BIA Forestry & Wildland Fire Management - Southern Pueblos Agency

06/10/2026

Smoke Report near Pajarito Peak. USWFS Southern Pueblos Engine 2066 is responding to the reported smoke.

06/09/2026

A wildland fire was ignited by dry lightning yesterday on Laguna Pueblo, located south of Redondo Mesa. As of June 9, 2026, the Lucero Fire has been fully contained, controlled, and called out. Due to the coordinated efforts of the Laguna Pueblo Police, Rangers, Fire Department, as well as USWFS Southern Pueblos and NM State Forestry, the fire was successfully contained to just one tenth of an acre.

06/09/2026

With the onset of the monsoonal pattern approaching in the coming month(s), be aware of possible wildland fire starts.

05/22/2026

With Memorial Day weekend on the horizon, Smokey along with USWFS Southern Pueblos Fire Management wants to honor the courageous men and women who sacrificed everything for our freedom. He also encourages everyone to practice fire safety to help safeguard forests and tribal communities from preventable wildfires.

05/22/2026

Prevention events are documented through photographs, yet the impact of Smokey Bear and his advocacy for wildland fire prevention and education remains enduring.

05/19/2026

Red Flag Warning Day(s) What are they and why is it important?

05/15/2026

Cochiti Pueblo, you have a new Smokey Bear Fire Danger sign. Thanks to the hard work from the Southern Pueblos USWFS guys. The sign will help inform the public/tribe of the event of current fire danger conditions.

05/13/2026

Fire caution day 5/13/26. Dry isolated thunder storms predicted. Stay alert and report any smokes in Wildland and urban interface areas.

05/01/2026

This is to inform you that the following Wildland Firefighter, GW-0456-7 position for the US Wildland Fire Service, Southern Pueblos Agency, Fire Management Section will be advertised under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) vacancy announcement number, DHA-26-12952022-CBXH-DN that will open on 05/07/2026 and close on 05/29/2026.

Wildland Firefighter, GW-0456-7 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

A courtesy link to the USAJOBS advertisement is attached below:

This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at Direct Hire Authority This Wildland Firefighter (Engine) GW-0456-07 position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, in Albuquerque, New Mexico Career-Seasonal appointme...

04/24/2026

This is to inform you that the following Wildland Firefighter, GW-0456-5/6 position for the US Wildland Fire Service, Fire Management Section was advertised under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) vacancy announcement number, DHA-26-12940303-CBXH-DN that opened on 04/22/2026 and will close on 05/05/2026.

Wildland Firefighter, GW-0456-05/06 in Albuquerque, NM, under RFE # 26-0561223

A courtesy link to the USAJOBS advertisement is attached below:

This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority This Wildland Firefighter, GW-0456-5/6, position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, in Albuquerque, New Mexico Career-Seasonal appointments a...