August 21, 2026 
Public Information: 505-407-5343
Media Information: 505-230-5386
Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Email: 2026.frijoles@firenet.gov
Acres: 15,186
Percent Contained: 38%
Start Date: August 4, 2026
Cause: Lightning
Personnel: 973
Incident Website: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/nmsnf-frijoles-fire
Operational Update: Yesterday, some areas of the fire received ¼” to ½” rainfall based on radar estimates. Rainfall coupled with elevated relative humidity levels helped moderate fire activity and provided opportunities for firefighters to use a direct extinguishment strategy on portions of the fire. The surrounding communities of Nambé, Santa Fe, and Valle Vista are expected to experience moderate air quality this morning. Española, Mora, and Taos are expected to have good air quality. For current air-quality information in your community, visit fire.airnow.gov.
During the last 24-hour operational period, firefighters constructed containment line east toward Rito Gallina along the northern side of the fire, south of Rio Medio. Forest Road 306 was improved by reducing fuel along its southern side, creating a strong contingency line extending eastward from Forest Road 503, north of Rio Medio. Crews incorporated natural terrain features to maximize the line’s effectiveness. The containment line held strong on the western side when it was tested by the outflow winds from recent storms to protect the communities of Cundiyo and Cerro Pinion.
Today, firefighters will continue securing and mopping up the containment lines and continue developing comprehensive plans to protect surrounding communities. Contingency lines southeast of Truchas will continue to be constructed, and strategic terrain features will be evaluated for potential opportunities to stop the fire’s spread if it reaches that point. On the southwestern side of the fire, crews will access the fire’s edge and continue increasing containment south of Rio Frijoles toward Cañon Chimayó.
Weather: Today will be partly cloudy, there is a 60% chance of rain with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will be between 84℉ and 88℉, with relative humidity between 20% to 30%. Winds will be from the west southwest at 5 to 10 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 temporary forest closure to include the Pecos Wilderness area on the Espanola Ranger District for the Frijoles Fire. The forest order closure and map can be found 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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