New Mexico Forestry Division

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Wildfire Notification: Old 66 Fire (Quay County) Acres: 1,000-2,000 estimated. Containment: 0% contained. State Road 469 is closed at Main Ave. Local residents should take caution and avoid the area. Full notification: nmfireinfo.com

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

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

Fire Weather Safety Tips (#nmwx)... -Avoid starting new fires -Use caution with equipment that can make a spark -Check chains and exhaust systems -Do not park on dry grass -Obey burn bans/restrictions -Report fires to local officials

The National Weather Service is warning of a significant fire weather pattern that will develop 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.

Burning debris often? - Use a burn barrel with ventilation and an 1/8" screen cover - Clear a 10-foot zone - Never leave your burn unattended Want more on how to burn safely? Check out this video for steps: youtube.com/watch?v=zh0YCW… #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #NMFire

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

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

Wildfire season is here: Are you prepared? We spoke with @koat7news about how drought and dry fuels are creating above-average risk for wildfire, and what you can do to prepare yourself and your home. youtube.com/watch?v=HcFpv5…

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

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

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

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

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-wi… #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #NMFire

Wildfire Notification: Unified Fire (Valencia County) Est. 125 acres, 0% contained, local evacuations are in effect. 100 personnel on scene in full suppression. Read the full update: nmfireinfo.com

🚨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

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

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. #NMFire

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 emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/forestry-n…