Press Releases

Press releases are managed by the Forest's Public Affairs Office. Media with inquiries can reach out to Public Affairs Officer Zach Behrens by email or at 575-758-6303.

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2026 Press Releases

Crews Plan to Pile Burn Near Turley Mill

Release Date: October 2, 2026

Fire managers are planning to take advantage of recent storms to conduct pile burning on 74 acres northeast of the Turley Mill neighborhood to the…

Fire Managers Prepare for Potential Prescribed Fires

Release Date: September 9, 2026

Carson National Forest fire managers will be looking for potential opportunities to conduct prescribed fire work this fall and winter to reduce the…

Public Comments Sought About Truchas-Costilla Project

Release Date: September 8, 2026

Carson National Forest managers are seeking public comments on the proposed action and draft environmental assessment for the Truchas to Upper…

Forest Service Announces Fire Positions

Release Date: August 24, 2026

The Carson National Forest of the U.S. Forest Service is hiring! We are looking for dedicated individuals to support fire operations. These positions…

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