Within the Magdalena, Mountainair and Mount Taylor Ranger Districts Albuquerque, NM – August 1, 2026 — Fire resources are actively responding to suppress multiple fires that may have resulted from recent thunderstorms throughout central New Mexico. Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. Members of the public […]

Rock Springs Fire and Notches Fire – Zuni Mountains Albuquerque, NM – July 31, 2026 —Firefighters are actively responding to suppress several wildfires following monsoonal thunderstorms this week within the Mount Taylor Ranger Districts of the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands. Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the […]

Media Contact: Kaleb Hoeft (505) 546-9429 Firefighters completed hand line around the fire and it has been declared contained Acres: 26.7  Start Date: July 26, 2026 Location: Oso Canyon, 2 miles northeast of Chicoma Mountain  Fuels: Timber and brush. Containment: 100% Personnel: 30 Cause: Lightning                                                                  Santa Fe, NM, July 30, 2026 — — The Oso Canyon […]

UAS Module conducts reconnaissance flights while crews put out hotspots Acres: 26.7 Start Date: July 26, 2026 Location: Oso Canyon, 2 miles northeast of Chicoma Mountain   Fuels: Timber and brush. Containment: 0% Personnel: 30 Cause: Lightning Santa Fe, NM, July 29, 2026 — The Oso Canyon Fire was discovered during the early afternoon of July 26 […]

Albuquerque, NM – July 29, 2026 —Firefighters are actively responding to suppress several lightning-caused wildfires following scattered thunderstorms on Tuesday within the Magdalena, Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts of the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands. Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. Members of the public […]

Crews construct handline through rough terrain and weather Acres: 30 Location: Oso Canyon, 2 miles northeast of Chicoma Mountain Start Date: July 26, 2026 Containment: 0% Fuels: Timber and brush Personnel: 23 Cause: Unknown Santa Fe, NM, July 28, 2026 — The Oso Canyon Fire was discovered during the early afternoon of July 26 west of […]

Effective Tuesday, July 28 (Albuquerque, NM, July 27, 2026) – Due to weather patterns and increased moisture across western New Mexico, fire officials on the Cibola National Forest are lifting fire restrictions for the Mount Taylor and Magdalena Ranger Districts effective Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.  Fire restrictions are implemented to reduce the […]

Smoke jumpers directly engage and hand crews scout for line construction  Acres: 30 Start Date: 7/27/26 Location:     Oso Canyon, 2 miles northeast of Chicoma Mountain         Fuels: Timber Containment: 0% Personnel: 10 Cause: Unknown                                                         Santa Fe, NM, July 27, 2026 —The Oso Canyon Fire was discovered in the early afternoon on July 26 west of Espanola up […]

Fire fighters enroute to new start in Oso Canyon Acres: 10 Start Date: July 26, 2026 Location: Oso Canyon, 2 miles east of Chicoma Mountain Fuels: Timber Containment: 0% Personnel: 10 Cause: Unknown Santa Fe, NM, July 26, 2026 —The Oso Canyon Fire was discovered in the early afternoon on July 26 west of Espanola up […]

Silver City, NM, July 20, 2026) — Due to recent precipitation and cooler temperatures, the Gila National Forest has rescinded fire restrictions as of 8 a.m. on July 20, 2026 and reduced the fire danger level of the forest to “Moderate.” Fire restrictions are implemented to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires during periods of extreme fire […]

McKenzie Ridge Fire in Zuni Mountains, Gobbler Springs and Spud Fires in Mount Taylor Mountains Albuquerque, NM – July 19, 2026 — Fire resources are actively responding to suppress new fire starts that may have resulted from scattered thunderstorms yesterday throughout central New Mexico. Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are […]

Manzano Mountain Wilderness Albuquerque, NM – July 17, 2026 — Due to yesterday’s threatening weather, response to the Gallo lightning strike wildfire in the Manzano Mountain Wilderness was suspended till today for firefighter safety. This morning, local fire crews gained access utilizing a type 3 helicopter for personnel and cargo transport to fire area. Firefighters […]

LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M. – With increasing precipitation and higher humidity, resulting in reduced fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management Roswell Field Office has terminated fire restrictions within the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and BLM-Rio Bonito Acquired Lands in Lincoln County, N.M. This action rescinds Fire Prevention Order LLNMPO0100-2026-001. “The BLM appreciates […]

Albuquerque, NM – July 16, 2026 — Firefighters continue to respond to multiple lightning strike fires as a result of Wednesday’s scattered thunderstorms on the Mountainair Ranger District. An infrared (IR) flight is planned for today for central and northern New Mexico zone. IR aircraft are used to detect new fires started by lightning when […]

The McCauley Springs Fire in the Jemez Ranger District, east of Battleship Rock, is 100% contained at 712 acres.  The fire was reported on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The Northern New Mexico Zone Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT), led by Incident Commander Luke McLarty, initially managed the fire before the Southwest Area Incident Management Team 3, under Incident Commander Matt Rau, […]

Sacaton Fire Transfer of Command Acres: 9,861 Start Date: June 21, 2026 Location: 15 miles east of Glenwood, NM     Personnel: 123 Containment: 80% Cause: Lightning Summary: This afternoon, Gila Las Cruces Type 3 Incident Management Team is transitioning the Sacaton Fire to the Gila National Forest. This week, fire personnel continued suppression and repair efforts along […]

Evacuations Lifted and Bursum Road Opened Acres: 9,848 Start Date: June 21, 2026 Location: 15 miles east of Glenwood, NM Personnel: 140 Containment: 57% Cause: Lightning Summary: On Sunday, crews finished removing structure protection equipment from the Willow Creek subdivision. Resources also completed dozer work on the 119 Road. A grader began repairing Bursum Road […]

Repair Work Underway on Sacaton Fire Acres: 9,848  Start Date: June 21, 2026 Location: 15 miles east of Glenwood, NM Personnel: 161 Containment: 52% Cause: Lightning Summary: On Saturday, crews worked to remove slash from along containment lines. Firefighters began chipping lighter fuels and transporting slash with dump trailers. An excavator was used to fill […]

Precipitation Aids Containment on Sacaton Fire  Acres: 9737 Start Date: June 21, 2026  Location: 15 miles east of Glenwood, NM Personnel: 161  Containment: 43% Cause: Lightning  Summary: Fire crews made steady progress on Friday, supported by light precipitation over the entire fire area and helicopter bucket drops. Crews completed preparation work on the Bearwallow Road.  Along the 119 Road crews improved road access using a dozer. At Willow Creek, the […]

Steady Progress Continues on Sacaton Fire Acres: 9,675  Start Date: June 21, 2026 Location: 15 miles east of Glenwood, NM  Personnel: 165 Containment: 35%    Cause: Lightning Summary: On Thursday, a Type 1 helicopter conducted bucket drops on the northern portion of the fire. Light precipitation occurred over the incident, though not as much as in previous days. Preparation work continued […]