August 18, 2026 
Public Information: 505-407-5343 Acres: 12,887
Media Information: 505-230-5386 Containment: 13%
Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Start Date: August 4, 2026
Email: 2026.frijoles@firenet.gov Cause: Lightning
Incident Website: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/nmsnf-frijoles-fire Personnel: 780
Operational Update: The Frijoles Fire remained active in the Pecos Wilderness, where vegetation and rugged terrain contributed to continued growth and smoke visible from nearby communities. Weather continues to influence fire behavior and today cloud cover over the fire reduced activity compared to previous days.
Firefighters made good progress constructing fireline and extinguishing hot spots along the western flank, supported by successful retardant drops that helped slow the fire’s spread. On the eastern side, crews are evaluating opportunities to safely place firefighters, while Hotshot crews to the south will work to gain access and engage directly along the fire’s edge. This evening, crews will continue strengthening contingency lines and remain ready to implement plans to protect surrounding communities if needed.
As part of the multilayered strategy, specialists are also developing suppression repair plans to address impacts from firefighting operations and reduce the potential for further damage. These plans will be coordinated with a focus on life safety and protecting property, water quality, and important natural and cultural resources after the fire is contained.
We sincerely appreciate the community’s generosity and desire to support firefighters. As a federal incident management team, we are fully supported and unable to accept donations. Please visit our social media pages for information about local organizations and locations that can accept donations.
Weather: Tonight, will be partly cloudy, with isolated showers and thunderstorms possible through midnight. There is a 40% chance of precipitation. Temperatures will drop to between 54 and 61 degrees, with relative humidity reaching 60% to 70%. Winds will be from the southeast at 4 to 8 mph.
Evacuations: In Santa Fe County, Camino de Cañon in Cundiyo remains in “Go” status. The rest of Cundiyo, Cerro Piñon, and the Borrego Mesa area—specifically near Forest Roads 440 and 306—remain in “Set” status. Nambe Pueblo Lake remains in “Ready” status.
In Rio Arriba County, the community of Cordova remains in “Ready” status.
Evacuation Shelter: For information call the Santa Fe County Fire information line (505) 428-3737
or visit https:// www.santafecountynm.gov/fire
Closures: There is a road closure for NM 503 between County Road 98 and State Road 76. Visitors are encouraged to avoid the fire area and use caution when traveling near firefighting operations.
The Santa Fe National Forest issued a new temporary forest area closure to include the Pecos Wilderness area on the Espanola Ranger District for the Frijoles Fire. The new forest order closure and map can be found in the attached document or here https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/nmsnf-frijoles-fire/temporary-area-closure-order-for-frijoles-fire-08-15-2026
Additionally, there is a Temporary Road Closure Order affecting FR 306, from the intersection of FR 440 and FR 306, West to the Forest Boundary and FR 306. The closure can be found here https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/nmsnf-frijoles-fire/temporary-road-closure-order-for-frijoles-fire-forest-road-306-08-09-2026
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