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June 20 #BlackFire Update - Flood Watch for flash flooding on the Black Fire. Acres: 325,111 acres. Containment: 68%. Total Personnel: 1,016. Location: 31 miles NW of Truth or Consequences, NM. More info at inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8103/

The Sierra County Sheriff changed evacuation status for the Black Fire area within Sierra County. Evacuation status downgrades are for the following areas: COMMUNITIES IN SIERRA, CATRON, AND GRANT COUNTIES AROUND THE BLACK FIRE AREA.

June 21 #BlackFire Update - Evacuation status lifted on the Black Fire. Acres: 325,115 acres. Containment: 68%. Total Personnel: 943. Location: 31 miles NW of Truth or Consequences, NM. More info at inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8103/

June 22 #BlackFire Update - Suppression repair continues despite rains on the Black Fire. Acres: 325,128 acres. Containment: 68%. Total Personnel: 835. Location: 31 miles NW of Truth or Consequences, NM. More info at inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8103/

June 23 #BlackFire Update - Weather delays suppression repair on the Black Fire. Acres: 325,133 acres. Containment: 68%. Total Personnel: 640. Location: 31 miles NW of Truth or Consequences, NM. More info at inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8103/

The Gila National Forest has lifted all fire restrictions as of 8:00 a.m. June 24. Portions of the Gila National Forest in and around the Black Fire remain closed. For more information on the Gila National Forest, check out our website at fs.usda.gov/gila

June 24 #BlackFire Update - Early monsoon rainfall sets records on the Black Fire. Acres: 325,133 acres. Containment: 70%. Total Personnel: 548. Location: 31 miles NW of Truth or Consequences, NM. More info at inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8103/

Fire restrictions are lifted on the Gila National Forest, but that doesn't mean visitors can be careless with fire. Never leave a campfire unattended and always make sure it is out cold. Fireworks are always prohibited on federal lands. youtu.be/z7s33KUrpo8

Today, the forest lifted fire restrictions. The public is urged to remain vigilant when they visit. Use any fire source in a cautiously and never leave a campfire unattended. When you do leave your campfire, drown it with water, stir, and feel for any remaining heat.

June 25 #BlackFire Update - Black Fire crews respond to lightning starts. Acres: 325,133 acres. Containment: 70%. Total Personnel: 491. Location: 31 miles NW of Truth or Consequences, NM. More info at inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8103/

Rains typical with area monsoon season have fallen recently. Although fire restrictions have been lifted, fuel can dry out quickly. Use caution when visiting, and remember to never leave your campfire unattended. Fireworks are never allowed on federal lands.

June 26 #BlackFire Update - Black Fire crews make strides on suppression repair. Acres: 325,133 acres. Containment: 70%. Total Personnel: 319. Location: 31 miles NW of Truth or Consequences, NM. More info at inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8103/

June 27 #BlackFire Final Update - Local Type 3 organization to assume command of the Black Fire. Acres: 325,136 acres. Containment: 70%. Total Personnel: 180. Location: 31 miles NW of Truth or Consequences, NM. More info at inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8103/

FS road 150, Grapevine, Rocky & Black Canyon Campgrounds are temporarily closed for public safety due to frequent flooding damage. #TurnAroundDontDrown & never drive around closure signs or barriers See closure maps & info here: bit.ly/3QPdBIy & bit.ly/3QSfEf1

FS road 150, Grapevine, Rocky & Black Canyon Campgrounds are temporarily closed for public safety due to frequent flooding damage. #TurnAroundDontDrown & never drive around closure signs or barriers. See closure maps & info here: bit.ly/3QPdBIy & bit.ly/3QSfEf1

Thanks to #TheTortugasPueblo for the opening prayer ceremony, the #BLMLasCruces for hosting last week's Archaeology Fair at Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, and all the other agencies who participated!

If you're looking for a fun, exciting, rewarding job, look no further than Gila National Forest. We're hiring seasonal workers for next summer now through October 10. Learn more at fs.usda.gov/main/r3/jobs or usajobs.gov

Autumn nights are growing colder and more visitors are gathering firewood from the Gila National Forest. Reminder: Permits are required for cutting and removing firewood from National Forest System lands. Cost is $2 per cord; minimum purchase is $20. bit.ly/3Sx1AZb

The Wilderness District office in Mimbres, New Mexico, will be closed for two weeks Nov. 1 - 14 for office renovations. for service during the closure, contact Silver City Ranger District at 575-388-8200 or visit at 3005 Camino del Bosque, in Silver City.

Gila NF issued a decision today to use lethal and non-lethal methods to remove feral cattle from the Gila Wilderness. Area closure to go in effect Monday, Feb. 20 (see map image); aerial shooting will commence Thur., Feb. 23 - Sun., Feb. 26. Learn more at fs.usda.gov/gila