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 […]

Manzano Mountains – Mountainair Ranger District Albuquerque, NM – August 27, 2026 — Resources are actively engaged on suppression efforts for three wildfires burning within the Manzano Mountains of the Mountainair Ranger District. Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. In order to facilitate safe and efficient […]

on Kiowa and Rita-Blanca, Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts (Albuquerque, NM – August 27, 2026) — The Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands extends the effective dates of Stage I Fire Restrictions currently on the Kiowa and Rita-Blanca National Grasslands, Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts.See attached maps. Stage I Fire Restriction dates have been extended […]

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 […]

Containment increases on the Frijoles Fire as Southwest Area Team 4 assumes commandDaily Update for August 27, 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, 2026Location: Three miles east of Cundiyo, NMCause: LightningPersonnel: 803Fuels: Timber and BrushContainment: 59% […]

Carson National Forest firefighters are on scene of the 40-acre Mogote Ridge Fire in Rio Arriba County, east of Canjilon and northwest of El Rito. The fire is 0% contained and cause has not been determined. There are currently no evacuations. A large airtanker made a retardant drop while firefighters began to work to on […]

Whiskey/Blanco/Cerro Wildfires within Manzano Mountains Area, Road and Trail Closure Orders in Effect Albuquerque, NM – August 26, 2026 — The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands has issued area, road and trail closure orders within National Forest System (NFS) lands surrounding the Whiskey, Blanco and Cerro Wildfires to protect public health and safety from […]

Incendio Frijoles Actualizacion Del Incidente Información pública: 505-407-5343                                                    Información para medios: 505-230-5386                                           Horario:  8 a.m.–5 p.m.                                                                            Correo electrónico: 2026.frijoles@firenet.gov                         Acres: 15,252 Contención: 55% Fecha de inicio: 4 de agosto del 2026 Causa: Rayo Personal: 794 Sitio web del incidente: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/nmsnf-frijoles-fire  Avanza el progreso de la contención y las operaciones se enfocan más en la reparación Actualización operativa: Los bomberos mantendrán las operaciones de […]

Public Information: 505-407-5343  Media Information: 505-230-5386 Hours:  8 a.m.–5 p.m. Email: 2026.frijoles@firenet.gov  Acres: 15,252 Percent Contained: 55% Start Date: August 4, 2026 Cause: Lightning Personnel: 794 Incident Website: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/nmsnf-frijoles-fire Firefighters build on containment progress as operations shift toward repair Operational Update: Firefighters will maintain current suppression operations while preparing to transition the incident to Southwest Areas Incident Management Team 4. With additional fireline contained, resources are […]

Blanco Fire/Cerro Fire/Whiskey Fire within Manzano Mountains Albuquerque, NM – August 25, 2026 — Resources are actively engaged on three wildfires burning within the Manzano Mountains of the Mountainair Ranger District. Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. In order to facilitate safe and efficient suppression efforts […]

Información pública: 505-407-5343                                                    Información para medios: 505-230-5386                                           Horario:  8 a.m.–5 p.m.                                                                            Correo electrónico: 2026.frijoles@firenet.gov                         Acres: 15,226 Contención: 52% Fecha de inicio: 4 de agosto del 2026 Causa: Rayo Personal: 824 Sitio web del incidente: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/nmsnf-frijoles-fire   La contención aumenta al 52 por ciento gracias al arduo trabajo de los bomberos. Actualización operativa: Los bomberos continuarán concentrándose en las partes restantes activas del incendio Frijoles, mientras amplían […]

Frijoles Fire Daily Update for Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Public Information: 505-407-5343  Media Information: 505-230-5386 Hours:  8 a.m.–5 p.m. Email: 2026.frijoles@firenet.gov  Acres: 15,226 Percent Contained: 52% Start Date: August 4, 2026 Cause: Lightning Personnel: 824 Incident Website: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/nmsnf-frijoles-fire Containment increases to 52% thanks to the hard work of firefighters Operational Update: Firefighters will continue focusing on the remaining active portions […]

Cerro Fire & Blanco Fire – Manzano Mountains Albuquerque, NM – August 24, 2026 — Firefighters are currently on scene of two new wildfires on the Mountainair Ranger District. Estimated at 10 acres each, the Cerro and Blanco Fires are burning in timber and mixed conifer in the Manzano Mountains west and southwest of the […]