Sandia Ranger District Fire Danger Rating Updated to HIGH

ALBUQUERQUE – The open-air spaces in the Albuquerque metropolitan area were reclassified as high-risk of fire, following an update of the Watermelon Ranger District. This will involve a series of restrictions, including from camping outdoors to lighting any kind of fire, regardless of its size. Albuquerque Fire Department (AFR) reported that they will be adjusting “their fire hazard classification to the changes issued by the Sandia Forest Guard…

Sandia Ranger District Fire Danger Rating Updated to HIGH

The fire danger rating for the Sandia Ranger District has been updated to HIGH. Fire Danger Status on the districts of the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands:Black Kettle Ranger District: ModerateKiowa and Rita Blanca Ranger District: ModerateMagdalena Ranger District: HIGHMount Taylor Ranger District: HIGH (Stage 1 Fire Restriction Implement 4/18/2025 on Mt Taylor RD)Sandia […]