Wildfires Air Quality Map

by: Associated Press

Posted: Sep 18, 2020 / 09:57 AM MDT / Updated: Sep 18, 2020 / 09:57 AM MDT

Wildfire smoke that poses a health hazard to millions is choking the West Coast as firefighters battle deadly blazes. This digital interactive map shows particulate matter levels in West Coast states and into New Mexico. This map is current and will be continually updated.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

New Mexico Wildfire News

Planned pile burns expected to continue in Santa Fe National ForestJanuary 12, 2021
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Due to favorable weather conditions including forecasted snow, the Santa Fe National Forest hopes to implement the previously announced […]
Four prescribed burns planned for parts of New MexicoJanuary 11, 2021
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –Starting Monday, Jan. 11, the Bureau of Land Management plans to implement four prescribed burns. Officials say the exact timing of […]
Prescribed burns planned for Bandelier National MonumentDecember 30, 2020
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The National Park Service is planning to have prescribed burns in Bandelier National Monument starting as early as Wednesday, […]
Santa Fe National Forest to lift fire restrictionsNovember 10, 2020
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe National Forest is lifting fire restrictions. The forest had been under stage 1 restrictions since […]

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