Lincoln National Forest officials remain cautious despite change in fire designation
Fire danger remains high in Lincoln National Forest from dry ... Carlsbad Current Argus
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Fire Restrictions in Lincoln National Forest
Rangers in the Lincoln National Forest continue monitoring for abandoned campfires and other fire hazards as stage one fire restrictions were lifted on July 12.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Lincoln National Forest implemented stage one fire restrictions on June 28 due to high fire danger and elevated fire weather conditions.
These restrictions prohibited visitors from burning fires outside permanent fire ratings or barbeque pits on designated campsites, as well as smoking outside designated areas.
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The high fire danger ratings in the Lincoln National Forest indicate the potential for fires to start from human negligence and small fuels like grass and pine needles, according to a press release from the forest.
It is important for visitors to use extra caution when visiting the forest, as conditions are very hot and dry. Safety practices such as ensuring campfires are completely doused and cool to the touch before leaving, and being mindful of driving to prevent grass fires from engine heat and sparks, should be followed.
During the stage one restrictions, visitors to the Smokey Bear, Lincoln, and Guadalupe Ranger Districts were mindful of campsites, and no abandoned campfires or other fires were reported.
In addition to monitoring for fire hazards, forest officials regularly check weather and moisture conditions to determine if fire danger ratings need to be increased or if further restrictions need to be implemented.
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As of July 18, the fire danger remained high in the Lincoln National Forest, according to the forest’s website.
Fire Restrictions in New Mexico State Parks
The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (ENMRD) State Forestry Division has not implemented state-wide fire restrictions. Instead, counties across New Mexico have the authority to implement their own fire restrictions at any time.
However, some state parks have implemented fire restrictions due to the current hot and dry conditions.
For more information on fire restrictions, people can visit the ENMRD website.
Relief for Lincoln National Forest?
The Ruidoso and Cloudcroft areas of the Lincoln National Forest are forecasted to have temperatures ranging from the 80’s to mid 90’s through Monday, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service (NWS) in Albuquerque and El Paso.
Rain chances are also forecasted for both areas through Monday, according to the NWS.
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The Guadalupe Ranger District of Eddy County is expected to have highs around 100 through Monday, with slight rain chances forecasted for Saturday night and Sunday in the mountain areas of Eddy County, according to the NWS forecast.
Mike Smith can be reached at 575-628-5546 or by email at MSmith@currentargus.com or @ArgusMichae on Twitter.
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| SDG 13: Climate Action | Target 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries. | Number of countries that have integrated mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction, and early warning into their national policies, strategies, and planning. |
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