11/6/25: The Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) is planning prescribed fire operations on 191 acres of broadcast burning on unit 15A of Durfee Bolander in the northwest San Mateo Mountains within the vicinity of Morine Canyon on the Magdalena Ranger District as early as Saturday, November 8th pending all required approvals. This work will continue as a multi-day operation as weather conditions allow. 

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5/4/24 Update: Magdalena Ranger District: Durfee Bolander Prescribed Fire

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands fire crews remain on the Durfee Bolander Prescribed Fire Unit 9 in the vicinity of Durfee and Bolander Canyon along FSR 220 and West of FSR 473. Crews will continue to secure and control the perimeters.

Units 5, 6, 11, 12 and  13 of the have been put into patrol status.

Smoke may be visible for a couple days from the communities of Magdalena, Alamo and Datil.

5/3/24 Update: Magdalena Ranger District: Durfee Bolander Prescribed Fire Unit 9

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands fire crews have completed ignitions on the Durfee Bolander Prescribed Fire Unit 9 in the vicinity of Durfee and Bolander Canyon along FSR 220 and West of FSR 473. Aerial ignitions were used to burn the interior of the unit blacklined perimeter. Fire crews will continue to secure and control the perimeters.

Smoke may be visible for a couple days from the communities of Magdalena, Alamo and Datil.

5/2/24 Update: Magdalena Ranger District: Durfee Bolander Prescribed Fire Unit 9

Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) have implemented the Durfee Bolander prescribed fire (RX) on unit 9 today. 

Smoke may be visible from the communities of Magdalena, Alamo and Datil.

Fire crews plan to burn approximately 1,198 acres on Unit 9 in the vicinity of Durfee and Bolander Canyon along FSR 220 and West of FSR 473. See map attached.

Ignition were dependent upon agency administrator approval and conditions within the ranges outlined in the prescribed fire plan. 

Desired conditions will result in effective smoke ventilation and dispersal and help achieve the effects needed to accomplish the burn plan objectives. 

5/1/24 Update: Magdalena Ranger District: Durfee Bolander Prescribed Fire Unit 9

Pending favorable conditions, fire managers on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) may implement the Durfee Bolander prescribed fire (RX) on unit 9 on the Magdalena Ranger District as early as Thursday May 2, 2024. Smoke may be visible from the communities of Magdalena, Alamo and Datil.

Fire crews plan to burn approximately 1,198 acres on Unit 9 in the vicinity of Durfee and Bolander Canyon along FSR 220 and West of FSR 473. See map attached.

Ignition will depend upon agency administrator approval and conditions within the ranges outlined in the prescribed fire plan. Desired conditions will result in effective smoke ventilation and dispersal and help achieve the effects needed to accomplish the burn plan objectives. 

4/30/24 Update: Magdalena Ranger District: Durfee Bolander Prescribed Fire Units 11, 12 & 13

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands fire crews have completed ignitions on unit 12 today. Crews will continue to secure and control the perimeters of the 3 units. Smoke may be visible for a couple days from the communities of Magdalena, Alamo and Datil. 

4/29/24 Update: Magdalena Ranger District: Durfee Bolander Units 11, 12 & 13 Prescribed Fire

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands fire crews have implemented ignitions on units 12 today. Aerial ignitions were used today to burn interiors within perimeters on all 3 units. Crews will continue to secure and control the perimeters.

Residual smoke may be visible for a couple days from the communities of Magdalena, Alamo and Datil.  

4/28/24 update: Magdalena Ranger District: Durfee Bolander Units 11, 12 & 13 Prescribed Fire

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands fire crews have implemented ignitions on units 11 & 13 today. Crews will continue to blackline and secure the perimeters.

Tomorrow, pending favorable conditions fire crews plan to continue burn operations on the Durfee Bolander prescribed fire with ignitions on unit 12. 

Smoke may be visible for a couple days from the communities of Magdalena, Alamo and Datil. 

Ignitions are dependent upon agency administrator approval and conditions within the ranges outlined in the prescribed fire plan. Optimal conditions result in effective smoke ventilation and dispersal and help achieve the desired effects needed to accomplish the burn plan objectives. 

4/26/24 update: Magdalena Ranger District: Durfee Bolander Units 11, 12 & 13 Prescribed Fire

Pending favorable conditions, fire managers on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) may implement the Durfee Bolander prescribed fire (RX) on units 11,12 & 13 on the Magdalena Ranger District as early as Sunday April 28, 2024. Smoke may be visible from the communities of Magdalena, Alamo and Datil.

Fire crews plan to burn approximately 1,492 acres on Unit 11, 12 & 13 in the vicinity of Durfee and Bolander Canyon along FSR 220 and West of FSR 549. See map attached.

4/22/24 UPDATE: Durfee Bolander Units 5 & 6 Prescribed Fire

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands fire crews completed ignitions to blackline both unit 5 yesterday & unit 6 today. Aerial ignitions were used today to burn interiors within perimeters of both units. Crews will continue to secure and control the perimeters.

Smoke may be visible for a couple days from the communities of Magdalena, Alamo and Datil.

4/21/24 UPDATE: Magdalena Ranger District: Durfee Bolander Units 5 & 6 Prescribed Fire

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands fire crews completed ignitions on unit 5 today. Crews will continue to secure and control the perimeter.

Tomorrow, pending favorable conditions fire crews plan to continue burn operations on the Durfee Bolander prescribed fire with ignitions on unit 6. 

Smoke may be visible for a couple days from the communities of Magdalena, Alamo and Datil. 

Ignitions are dependent upon agency administrator approval and conditions within the ranges outlined in the prescribed fire plan. Optimal conditions result in effective smoke ventilation and dispersal and help achieve the desired effects needed to accomplish the burn plan objectives. 

On April 21, 2024 Pending favorable conditions, fire managers on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) may implement the previously announced Durfee Bolander units 5 & 6 prescribed fire (RX) on the Magdalena Ranger District as early as Sunday April 21, 2024. Smoke may be visible from the communities of Magdalena, Alamo and Datil.

Fire crews plan to burn approximately 1,455 acres on Unit 5 & 6 in the vicinity of Durfee and Bolander Canyon along FSR 220 and West of FSR 549. See map attached.

Ignition will depend upon agency administrator approval and conditions within the ranges outlined in the prescribed fire plan. Desired conditions will result in effective smoke ventilation and dispersal and help achieve the effects needed to accomplish the burn plan objectives.