Firefighters actively suppressing the Tom Springs Wildfire

Information on a new wildfire start in the Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District

Forest Service fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) were notified of a new wildfire start, named the Tom Springs Wildfire, on the afternoon of Friday May 29, 2026. The wildfire is in Pecos Canyon in the Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District located 10 miles northwest of the Village of Pecos, N.M., in San Miguel County. The wildfire was caused by lightning and is currently approximately 3.4 acres. 

Fire resources on scene are directly attacking the fire using a full suppression strategy. A helicopter is gathering water out of Monastery Lake, located west of NM State Road 63, and dropping water on the wildfire to slow spread. The public is asked to exercise extreme caution in the area and not to interfere with firefighting operations. 

At this time there is no threat to people, or property and smoke may be visible from the Village of Pecos and from NM State Road 63. 

Fire information will be posted to the Santa Fe National Forest Facebook and X pages, NM Fire Information, and the Santa Fe National Forest website. 

The Santa Fe National Forest remains in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions due to increased fire danger. The full order can be viewed on the Santa Fe National Forest alerts page. 

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