off-road and avoid resource damage. We re-entered the area yesterday to burn the remaining slash. Carry your tree carefully out of the woods. While supporting dozer operations on the Bowles Creek Bottom Fire, the three person engine crew was engaged in holding operations behind the dozer. The Type 6 Engine burned to a total loss. Here is what is available and where each ranger district office is located: Many households in Albuquerque use wood burning stoves and fireplaces as their main source of heat or as a supplemental heat source in the winter. As the dozer worked, engine crewmembers attempted to extinguish spot fires beneath the engine, and as these spot fires grew, the pump quit running. Considerations always include discussions to understand impacts and challenges with neighboring units, federal and non-federal. Members of the Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) Veterans Green Corps who are currently on the Mountainair Ranger District to assist with the Wester Burn will remain in place and could assist in the fire suppression efforts of the Rooster Fire if necessary. The following persons are exempt from the provisions in this Order: Any violation of the prohibitions in this Order is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both (see 16 U.S.C. THE MURPHY AND HORSESHOE 2 FIRES BURNING IN SOUTHEAST ARIZONA ARE ALSO PRODUCING SMOKE PLUMES EACH AFTERNOON. Albuquerque, NM 87113 All developed recreation areas on the Cibola National Forest allow camping except those on the Sandia Ranger District, which are for group camping and day-use picnicking. It is believed to be about 1 acre in size at this time. There are no extensions given on permits and closures of some areas could occur due to fire or weather danger. The community of Corona is the closest village to the Gallinas Mountains. In the area of environmental education our district participates in both community and school events. Official websites use .gov Archaeological and historic sites are evidence of the diverse use of the lands spanning several thousand years. Call 575-374-9652 for ranger district office hours and permit availability or stop by the district office at 714 Main St. Clayton, New Mexico 88415. When purchasing a permit online, print out your permit and display it on the dash of your vehicle. The Wester Prescribed Burn is tentatively rescheduled for tomorrow. Allotment management plans are developed in order to enhance and protect such things as watershed management, wildlife habitat, recreational demands as well as other concerns. Taylor, Magdalena, Mountainair, and Sandia Ranger Districts: (Order 03-0724) Stage 2 Fire Restriction effective on April 29. A tree permit must be purchased by Ranger District. Permits will be a maximum/minimum of 4 cords for $20 and will be sold on a first come first serve basis. Most campgrounds are more than an hour's drive from Albuquerque; Tajique or Fourth of July campgrounds on the Mountainair Ranger District are nearest and are approximately 50 miles from the Albuquerque city limits. If possible, plan your trip when roads are firm and dry to reduce damage to the roads. A non-profit association or corporation may not receive more than $100.00 worth of forest products in any one calendar year. Fire Officials have been monitoring weather conditions and fuel moisture conditions. United States government. Aug. 1-Feb. 28: Greenwood, districtwide Pion and Juniper is available at $5 per cord with no more and no less than four cords. Wind conditions should improve after today with a cold front expected to raise humidities through the weekend. Sept. 14-Feb. 15: Dead/Down Pion and Juniper only available at $5 per cord with a four-cord minimum and 10-cord maximum. Permits allow for the cutting of down and dead wood or standing wood that meets certain criteria in specified areas. Permits can be purchased at the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Supervisors Office at 2113 Osuna Rd. You must be signed in to save park lists. Permits will be valid for firewood collection only within the ranger district from which the permit was purchased. Special forest products (SFP) permits are issued by the forestry program for BLM managed lands throughout Montana and South Dakota. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock For more information about gathering fuel woods in the Alpine Ranger District, phone (928) 339-5000. connected to the .gov website. The Mogollon Rim Ranger Station is currently not able to process permit sales at this time. This includes native seed, post and poles for corrals, transplants/wildings and many other products. Contact the local BLM California office for more information. Any amounts of product permitted above these quantities are considered commercial. Mountainair, NM - April 24, 2023 - Mountainair Ranger District currently does not have firewood permits, some may be available possibly in May. 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Recreation.gov is your gateway to explore America's outdoor This is all dependent on the successful containment of the Rooster Fire as well as continued cooperation of the weather. Visitors enjoy hiking the Coal Mine Canyon Nature Trail, as well as picnicking and scenic driving.The campground offers more than a dozen sites for tent or RV camping. It also establishes policy and direction for these resources, enabling the BLM to more effectively manage and regulate the harvest of SFP, thus protecting the resources and reducing possible environmental impacts. The Cibola National Forest National Grasslands has six District Offices and the Supervisor's Office. AS A REMINDERVISIBILITIESOF THREE QUARTERS OF A MILE OR LESS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH HAZARDOUS AIRQUALITY. Many forest products are available for sale on BLM Colorado-administered lands. Cibola National ForestU.S. politics and politicians, water issues, taxation issues, government relations or lack thereof & anything else we wish to write. Contents of this site are Copyright 2023 Williams News and Western News&Info, Inc. All rights reserved. The result of urban sprawl is a rapidly growing wildland urban interface all around the Manzano Mountains. Forest Service. While the most popular products are Christmas trees, boughs and firewood, several other products such as pinyon nuts, character wood and transplants are also available. A lock ( East Thunderbird Prescribed BurnSucessful, East Thunderbird Prescribe Burn, Planned forMid-October, Mountainair District Fire Engine A Total Loss CrewsSafe, http://www.azcentral.com/news/wildfires/wallow/wallow-fire-timeline.php. THE DENSEST SMOKE WILL LIKELY STRETCH FROM THE RED HILL AND QUEMADOAREAS IN NORTHWEST CATRON COUNTYTHROUGH SOUTHERN CIBOLA ANDNORTHERN SOCORRO COUNTIES AND INTO VALENCIA COUNTY. The 2022 load tags are not reusable. Actions by the Crew Boss and crew were not able to save the engine, but most importantly, everyone returned home to their families this week. Please inquire with the local BLM New Mexico officefor further information. Choose a tree from a dense forested area, which will give the remaining trees more space to grow. Chimneys should be cleaned and inspected by a certified professional and an air cleaner or HVAC filter installed to help reduce airborne contaminants. Collaborative Action and Dispute Resolution, Eastern Oregon and Washington Timber Sales, BLM New Mexico Fuelwood Special Stipulations, Taos Field Office Fuelwood Special Stipulations 2022, Rio Puerco Field Office Dead Firewood Removal Guide 2021, the BLM forests located north of the Grand Canyonwithin the, more than 22,000 acres of riparian habitat containing mesquite, sycamore, walnut, ash, cottonwood, willows, and tamarisk, and. Taylor Ranger District Office: 505-287-8833. ) or https:// means you've safely A tree permit must be purchased by Ranger District. BLM Pocatello Field Office Offering Forest Product Permits Online. Any Federal, State or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty as approved by the District Ranger. Recreational use includes collection of a forest product in reasonable amounts, in non-restricted areas, and for non-commercial purposes, such as dead firewood collection for camping or collecting small amounts of pine cones for Christmas decorations. We also participate in many school field trips and class presentations. Trees or logs that contain sawtimber are not considered SFP. Be sure to find your tree and leave the woods before dark. Firewood cutters should be aware chainsaws can throw sparks and ignite grasses and brush, so please take care when cutting firewood. These resources are fragile and irreplaceable. New Mexico Central News. The winds are predicted to gust to up to 40mph with low relative humidities. Permit holders will be able to collect firewood from May 2 through November 30 on the North Kaibab Ranger District and through December 31 on the Tusayan and Williams Ranger Districts. As the engine was backed away from the fires edge, both of the front wheels settled into the ground and the engine became stuck. THIS MEANS THE AIR QUALITY IS UNSAFE FOR ALL PERSONS. and reservations. Bring plenty of food and water with you as well as an overnight survival kit in case you become stranded. 3581(b)(7)). (Scott Albright/Neighborhood Journal), Where to get U.S. Forest Service firewood permits in New Mexico and when its okay to burn, Books on the Bosque to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day. Use caution when driving on roads as they may be snow packed and icy during the cutting season. Be sure your vehicle has a full tank of gas. Coconino National Forest now has GPS-enabled firewood maps for smartphones, tablets and Garmin GPS devices, which may be used as a supplement to the firewood guide issued with each permit. 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Black Kettle NGs Ranger District Office: 580-497-2143. Tools you might want to consider bringing with you include a measuring tape to ensure you select a tree that fits in your home; handsaw to cut your tree; gloves to protect your hands; boots to protect your feet; a tarp to sit on and/or to move your tree once it's cut; and rope or straps to secure your tree to your vehicle. Some exemptions to this order apply. Utility hookups are not available. Close any gate that you opened. Posts about Mountainair Ranger District written by Edwina (George)Hewett. ( Free use materials may not be used for commercial or industrial purposes, or resale. 551, 18 U.S.C. ) or https:// means you've safely A helicopter has been brought in to aid firefighters in shuttling gear, food and water to this very remote and rugged part of the mountain. Call the Ranger District for current road conditions. The Cibola National Forest is comprised of 13 separate parcels of land scattered eastward from west central New Mexico into northeastern New Mexico, the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles and western Oklahoma. As line construction efforts neared the northwestern corner of the fire, a wind shift associated with an active thunderstorm occurred over the fire area. Forest supervisors and fire managers weigh aspects such as local, regional and national fire preparedness level, increased fire activity, expected weather conditions, user activities that relate to potential for increased human-caused ignitions, availability of resources and significant social, political, or economic impacts to move in and out of restrictions and closures. Prices and availability of forest products vary by office location. In the 2 prior years the district sold approximately 491 permits during the Fiscal Year 2010 and 353 permits so far in Fiscal Year 2011 for a total of 4181 cords of personal use firewood. These charges are collected to maintain and improve local access to forest product areas. In the 2 prior years the district sold approximately 491 permits during the Fiscal Year 2010 and 353 permits so far in Fiscal Year 2011 for a total of 4181 cords of personal use firewood. on official, secure websites. The cost for oak, aspen, juniper and maple will be $5 per cord, and the cost for pine and mixed conifer will be $2.50 per cord. This wind shift caused a significant increase in fire behavior, and motivated the Engine Boss to reposition his engine. The district has a very active forestry program with many permits sold and contracts awarded each year. We were unable to complete this burn last winter due to the lack of moisture. We're located in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. The permit does not authorize motorized cross-country travel to scout for firewood, but it does authorize off-road vehicle use by the most direct route in and out of the area to accomplish firewood retrieval. Sandia Ranger District at 11776 Hwy. You will only be permitted to cut your tree on the District where your permit is purchased. connected to the .gov website. Taylor, Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts. Permits sold: Isleta Project Firewood area, down material only, ponderosa pine with scattered pion and juniper, $20 minimum purchase. Unless specified elsewhere in the permit or on its accompanying map, or identified as prohibited, motorized off-road travel is authorized to access and load firewood. Taylor Hot Shots and Apache Kid fire crew are working on suppression of the Rooster Fire which was detected Tuesday afternoon. The load tagging system helps maintain accountability and provides data for planning future firewood programs. You may not cut standing dead trees for firewood without a permit issued by the district ranger supervising the camping area.Campfires: . Mt. An area of approximately 70 acres was previously thinned. NE. Developed campgrounds have a 2-week camping limit during any one visit. In 2020 and 2021, the forest issued reusable load tags to continue providing access to firewood while minimizing exposure during the pandemic. Always carry a shovel and a fire extinguisher or water in case of a fire start. There is a $20 minimum on any plan being purchased at all U.S. Forest Service ranger districts in the state. ), edible mushrooms, tree seedlings, transplants, poles, posts, and firewood. Check the latest weather conditions, forest warnings and road closures before you leave on your trip. The same held true in the early 1700s, when explorers visiting a small village on the eastern edge of these mountains discovered very old manzanos (apple trees), a fruit tree not native to this country. In addition to a method of payment, purchasers should be prepared to provide their name, address, phone number, type of identification and identification number, the names of any additional cutters, credit card information, the type of wood and number of cords desired. May 17, 2022 by cibolanfng 0 Comments, Mt. on official, secure websites. 11 million acres of southwestern desert vegetation, which includes mesquite, gambel oak, ironwood, and bear grass. More to follow, Please pass this note along to anyone interested. Originally Published: May 3, 2022 1:20 p.m. Firefighters from the Mt. Roads may not be plowed. District Ranger: Ernest W. Taylor Mountainair, NM 87036 (505)847-2990 Hours are weekdays frm 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mt. The Montana and Dakotas has issued an average of 865 special forest product permits annually over the past 8 years. If you find a locked gate, you are probably on private land. Email Us: info@neighborhoodjournal.com Our crew acted reasonably, responsibly and most importantly, safely. The selection and cutting of a Christmas tree has been a treasured New Mexican tradition for many generations. Another collaborative effort on the Mountainair Ranger District is working together with our neighboring Isleta Indian Reservation. Find information about local forestry and wood products below. Mountainair Ranger District at 40 Ranger Station Rd, Mountainair, NM . Personal use amounts for products are listed below. The best way to find more information about forest product collection is to contact your local BLM Colorado office. Dont rely on GPS because it may not be up-to-date with forest service roads. The burn will be on National Forest lands in a forest area locally known as the Thunderbird area. Mountainair Ranger District Office: 40 Ranger Station Rd. The burn met all objectives from improving wildlife habitat to lessoning the threat of wildfire to private property. There is also a road maintenance fee that may be added to the price of the permit. Special forest products harvested from BLM lands help to meet local and rural community economic needs. Albuquerque, NM 87113 A permit is required. Share sensitive information only Commercial sales are available on a case-by-case basis. Tajique or Fourth of July campgrounds on the Mountainair Ranger District are nearest and are approximately 50 miles from the Albuquerque city limits. Why have a Special Forest Products Program? Special stipulations and provisions may apply, please inquire with the local BLM Utah office for current pricing and appropriate collection areas for permits. Taylor Ranger Districts will be available at district offices and online through recreation.gov. Once the office is open, permits will be issued in person. Contact your local BLM Nevada office for more information on permitting. Scott covers hyper-local news in the La Cueva High School area of Albuquerque. Permits are . LockA locked padlock We only sell permits for Magdalena, Mountainair or Mt. Each BLM field office in Wyoming sells permits for vegetative products. http://www.azcentral.com/news/wildfires/wallow/wallow-fire-timeline.php, Air quality from the National Weather Service, AIR QUALITY ALERT MESSAGENATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM555 AM MDT THU JUN 9 2011. Permits for the Williams and Tusayan Districts will be issued only in person. Visit our website for more information on fuelwood permits. Permit holders will receive maps, detailed cutting regulations, and load tags which must be physically attached to each cord of firewood and visible from the rear of the vehicle.
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