Lincoln NF

So long, 2024! We went through a lot this year, but we will continue to move forward and stay strong together as we go into 2025. From all of us, Happy Happy New Year! (As a reminder, our offices will be closed tomorrow, but we will be back in business on January 2!)

Today is the last day of Fall!🍂🍁 Time to explore the Lincoln National Forest. Winter wonderland awaits, and we are ready for your visit! ❄️

UPDATE: The RX Burn on the 16 Springs Project Area on the Sacramento Ranger District, Lincoln National Forest, has been postponed due to high humidity and weather patterns predicted this week. Conditions will be reassessed after Sunday to look for better windows of opportunity.

There will be a prescribed burn on the Sacramento Ranger District: Dates: Dec. 3-6 Acres: 350+ Type: Broadcast Information: tinyurl.com/22nawups Project completion is subject to current weather and ground conditions. We will provide updates on any cancellations.

Cut your perfect tree in the Lincoln National Forest! Permits available through Dec 31st. Purchase on recreation.gov, or any LNF office - limit 1 per household. Rules apply, make sure you are familiar with the do's and don'ts before you head out!

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us (including the turkeys!) on the Lincoln National Forest! 🦃🦃🦃 We're gobbling up the good times and wishing you a wonderful holiday filled with family, friends, and delicious food.

Personnel from the Lincoln National Forest, along with Smokey Bear, had a great time joining in on the fun at the 37th Annual Ruidoso Christmas Jubilee, hosted by the Ruidoso Valley Greeters! @VillageRuidoso #RuidosoChristmasJubilee #LincolnNationalForest #communitypartnerships

Winter is here! ❄️ It is important to be prepared before heading out to enjoy the snowy landscapes of the Lincoln National Forest! Check Conditions Prep Your Vehicle Drive Slowly Be Aware of Changing Conditions Mind the Cell Service Enjoy your winter adventures!

The #BlueFrontFire is currently holding at 316 acres, and additional resources have arrived on-scene or are enroute. Follow inciweb.wildfire.gov/inciden… for the latest updates.

HAPPENING NOW: Crews are currently responding to the #BlueFrontFire, a 25-acre grass fire located near the Salt Fork and Blue 2 Fire scares on the Smokey Bear Ranger District.

Evidence of illegal tree cutting in the Guadalupes. These ancient juniper trees are vital to our ecosystem. Remember: Obtain a fuelwood permit. Respect old growth trees. Report suspicious activity. Let's protect our forests! #protectourforests #stopvandalism #forestconservation

Personnel do a quick seed count survey following aerial reseeding operations on the Lincoln National Forest's Smokey Bear Ranger District. Restoration work is already underway on the Lincoln in the aftermath of the #SouthForkFire and #SaltFire.

Happy Independence Day! Have a fun day - and always remember, safety first! Our offices will be closed today, but we will resume regular hours on Friday.

🐻#RuidosoStrong The Smokey Bear Hotshots have been hard at work helping get sandbags ready to go in preparation for flooding in the aftermath of the #SouthForkFire and #SaltFire. Great work! Please stay safe out there! @DiscoverRuidoso @fema @forestservice

Happy Juneteenth! Today, we also celebrate this historic day, and we continue to work together to build a better country for our future generations! Our offices will be closed to observe this holiday, and we will resume regular hours tomorrow!

Crews have initiated prescribed burns on the Sacramento Ranger District. Smoke may be visible from the area during this time.