Magdalena Ranger District – Hop Patterson Prescribed Fire Favorable weather conditions in place for hazardous fuels reduction work ALBUQUERQUE, NM – September 16, 2026 – The Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) is planning implementation on the Magdalena Ranger District Hop Patterson Prescribed (Rx) Fire as early as Sunday, September 20th. Work […]

Contacto:  (505) 407-5343 2026.frijoles@firenet.gov fs.usda.gov/r03/santafe  Santa Fe, N.M., 16 de septiembre de 2026 – La lluvia y la nubosidad brindan alivio temporal a los bomberos en el incendio Frijoles. Las temperaturas más frescas y la mayor humedad ayudarán a la recuperación de la humedad de los combustibles en el área del incendio. Es probable que continúen las condiciones […]

Contact:  (505) 407-5343 2026.frijoles@firenet.gov fs.usda.gov/r03/santafe  Santa Fe, N.M., September 16, 2026 – Rain and cloud cover provide temporary relief for firefighters on the Frijoles Fire. Cooler temperatures and higher humidity will help with fuel moisture recovery in the fire area. Wet conditions are likely the next couple of days, rainfall amount through this afternoon is expected to be […]

Reported: August 21, 2026 Cause: Lightning                                         Location: 15 Miles NW of Mountainair, NM Size: 542 acres                                             Fuels: Mixed conifer Containment: 48%                                      Fire Behavior: Moderate Operations: Yesterday, the crews focused on mop-up procedures, suppression repair, and improving contingency lines and indirect lines. They also gained further containment on the fire line and continued to put direct […]

Consider hazards when entering the forest and take safety precautions Contact:(505) 407-5343 2026.frijoles@firenet.govfs.usda.gov/r03/santafe Santa Fe, N.M., September 15, 2026— Cooler, wetter weather forecasted for this week will aid the firefighting effort but also may present new hazards in and around the Frijoles Fire burned area.  Burned landscapes are more vulnerable to flooding.  Although the Frijoles Fire footprint […]

Santa Fe, N.M., 14 de septiembre de 2026 – El incendio Frijoles se ha propagado unas 410 acres en los últimos días a medida que avanzaba hacia las quebradas situadas bajo Sierra Mosca. El 11 de septiembre de 2026 se observó una gran columna de humo, causada por la combustión de la carga de combustible […]

Santa Fe, N.M., September 14, 2026 – The Frijoles fire had approximately 410 acres of growth over the past few days as fire made its way into drainages below Sierra Mosca. A large smoke column was visible on September 11, 2026, and was the result of fuel loading in these drainages catching fire. The fire […]

Mountainair Ranger District September 14, 2026 Reported: August 21, 2026Cause: Lightning Location: 15 Miles NW of Mountainair, NMSize: 459 acres Fuels: Mixed coniferContainment: 42% Fire Behavior: Moderate Operations: Firefighter and public safety remain the highest priorities. Firefighters implement a full suppression strategy using a combination of direct and indirect tactics. Focus suppression efforts on actions […]

Santa Fe, N.M., 11 de septiembre de 2026 – Las condiciones más cálidas y secas, junto con la disponibilidad de combustibles en el borde este del incendio, están contribuyendo al aumento de la actividad del fuego. El incendio está avanzando hacia áreas de pinos que aún no se han quemado dentro de varios drenajes en […]

Manzano Mountain Wilderness – Mountainair Ranger District Albuquerque, NM – September 11, 2026 — With hot and dry weather continuing into the weekend, resources remain actively engaged on suppression efforts on the Whiskey Fire within the Manzano Mountain Wilderness of the Mountainair Ranger District. Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are […]

Santa Fe, N.M., September 11, 2026 – Hotter and drier weather as well as available fuel on the eastern edge of the fire is contributing to the increased fire activity. Fire is making its way into unburned pine within several drainages on the eastern edge of the fire. This available and receptive fuel will continue […]

Santa Fe, N.M., 10 de septiembre de 2026 – La organización local Tipo 4 del Distrito de Guardabosques de Española y del Bosque Nacional Santa Fe asumió el mando del incendio Frijoles la noche del 8 de septiembre a las 6:00 p.m., hora de verano de la montaña. Operaciones en curso y planificadas: El incendio […]

Santa Fe, N.M., September 10, 2026 – The local Type 4 organization from the Espanola Ranger District and Santa Fe National Forest assumed command of the Frijoles Fire the evening of September 8 at 6:00 pm Mountain Daylight Time. Ongoing & Planned Operations: The fire is currently 15,483 acres and 79% contained. Crews continue to repair […]

Manzano Mountain Wilderness – Mountainair Ranger District Albuquerque, NM – September 9, 2026 — Resources are actively engaged on suppression efforts for the Whiskey Fire within the Manzano Mountain Wilderness 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 […]

Forest Service News Release Contact:(505) 407-53432026.frijoles@firenet.govfs.usda.gov/r03/santafe Burned Area Emergency Response assessment underway on Frijoles Fire Santa Fe, N.M., September 8, 2026— After a wildfire, the Forest Service’s first priority is emergency stabilization in order to prevent further damage to life, property or natural resources. The Santa Fe National Forest Supervisor Shaun Sanchez has initiated a […]

Comunicado de prensa del Servicio Forestal Contacto:(505) 407-53432026.frijoles@firenet.govfs.usda.gov/r03/santafe La evaluación de Respuesta de Emergencia para Áreas Quemadas del incendio Frijoles está en curso Santa Fe, N.M., 8 de septiembre del 2026— Después de un incendio forestal, la primera prioridad del Servicio Forestal es la estabilización de emergencia para prevenir daños adicionales a la vida, la […]

Change of command for the Frijoles FireDaily Update for September 8, 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: 15,483Start Date: August 4, 2026Location: Three miles east of Cundiyó, NMCause: LightningPersonnel: 264Fuels: Timber and BrushContainment: 79% Final Update: Southwest Area Incident Management […]

Cambio de mando para el incendio FrijolesActualización diaria para el 8 de septiembre de 2026 Información del incendio: (505) 407-5343 (8 a.m. a 8 p.m.)Información a los medios: (505) 230-5386 (8 a.m. a 8 p.m.) Acres: 15,483Fecha de inicio: 4 de agosto de 2026Localización: Tres millas al este de Cundiyó, NMCausa: RayosPersonal: 264Combustibles: Madera y […]

Aumento de la humedad monzónica en el pronósticoActualización diaria para el 7 de septiembre de 2026 Información del incendio: (505) 407-5343 (8 a.m. a 8 p.m.)Información a los medios: (505) 230-5386 (8 a.m. a 8 p.m.) Acres: 15,483Fecha de inicio: 4 de agosto de 2026Localización: Tres millas al este de Cundiyo, NMCausa: RayosPersonal: 291Combustibles: Madera […]

Increased monsoonal moisture in the forecastDaily Update for September 7, 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: 15,483Start Date: August 4, 2026Location: Three miles east of Cundiyo, NMCause: LightningPersonnel: 291Fuels: Timber and BrushContainment: 77% Latest Update: The Burned Area Emergency Response […]