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Forecast: Reduced wildfire risk in New Mexico in August, as much of the West burns

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4 months ago

August 5, 2024

Forecast: Reduced wildfire risk in New Mexico in August, as much of the West burns

The National Interagency Fire Center predicts New Mexico will have typical wildfire risk in August, but it could increase in September and October. (Photo courtesy NIFC)

New Mexico’s respite from wildfires will likely continue through August, according to a new forecast, but experts warn the already long fire season here could stretch into September and October.

The National Interagency Fire Center publishes monthly fire risk outlooks across the country. Early monsoon rains in early July blunted what forecasters had predicted would be elevated wildfire risk across the state, particularly in the central mountain chain and in southern New Mexico.

But the new forecast released Aug. 1 shows that average temperatures and substantial precipitation mean New Mexico won’t have high fire risk for August, either. But that doesn’t mean New Mexico is out of the woods.

“An uptick in large fire activity very well could re-emerge by late August or early September, then linger much longer than usual,” forecasters wrote in their predictions for the Southwest area.

Fire season in the Southwest typically lasts until monsoon season. The forecasts this year have said hot, dry conditions might persist well into October, bucking that typical trend.

At the moment in New Mexico, there are two active fires, according to the Southwest Coordination Center, including the Tanques Fire in the Southwest Fire, which has burned about 6,500 acres. In the Gila National Forest, the Ridge Fire has burned about 4,200 acres.

The forecast is released as major wildfires burn elsewhere in the West. There are 94 large, uncontained wildfires across the country, according to the NIFC.

Four fires that began last month in Oregon and California each have burned more than 100,000 acres, including the Park Fire in northern California that has reached nearly 400,000 acres. That’s already bigger than New Mexico’s biggest-ever wildfire, which burned about 340,000 acres, and it’s just 24% contained, according to the NIFC.

So far in New Mexico this year, 580 wildfires have been detected that burned more than 84,000 acres.

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NM State Parks offering free day use on Black Friday

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2 hours ago

November 23, 2024

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NM State Parks offering free day use on Black Friday

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — If you are looking for a day trip or to get outdoors over the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend, New Mexico State Parks is offering free day-use access to all 35 state parks on Friday, Nov. 29. It is a great way to explore New Mexico’s “diverse landscape — from scenic […]

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What channel is MTSU football vs New Mexico State on today? Time, TV schedule for Week 13

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November 23, 2024

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What channel is MTSU football vs New Mexico State on today? Time, TV schedule for Week 13

Middle Tennessee State football will honor its seniors when the Blue Raiders play host to New Mexico State Saturday (1:30 p.m., ESPN+) at Floyd Stadium.

The Blue Raiders (3-7, 2-4 Conference USA) were eliminated from bowl contention with a 37-17 loss to Liberty two weeks ago. MTSU had an open date last week.

New Mexico State (2-8, 1-5) has lost three in a row and eight of nine, including a 38-3 loss to Texas A&M last week. A 33-30 CUSA win over Louisiana Tech is the only victory in that stretch.

Below is information on how to watch the game, betting odds and other information:

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What channel is MTSU football vs. New Mexico State on today?

TV: ESPN+

Livestream: Fubo (free trial)

MTSU vs. New Mexico State will broadcast nationally on CBS Sports Network in Week 11 of the 2024 college football season. Jake Rose (play by play), Jeremy Kellem (color commentator) and Justin Beasley (sideline) will call the game from the booth at Floyd Stadium. Streaming options for the game include Fubo,, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

MTSU vs. New Mexico State football time today

Date: Saturday, Nov. 23
Start time: 1:30 p.m., CT

The MTSU vs. New Mexico State game starts at noon at Floyd Stadium.

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MTSU football vs. New Mexico State prediction, picks, odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Thursday, Nov. 21

MTSU 24, New Mexico State 17: In a matchup involving two of the league’s lowest-scoring offenses and bottom two defenses, something has to give. MTSU will win its third home game of the season to finish 3-3 at Floyd Stadium.

ODDS: MTSU by 3.5

O/U: 51.5

MTSU football 2024 schedule

Aug. 31: MTSU 32, Tennessee Tech 25

Sept. 7: Ole Miss 52, MTSU 3

Sept. 14: Western Kentucky 49, MTSU 21

Sept. 21: Duke 45, MTSU 17

Sept. 28: Memphis 24, MTSU 7

Oct. 10: Louisiana Tech 48, MTSU 21

Oct. 15: MTSU 14, Kennesaw State 5

Oct. 23: Jacksonville State 42, MTSU 20

Nov. 2: MTSU 20, UTEP 13

Nov. 9: Liberty 37, MTSU 17

Nov. 23: vs. New Mexico State, 1:30 p.m., ESPN+

Nov. 30: at Florida International, 1 p.m., ESPN platforms

Dec. 6: Conference USA championship game, CBS Sports Network

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Cecil Joyce covers high school sports and MTSU athletics for The Daily News Journal. Contact him at cjoyce@dnj.com and follow him on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, @Cecil_Joyce.

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NM Gameday: Nov. 22

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November 23, 2024

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