Cibola Fire

For the week ending October 20, 2025, most of Cibola County saw little to no measurable rainfall, with values generally below 0.1 inch according to Drought.gov. The light yellow shading around El Malpais and Grants indicates dry conditions following earlier October storms. Data from UC Merced/Drought.gov, retrieved October 24, 2025.

For the week ending October 20, 2025, most of Cibola County saw little to no measurable rainfall, with values generally below 0.1 inch according to Drought.gov. The light yellow shading around El Malpais and Grants indicates dry conditions following earlier October storms. Data from UC Merced/Drought.gov, retrieved October 24, 2025.

NPS to Ignite 300-Acre Prescribed Fire at El Malpais this Week, Possibly Tomorrow

News Staff
Friday, October 24, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. — The National Park Service plans to conduct a prescribed fire on the north side of El Malpais National Monument as early as Saturday, Oct. 25, with operations possible through Oct. 31 if weather and fuel conditions align.
A Grants Fire & Rescue ladder truck rolls through a local parade, showcasing the department’s emergency response capabilities. As drought conditions heighten fire risks in Cibola County, local fire departments are emphasizing preparedness, interagency cooperation, and community fire safety measures as a shortage of volunteer firefighters grows in the area. Courtesy of GFR

A Grants Fire & Rescue ladder truck rolls through a local parade, showcasing the department’s emergency response capabilities. As drought conditions heighten fire risks in Cibola County, local fire departments are emphasizing preparedness, interagency cooperation, and community fire safety measures as a shortage of volunteer firefighters grows in the area. Courtesy of GFR

Cibola County Fire Departments Bolster Preparedness Amid Rising Drought Concerns

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Diego Lopez, EditorCIBOLA COUNTY – As drought conditions intensify across Cibola County, local fire departments are reinforcing their preparedness efforts to mitigate wildfire risks and protect communities.