The Ironworks Fire in Los Chavez, NM is now estimated at 139 acres. The Valencia County Fire Department reports that evacuations have been lifted and Highway 47 is open. Firefighters are continuing to mop up hot spots and reinforce containment lines.  Resources will be released as fire behavior moderates. Full containment is not expected until at […]

The Ironworks Fire in Los Chavez, NM, Valencia County remains estimated between 75-150 acres and 0% contained. Firefighters are mopping up hotspots, mitigating hazard trees and looking for areas of potential spread. Resources will work on containment throughout the night. Highway 47 will stay closed in the Tome/Rio Communities area until further notice. Approximately 120 structures […]

The Ironworks Fire located in Los Chavez, NM, Valencia County, is currently estimated at 75-150 acres. Highway 47 remains closed in the Tome/Rio Communities area. Approximately 120 structures are threatened, and evacuations are in place. The fire started March 7, 2019 on the west side of the Rio Grande on private land. High winds then […]

Homestead Fire Ownership(s): Private and US Forest Service, Smokey Bear Ranger District, Lincoln National Forest Start Date/Time Detected: 01/21/19, 2:35pm Location: Homestead Acres, NE of Ruidoso, NM Firefighting Resources: Local, County and Forest Service resources are responding to the fire. Size Estimate: 43 Acres % Contained: 100% Cause: Unknown Status: The Homestead Fire was reported around 2:35 p.m. Monday […]

A prescribed burn (wood piles) is planned for the Little Tesuque Creek area just north of downtown Santa Fe off State Road 475/Hyde Park Road this week.  The burn is scheduled to begin Wednesday November 28.  Smoke may be visible from the surrounding area.  Additional information may be found in the attached press release from […]

SANTA FE, NM – The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, Forestry Division has lifted smoking, firework, campfire, and open fire restrictions for all state lands effective Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 12:01 p.m. “We continue to encourage New Mexican’s and visitors to our state to be vigilant and use caution with any use of […]

THIS WILL BE THE FINAL UPDATE FOR THE MORRIS CREEK FIRE Location: 18 miles west of Springer, New Mexico, in Colfax County Start Date: June 29, 2018   Cause: Lightning Size: Approximately 1,671 Acres Percent Contained: 80% Vegetation: Timber, closed timber litter, grass Summary: The Morris Creek Fire, burning on the UU Bar Ranch, Philmont Scout Ranch, and State Land. Increased humidity and […]

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The Heron Fire, located off of Highway 95 in Los Ojos, NM,  is estimated at 10 acres and 100% contained.  The fire started Thursday (06/28) in the Fort Heron Subdivision.  The cause is under investigation.  This will be the final notification unless there are significant changes. Latitude: 36N41.911  Longitude: W-10637.434 % Contained: 100%  Ownership(s): Private Estimated Acres Burned:  10   Wendy […]