Eddy County Fire and Rescue La Huerta

04/13/2022

Please no burning today.

A Red Flag Warning remains in effect today for SE NM & W TX with critical to extreme fire weather conditions along with extreme fire danger. Stay aware, fires will have the potential to rapidly spread . If you see smoke or a fire, report it immediately!

03/21/2022

🔥Red Flag Warning🔥
Very dry weather and strong winds are expected to result in critical fire weather for almost the entire area this afternoon through early evening. Avoid outdoor burning and open sparks!

02/16/2022

Please no burning again today.

⚠️Red Flag Warning⚠️
This afternoon for Southeast New Mexico and portions of West Texas. Windy conditions and low relative humidity will lead to extreme fire danger. Avoid outdoor burning and any activities that can cause open sparks.

02/15/2022

No burning tomorrow 2/15/2022

🔥Red Flag Warning🔥

For portions of Southeast New Mexico, Upper Trans Pecos and
western Permian Basin

From Tuesday morning through early Tuesday evening.

Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Avoid open flames or activities that generate open sparks.

02/07/2022

Carlsbad Fire Wildland Operations will be conducting a prescribed burn on February 11th and 12th. This is an effort to mitigate a huge Wildland Urban Interface concern. Don’t be surprised if you see smoke in the middle of town. The Burn will be in the area of Lower Tansill to Radio Blvd/Boyd Dr. Extensive precautions have been made to ensure that fire will stay within the prescribed areas. If you are driving on Canal St. near La Tienda, San Jose near the Avalon Apartments, Fiesta between Canal and San Jose, or Boyd near the Cemetery, PLEASE USE CAUTION. There will be fire apparatus in those areas, along with firefighters on foot. Due to the smoke, low visibility may be present. We also ask that people stay away from the Prescribed Burn Area. We don’t want any of the public finding themselves in a dangerous area that could put themselves or firefighters at risk.

Lastly, we ask that drones stay out of the area. If air resources are needed, they can’t fly if drones are in the air.

02/02/2022

02/02/2022

Extremely cold wind chills🥶 are expected Thursday & Friday morning. Prolonged outdoor exposure will be dangerous. Be sure to stay warm and bundle up🧣 if heading outdoors.

01/21/2022

Intro to ropes training conducted by FF Castille.

01/20/2022

Monday night training meeting consisted of Force the door training. Many different techniques were learned and used. Training is a top priority for LHFD members to better us and to always be ready to serve the public.

08/28/2021

Here’s to the 13 brave men and women who recently paid the ultimate price for our freedom. We thank you, and your families for your sacrifice….Rest easy warriors. Till Valhalla.

05/21/2021

Update to the Dog Fire on Gumo. It is at 500 acres and is in monitor status. Fire has topped the ridge this evening so flames can be seen from 62/180. Smoke will be visible for several days. Current wind direction has it drifting into Carlsad. So you may be noticing a nice campfire smell.