Winston, Chloride, Volunteer Fire Department

Winston, Chloride, Volunteer Fire Department Volunteer Fire Dept. serving Winston, and Chloride New Mexico area.

06/22/2022

Black Fire Information - June 22, 2022
325,128 acres.
68% Contained.
Full update coming mid-morning.
Black Fire Maps:
National Situational Awareness Mapping Tool: https://maps.nwcg.gov/sa/ #/%3F/%3F/33.1074/-107.7319/10

06/21/2022

Burn scars in areas affected by wildfire are at high risk of flash flooding and debris flows caused by monsoon rains. If you are in an area that has been affected by wildfire, be prepared for flash flooding and make sure your cell phone emergency alerts are turned on.

If you or a loved one would not be able to physically evacuate and need assistance, please call the state hotline at 1-800-432-2080 as soon as possible to register for assistance. Don't wait – we're here to help!

06/21/2022

Sierra County Sheriff Changes Status of Black Fire Evacuation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sierra County, NM - June 20, 2022: The Sierra County Sheriff’s Office in close coordination with the Southwest Incident Management Team 4 is making changes to evacuation status for the Black Fire area within Sierra County.

A decision to make immediate changes to the current evacuation status was considered after an in-depth review of several factors to include fire behavior and the impact that recent rainfall has had on fuel types. Due to these improvements in fire conditions, the immediate threat to communities surrounding the Black Fire has been reduced significantly. Based on a recommendation from the Incident Management Team, all evacuations and evacuation preparedness levels have been lifted for communities in Sierra County around the Black Fire area, effective 1:00 PM on Monday, June 20th.

While the immediate threat from the fire has been decreased, residents are encouraged to continue to monitor weather forecasts and post-fire flooding potential at https://www.weather.gov/epz/ and monitor County Emergency Management websites for additional information. Current weather forecasts indicate a high probability of severe monsoon storms and residents should take precautions as increased runoff from the burn scar may pose additional threats for flooding.".

Evacuation status downgrades are for the following areas:
COMMUNITIES IN SIERRA, CATRON, AND GRANT COUNTIES AROUND THE BLACK FIRE AREA.

The real-time, interactive evacuation map (Black Fire Evacuation Map Link) has been revised to reflect this change; this link will be kept up to date through June 26th.

For information about “Ready, Set, Go” visit: https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/fire-prevention-programs/.
The Gila National Forest closure remains in effect on National Forest lands around the Black Fire area, additional information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/gila/alerts-notices/?aid=73435

06/18/2022

Black Fire Smoke Outlook, Saturday, June 18

The Black Fire is at approximately 324,909 acres with 58%
containment. It is burning in the Aldo Leopold Wilderness
about 33 miles west southwest of Truth or Consequences.
During the day today the winds will be blowing mostly from
the southeast and with more moisture in the air the fire will
likely move slowly.

Smoke
During daylight hours today and tomorrow the smoke plume
will be blowing mostly northward, however overnight it will
likely impact areas south and east of the fire as the wind
again goes around the dial. Overall (for the entire 24 hours)
we should experience Good air quality today and tomorrow.
Silver City should continue to have overall good air quality
today and tomorrow. Lake Roberts and the Gila Cliff
Dwellings area should have overall good air quality today
and tomorrow. San Lorenzo area may experience Moderate
smoke this morning, but it should clear up after the
inversion lifts mid morning. Kingston to Hillsboro may have
some Moderate smoke this and tomorrow morning until
around 11:00am. Truth or Consequences south to Caballo
will likely have Moderate smoke overnight but it should clear
by early morning tomorrow. Winston may have Moderate
smoke for an hour or so this afternoon.

06/15/2022

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104 E Main
Winston, NM
87943

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Linda & Jim Jones

We moved to Chloride in November of 2012 and fell in love with the area and the wonderful people here! Jim has been a member of the Winston-Chloride VFD since 2013 and Chief since 2015. I joined the department after Jim became chief.

We do our best to serve our communities and fullfill our duties to the best of our abilities. We fall short from time to time but our hearts are in it and our motivation to serve is simply our love for our neighbors and friends.

We are extremely proud of and thankful for the other volunteers who are so faithful and eager to serve, as well. Our team is like family to us and we want them to know just how appreciated they are! May God bless and protect each of you!