Fire danger ratings are determined by the U.S. Forest Service based on several factors including weather forecasts, and other conditions of the forest. The Ruidoso area is in the Smokey Bear District.

Forest management can influence health benefits Date: May 20, 2025 Source: University of Surrey Summary: Forests play a crucial role in promoting health and wellbeing, but not all forests provide ...

The Trump administration is rolling back a landmark conservation rule from the Clinton era that prevents roadbuilding and logging on roughly 58 million acres of federal forest and wildlands.

Michael Boren, nominated by President Trump, is accused of threatening trail workers with a helicopter, building an airstrip without a permit and putting a cabin on federal property.