The Cooks Peak Fire, located on private land north of Ocate in Mora County, remains very active tonight as winds continue to persist over the fire area. Winds are forecast to be 30 to 40 miles per hour sustained with gusts to 60 mph through Wednesday morning (04/20). Significant fire growth was observed today to […]

Effective Date: April 20, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE OF BURN BAN By order of the Fire Chief, the Village of Angel Fire is now in a BURN BAN. During this ban, it is unlawful within the Village limits to intentionally cause, create, tend or allow an open fire of any type, except a barbecue fire in […]

The Cooks Peak Fire, located on private land north of Ocate in Mora County, has significantly increased in activity today (04/19) due to strong winds. Warmer temperatures and lower relative humidity are also fueling activity, especially at the head of the fire on the south flank. The fire is currently moving north toward the Colfax […]

The Big Hole Fire, located on state and private land in the Belen Bosque in Valencia County, is 85% contained and remains estimated at 890 acres. Crews will continue to mop up hot spots and remove trees that pose a hazard to the public. Fire operations have returned to the NM Forestry Division as of […]

The Cooks Peak Fire, located on private land north of Ocate in Mora County, remains estimated at 2,209 acres and 0% containment. Aircraft was able to drop water and fire retardant on the fire’s southern flank and at the head of the fire. There will be a Red Flag warning for the fire area today (04/19) […]

Contact:  Jodi McGinnis Porter, jodi.mcginnis-porter@state.nm.us                   Matthew Maez, matthew.maez@state.nm.us  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 18, 2022 State issues smoke advisory for northeast New Mexico residents SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health and New Mexico Environment Department is issuing a Smoke Advisory for potentially impacted northeast New Mexico communities this Monday night and Tuesday morning. […]

The Cooks Peak Fire, located on private land north of Ocate in Mora County, is estimated at 2,209 acres and 0% contained. Crews worked throughout the night monitoring the fire and structures closest to the fire. Today firefighters are concentrating on establishing additional fire lines using hand tools and heavy equipment. The fire is progressing […]

The Cooks Peak Fire is located on private land north of Ocate near the Mora and Colfax County lines. The fire is estimated at 300 acres and 0% contained. The Mora County Sheriff’s Office has issued a precautionary evacuation order for Canada Bonita, Blatman Ranch, and one other residence. There is no immediate threat to these […]

The Big Hole Fire, located on state and private land in the Belen Bosque in Valencia County, is now 60% contained and estimated at 890 acres. Fire activity is minimal with smoldering and some active heat in heavier interior fuels (trees/logs). Crews will continue to mop up hot spots and remove trees that pose a […]

The Big Hole Fire, located on state and private land in the Belen Bosque in Valencia County, is now 51% contained and estimated at 890 acres. The reduction in acres comes after better mapping. The fire is currently smoldering with minimal activity. The Forestry Division, Valencia County Fire Department, and numerous other fire agencies continue […]

The Big Hole Fire, located on state and private land in the Belen Bosque in Valencia County, is now 40% contained and estimated at 904 acres. Extremely dry weather and strong winds kept firefighting aircraft grounded today preventing water drops over the fire area. Firefighters with the Forestry Division, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and […]

The Big Hole Fire, located on state and private land in the Belen Bosque in Valencia County, remains estimated at 900 acres and 0% contained. Strong wind gusts pushed the fire beyond its primary and secondary containment lines overnight. Firefighters worked through the early morning hours to reestablish those lines on the east side of […]

 Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2022   Burn Permits to be Temporarily Banned in Santa Fe County SANTA FE, NM – The Santa Fe County Fire Marshal announces Fire Marshal Order 4.13.22.01, an open burn permit ban, effective Wednesday, April 13, 2022, and continuing until further notice. The ban is designed to reduce […]

The Big Hole Fire, located on state and private land in Belen, Valencia County, is now estimated at 900 acres and 0% contained. Evacuations have been lifted and are currently only voluntary. One residence and 18 outbuildings (sheds, barns) burned in the fire. Approximately 90 acres of the Whitfield Wildlife Conservation Area (WWCA) land area […]