Fire crews conducted a test fire today and moved forward with ignitions on 50 acres on the south end of the prescribed fire unit. Test fires are set prior to every prescribed fire to evaluate such things as fire behavior, fire effects, detection performance or control measures before deciding to move ahead with the ongoing […]
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Crews Plan to Begin Powderhouse Prescribed Fire
September 22, 2025 
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The prescribed fire unit (map) is located on the west side of the Valle Vidal near Costilla Dam to the north and Holman Creek to the south. It is bounded by Forest Service roads 1900 and 1950, old logging roads and built control line. TimingIgnitions could begin as early as Sept. 23, although the exact timing […]
Continue readingCrews Contain Two Fires Near Taos, Navajo Lake
August 26, 2025 0 Comments
Fire crews contained two wildfires on the Carson National Forest today: Crews will continue to work the fires until they are fully controlled and called out. WHY NOT USE A WATER-DROPPING HELICOPTERS? A handful of commenters on the Carson National Forest Facebook page today asked why a water-dropping helicopter was not used on the Dew […]
Continue readingNew Fire Start Near Taos, N.M.
August 26, 2025 0 Comments
A fire crew is currently hiking in to a wildfire that’s showing smoke visible from Taos and neighboring communities. It’s located behind the Weimer foothills area (estimated location on a map). More details will be available once crews arrive on scene to fully suppress flames.
Continue readingMiddle Mesa Fire Update – Aug. 17, 2025
August 17, 2025 0 Comments
Fire Information (505) 465-9515 2025.MiddleMesa@firenet.gov https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/nmcaf-middle-mesa-fire Bloomfield, N.M., Aug. 17, 2025 — With containment at 92%, fire operations are shifting focus to post-wildfire resilience on the landscape. Enter the Burn Area Emergency Response (BAER) team. Specialists assess whether imminent threats exist to public safety, property or critical natural and cultural resources on National Forest System […]
Continue readingMiddle Mesa Fire Update – Aug. 15
August 15, 2025 0 Comments
Fire Information (505) 465-9515 2025.MiddleMesa@firenet.gov https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/nmcaf-middle-mesa-fire Bloomfield, N.M., Aug. 15, 2025— Southwest Incident Management Team 3 transferred command of the wildfire last night to a Type 4 organization led by Carson National Forest personnel. This transition reflects the progress made in bringing the fire under control and marks a shift to a staffing level that […]
Continue reading Middle Mesa Fire Update – Aug. 14
August 14, 2025 0 Comments
Fire complexity decreases as containment nears 100% Acres: 5,031Start Date: August 1, 2025 Location: 22 mi. west of Dulce, NM Cause: Lightning Personnel: 337Fuels: Timber and brush Containment: 92% Resources: 5 crews | 21 engines | 1 helicopters | 1 bulldozers | 8 water tenders Highlights: Thanks to a significant decrease in fire activity and substantial containment efforts, Southwest Incident Management Team […]
Continue reading Middle Mesa Fire Update – Aug. 13
August 13, 2025 0 Comments
Fire remains quiet, additional work remains Acres: 5,031Start Date: August 1, 2025 Location: 22 mi. west of Dulce, NM Cause: Lightning Personnel: 404Fuels: Timber and brush Containment: 82% Resources: 7 crews | 25 engines | 1 helicopters | 3 bulldozers | 10 water tenders Highlights: No significant heat sources were detected near the firelines from aircraft that flew over the fire. Pockets […]
Continue reading Middle Mesa Fire Update – Aug. 12
August 12, 2025 0 Comments
Fire activity moderates significantly across entire perimeter Acres: 5,031Start Date: August 1, 2025 Location: 22 mi. west of Dulce, NM Cause: Lightning Personnel: 426Fuels: Timber and brush Containment: 66% Resources: 8 crews | 25 engines | 2 helicopters | 3 bulldozers | 11 water tenders Highlights: Fire activity substantially decreased across the fire area despite persistent hot and dry conditions that create […]
Continue reading Middle Mesa Fire Update – Aug. 11
August 11, 2025 0 Comments
Potential for dry thunderstorms keeps firefighters vigilant Acres: 5,047Start Date: August 1, 2025 Location: 22 mi. west of Dulce, NM Cause: Lightning Personnel: 470Fuels: Timber and brush Containment: 44% Resources: 8 crews | 25 engines | 3 helicopters | 3 bulldozers | 12 water tenders Highlights: Multiple days of hard work resulted in additional containment on the southeast side of the fire. […]
Continue readingTusas and Hondo Fires Fully Contained
August 10, 2025 0 Comments
Fire crews worked over the weekend, fully containing the Tusas and Hondo fires, which are both located between the communities of Las Tablas and Tres Piedras. The fires are 6 and 7 acres, respectively. Crew members will continue to work both fires this week until they are fully controlled and called out.
Continue reading Middle Mesa Fire Update – Aug. 10
August 10, 2025 0 Comments
Containment increases but fire still active near containment lines Acres: 5,050Start Date: August 1, 2025 Location: 22 mi. west of Dulce, NM Cause: Lightning Personnel: 440Fuels: Timber and brush Containment: 27% Resources: 7 crews | 28 engines | 3 helicopters | 4 bulldozers | 7 Water Tenders Highlights: High winds caused trees to torch and increased fire activity on the northeast […]
Continue reading Middle Mesa Fire Update – Aug. 9
August 9, 2025 0 Comments
Firefighters add more containment but weather still a concern Acres: 5,010 Start Date: August 1, 2025 Location: 22 mi. west of Dulce, NM Cause: Lightning Personnel: 436Fuels: Timber and brush Containment: 15% Resources: 5 crews | 24 engines | 3 helicopters | 2 bulldozers | 7 Water Tenders Highlights: Decisive action from firefighters increased containment to 15%. Containment increased along Forest Road […]
Continue readingTusas Fire Update and a New Fire Start Nearby
August 8, 2025 0 Comments
Crews continue to work the Tusas Fire, which has grown to 6 acres and is a half mile north of the community of Las Tablas, N.M. Meanwhile, another fire was observed about 1.5 miles to the northeast. Called the Hondo Fire, it’s at 7 acres in size. Crews are working to suppress both fires, surrounding […]
Continue readingNew Fire Start on the Carson National Forest – Tusas Fire
August 8, 2025 0 Comments
New Fire Start Southwest of Tres Piedras: Fire crews are currently responding to fully suppress the Tusas Fire near the community of Las Tablas (general area map: (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=36.572715759,-106.034500122) . It is estimated to be 2.5 acres in size and growing. Smoke can be seen from parts of Highway 285 and high points in the Tres […]
Continue reading Middle Mesa Fire Update – Aug. 8
August 8, 2025 0 Comments
Firefighters making progress with containment on the Middle Mesa Fire Acres: 4,838 Start Date: August 1, 2025 Location: 22 mi. west of Dulce, NM Cause: Lightning Personnel: 386Fuels: Timber and brush Containment: 7% Resources: 7 crews | 23 engines | 2 helicopters | 2 bulldozers | 7 Water Tenders Highlights: Firefighters are making progress with a full suppression strategy as they reach […]
Continue readingDeer Fire Morning Update – Aug. 7
August 7, 2025 0 Comments
Deer Fire Morning Update: Fire crews were able to establish a control line around the entire perimeter of the fire, and fire progression has stopped. The lightning-caused Deer Fire sits at 1.1 acres and is currently in the mop up and securing phase (mop up is when crews use hand tools and water to extinguish […]
Continue reading Middle Mesa Fire Update – Aug. 7
August 7, 2025 0 Comments
Crews continue to use indirect and direct tactics across the fire’s perimeter as part of a full suppression strategy Acres: 4,172 Start Date: August 1, 2025 Location: 22 mi. west of Dulce, NM Cause: Lightning Personnel: 364Fuels: Timber and brush Containment: 0% Resources: 7 crews | 22 engines | 2 helicopters | 2 bulldozers | 6 Water Tenders Highlights: Additional resources are […]
Continue reading Middle Mesa Fire Update – Aug. 6
August 6, 2025 0 Comments
Southwest Area Complex Incident Management Team 3 Takes Command of Middle Mesa Fire Acres: 3,213 Start Date: August 1, 2025 Location: 22 mi. west of Dulce, NM Cause: Lightning Personnel: 157 Fuels: Timber and brush Containment: 0% Resources: 3 crews | 19 engines | 3 helicopters | 4 bulldozers | 2 Water Tenders Highlights: Southwest Area CIMT 3 took command of the Middle Mesa […]
Continue readingNew Fire Start Near Taos, N.M.
August 6, 2025 0 Comments
Fire crews are currently responding to fully suppress the Deer Fire near Bear Wallow Ridge and Deer Park (general area map). It is estimated to be 1 acre in size. Smoke can be seen from parts of Highway 518 and high points in the Taos, N.M., area. Fire managers are asking the public to avoid […]
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