The Mogollon Rim Ranger District is going to begin our yearly fall prescribed burning on Monday, October 2, 2017, if conditions warrant. Fire managers plan to begin burning the East Clear Creek Project, starting at the area north of Lockwood Pit, just north of Forest Road 96. The map indicates areas in red that are planned burns this fall. Most likely the communities in the Blue Ridge area will experience smoke. Smoke is heaviest in the late evening and early morning hours, lifting by mid-morning.

9/5/17 – Every year September is proclaimed as National Preparedness Month. The theme this year is “Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead. YOU Can.” Each week has a different theme and we will be posting information, tips and links about getting prepared for any and all disasters.

9/2/217 11:21 – ***UPDATE***  Missing child has been located safe and sound.

9/2/17 11:10 – PLPD is searching for a missing 8 year old female. She left on foot from the Pinetop Hills Apoartments located at 1450 Emma Drive in Pinetop. She is wearing a pink shirt and pink pants. She does require medication which she has not receeived yet today. If located please contact Pinetop-Lakeside Police at 928-368-8800. Updates will be posted here so please do NOT call dispatch for updates.