Media Contact: Kaleb Hoeft | kaleb_hoeft@firenet.gov | Cell: 505-546-9429 September 2nd Update onWhiskey Fire-Mountainair, NM Mountainair, NM – September 02, 2026 – Fire activity has remained low following Monday’s precipitation, with infrared reconnaissance detecting only a few scattered interior hotspots. Remaining activity is primarily limited to isolated pockets of smoldering heavy dead and down fuels […]

Se levantan las evacuaciones del Incendio Frijoles; reunión comunitaria esta noche en Truchas Actualización diaria del 2 de septiembre del 2026  Teléfono para información sobre el Incendio: (505) 407-5343 (8 a.m. a 8 p.m.) Teléfono para información a medios: (505) 230-5386 (8 a.m. a 8 p.m.)  Acres: 15,451 Fecha de inicio: 4 de agosto del 2026 Ubicación: Tres millas al este de Cundiyo, Nuevo México Causa: Rayo Personal: 519 Combustibles: madera y matorral Contención: 59%  Actualización más […]

Evacuations lifted for Frijoles Fire; Community Meeting tonight in Truchas Daily Update for September 2, 2026  Fire Information Phone: (505) 407-5343 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) Media Information Phone: (505) 230-5386 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)  Acres: 15,451 Start Date: August 4, 2026 Location: Three miles east of Cundiyo, NM Cause: Lightning Personnel: 519 Fuels: Timber and Brush Containment: 59%  Latest Update: Recent rains across portions of the Frijoles Fire have limited firefighter access and opportunities to safely work in some areas.  A Community Meeting […]

Media Contact: Kaleb Hoeft | kaleb_hoeft@firenet.gov | Cell: 505-546-9429www.fs.usda.gov/r03/cibola September 1st Update onWhiskey Fire-Mountainair, NM Substantial precipitation over the fire aids crews in firefighting efforts. Mountainair, NM – September 01, 2026 – The Whiskey Fire received approximately three-quarters of an inch of rain Monday evening and overnight, significantly reducing fire activity across the incident. The […]

Las operaciones continúan estables en el Incendio Frijoles; reunión comunitaria el miércoles en Truchas Actualización diaria del 1 de septiembre del 2026  Teléfono para información sobre el Incendio: (505) 407-5343 (8 a.m. a 8 p.m.) Teléfono para información a medios: (505) 230-5386 (8 a.m. a 8 p.m.)  Acres: 15,451 Fecha de inicio: 4 de agosto del 2026 Ubicación: Tres millas al este de Cundiyo, Nuevo México Causa: Rayo Personal: 536 Combustibles: madera y matorral Contención: 59%  […]

Steady operations continue across Frijoles Fire; community meeting Wednesday in Truchas Daily Update for September 1, 2026  Fire Information Phone: (505) 407-5343 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) Media Information Phone: (505) 230-5386 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)  Acres: 15,451 Start Date: August 4, 2026 Location: Three miles east of Cundiyo, NM Cause: Lightning Personnel: 536 Fuels: Timber and Brush Containment: 59%  Latest Update: A Community Meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the Truchas Community Center (58 County Road […]

Media Contact: Kaleb Hoeft | kaleb.hoeft@firenet.gov | 505-546-9429 August 31st Update onWhiskey Fire-Mountainair, NM Helicopter conducts water drops on fire in coordination with ground crews. Mountainair, NM – August 30, 2026 — A Type 1 helicopter supported firefighters throughout the day, concentrating water drops on the portion of the Whiskey Fire that crossed the ridgeline […]

La tendencia a condiciones secas continúa en el Incendio Frijoles a pesar de tormentas dispersas en la región Actualización diaria del 31 de agosto del 2026  Teléfono para Información sobre el Incendio: (505) 407-5343 (8 a.m. a 8 p.m.) Teléfono para información a medios: (505) 230-5386 (8 a.m. a 8 p.m.)  Acres: 15,367 Fecha de inicio: 4 de agosto del 2026 Ubicación: Tres millas al este de Cundiyo, Nuevo México Causa: Rayo Personal: 557 Combustibles: madera […]

Drying trend continues for Frijoles Fire, despite scattered thunderstorms across the region Daily Update for August 31, 2026  Fire Information Phone: (505) 407-5343 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) Media Information Phone: (505) 230-5386 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)  Acres: 15,367 Start Date: August 4, 2026 Location: Three miles east of Cundiyo, NM Cause: Lightning Personnel: 557 Fuels: Timber and Brush Containment: 59%  Latest Update: As scattered thunderstorms move across the region, warm and dry conditions persist on the Frijoles […]

Media Contact: Kaleb Hoeft kaleb_hoeft@firenet.gov O: 505-546-9429www.fs.usda.gov/r03/cibola August 30th Update onWhiskey Fire-Mountainair, NM Crews go direct in New Canyon and a type 1 helicopter conducts water drops Mountainair, NM – August 30, 2026 — Crews continue to make progress on contingency preparations around the Whiskey Fire. West-side crews completed brushing along the Comanche Trail and […]

Áreas de combustible dentro del perímetro continúan ardiendo mientras las líneas de contención del Incendio Frijoles se mantienen firmes Actualización diaria del 30 de agosto del 2026  Teléfono para Información sobre el Incendio: (505) 407-5343 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) Teléfono para información a medios: (505) 230-5386 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)  Acres: 15,367  Fecha de inicio: 4 de agosto del 2026 Ubicación: Tres […]

Interior pockets of fuel continue to burn as Frijoles Fire containment lines hold  Daily Update for August 30, 2026  Fire Information Phone: (505) 407-5343 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) Media Information Phone: (505) 230-5386 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)  Acres: 15,367  Start Date: August 4, 2026 Location: Three miles east of Cundiyo, NM  Cause: Lightning Personnel: 594  Fuels: Timber […]

Manzano Mountains – Mountainair Ranger District Mountainair, NM – August 29, 2026 — Crews are conducting scouting operations and constructing indirect fire line on both the east and west sides of the fire. The Incident Commander and operations personnel are conducting reconnaissance flights to assess fire size, movement, and behavior as it progresses through rugged […]

Firefighters remain on scene of the Mogote Ridge Fire between Canjilon and El Rito in Rio Arriba County. The fire has not grown, and with better mapping, its size has been lowered to 85 acres. Containment remains at 0%, but hand- and dozer-created control lines continue to be built. Fire behavior remains consistent for the […]

El personal de combate de incendios mantiene el avance en el Incendio Frijoles en medio de condiciones secas Actualización diaria del 29 de agosto del 2026  Teléfono para Información sobre el Incendio: (505) 407-5343 (8 a.m. a 8 p.m.) Teléfono para información a medios: (505) 230-5386 (8 a.m. a 8 p.m.) Acres: 15,339 Fecha de inicio: 4 de agosto del 2026 Ubicación: Tres millas al este de Cundiyo, Nuevo México Causa: Rayo Personal: 629 Combustibles: madera y matorral Contención: 59%  Actualización más reciente: Las […]

Firefighters maintain progress amid drying conditions on the Frijoles Fire Daily Update for August 29, 2026  Fire Information Phone: (505) 407-5343 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) Media Information Phone: (505) 230-5386 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)  Acres: 15,339 Start Date: August 4, 2026 Location: Three miles east of Cundiyo, NM Cause: Lightning Personnel: 629 Fuels: Timber and Brush Containment: 59%  Latest Update: Hot, dry conditions bring increased fire activity and visible smoke to portions of the Frijoles Fire. Firefighters are securing […]

Manzano Mountains – Mountainair Ranger District Mountainair, NM – August 28, 2026 — More resources have arrived and are actively engaged on suppression efforts for three wildfires burning within the Manzano Mountains of the Mountainair Ranger District. This will be the final update for the Blanco and Cerro Fires unless changing conditions warrant additional information. […]

Aumenta la contención del incendio Frijoles mientras el Equipo 4 del Área Suroeste asume el mandoActualización diaria del 27 de agosto del 2026 Teléfono de Información del Incendio: (505) 407-5343 (8 a.m. a 8 p.m.) Teléfono de Información para Medios: (505) 230-5386 (8 a.m. a 8 p.m.) Acres: 15,333Fecha de inicio: 4 de agosto del […]

Firefighters advance work on Frijoles Fire and support initial attack response in the area Daily Update for August 28, 2026  Fire Information Phone: (505) 407-5343 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) Media Information Phone: (505) 230-5386 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)  Acres: 15,333 Start Date: August 4, 2026 Location: Three miles east of Cundiyo, NM Cause: Lightning Personnel: 804 Fuels: Timber and Brush Containment: 59%  Latest Update: Firefighters remain focused on securing the Frijoles Fire perimeter, strengthening containment and contingency lines, and monitoring areas where heat and […]

Firefighters continued suppression operations on the Mogote Ridge Fire today, building control lines with hand tools and dozers. An infrared flight this morning measured the fire at 83 acres, and the fire grew to 95 acres by the end of the day. Containment remains at 0%. Fire behavior, as seen in the above photo, has […]