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- Backcountry Trails Reopen in Monument
Released: 7/24/2009
Backcountry Trails Reopen All backcountry closures that were implemented at Bandelier National Monument due to the San Miguel Wildland Fire were reopened today at noon. "We urge visitors to the... - A Cooperative Approach to Managing Fire ---Summary Article About The San Mi
Released: 7/23/2009
A Cooperative Approach to Managing Fire Even as the San Miguel Wildland Fire continues to burn, it represents an evolution in federal fire policy. "Managing fire is about more than fighting fire,"... - Ponderosa Pine: a Fire Evolved Species
Released: 7/15/2009
The life history characteristics of ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) show that this species, which is thought to have been present in the southwest for approximately 8000 to 12,000 years, is a fire... - I Have a Medical Condition That Makes Me Sensitive to The Smoke. What Shoul
Released: 7/15/2009
Smoke may settle in some communities during the overnight hours. There has been good smoke dispersal during the day. Smoke is expected to vary in intensity, location and duration with fire activity,... - How Big Is The Fire Going to Get?
Released: 7/15/2009
The southern perimeter of the fire has reached the boundary of its natural progression and remains inactive. On the north and east, we plan check the growth of the fire to keep the fire out of... - How Long Is The Fire Going to Burn?
Released: 7/15/2009
We expect this fire to burn until extinguished by repeated heavy rains. As the fire continues to progress naturally, it is expected to vary in intensity, location, and duration with fire activity,... - Do You Consider Smoke When Making Your Decisions?
Released: 7/15/2009
Public health and safety are always our priority, however there are always tradeoffs when dealing with smoke. Smoke emissions are managed in accordance with New Mexico Environmental Department - Air... - Does The Increase in The Volume of Smoke Created in The Middle of The After
Released: 7/15/2009
The amount of smoke is not a reliable indicator for being able to manage a fire. Increasing heat and winds and changing fuel types will affect the amount and color of the smoke created. Since... - Will The Increasing Size of The Fire Make it Impossible to Manage?
Released: 7/15/2009
It is important to look at the fire history in this section of the park to assess the risks. The 1977 La Mesa Fire and the 1996 Dome Fire burned very large portions of the Bandelier Wilderness. These... - How Are You Managing This Fire?
Released: 7/15/2009
Under certain conditions, lightning-ignited fire can be used as a management tool to accomplish specific objectives in a land or fire management plan, such as reduction of hazardous fuels,...
